Across 4 covered model years from 1996 to 2001, the Harley-Davidson Dyna Super Glide motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 639.3 lb (290 kg) to 661.4 lb (300 kg) and dry weights ranging from 597.5 lb (271 kg), depending on model year.
Harley-Davidson Dyna Super Glide weight overview
This is a very heavy motorcycle. Good footing, sensible parking direction and avoiding awkward slopes make a real difference when handling it at walking speed.
Very Heavy Motorcycle
How heavy is the Harley-Davidson Dyna Super Glide?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Harley-Davidson Dyna Super Glide is lighter than about 63.4% of 168 Harley-Davidson custom/cruiser motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Dry vs ready-to-ride weight
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Harley-Davidson Dyna Super Glide weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1996, 1997, 1998, 2001 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 639.3 lb (290 kg) to 661.4 lb (300 kg) |
| Dry weight | 597.5 lb (271 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,338 cc to 1,449 cc |
| Power | 68 hp |
| Torque | 71.5 lb-ft (97 Nm) to 78.2 lb-ft (106 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 4.23 US gal (16 L) to 4.91 US gal (18.6 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 26.3 lb (11.9 kg) to 30.5 lb (13.9 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 1996 model is used as the baseline where data is available. Only later supplied values that differ are shown below. A year pill does not mean every individual weight field was supplied for that year.
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 10.64 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 9.4 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 11.04 lb-ft / 100 lb to 12.23 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 2.02 cc / lb to 2.27 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 44.1 lb / 100 cc to 49.4 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4% to 4.8% |
| Weight with full tank | 623.7 lb (282.9 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Harley-Davidson Dyna Super Glide weight FAQ
How much does the Harley-Davidson Dyna Super Glide weigh?
For the model years covered here, wet/running weight is 639.3 lb (290 kg) to 661.4 lb (300 kg), while dry weight is 597.5 lb (271 kg). Do not treat dry and wet figures as interchangeable.
How does the Harley-Davidson Dyna Super Glide weight compare with similar Harley-Davidsons?
It is not an extreme outlier for the category. The model ranks around the 37th percentile for weight among 168 compatible Harley-Davidson custom/cruiser motorcycles.
Are all Harley-Davidson Dyna Super Glide model years the same weight?
There are year-to-year differences in the supplied data. The earliest covered year is used as the baseline, with later changed values shown separately above.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Harley-Davidson Dyna Super Glide?
A full tank works out to about 26.3 lb (11.9 kg) to 30.5 lb (13.9 kg) from the listed 4.23 US gal (16 L) to 4.91 US gal (18.6 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Harley-Davidson Dyna Super Glide weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 830.4 lb (376.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
Is the Harley-Davidson Dyna Super Glide strong for its weight?
The calculated range is 10.64 hp per 100 lb. This ratio is usually more informative for acceleration comparisons than horsepower alone. That places it around the 63rd percentile within the compatible Harley-Davidson custom / cruiser power-to-weight comparison.
What is the Harley-Davidson Dyna Super Glide dry-to-wet weight difference?
Available years with both measurements show about 63.9 lb (29 kg) added between dry and ready-to-ride figures. Fuel explains part of it, while oil, coolant and specification definitions can explain the rest.
What is the Harley-Davidson Dyna Super Glide torque per 100 lb of bike weight?
Available data gives 11.04 lb-ft per 100 lb to 12.23 lb-ft per 100 lb. That ratio helps explain how strong the engine is relative to the bike’s mass, especially at lower speeds.
How many cc does the Harley-Davidson Dyna Super Glide have per pound?
The model has about 2.02 cc per lb to 2.27 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
Motorcycle specifications can vary by model year, market, equipment and the exact dry/curb-weight definition. Calculated fuel-weight and ratio figures on this page are estimates derived from the supplied specifications. Confirm critical figures in the owner’s manual or on the official Harley-Davidson website.