Across 9 covered model years from 1996 to 2017, the Harley-Davidson Dyna Wide Glide motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 650.4 lb (295 kg) to 683 lb (309.8 kg) and dry weights ranging from 597.5 lb (271 kg) to 650.4 lb (295 kg), depending on model year.
Harley-Davidson Dyna Wide Glide weight overview
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How heavy is the Harley-Davidson Dyna Wide Glide?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Harley-Davidson Dyna Wide Glide is heavier than about 58% 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 Wide Glide weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1996, 1997, 1998, 2001, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 650.4 lb (295 kg) to 683 lb (309.8 kg) |
| Dry weight | 597.5 lb (271 kg) to 650.4 lb (295 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,338 cc to 1,690 cc |
| Torque | 71.5 lb-ft (97 Nm) to 99 lb-ft (134.2 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 4.7 US gal (17.79 L) to 5.2 US gal (19.68 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 29.2 lb (13.3 kg) to 32.3 lb (14.7 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
| Torque per 100 lb | 11 lb-ft / 100 lb to 14.49 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 2.06 cc / lb to 2.5 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 40 lb / 100 cc to 48.6 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.3% to 4.9% |
| Weight with full tank | 628.7 lb (285.2 kg) to 679.6 lb (308.3 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Harley-Davidson Dyna Wide Glide weight FAQ
What is the Harley-Davidson Dyna Wide Glide dry and wet weight?
Across the covered 1996, 1997, 1998, 2001, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 years, listed wet/running weight is 650.4 lb (295 kg) to 683 lb (309.8 kg) and listed dry weight is 597.5 lb (271 kg) to 650.4 lb (295 kg). Check the year-change section because the exact figure can vary by model year.
Is the Harley-Davidson Dyna Wide Glide lighter or heavier than other Harley-Davidson custom/cruiser motorcycles?
Weight is broadly typical for the category, landing around the 58th percentile in this model-level Harley-Davidson comparison.
Which Harley-Davidson Dyna Wide Glide years have different weight specs?
The supplied data shows different weight figures across the 1996, 1997, 1998, 2001, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 model years. Use the year-specific changes section above for the exact value attached to each changed year.
How much does a full tank add to the Harley-Davidson Dyna Wide Glide?
Based on the supplied 4.7 US gal (17.79 L) to 5.2 US gal (19.68 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 29.2 lb (13.3 kg) to 32.3 lb (14.7 kg) when full. This helps explain part of the difference between dry and ready-to-ride mass.
What is the combined Harley-Davidson Dyna Wide Glide and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 856.8 lb (388.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
What is the estimated Harley-Davidson Dyna Wide Glide weight with a full tank of gas?
Based on the available dry-weight and tank-capacity data, a full-tank estimate is 628.7 lb (285.2 kg) to 679.6 lb (308.3 kg). Oil, coolant and market-specific equipment can still make actual ready-to-ride weight different.
How much torque does the Harley-Davidson Dyna Wide Glide have per 100 lb?
Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 11 lb-ft per 100 lb to 14.49 lb-ft per 100 lb. This gives more context than torque alone because it relates engine twist to the mass it has to move.
What is the Harley-Davidson Dyna Wide Glide displacement per pound?
The available figures work out to 2.06 cc per lb to 2.5 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
How much does Harley-Davidson Dyna Wide Glide weight vary by year?
Among years with usable comparable figures, 1998 is the lightest at 597.5 lb (271 kg), while 2013-2015 is the heaviest at 683 lb (309.8 kg).
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.