Across 5 covered model years from 1996 to 2013, the Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Classic motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 749.6 lb (340 kg) to 911 lb (413.2 kg) and dry weights ranging from 714.3 lb (324 kg) to 882.1 lb (400.1 kg), depending on model year.
Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Classic weight overview
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How heavy is the Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Classic?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Classic is heavier than about 56.7% of 75 Harley-Davidson touring 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 Electra Glide Classic weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1996, 1997, 1998, 2001, 2013 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 749.6 lb (340 kg) to 911 lb (413.2 kg) |
| Dry weight | 714.3 lb (324 kg) to 882.1 lb (400.1 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,338 cc to 1,688 cc |
| Power | 63 hp |
| Torque | 71.5 lb-ft (97 Nm) to 100 lb-ft (135.6 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 5.02 US gal (19 L) to 6 US gal (22.71 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 31.2 lb (14.2 kg) to 37.3 lb (16.9 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 | 8.12 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 12.32 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 10.02 lb-ft / 100 lb to 10.98 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 1.79 cc / lb to 1.87 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 53.4 lb / 100 cc to 56 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4% to 4.1% |
| Weight with full tank | 807.2 lb (366.2 kg) to 919.4 lb (417 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Classic weight FAQ
What is the Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Classic dry and wet weight?
Across the covered 1996, 1997, 1998, 2001, 2013 years, listed wet/running weight is 749.6 lb (340 kg) to 911 lb (413.2 kg) and listed dry weight is 714.3 lb (324 kg) to 882.1 lb (400.1 kg). Check the year-change section because the exact figure can vary by model year.
Is the Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Classic lighter or heavier than other Harley-Davidson touring motorcycles?
Weight is broadly typical for the category, landing around the 57th percentile in this model-level Harley-Davidson comparison.
Which Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Classic years have different weight specs?
The supplied data shows different weight figures across the 1996, 1997, 1998, 2001, 2013 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 Electra Glide Classic?
Based on the supplied 5.02 US gal (19 L) to 6 US gal (22.71 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 31.2 lb (14.2 kg) to 37.3 lb (16.9 kg) when full. This helps explain part of the difference between dry and ready-to-ride mass.
What is the combined Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Classic and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 1,010.3 lb (458.2 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
What is the Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Classic power-to-weight ratio?
Available model-year data produces 8.12 hp per 100 lb. It shows engine output relative to motorcycle mass rather than just quoting peak horsepower. That places it around the 27th percentile within the compatible Harley-Davidson touring power-to-weight comparison.
How much heavier is the Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Classic with a full tank?
Filling the listed tank brings the calculated bike weight to roughly 807.2 lb (366.2 kg) to 919.4 lb (417 kg). This estimate is most useful when no official wet/running figure is available.
How much weight do fuel and fluids add to the Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Classic?
Where both figures are available, the listed wet-versus-dry difference is about 28.9 lb (13.1 kg). That gap reflects fuel and operating fluids, plus any differences in how the source defines dry and running weight.
How much of the Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Classic total weight comes from fuel?
The calculated full-tank fuel mass is about 4% to 4.1% of the bike’s listed weight. This helps show why a dry-weight number can understate what you actually manage on the road.
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.