Across the 1970, 1971 and 1972 model years, the Harley-Davidson FL 1200 Electra Glide motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 749.6 lb (340 kg).
Harley-Davidson FL 1200 Electra Glide weight overview
The scale number is high enough that parking and low-speed balance deserve real consideration. Once the bike leans too far, recovering it takes much more effort than on a light machine.
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How heavy is the Harley-Davidson FL 1200 Electra Glide?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Harley-Davidson FL 1200 Electra Glide is lighter than about 90.7% of 75 Harley-Davidson touring motorcycles with compatible weight data.
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 FL 1200 Electra Glide weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1970, 1971, 1972 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 749.6 lb (340 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,206 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 3.96 US gal (15 L) to 5.02 US gal (19 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 24.6 lb (11.2 kg) to 31.2 lb (14.2 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 1970 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
| Displacement per pound | 1.61 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 62.2 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 3.3% to 4.2% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Harley-Davidson FL 1200 Electra Glide weight FAQ
What is the Harley-Davidson FL 1200 Electra Glide wet weight?
The supplied wet/running weight is 749.6 lb (340 kg) across the model years covered here. That figure is the most useful available number for real-world handling because operating fluids and fuel are included.
Is the Harley-Davidson FL 1200 Electra Glide lighter or heavier than other Harley-Davidson touring motorcycles?
It is comparatively light for this Harley-Davidson category. The model lands near the 9th percentile for weight in the compatible dataset.
Which Harley-Davidson FL 1200 Electra Glide years have different weight specs?
No clear weight change appears in the usable model-year data. Other specifications may still differ by year.
How much does a full tank add to the Harley-Davidson FL 1200 Electra Glide?
Based on the supplied 3.96 US gal (15 L) to 5.02 US gal (19 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 24.6 lb (11.2 kg) to 31.2 lb (14.2 kg) when full. On models with a wet/running weight, that fuel mass is already included in the listed ready-to-ride figure.
What is the combined Harley-Davidson FL 1200 Electra 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 929.6 lb (421.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
What is the Harley-Davidson FL 1200 Electra Glide displacement per pound?
The available figures work out to 1.61 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
What is the Harley-Davidson FL 1200 Electra Glide weight difference versus the category median?
Compared with the median Harley-Davidson touring motorcycle weight of 823 lb (373.3 kg), the model is roughly 73.4 lb (33.3 kg) lighter.
Where will I notice the Harley-Davidson FL 1200 Electra Glide weight most?
The main challenge is low-speed and stationary handling. Once moving the chassis may disguise the mass, but backing up or holding it on a slope still means managing the full 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.