Harley-Davidson FLH 1200 Super Glide Weight (761lb)

Quick answer

Across 4 covered model years from 1970 to 1973, the Harley-Davidson FLH 1200 Super Glide motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 760.6 lb (345 kg).

Wet / running weight760.6 lb (345 kg)
Fuel capacity3.96 US gal (15 L) to 5.02 US gal (19 L)
Full tank fuel weight24.6 lb (11.2 kg) to 31.2 lb (14.2 kg)
Model years covered
1970197119721973

Harley-Davidson FLH 1200 Super Glide weight overview

WHAT THIS MEANS

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.

Very Heavy Motorcycle

CATEGORY WEIGHT POSITION

How heavy is the Harley-Davidson FLH 1200 Super Glide?

wet weight

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Harley-Davidson FLH 1200 Super Glide is heavier than about 96.7% of 15 Harley-Davidson classic motorcycles with compatible weight data.

LighterTypicalHeavier
760.6 lb (345 kg)
15 Harley-Davidson classic motorcyclesMedian: 584.2 lb (265 kg)
WEIGHT VISUAL

Ready-to-ride weight

Wet / running weight760.6 lb (345 kg)
REAL-WORLD LOAD

Bike + rider total weight

These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.

150 lb rider910.6 lb (413 kg)bike + rider • bike is 83.5% of total mass
180 lb rider940.6 lb (426.6 kg)bike + rider • bike is 80.9% of total mass
210 lb rider970.6 lb (440.3 kg)bike + rider • bike is 78.4% of total mass

Harley-Davidson FLH 1200 Super Glide weight & related specs

Model years covered 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973
Wet / running weight 760.6 lb (345 kg)
Engine displacement 1,206 cc
Torque 70 lb-ft (94.9 Nm)
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.

Fuel capacity
19723.96 US gal (15 L)
Full-tank fuel weight
197224.6 lb (11.2 kg)

Useful weight calculations

Torque per 100 lb 9.2 lb-ft / 100 lb
Displacement per pound 1.59 cc / lb
Weight per 100 cc 63.1 lb / 100 cc
Fuel weight as % of bike weight 3.2% to 4.1%

What the weight numbers tell you

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Harley-Davidson FLH 1200 Super Glide is heavier than about 96.7% of 15 Harley-Davidson classic motorcycles with compatible weight data.
The listed fuel tank capacity is 3.96 US gal (15 L) to 5.02 US gal (19 L). A full tank of gasoline is estimated to weigh about 24.6 lb (11.2 kg) to 31.2 lb (14.2 kg); this fuel mass is already part of a wet/running weight figure.

Harley-Davidson FLH 1200 Super Glide weight FAQ

What is the Harley-Davidson FLH 1200 Super Glide wet weight?

The supplied wet/running weight is 760.6 lb (345 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 FLH 1200 Super Glide lighter or heavier than other Harley-Davidson classic motorcycles?

Compared with similar Harley-Davidsons in this dataset, it is heavier than about 96.7% of 15 classic motorcycles using the same weight basis.

Which Harley-Davidson FLH 1200 Super 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 FLH 1200 Super 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 FLH 1200 Super 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 940.6 lb (426.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.

What is the Harley-Davidson FLH 1200 Super Glide torque-to-weight ratio?

Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 9.2 lb-ft per 100 lb. This gives more context than torque alone because it relates engine twist to the mass it has to move.

How large is the Harley-Davidson FLH 1200 Super Glide engine for its weight?

The available figures work out to 1.59 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.

Is the Harley-Davidson FLH 1200 Super Glide above or below the typical Harley-Davidson classic motorcycle weight?

Compared with the median Harley-Davidson classic motorcycle weight of 584.2 lb (265 kg), the model is roughly 176.4 lb (80 kg) heavier.

Where will I notice the Harley-Davidson FLH 1200 Super 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.

Official information note

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.