Across 10 covered model years from 2000 to 2012, the Harley-Davidson FLHR Road King motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 754 lb (342 kg) to 812 lb (368.3 kg) and dry weights ranging from 722.9 lb (327.9 kg) to 774.9 lb (351.5 kg), depending on model year.
Harley-Davidson FLHR Road King weight overview
This sits in heavyweight territory. Riders should think about garage movement, backing up, surface slope and passenger/luggage load as much as the on-road feel.
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How heavy is the Harley-Davidson FLHR Road King?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Harley-Davidson FLHR Road King is heavier than about 94.3% 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 FLHR Road King weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2000, 2002, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 754 lb (342 kg) to 812 lb (368.3 kg) |
| Dry weight | 722.9 lb (327.9 kg) to 774.9 lb (351.5 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,442.2 cc to 1,688 cc |
| Torque | 81.1 lb-ft (110 Nm) to 100 lb-ft (135.6 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 4.97 US gal (18.8 L) to 6 US gal (22.71 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 30.9 lb (14 kg) to 37.3 lb (16.9 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2000 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 | 10.67 lb-ft / 100 lb to 12.7 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 1.91 cc / lb to 2.08 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 48 lb / 100 cc to 52.5 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4% to 4.9% |
| Weight with full tank | 754 lb (342 kg) to 812.2 lb (368.4 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Harley-Davidson FLHR Road King weight FAQ
What does the Harley-Davidson FLHR Road King weigh ready to ride?
The supplied figures span 754 lb (342 kg) to 812 lb (368.3 kg) for wet/running weight and 722.9 lb (327.9 kg) to 774.9 lb (351.5 kg) for dry weight across the years in this page. Wet weight is the better guide to what you actually manage on the road.
Is the Harley-Davidson FLHR Road King heavy compared with other Harley-Davidson custom/cruiser motorcycles?
Relatively speaking, it is on the heavier side. The model sits near the 94th weight percentile in its Harley-Davidson category, so it is heavier than most of the compatible comparison set.
Does the Harley-Davidson FLHR Road King weight change by model year?
Not every covered year uses the same figure. The page groups identical values together and lists the later model years where the supplied weight specification changes.
How much does the Harley-Davidson FLHR Road King fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 4.97 US gal (18.8 L) to 6 US gal (22.71 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 30.9 lb (14 kg) to 37.3 lb (16.9 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Harley-Davidson curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Harley-Davidson FLHR Road King with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 944.8 lb (428.5 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How heavy is the Harley-Davidson FLHR Road King after filling the fuel tank?
Filling the listed tank brings the calculated bike weight to roughly 754 lb (342 kg) to 812.2 lb (368.4 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 FLHR Road King?
The supplied model-year data shows roughly 31.1 lb (14.1 kg) to 37 lb (16.8 kg) between dry and wet/running weight. The exact gap can vary by year and by the manufacturer’s weight definition.
How much of the Harley-Davidson FLHR Road King total weight comes from fuel?
Based on the available weight basis, a full tank of gasoline represents about 4% to 4.9% of the motorcycle’s weight.
How does Harley-Davidson FLHR Road King torque compare with its weight?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 10.67 lb-ft per 100 lb to 12.7 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
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.