For the 2008 model year, the Harley-Davidson FLHR Road King Peace Officer motorcycle has a supplied wet/running weight of 776.9 lb (352.4 kg) and a dry weight of 740.1 lb (335.7 kg).
Harley-Davidson FLHR Road King Peace Officer weight overview
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How heavy is the Harley-Davidson FLHR Road King Peace Officer?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Harley-Davidson FLHR Road King Peace Officer is heavier than about 80.6% of 108 Harley-Davidson 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 Peace Officer weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2008 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 776.9 lb (352.4 kg) |
| Dry weight | 740.1 lb (335.7 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,573.3 cc |
| Torque | 93 lb-ft (126.1 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 6 US gal (22.71 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 37.3 lb (16.9 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 11.97 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 2.03 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 49.4 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.8% |
| Weight with full tank | 777.4 lb (352.6 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Harley-Davidson FLHR Road King Peace Officer weight FAQ
What is the Harley-Davidson FLHR Road King Peace Officer dry and wet weight?
Across the covered 2008 years, listed wet/running weight is 776.9 lb (352.4 kg) and listed dry weight is 740.1 lb (335.7 kg). Check the year-change section because the exact figure can vary by model year.
Is the Harley-Davidson FLHR Road King Peace Officer lighter or heavier than other Harley-Davidson motorcycles?
Compared with similar Harley-Davidsons in this dataset, it is heavier than about 80.6% of 108 motorcycles using the same weight basis.
How much does a full tank add to the Harley-Davidson FLHR Road King Peace Officer?
Based on the supplied 6 US gal (22.71 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 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 FLHR Road King Peace Officer and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 956.9 lb (434 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
What does the Harley-Davidson FLHR Road King Peace Officer weigh with a full tank?
Filling the listed tank brings the calculated bike weight to roughly 777.4 lb (352.6 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 Peace Officer?
Where both figures are available, the listed wet-versus-dry difference is about 36.8 lb (16.7 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 FLHR Road King Peace Officer total weight comes from fuel?
The calculated full-tank fuel mass is about 4.8% of the bike’s listed weight. This helps show why a dry-weight number can understate what you actually manage on the road.
How does Harley-Davidson FLHR Road King Peace Officer torque compare with its weight?
Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 11.97 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 FLHR Road King Peace Officer engine-size-to-weight ratio?
The available figures work out to 2.03 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
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.