Across 4 covered model years from 2009 to 2012, the Harley-Davidson FLHTCUTG Tri Glide Ultra Classic motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 888.9 lb (403.2 kg) and dry weights ranging from 852.1 lb (386.5 kg), depending on model year.
Harley-Davidson FLHTCUTG Tri Glide Ultra Classic weight overview
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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 FLHTCUTG Tri Glide Ultra Classic weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 888.9 lb (403.2 kg) |
| Dry weight | 852.1 lb (386.5 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,584 cc to 1,688 cc |
| Torque | 96.6 lb-ft (131 Nm) to 101 lb-ft (137 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 6 US gal (22.71 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 37.3 lb (16.9 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2009 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 | 11.25 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 1.9 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 52.7 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.2% |
| Weight with full tank | 889.4 lb (403.4 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Harley-Davidson FLHTCUTG Tri Glide Ultra Classic weight FAQ
What is the Harley-Davidson FLHTCUTG Tri Glide Ultra Classic dry and wet weight?
Across the covered 2009-2012 years, listed wet/running weight is 888.9 lb (403.2 kg) and listed dry weight is 852.1 lb (386.5 kg). Check the year-change section because the exact figure can vary by model year.
Which Harley-Davidson FLHTCUTG Tri Glide Ultra Classic years have different weight specs?
There is not enough comparable model-year weight data to determine a year-to-year change. A usable weight figure is available for 2012. No usable dry/wet figure was supplied for 2009, 2010, 2011.
How much does a full tank add to the Harley-Davidson FLHTCUTG Tri Glide Ultra Classic?
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 FLHTCUTG Tri Glide Ultra 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 1,068.9 lb (484.8 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
What does the Harley-Davidson FLHTCUTG Tri Glide Ultra Classic weigh with a full tank?
Filling the listed tank brings the calculated bike weight to roughly 889.4 lb (403.4 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 FLHTCUTG Tri Glide Ultra Classic?
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 FLHTCUTG Tri Glide Ultra Classic total weight comes from fuel?
The calculated full-tank fuel mass is about 4.2% 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 FLHTCUTG Tri Glide Ultra Classic torque compare with its weight?
Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 11.25 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 FLHTCUTG Tri Glide Ultra Classic engine-size-to-weight ratio?
The available figures work out to 1.9 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.