Harley-Davidson FLSTC Heritage Softail Classic Peace Officer Weight (750lb)

Quick answer

For the 2008 model year, the Harley-Davidson FLSTC Heritage Softail Classic Peace Officer motorcycle has a supplied wet/running weight of 750 lb (340.2 kg) and a dry weight of 725.1 lb (328.9 kg).

Wet / running weight750 lb (340.2 kg)
Dry weight725.1 lb (328.9 kg)
Fuel capacity5 US gal (18.92 L)
Full tank fuel weight31.1 lb (14.1 kg)
Model years covered
2008

Harley-Davidson FLSTC Heritage Softail Classic Peace Officer 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 FLSTC Heritage Softail Classic Peace Officer?

wet weight

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Harley-Davidson FLSTC Heritage Softail Classic Peace Officer is heavier than about 75.9% of 108 Harley-Davidson motorcycles with compatible weight data.

LighterTypicalHeavier
750 lb (340.2 kg)
108 Harley-Davidson motorcyclesMedian: 672.4 lb (305 kg)
WEIGHT VISUAL

Dry vs ready-to-ride weight

Wet / running weight750 lb (340.2 kg)
Dry weight725.1 lb (328.9 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 rider900 lb (408.2 kg)bike + rider • bike is 83.3% of total mass
180 lb rider930 lb (421.8 kg)bike + rider • bike is 80.6% of total mass
210 lb rider960 lb (435.5 kg)bike + rider • bike is 78.1% of total mass

Harley-Davidson FLSTC Heritage Softail Classic Peace Officer weight & related specs

Model years covered 2008
Wet / running weight 750 lb (340.2 kg)
Dry weight 725.1 lb (328.9 kg)
Engine displacement 1,573.3 cc
Torque 87.9 lb-ft (119.2 Nm)
Fuel capacity 5 US gal (18.92 L)
Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) 31.1 lb (14.1 kg)

Useful weight calculations

Torque per 100 lb 11.72 lb-ft / 100 lb
Displacement per pound 2.1 cc / lb
Weight per 100 cc 47.7 lb / 100 cc
Fuel weight as % of bike weight 4.1%
Weight with full tank 756.2 lb (343 kg)

What the weight numbers tell you

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Harley-Davidson FLSTC Heritage Softail Classic Peace Officer is heavier than about 75.9% of 108 Harley-Davidson motorcycles with compatible weight data.
The listed fuel tank capacity is 5 US gal (18.92 L). A full tank of gasoline is estimated to weigh about 31.1 lb (14.1 kg), which helps explain part of the difference between dry and ready-to-ride mass.

Harley-Davidson FLSTC Heritage Softail Classic Peace Officer weight FAQ

What is the Harley-Davidson FLSTC Heritage Softail Classic Peace Officer dry and wet weight?

Across the covered 2008 years, listed wet/running weight is 750 lb (340.2 kg) and listed dry weight is 725.1 lb (328.9 kg). Check the year-change section because the exact figure can vary by model year.

Is the Harley-Davidson FLSTC Heritage Softail Classic Peace Officer lighter or heavier than other Harley-Davidson motorcycles?

Compared with similar Harley-Davidsons in this dataset, it is heavier than about 75.9% of 108 motorcycles using the same weight basis.

How much does a full tank add to the Harley-Davidson FLSTC Heritage Softail Classic Peace Officer?

Based on the supplied 5 US gal (18.92 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 31.1 lb (14.1 kg) when full. This helps explain part of the difference between dry and ready-to-ride mass.

What is the combined Harley-Davidson FLSTC Heritage Softail Classic 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 930 lb (421.8 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.

How heavy is the Harley-Davidson FLSTC Heritage Softail Classic Peace Officer after filling the fuel tank?

The page calculates about 756.2 lb (343 kg) with a full tank by adding the listed fuel mass to the dry figure. Treat this as a practical estimate, not an official Harley-Davidson curb-weight number.

What is the Harley-Davidson FLSTC Heritage Softail Classic Peace Officer torque-to-weight ratio?

Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 11.72 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 FLSTC Heritage Softail Classic Peace Officer engine for its weight?

The available figures work out to 2.1 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 FLSTC Heritage Softail Classic Peace Officer above or below the typical Harley-Davidson motorcycle weight?

Compared with the median Harley-Davidson motorcycle weight of 672.4 lb (305 kg), the model is roughly 77.6 lb (35.2 kg) heavier.

Where will I notice the Harley-Davidson FLSTC Heritage Softail Classic Peace Officer 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.