For the 2008 model year, the Harley-Davidson FLSTC Softail motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 718.7 lb (326 kg).
Harley-Davidson FLSTC Softail weight overview
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. The comparison uses dry weight because a usable wet/running figure was not supplied, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will be heavier.
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How heavy is the Harley-Davidson FLSTC Softail?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Harley-Davidson FLSTC Softail is heavier than about 73.3% of 45 Harley-Davidson motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Dry weight
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative dry weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Harley-Davidson FLSTC Softail weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2008 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 718.7 lb (326 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,584 cc |
| Torque | 86.3 lb-ft (117 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 4.99 US gal (18.9 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 31 lb (14.1 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 12.01 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 2.2 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 45.4 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.3% |
| Weight with full tank | 749.7 lb (340.1 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Harley-Davidson FLSTC Softail weight FAQ
What is the Harley-Davidson FLSTC Softail dry weight?
The available dry weight is 718.7 lb (326 kg). Actual ready-to-ride weight will be higher after fuel and operating fluids are added.
Is the Harley-Davidson FLSTC Softail lighter or heavier than other Harley-Davidson motorcycles?
Compared with similar Harley-Davidsons in this dataset, it is heavier than about 73.3% of 45 motorcycles using the same weight basis.
How much does a full tank add to the Harley-Davidson FLSTC Softail?
Based on the supplied 4.99 US gal (18.9 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 31 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 Softail and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative dry weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 898.7 lb (407.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
Is the listed Harley-Davidson FLSTC Softail weight ready to ride?
The published usable figure is dry, not curb weight. A simple dry-plus-full-fuel estimate is 749.7 lb (340.1 kg), but that still is not a substitute for an official wet/curb specification.
How much heavier is the Harley-Davidson FLSTC Softail with a full tank?
Based on the available dry-weight and tank-capacity data, a full-tank estimate is 749.7 lb (340.1 kg). Oil, coolant and market-specific equipment can still make actual ready-to-ride weight different.
How much torque does the Harley-Davidson FLSTC Softail have per 100 lb?
Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 12.01 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 FLSTC Softail displacement per pound?
The available figures work out to 2.2 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
What is the Harley-Davidson FLSTC Softail weight difference versus the category median?
Compared with the median Harley-Davidson motorcycle weight of 632.7 lb (287 kg), the model is roughly 86 lb (39 kg) heavier.
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.