Across the 2005 and 2006 model years, the Harley-Davidson FLSTNI Softail Deluxe motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 724 lb (328.4 kg) and dry weights ranging from 692.9 lb (314.3 kg) to 709.9 lb (322 kg), depending on model year.
Harley-Davidson FLSTNI Softail Deluxe weight overview
This is a very heavy motorcycle. Good footing, sensible parking direction and avoiding awkward slopes make a real difference when handling it at walking speed.
Very Heavy Motorcycle
How heavy is the Harley-Davidson FLSTNI Softail Deluxe?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Harley-Davidson FLSTNI Softail Deluxe is heavier than about 78.6% 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 FLSTNI Softail Deluxe weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2005, 2006 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 724 lb (328.4 kg) |
| Dry weight | 692.9 lb (314.3 kg) to 709.9 lb (322 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,442.2 cc to 1,449 cc |
| Torque | 75.2 lb-ft (102 Nm) to 85 lb-ft (115.3 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 4.99 US gal (18.9 L) to 5 US gal (18.92 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 31 lb (14.1 kg) to 31.1 lb (14.1 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2005 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 | 10.6 lb-ft / 100 lb to 11.75 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 1.99 cc / lb to 2.04 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 49 lb / 100 cc to 50.2 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.3% to 4.4% |
| Weight with full tank | 724 lb (328.4 kg) to 740.9 lb (336.1 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Harley-Davidson FLSTNI Softail Deluxe weight FAQ
How much does the Harley-Davidson FLSTNI Softail Deluxe weigh?
For the model years covered here, wet/running weight is 724 lb (328.4 kg), while dry weight is 692.9 lb (314.3 kg) to 709.9 lb (322 kg). Do not treat dry and wet figures as interchangeable.
How does the Harley-Davidson FLSTNI Softail Deluxe weight compare with similar Harley-Davidsons?
It is on the heavier side. Its representative wet weight is around the 79th percentile among 168 compatible Harley-Davidson custom/cruiser motorcycles.
Are all Harley-Davidson FLSTNI Softail Deluxe model years the same weight?
There are year-to-year differences in the supplied data. The earliest covered year is used as the baseline, with later changed values shown separately above.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Harley-Davidson FLSTNI Softail Deluxe?
A full tank works out to about 31 lb (14.1 kg) to 31.1 lb (14.1 kg) from the listed 4.99 US gal (18.9 L) to 5 US gal (18.92 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Harley-Davidson FLSTNI Softail Deluxe weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 904 lb (410 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
What is the Harley-Davidson FLSTNI Softail Deluxe full-tank weight estimate?
The page calculates about 724 lb (328.4 kg) to 740.9 lb (336.1 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.
How much heavier is the Harley-Davidson FLSTNI Softail Deluxe wet than dry?
Available years with both measurements show about 31.1 lb (14.1 kg) added between dry and ready-to-ride figures. Fuel explains part of it, while oil, coolant and specification definitions can explain the rest.
What is the Harley-Davidson FLSTNI Softail Deluxe torque-to-weight ratio?
Available data gives 10.6 lb-ft per 100 lb to 11.75 lb-ft per 100 lb. That ratio helps explain how strong the engine is relative to the bike’s mass, especially at lower speeds.
How large is the Harley-Davidson FLSTNI Softail Deluxe engine for its weight?
The model has about 1.99 cc per lb to 2.04 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
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.