For the 2012 model year, the Harley-Davidson FLSTSE3 CVO Softail Convertible motorcycle has a supplied wet/running weight of 787.9 lb (357.4 kg) and a dry weight of 761 lb (345.2 kg).
Harley-Davidson FLSTSE3 CVO Softail Convertible 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.
Very Heavy Motorcycle
How heavy is the Harley-Davidson FLSTSE3 CVO Softail Convertible?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Harley-Davidson FLSTSE3 CVO Softail Convertible is heavier than about 96.1% 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 FLSTSE3 CVO Softail Convertible weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2012 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 787.9 lb (357.4 kg) |
| Dry weight | 761 lb (345.2 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,802.7 cc |
| Torque | 105 lb-ft (142.4 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 5 US gal (18.93 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 31.1 lb (14.1 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 13.33 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 2.29 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 43.7 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 3.9% |
| Weight with full tank | 792.1 lb (359.3 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Harley-Davidson FLSTSE3 CVO Softail Convertible weight FAQ
What is the Harley-Davidson FLSTSE3 CVO Softail Convertible dry and wet weight?
Across the covered 2012 years, listed wet/running weight is 787.9 lb (357.4 kg) and listed dry weight is 761 lb (345.2 kg). Check the year-change section because the exact figure can vary by model year.
Is the Harley-Davidson FLSTSE3 CVO Softail Convertible lighter or heavier than other Harley-Davidson custom/cruiser motorcycles?
Compared with similar Harley-Davidsons in this dataset, it is heavier than about 96.1% of 168 custom/cruiser motorcycles using the same weight basis.
How much does a full tank add to the Harley-Davidson FLSTSE3 CVO Softail Convertible?
Based on the supplied 5 US gal (18.93 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 FLSTSE3 CVO Softail Convertible and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 967.9 lb (439 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
What is the Harley-Davidson FLSTSE3 CVO Softail Convertible full-tank weight estimate?
Filling the listed tank brings the calculated bike weight to roughly 792.1 lb (359.3 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 FLSTSE3 CVO Softail Convertible?
Where both figures are available, the listed wet-versus-dry difference is about 26.9 lb (12.2 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 FLSTSE3 CVO Softail Convertible total weight comes from fuel?
The calculated full-tank fuel mass is about 3.9% 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 FLSTSE3 CVO Softail Convertible torque compare with its weight?
Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 13.33 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 FLSTSE3 CVO Softail Convertible engine-size-to-weight ratio?
The available figures work out to 2.29 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.