Across the 2011 and 2012 model years, the Harley-Davidson FLTRX Road Glide Custom motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 817 lb (370.6 kg) and dry weights ranging from 772.1 lb (350.2 kg), depending on model year.
Harley-Davidson FLTRX Road Glide Custom 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 FLTRX Road Glide Custom?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Harley-Davidson FLTRX Road Glide Custom is lighter than about 52.7% of 75 Harley-Davidson touring 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 FLTRX Road Glide Custom weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2011, 2012 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 817 lb (370.6 kg) |
| Dry weight | 772.1 lb (350.2 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,573.3 cc to 1,688 cc |
| Torque | 92.9 lb-ft (126 Nm) to 100 lb-ft (135.6 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 6 US gal (22.7 L) to 6 US gal (22.71 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 37.3 lb (16.9 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2011 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 | 12.04 lb-ft / 100 lb to 12.24 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 2.04 cc / lb to 2.07 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 48.4 lb / 100 cc to 49.1 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.6% to 4.8% |
| Weight with full tank | 809.3 lb (367.1 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Harley-Davidson FLTRX Road Glide Custom weight FAQ
How much does the Harley-Davidson FLTRX Road Glide Custom weigh?
For the model years covered here, wet/running weight is 817 lb (370.6 kg), while dry weight is 772.1 lb (350.2 kg). Do not treat dry and wet figures as interchangeable.
How does the Harley-Davidson FLTRX Road Glide Custom weight compare with similar Harley-Davidsons?
It is not an extreme outlier for the category. The model ranks around the 47th percentile for weight among 75 compatible Harley-Davidson touring motorcycles.
Are all Harley-Davidson FLTRX Road Glide Custom model years the same weight?
The supplied comparable weight values do not show a meaningful change across the 2011-2012 years covered here.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Harley-Davidson FLTRX Road Glide Custom?
A full tank works out to about 37.3 lb (16.9 kg) from the listed 6 US gal (22.7 L) to 6 US gal (22.71 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Harley-Davidson FLTRX Road Glide Custom weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 997 lb (452.2 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
What does the Harley-Davidson FLTRX Road Glide Custom weigh with a full tank?
Based on the available dry-weight and tank-capacity data, a full-tank estimate is 809.3 lb (367.1 kg). Oil, coolant and market-specific equipment can still make actual ready-to-ride weight different.
What is the difference between Harley-Davidson FLTRX Road Glide Custom dry and wet weight?
Available years with both measurements show about 45 lb (20.4 kg) added between dry and ready-to-ride figures. Fuel explains part of it, while oil, coolant and specification definitions can explain the rest.
How much torque does the Harley-Davidson FLTRX Road Glide Custom have per 100 lb?
Available data gives 12.04 lb-ft per 100 lb to 12.24 lb-ft per 100 lb. That ratio helps explain how strong the engine is relative to the bike’s mass, especially at lower speeds.
What is the Harley-Davidson FLTRX Road Glide Custom displacement per pound?
The model has about 2.04 cc per lb to 2.07 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.