Across 5 covered model years from 1973 to 1977, the Harley-Davidson FX 1200 motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 584.2 lb (265 kg).
Harley-Davidson FX 1200 weight overview
This is firmly on the heavier side. The real penalty is not necessarily normal riding; it is low-speed work, awkward parking and moving the bike around manually.
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How heavy is the Harley-Davidson FX 1200?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Harley-Davidson FX 1200 is heavier than about 50% of 15 Harley-Davidson classic motorcycles with compatible weight data.
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 FX 1200 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 584.2 lb (265 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,206 cc |
| Power | 58 hp |
| Fuel capacity | 5.02 US gal (19 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 31.2 lb (14.2 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 9.93 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 10.07 lb / hp |
| Displacement per pound | 2.06 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 48.4 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.3% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Harley-Davidson FX 1200 weight FAQ
How heavy is the Harley-Davidson FX 1200 ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 584.2 lb (265 kg). The year-specific section above shows which years use each figure where the supplied value changes.
Is the Harley-Davidson FX 1200 heavy compared with other Harley-Davidson classic motorcycles?
It sits fairly close to the middle of the category. Its representative wet weight is around the 50th percentile among 15 compatible Harley-Davidson classic motorcycles.
Does the Harley-Davidson FX 1200 weight change by model year?
Not in the usable weight data on this page. Across the covered 1973-1977 years, the supplied weight figure remains the same where comparable values are available.
How much does the Harley-Davidson FX 1200 fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 5.02 US gal (19 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 31.2 lb (14.2 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Harley-Davidson curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Harley-Davidson FX 1200 with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 764.2 lb (346.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much horsepower does the Harley-Davidson FX 1200 have per 100 lb?
Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 9.93 hp per 100 lb. That places it around the 44th percentile within the compatible Harley-Davidson classic power-to-weight comparison.
How large is the Harley-Davidson FX 1200 engine for its weight?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 2.06 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
Will the Harley-Davidson FX 1200 feel heavy at low speed?
It is heavy enough that smart parking matters. Avoid situations where you have to paddle it backward uphill or catch it after it leans too far.
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.