Harley-Davidson FXDB Street Bob Weight (639lb)

Quick answer

Across the 2010 and 2011 model years, the Harley-Davidson FXDB Street Bob motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 639.3 lb (290 kg).

Dry weight639.3 lb (290 kg)
Fuel capacity4.57 US gal (17.3 L)
Full tank fuel weight28.4 lb (12.9 kg)
Model years covered
20102011

Harley-Davidson FXDB Street Bob weight overview

WHAT THIS MEANS

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. The comparison uses dry weight because a usable wet/running figure was not supplied, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will be heavier.

Very Heavy Motorcycle

CATEGORY WEIGHT POSITION

How heavy is the Harley-Davidson FXDB Street Bob?

dry weight

Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Harley-Davidson FXDB Street Bob is heavier than about 62.7% of 51 Harley-Davidson custom/cruiser motorcycles with compatible weight data.

LighterTypicalHeavier
639.3 lb (290 kg)
51 Harley-Davidson custom/cruiser motorcyclesMedian: 599.7 lb (272 kg)
WEIGHT VISUAL

Dry weight

Dry weight639.3 lb (290 kg)
REAL-WORLD LOAD

Bike + rider total weight

These totals use the model’s representative dry weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.

150 lb rider789.3 lb (358 kg)bike + rider • bike is 81% of total mass
180 lb rider819.3 lb (371.6 kg)bike + rider • bike is 78% of total mass
210 lb rider849.3 lb (385.3 kg)bike + rider • bike is 75.3% of total mass

Harley-Davidson FXDB Street Bob weight & related specs

Model years covered 2010, 2011
Dry weight 639.3 lb (290 kg)
Engine displacement 1,584 cc
Torque 92.2 lb-ft (125 Nm) to 112.8 lb-ft (153 Nm)
Fuel capacity 4.57 US gal (17.3 L)
Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) 28.4 lb (12.9 kg)

Weight changes by model year

The 2010 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.

Torque
201192.2 lb-ft (125 Nm)

Useful weight calculations

Torque per 100 lb 14.42 lb-ft / 100 lb to 17.65 lb-ft / 100 lb
Displacement per pound 2.48 cc / lb
Weight per 100 cc 40.4 lb / 100 cc
Fuel weight as % of bike weight 4.4%
Weight with full tank 667.8 lb (302.9 kg)

What the weight numbers tell you

Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Harley-Davidson FXDB Street Bob is heavier than about 62.7% of 51 Harley-Davidson custom/cruiser motorcycles with compatible weight data.
A full tank is not weightless: the 4.57 US gal (17.3 L) listed capacity works out to approximately 28.4 lb (12.9 kg) of gasoline. This is an estimate rather than a Harley-Davidson curb-weight specification.

Harley-Davidson FXDB Street Bob weight FAQ

How much does the Harley-Davidson FXDB Street Bob weigh?

The source data gives 639.3 lb (290 kg) as dry weight. A fueled, road-ready bike will weigh more than this figure.

How does the Harley-Davidson FXDB Street Bob weight compare with similar Harley-Davidsons?

It is not an extreme outlier for the category. The model ranks around the 63rd percentile for weight among 51 compatible Harley-Davidson custom/cruiser motorcycles.

Are all Harley-Davidson FXDB Street Bob model years the same weight?

The supplied comparable weight values do not show a meaningful change across the 2010-2011 years covered here.

What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Harley-Davidson FXDB Street Bob?

A full tank works out to about 28.4 lb (12.9 kg) from the listed 4.57 US gal (17.3 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.

What does the Harley-Davidson FXDB Street Bob weigh with a 180 lb rider?

The approximate combined total is 819.3 lb (371.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative dry weight used on this page.

How much heavier will the Harley-Davidson FXDB Street Bob be than its dry weight?

Do not treat dry weight as curb weight. Adding the listed fuel capacity alone produces roughly 667.8 lb (302.9 kg); the true ready-to-ride figure can still differ because dry-weight definitions vary.

How much torque does the Harley-Davidson FXDB Street Bob have per 100 lb?

Available data gives 14.42 lb-ft per 100 lb to 17.65 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 FXDB Street Bob displacement per pound?

The model has about 2.48 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.

What is the Harley-Davidson FXDB Street Bob weight difference versus the category median?

The representative dry weight is about 39.7 lb (18 kg) heavier than the median Harley-Davidson custom/cruiser motorcycle weight of 599.7 lb (272 kg) in this dataset.

Official information note

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.