For the 2006 model year, the Harley-Davidson FXDBI Street Bob motorcycle has a supplied wet/running weight of 666.9 lb (302.5 kg) and a dry weight of 634 lb (287.6 kg).
Harley-Davidson FXDBI Street Bob 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.
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How heavy is the Harley-Davidson FXDBI Street Bob?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Harley-Davidson FXDBI Street Bob is lighter than about 56% 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 FXDBI Street Bob weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2006 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 666.9 lb (302.5 kg) |
| Dry weight | 634 lb (287.6 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,442.2 cc |
| Torque | 85 lb-ft (115.3 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 4.7 US gal (17.78 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 29.2 lb (13.2 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 12.75 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 2.16 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 46.2 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.4% |
| Weight with full tank | 663.3 lb (300.8 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Harley-Davidson FXDBI Street Bob weight FAQ
What is the Harley-Davidson FXDBI Street Bob dry and wet weight?
Across the covered 2006 years, listed wet/running weight is 666.9 lb (302.5 kg) and listed dry weight is 634 lb (287.6 kg). Check the year-change section because the exact figure can vary by model year.
Is the Harley-Davidson FXDBI Street Bob lighter or heavier than other Harley-Davidson custom/cruiser motorcycles?
Weight is broadly typical for the category, landing around the 44th percentile in this model-level Harley-Davidson comparison.
How much does a full tank add to the Harley-Davidson FXDBI Street Bob?
Based on the supplied 4.7 US gal (17.78 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 29.2 lb (13.2 kg) when full. This helps explain part of the difference between dry and ready-to-ride mass.
What is the combined Harley-Davidson FXDBI Street Bob and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 846.9 lb (384.1 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
What is the Harley-Davidson FXDBI Street Bob full-tank weight estimate?
Filling the listed tank brings the calculated bike weight to roughly 663.3 lb (300.8 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 FXDBI Street Bob?
Where both figures are available, the listed wet-versus-dry difference is about 32.8 lb (14.9 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 FXDBI Street Bob total weight comes from fuel?
The calculated full-tank fuel mass is about 4.4% 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 FXDBI Street Bob torque compare with its weight?
Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 12.75 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 FXDBI Street Bob engine-size-to-weight ratio?
The available figures work out to 2.16 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.