For the 2004 model year, the Harley-Davidson FXDP Dyna Defender motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 690.9 lb (313.4 kg).
Harley-Davidson FXDP Dyna Defender 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. The comparison uses dry weight because a usable wet/running figure was not supplied, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will be heavier.
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How heavy is the Harley-Davidson FXDP Dyna Defender?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Harley-Davidson FXDP Dyna Defender is heavier than about 81.4% of 51 Harley-Davidson custom/cruiser motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Dry weight
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative dry weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Harley-Davidson FXDP Dyna Defender weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2004 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 690.9 lb (313.4 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,442.2 cc |
| Torque | 84.8 lb-ft (115 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 5.1 US gal (19.3 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 31.7 lb (14.4 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 12.28 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 2.09 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 47.9 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.6% |
| Weight with full tank | 722.6 lb (327.8 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Harley-Davidson FXDP Dyna Defender weight FAQ
What is the Harley-Davidson FXDP Dyna Defender dry weight?
The available dry weight is 690.9 lb (313.4 kg). Actual ready-to-ride weight will be higher after fuel and operating fluids are added.
Is the Harley-Davidson FXDP Dyna Defender lighter or heavier than other Harley-Davidson custom/cruiser motorcycles?
Compared with similar Harley-Davidsons in this dataset, it is heavier than about 81.4% of 51 custom/cruiser motorcycles using the same weight basis.
How much does a full tank add to the Harley-Davidson FXDP Dyna Defender?
Based on the supplied 5.1 US gal (19.3 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 31.7 lb (14.4 kg) when full. This helps explain part of the difference between dry and ready-to-ride mass.
What is the combined Harley-Davidson FXDP Dyna Defender and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative dry weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 870.9 lb (395 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
Is the listed Harley-Davidson FXDP Dyna Defender weight ready to ride?
The published usable figure is dry, not curb weight. A simple dry-plus-full-fuel estimate is 722.6 lb (327.8 kg), but that still is not a substitute for an official wet/curb specification.
What is the estimated Harley-Davidson FXDP Dyna Defender weight with a full tank of gas?
Filling the listed tank brings the calculated bike weight to roughly 722.6 lb (327.8 kg). This estimate is most useful when no official wet/running figure is available.
How much of the Harley-Davidson FXDP Dyna Defender total weight comes from fuel?
The calculated full-tank fuel mass is about 4.6% 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 FXDP Dyna Defender torque compare with its weight?
Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 12.28 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 FXDP Dyna Defender engine-size-to-weight ratio?
The available figures work out to 2.09 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.