Harley-Davidson FXEF 1340 Fat Bob Weight (600lb)

Quick answer

Across the 1984 and 1985 model years, the Harley-Davidson FXEF 1340 Fat Bob motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 599.7 lb (272 kg).

Wet / running weight599.7 lb (272 kg)
Fuel capacity3.43 US gal (13 L)
Full tank fuel weight21.4 lb (9.7 kg)
Model years covered
19841985

Harley-Davidson FXEF 1340 Fat 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.

Very Heavy Motorcycle

CATEGORY WEIGHT POSITION

How heavy is the Harley-Davidson FXEF 1340 Fat Bob?

wet weight

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Harley-Davidson FXEF 1340 Fat Bob is lighter than about 69.4% of 108 Harley-Davidson motorcycles with compatible weight data.

LighterTypicalHeavier
599.7 lb (272 kg)
108 Harley-Davidson motorcyclesMedian: 672.4 lb (305 kg)
WEIGHT VISUAL

Ready-to-ride weight

Wet / running weight599.7 lb (272 kg)
REAL-WORLD LOAD

Bike + rider total weight

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

150 lb rider749.7 lb (340 kg)bike + rider • bike is 80% of total mass
180 lb rider779.7 lb (353.6 kg)bike + rider • bike is 76.9% of total mass
210 lb rider809.7 lb (367.3 kg)bike + rider • bike is 74.1% of total mass

Harley-Davidson FXEF 1340 Fat Bob weight & related specs

Model years covered 1984, 1985
Wet / running weight 599.7 lb (272 kg)
Engine displacement 1,337 cc
Fuel capacity 3.43 US gal (13 L)
Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) 21.4 lb (9.7 kg)

Weight changes by model year

The available comparable weight figures do not show a meaningful year-to-year change.

Useful weight calculations

Displacement per pound 2.23 cc / lb
Weight per 100 cc 44.9 lb / 100 cc
Fuel weight as % of bike weight 3.6%

What the weight numbers tell you

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Harley-Davidson FXEF 1340 Fat Bob is lighter than about 69.4% of 108 Harley-Davidson motorcycles with compatible weight data.
A full tank is not weightless: the 3.43 US gal (13 L) listed capacity works out to approximately 21.4 lb (9.7 kg) of gasoline. This is an estimate rather than a Harley-Davidson curb-weight specification.

Harley-Davidson FXEF 1340 Fat Bob weight FAQ

How much does the Harley-Davidson FXEF 1340 Fat Bob weigh?

The available wet/running figure is 599.7 lb (272 kg). This is more representative of the motorcycle you actually push, park and ride than a dry-only specification.

How does the Harley-Davidson FXEF 1340 Fat Bob weight compare with similar Harley-Davidsons?

Relatively light. On a model-level comparison, it is lighter than about 69.4% of 108 Harley-Davidson motorcycles with the same weight basis.

Are all Harley-Davidson FXEF 1340 Fat Bob model years the same weight?

The supplied comparable weight values do not show a meaningful change across the 1984-1985 years covered here.

What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Harley-Davidson FXEF 1340 Fat Bob?

A full tank works out to about 21.4 lb (9.7 kg) from the listed 3.43 US gal (13 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.

What does the Harley-Davidson FXEF 1340 Fat Bob weigh with a 180 lb rider?

The approximate combined total is 779.7 lb (353.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.

How much of the Harley-Davidson FXEF 1340 Fat Bob total weight comes from fuel?

Fuel accounts for roughly 3.6% of the available motorcycle weight figure. On lighter bikes that share can be surprisingly noticeable.

What is the Harley-Davidson FXEF 1340 Fat Bob engine-size-to-weight ratio?

The model has about 2.23 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.

How far is the Harley-Davidson FXEF 1340 Fat Bob from the median Harley-Davidson motorcycle weight?

The representative wet weight is about 72.8 lb (33 kg) lighter than the median Harley-Davidson motorcycle weight of 672.4 lb (305 kg) in this dataset.

Is the Harley-Davidson FXEF 1340 Fat Bob easy to move around by hand?

Yes, the mass is substantial enough to matter at walking speed. Parking direction, slope and secure footing become important because recovering the bike from a lean takes more effort.

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.