Across 7 covered model years from 1986 to 1992, the Harley-Davidson FXR 1340 Super Glide motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 608.5 lb (276 kg).
Harley-Davidson FXR 1340 Super Glide 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 FXR 1340 Super Glide?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Harley-Davidson FXR 1340 Super Glide is lighter than about 71.7% of 168 Harley-Davidson custom/cruiser 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 FXR 1340 Super Glide weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 608.5 lb (276 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,337 cc |
| Power | 49 hp to 58 hp |
| Fuel capacity | 3.96 US gal (15 L) to 4.23 US gal (16 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 24.6 lb (11.2 kg) to 26.3 lb (11.9 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 1986 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.
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 8.05 hp / 100 lb to 9.53 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 10.49 lb / hp to 12.42 lb / hp |
| Displacement per pound | 2.2 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 45.5 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4% to 4.3% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Harley-Davidson FXR 1340 Super Glide weight FAQ
What is the Harley-Davidson FXR 1340 Super Glide wet weight?
The supplied wet/running weight is 608.5 lb (276 kg) across the model years covered here. That figure is the most useful available number for real-world handling because operating fluids and fuel are included.
Is the Harley-Davidson FXR 1340 Super Glide lighter or heavier than other Harley-Davidson custom/cruiser motorcycles?
It is comparatively light for this Harley-Davidson category. The model lands near the 28th percentile for weight in the compatible dataset.
Which Harley-Davidson FXR 1340 Super Glide years have different weight specs?
No clear weight change appears in the usable model-year data. Other specifications may still differ by year.
How much does a full tank add to the Harley-Davidson FXR 1340 Super Glide?
Based on the supplied 3.96 US gal (15 L) to 4.23 US gal (16 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 24.6 lb (11.2 kg) to 26.3 lb (11.9 kg) when full. On models with a wet/running weight, that fuel mass is already included in the listed ready-to-ride figure.
What is the combined Harley-Davidson FXR 1340 Super Glide and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 788.5 lb (357.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
What is the Harley-Davidson FXR 1340 Super Glide power-to-weight ratio?
Available model-year data produces 8.05 hp per 100 lb to 9.53 hp per 100 lb. It shows engine output relative to motorcycle mass rather than just quoting peak horsepower. That places it around the 48th percentile within the compatible Harley-Davidson custom / cruiser power-to-weight comparison.
How many cc does the Harley-Davidson FXR 1340 Super Glide have per pound?
The available figures work out to 2.2 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
How does the Harley-Davidson FXR 1340 Super Glide compare with the median Harley-Davidson custom/cruiser motorcycle weight?
Compared with the median Harley-Davidson custom/cruiser motorcycle weight of 672 lb (304.8 kg), the model is roughly 63.5 lb (28.8 kg) lighter.
Where will I notice the Harley-Davidson FXR 1340 Super Glide weight most?
The main challenge is low-speed and stationary handling. Once moving the chassis may disguise the mass, but backing up or holding it on a slope still means managing the full weight.
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.