Harley-Davidson FXRS 1340 SP Low Rider Special Edition Weight (613lb)

Quick answer

Across 5 covered model years from 1988 to 1992, the Harley-Davidson FXRS 1340 SP Low Rider Special Edition motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 612.9 lb (278 kg).

Wet / running weight612.9 lb (278 kg)
Fuel capacity4.23 US gal (16 L)
Full tank fuel weight26.3 lb (11.9 kg)
Power / 100 lb9.46 hp / 100 lb
Model years covered
19881989199019911992

Harley-Davidson FXRS 1340 SP Low Rider Special Edition 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 FXRS 1340 SP Low Rider Special Edition?

wet weight

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Harley-Davidson FXRS 1340 SP Low Rider Special Edition is lighter than about 71.1% of 168 Harley-Davidson custom/cruiser motorcycles with compatible weight data.

LighterTypicalHeavier
612.9 lb (278 kg)
168 Harley-Davidson custom/cruiser motorcyclesMedian: 672 lb (304.8 kg)
WEIGHT VISUAL

Ready-to-ride weight

Wet / running weight612.9 lb (278 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 rider762.9 lb (346 kg)bike + rider • bike is 80.3% of total mass
180 lb rider792.9 lb (359.6 kg)bike + rider • bike is 77.3% of total mass
210 lb rider822.9 lb (373.3 kg)bike + rider • bike is 74.5% of total mass

Harley-Davidson FXRS 1340 SP Low Rider Special Edition weight & related specs

Model years covered 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992
Wet / running weight 612.9 lb (278 kg)
Engine displacement 1,337 cc
Power 58 hp
Fuel capacity 4.23 US gal (16 L)
Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) 26.3 lb (11.9 kg)

Weight changes by model year

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

Useful weight calculations

Horsepower per 100 lb 9.46 hp / 100 lb
Pounds per horsepower 10.57 lb / hp
Displacement per pound 2.18 cc / lb
Weight per 100 cc 45.8 lb / 100 cc
Fuel weight as % of bike weight 4.3%

What the weight numbers tell you

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Harley-Davidson FXRS 1340 SP Low Rider Special Edition is lighter than about 71.1% of 168 Harley-Davidson custom/cruiser motorcycles with compatible weight data.
A full tank is not weightless: the 4.23 US gal (16 L) listed capacity works out to approximately 26.3 lb (11.9 kg) of gasoline. This is an estimate rather than a Harley-Davidson curb-weight specification.
The calculated power-to-weight figure is 9.46 hp per 100 lb across years with compatible data. It shows how much engine output is available relative to the bike’s mass.

Harley-Davidson FXRS 1340 SP Low Rider Special Edition weight FAQ

How much does the Harley-Davidson FXRS 1340 SP Low Rider Special Edition weigh?

The available wet/running figure is 612.9 lb (278 kg). This is more representative of the motorcycle you actually push, park and ride than a dry-only specification.

How does the Harley-Davidson FXRS 1340 SP Low Rider Special Edition weight compare with similar Harley-Davidsons?

Relatively light. On a model-level comparison, it is lighter than about 71.1% of 168 Harley-Davidson custom/cruiser motorcycles with the same weight basis.

Are all Harley-Davidson FXRS 1340 SP Low Rider Special Edition model years the same weight?

The supplied comparable weight values do not show a meaningful change across the 1988-1992 years covered here.

What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Harley-Davidson FXRS 1340 SP Low Rider Special Edition?

A full tank works out to about 26.3 lb (11.9 kg) from the listed 4.23 US gal (16 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.

What does the Harley-Davidson FXRS 1340 SP Low Rider Special Edition weigh with a 180 lb rider?

The approximate combined total is 792.9 lb (359.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.

Is the Harley-Davidson FXRS 1340 SP Low Rider Special Edition strong for its weight?

The calculated range is 9.46 hp per 100 lb. This ratio is usually more informative for acceleration comparisons than horsepower alone. That places it around the 47th percentile within the compatible Harley-Davidson custom / cruiser power-to-weight comparison.

How much of the Harley-Davidson FXRS 1340 SP Low Rider Special Edition total weight comes from fuel?

Fuel accounts for roughly 4.3% of the available motorcycle weight figure. On lighter bikes that share can be surprisingly noticeable.

What is the Harley-Davidson FXRS 1340 SP Low Rider Special Edition engine-size-to-weight ratio?

The model has about 2.18 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 FXRS 1340 SP Low Rider Special Edition from the median Harley-Davidson custom/cruiser motorcycle weight?

The representative wet weight is about 59.1 lb (26.8 kg) lighter than the median Harley-Davidson custom/cruiser motorcycle weight of 672 lb (304.8 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.