For the 2012 model year, the Harley-Davidson FXS Softail Blackline motorcycle has a supplied wet/running weight of 682.6 lb (309.6 kg) and a dry weight of 638.5 lb (289.6 kg).
Harley-Davidson FXS Softail Blackline weight overview
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
How heavy is the Harley-Davidson FXS Softail Blackline?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Harley-Davidson FXS Softail Blackline is heavier than about 59.7% of 108 Harley-Davidson 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 FXS Softail Blackline weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2012 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 682.6 lb (309.6 kg) |
| Dry weight | 638.5 lb (289.6 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,688 cc |
| Torque | 98.7 lb-ft (133.8 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 5 US gal (18.93 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 31.1 lb (14.1 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 14.46 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 2.47 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 40.4 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.6% |
| Weight with full tank | 669.6 lb (303.7 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Harley-Davidson FXS Softail Blackline weight FAQ
How much does the Harley-Davidson FXS Softail Blackline weigh?
For the model years covered here, wet/running weight is 682.6 lb (309.6 kg), while dry weight is 638.5 lb (289.6 kg). Do not treat dry and wet figures as interchangeable.
How does the Harley-Davidson FXS Softail Blackline weight compare with similar Harley-Davidsons?
It is not an extreme outlier for the category. The model ranks around the 60th percentile for weight among 108 compatible Harley-Davidson motorcycles.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Harley-Davidson FXS Softail Blackline?
A full tank works out to about 31.1 lb (14.1 kg) from the listed 5 US gal (18.93 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Harley-Davidson FXS Softail Blackline weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 862.6 lb (391.2 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
What is the estimated Harley-Davidson FXS Softail Blackline weight with a full tank of gas?
Using the listed dry weight plus the calculated fuel mass, the estimated weight with a full tank is 669.6 lb (303.7 kg). That still may not equal official curb weight because dry-weight definitions can exclude other fluids or equipment.
What is the Harley-Davidson FXS Softail Blackline dry-to-wet weight difference?
Available years with both measurements show about 44.1 lb (20 kg) added between dry and ready-to-ride figures. Fuel explains part of it, while oil, coolant and specification definitions can explain the rest.
What is the Harley-Davidson FXS Softail Blackline torque per 100 lb of bike weight?
Available data gives 14.46 lb-ft per 100 lb. That ratio helps explain how strong the engine is relative to the bike’s mass, especially at lower speeds.
How many cc does the Harley-Davidson FXS Softail Blackline have per pound?
The model has about 2.47 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
How does the Harley-Davidson FXS Softail Blackline compare with the median Harley-Davidson motorcycle weight?
The representative wet weight is about 10.1 lb (4.6 kg) heavier than the median Harley-Davidson motorcycle weight of 672.4 lb (305 kg) in this dataset.
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.