Across 4 covered model years from 1982 to 1985, the Harley-Davidson FXSB 1340 Low Rider motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 610.7 lb (277 kg) to 637.1 lb (289 kg).
Harley-Davidson FXSB 1340 Low Rider weight overview
This sits in heavyweight territory. Riders should think about garage movement, backing up, surface slope and passenger/luggage load as much as the on-road feel.
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How heavy is the Harley-Davidson FXSB 1340 Low Rider?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Harley-Davidson FXSB 1340 Low Rider is lighter than about 67.6% of 168 Harley-Davidson custom/cruiser motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Ready-to-ride weight range
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Harley-Davidson FXSB 1340 Low Rider weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 610.7 lb (277 kg) to 637.1 lb (289 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,337 cc |
| Power | 57 hp |
| 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 1982 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 | 8.95 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 11.18 lb / hp |
| Displacement per pound | 2.1 cc / lb to 2.19 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 45.7 lb / 100 cc to 47.7 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 3.4% to 3.5% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Harley-Davidson FXSB 1340 Low Rider weight FAQ
How heavy is the Harley-Davidson FXSB 1340 Low Rider ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 610.7 lb (277 kg) to 637.1 lb (289 kg). The year-specific section above shows which years use each figure where the supplied value changes.
Is the Harley-Davidson FXSB 1340 Low Rider heavy compared with other Harley-Davidson custom/cruiser motorcycles?
It is on the lighter side in this dataset. Its representative wet weight sits around the 32nd weight percentile among 168 Harley-Davidson custom/cruiser motorcycles, meaning most compatible models are heavier.
Does the Harley-Davidson FXSB 1340 Low Rider weight change by model year?
Not every covered year uses the same figure. The page groups identical values together and lists the later model years where the supplied weight specification changes.
How much does the Harley-Davidson FXSB 1340 Low Rider fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 3.43 US gal (13 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 21.4 lb (9.7 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Harley-Davidson curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Harley-Davidson FXSB 1340 Low Rider with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 803.9 lb (364.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much horsepower does the Harley-Davidson FXSB 1340 Low Rider have per 100 lb?
Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 8.95 hp per 100 lb. That places it around the 29th percentile within the compatible Harley-Davidson custom / cruiser power-to-weight comparison.
How much of the Harley-Davidson FXSB 1340 Low Rider total weight comes from fuel?
Based on the available weight basis, a full tank of gasoline represents about 3.4% to 3.5% of the motorcycle’s weight.
What is the Harley-Davidson FXSB 1340 Low Rider engine-size-to-weight ratio?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 2.1 cc per lb to 2.19 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
How far is the Harley-Davidson FXSB 1340 Low Rider from the median Harley-Davidson custom/cruiser motorcycle weight?
The model sits about 48.1 lb (21.8 kg) lighter than the compatible median Harley-Davidson custom/cruiser motorcycle weight used on this page.
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.