For the 2008 model year, the Harley-Davidson FXSTB Softail Night train motorcycle has a supplied wet/running weight of 681.9 lb (309.3 kg) and a dry weight of 656.1 lb (297.6 kg).
Harley-Davidson FXSTB Softail Night train 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 FXSTB Softail Night train?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Harley-Davidson FXSTB Softail Night train is heavier than about 61.9% of 168 Harley-Davidson custom/cruiser 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 FXSTB Softail Night train weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2008 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 681.9 lb (309.3 kg) |
| Dry weight | 656.1 lb (297.6 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,573.3 cc |
| Torque | 86.3 lb-ft (117 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 5 US gal (18.92 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 31.1 lb (14.1 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 12.66 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 2.31 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 43.3 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.6% |
| Weight with full tank | 687.2 lb (311.7 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Harley-Davidson FXSTB Softail Night train weight FAQ
What does the Harley-Davidson FXSTB Softail Night train weigh ready to ride?
The supplied figures span 681.9 lb (309.3 kg) for wet/running weight and 656.1 lb (297.6 kg) for dry weight across the years in this page. Wet weight is the better guide to what you actually manage on the road.
Is the Harley-Davidson FXSTB Softail Night train heavy compared with other Harley-Davidson custom/cruiser motorcycles?
It sits fairly close to the middle of the category. Its representative wet weight is around the 62nd percentile among 168 compatible Harley-Davidson custom/cruiser motorcycles.
How much does the Harley-Davidson FXSTB Softail Night train fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 5 US gal (18.92 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 31.1 lb (14.1 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Harley-Davidson curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Harley-Davidson FXSTB Softail Night train with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 861.9 lb (390.9 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How heavy is the Harley-Davidson FXSTB Softail Night train after filling the fuel tank?
The page calculates about 687.2 lb (311.7 kg) with a full tank by adding the listed fuel mass to the dry figure. Treat this as a practical estimate, not an official Harley-Davidson curb-weight number.
How much heavier is the Harley-Davidson FXSTB Softail Night train wet than dry?
The supplied model-year data shows roughly 25.8 lb (11.7 kg) between dry and wet/running weight. The exact gap can vary by year and by the manufacturer’s weight definition.
What is the Harley-Davidson FXSTB Softail Night train torque-to-weight ratio?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 12.66 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
How large is the Harley-Davidson FXSTB Softail Night train engine for its weight?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 2.31 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
Is the Harley-Davidson FXSTB Softail Night train above or below the typical Harley-Davidson custom/cruiser motorcycle weight?
The model sits about 9.9 lb (4.5 kg) heavier 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.