Across 6 covered model years from 1987 to 1992, the Harley-Davidson FXSTC 1340 Softail Custom motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 657 lb (298 kg).
Harley-Davidson FXSTC 1340 Softail Custom 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 FXSTC 1340 Softail Custom?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Harley-Davidson FXSTC 1340 Softail Custom is lighter than about 61% 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 FXSTC 1340 Softail Custom weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 657 lb (298 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,331 cc to 1,337 cc |
| Power | 49 hp |
| Fuel capacity | 5.02 US gal (19 L) to 5.28 US gal (20 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 31.2 lb (14.2 kg) to 32.8 lb (14.9 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 1987 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 | 7.46 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 13.41 lb / hp |
| Displacement per pound | 2.03 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 49.1 lb / 100 cc to 49.4 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.8% to 5% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Harley-Davidson FXSTC 1340 Softail Custom weight FAQ
How much does the Harley-Davidson FXSTC 1340 Softail Custom weigh?
The available wet/running figure is 657 lb (298 kg). This is more representative of the motorcycle you actually push, park and ride than a dry-only specification.
How does the Harley-Davidson FXSTC 1340 Softail Custom weight compare with similar Harley-Davidsons?
It is not an extreme outlier for the category. The model ranks around the 39th percentile for weight among 168 compatible Harley-Davidson custom/cruiser motorcycles.
Are all Harley-Davidson FXSTC 1340 Softail Custom model years the same weight?
The supplied comparable weight values do not show a meaningful change across the 1987-1992 years covered here.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Harley-Davidson FXSTC 1340 Softail Custom?
A full tank works out to about 31.2 lb (14.2 kg) to 32.8 lb (14.9 kg) from the listed 5.02 US gal (19 L) to 5.28 US gal (20 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Harley-Davidson FXSTC 1340 Softail Custom weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 837 lb (379.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
Is the Harley-Davidson FXSTC 1340 Softail Custom strong for its weight?
The calculated range is 7.46 hp per 100 lb. This ratio is usually more informative for acceleration comparisons than horsepower alone. That places it around the 9th percentile within the compatible Harley-Davidson custom / cruiser power-to-weight comparison.
How large is the Harley-Davidson FXSTC 1340 Softail Custom engine for its weight?
The model has about 2.03 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
Is the Harley-Davidson FXSTC 1340 Softail Custom above or below the typical Harley-Davidson custom/cruiser motorcycle weight?
The representative wet weight is about 15 lb (6.8 kg) lighter than the median Harley-Davidson custom/cruiser motorcycle weight of 672 lb (304.8 kg) in this dataset.
Is the Harley-Davidson FXSTC 1340 Softail Custom easy to move around by hand?
Yes, the mass is substantial enough to matter at walking speed. Parking direction, slope and secure footing become important because recovering the bike from a lean takes more effort.
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.