For the 2004 model year, the Harley-Davidson FXSTSI Springer Softail motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 665.8 lb (302 kg).
Harley-Davidson FXSTSI Springer Softail weight overview
The scale number is high enough that parking and low-speed balance deserve real consideration. Once the bike leans too far, recovering it takes much more effort than on a light machine. The comparison uses dry weight because a usable wet/running figure was not supplied, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will be heavier.
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How heavy is the Harley-Davidson FXSTSI Springer Softail?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Harley-Davidson FXSTSI Springer Softail is heavier than about 73.5% of 51 Harley-Davidson custom/cruiser motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Dry weight
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative dry weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Harley-Davidson FXSTSI Springer Softail weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2004 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 665.8 lb (302 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,449 cc |
| Torque | 75.2 lb-ft (102 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 4.99 US gal (18.9 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 31 lb (14.1 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 11.3 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 2.18 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 45.9 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.7% |
| Weight with full tank | 696.8 lb (316.1 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Harley-Davidson FXSTSI Springer Softail weight FAQ
What is the Harley-Davidson FXSTSI Springer Softail dry weight?
The available dry weight is 665.8 lb (302 kg). Actual ready-to-ride weight will be higher after fuel and operating fluids are added.
Is the Harley-Davidson FXSTSI Springer Softail lighter or heavier than other Harley-Davidson custom/cruiser motorcycles?
Compared with similar Harley-Davidsons in this dataset, it is heavier than about 73.5% of 51 custom/cruiser motorcycles using the same weight basis.
How much does a full tank add to the Harley-Davidson FXSTSI Springer Softail?
Based on the supplied 4.99 US gal (18.9 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 31 lb (14.1 kg) when full. This helps explain part of the difference between dry and ready-to-ride mass.
What is the combined Harley-Davidson FXSTSI Springer Softail and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative dry weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 845.8 lb (383.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
Is the listed Harley-Davidson FXSTSI Springer Softail weight ready to ride?
The published usable figure is dry, not curb weight. A simple dry-plus-full-fuel estimate is 696.8 lb (316.1 kg), but that still is not a substitute for an official wet/curb specification.
How much heavier is the Harley-Davidson FXSTSI Springer Softail with a full tank?
The page calculates about 696.8 lb (316.1 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.
What is the Harley-Davidson FXSTSI Springer Softail torque-to-weight ratio?
Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 11.3 lb-ft per 100 lb. This gives more context than torque alone because it relates engine twist to the mass it has to move.
How large is the Harley-Davidson FXSTSI Springer Softail engine for its weight?
The available figures work out to 2.18 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
Is the Harley-Davidson FXSTSI Springer Softail above or below the typical Harley-Davidson custom/cruiser motorcycle weight?
Compared with the median Harley-Davidson custom/cruiser motorcycle weight of 599.7 lb (272 kg), the model is roughly 66.1 lb (30 kg) heavier.
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.