For the 1996 model year, the Harley-Davidson Heritage Softail Special motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 632.7 lb (287 kg).
Harley-Davidson Heritage Softail Special 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. The comparison uses dry weight because a usable wet/running figure was not supplied, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will be heavier.
Very Heavy Motorcycle
How heavy is the Harley-Davidson Heritage Softail Special?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Harley-Davidson Heritage Softail Special is heavier than about 50% of 45 Harley-Davidson 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 Heritage Softail Special weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1996 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 632.7 lb (287 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,338 cc |
| Torque | 71.5 lb-ft (97 Nm) |
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 11.31 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 2.11 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 47.3 lb / 100 cc |
What the weight numbers tell you
Harley-Davidson Heritage Softail Special weight FAQ
How much does the Harley-Davidson Heritage Softail Special weigh?
The source data gives 632.7 lb (287 kg) as dry weight. A fueled, road-ready bike will weigh more than this figure.
How does the Harley-Davidson Heritage Softail Special weight compare with similar Harley-Davidsons?
It is not an extreme outlier for the category. The model ranks around the 50th percentile for weight among 45 compatible Harley-Davidson motorcycles.
What does the Harley-Davidson Heritage Softail Special weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 812.7 lb (368.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative dry weight used on this page.
How much heavier will the Harley-Davidson Heritage Softail Special be than its dry weight?
No. Dry weight excludes at least some operating fluids, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will weigh more.
What is the Harley-Davidson Heritage Softail Special torque per 100 lb of bike weight?
Available data gives 11.31 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 Heritage Softail Special have per pound?
The model has about 2.11 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 Heritage Softail Special 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.