Across the 2020 and 2021 model years, the Harley-Davidson LiveWire motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 549 lb (249 kg).
Harley-Davidson LiveWire weight overview
At this weight, footing and parking technique matter. Once moving, geometry and balance can disguise the mass, but you still have to manage the full weight at walking speed.
Heavy Motorcycle
How heavy is the Harley-Davidson LiveWire?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Harley-Davidson LiveWire is heavier than about 83.3% of 15 Harley-Davidson sport bikes 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 LiveWire weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2020, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 549 lb (249 kg) |
| Power | 105 hp |
| Torque | 86 lb-ft (116.6 Nm) |
Weight changes by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 19.13 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 5.23 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 15.67 lb-ft / 100 lb |
What the weight numbers tell you
Harley-Davidson LiveWire weight FAQ
What is the Harley-Davidson LiveWire wet weight?
The supplied wet/running weight is 549 lb (249 kg) across the model years covered here. That figure is the most useful available number for real-world handling because operating fluids and fuel are included.
Is the Harley-Davidson LiveWire lighter or heavier than other Harley-Davidson sport bikes?
Compared with similar Harley-Davidsons in this dataset, it is heavier than about 83.3% of 15 sport bikes using the same weight basis.
Which Harley-Davidson LiveWire years have different weight specs?
No clear weight change appears in the usable model-year data. Other specifications may still differ by year.
What is the combined Harley-Davidson LiveWire and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 729 lb (330.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
What is the Harley-Davidson LiveWire power-to-weight ratio?
Available model-year data produces 19.13 hp per 100 lb. It shows engine output relative to motorcycle mass rather than just quoting peak horsepower. That places it around the 95th percentile within the compatible Harley-Davidson sport power-to-weight comparison.
How does Harley-Davidson LiveWire torque compare with its weight?
Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 15.67 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 far is the Harley-Davidson LiveWire from the median Harley-Davidson sport bike weight?
Compared with the median Harley-Davidson sport bike weight of 489.4 lb (222 kg), the model is roughly 59.5 lb (27 kg) heavier.
Where will I notice the Harley-Davidson LiveWire weight most?
The main challenge is low-speed and stationary handling. Once moving the chassis may disguise the mass, but backing up or holding it on a slope still means managing the full weight.
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.