Harley-Davidson Low Rider Convertible Weight (611lb)

Quick answer

Across the 1990, 1991 and 1992 model years, the Harley-Davidson Low Rider Convertible motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 610.7 lb (277 kg).

Wet / running weight610.7 lb (277 kg)
Fuel capacity4.23 US gal (16 L)
Full tank fuel weight26.3 lb (11.9 kg)
Power / 100 lb8.02 hp / 100 lb
Model years covered
199019911992

Harley-Davidson Low Rider Convertible weight overview

WHAT THIS MEANS

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

CATEGORY WEIGHT POSITION

How heavy is the Harley-Davidson Low Rider Convertible?

wet weight

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Harley-Davidson Low Rider Convertible is lighter than about 98% of 75 Harley-Davidson touring motorcycles with compatible weight data.

LighterTypicalHeavier
610.7 lb (277 kg)
75 Harley-Davidson touring motorcyclesMedian: 823 lb (373.3 kg)
WEIGHT VISUAL

Ready-to-ride weight

Wet / running weight610.7 lb (277 kg)
REAL-WORLD LOAD

Bike + rider total weight

These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.

150 lb rider760.7 lb (345 kg)bike + rider • bike is 80.3% of total mass
180 lb rider790.7 lb (358.6 kg)bike + rider • bike is 77.2% of total mass
210 lb rider820.7 lb (372.3 kg)bike + rider • bike is 74.4% of total mass

Harley-Davidson Low Rider Convertible weight & related specs

Model years covered 1990, 1991, 1992
Wet / running weight 610.7 lb (277 kg)
Engine displacement 1,337 cc
Power 49 hp
Fuel capacity 4.23 US gal (16 L)
Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) 26.3 lb (11.9 kg)

Weight changes by model year

The available comparable weight figures do not show a meaningful year-to-year change.

Useful weight calculations

Horsepower per 100 lb 8.02 hp / 100 lb
Pounds per horsepower 12.46 lb / hp
Displacement per pound 2.19 cc / lb
Weight per 100 cc 45.7 lb / 100 cc
Fuel weight as % of bike weight 4.3%

What the weight numbers tell you

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Harley-Davidson Low Rider Convertible is lighter than about 98% of 75 Harley-Davidson touring motorcycles with compatible weight data.
A full tank is not weightless: the 4.23 US gal (16 L) listed capacity works out to approximately 26.3 lb (11.9 kg) of gasoline. This is an estimate rather than a Harley-Davidson curb-weight specification.
The calculated power-to-weight figure is 8.02 hp per 100 lb across years with compatible data. It shows how much engine output is available relative to the bike’s mass.

Harley-Davidson Low Rider Convertible weight FAQ

How much does the Harley-Davidson Low Rider Convertible weigh?

The available wet/running figure is 610.7 lb (277 kg). This is more representative of the motorcycle you actually push, park and ride than a dry-only specification.

How does the Harley-Davidson Low Rider Convertible weight compare with similar Harley-Davidsons?

Relatively light. On a model-level comparison, it is lighter than about 98% of 75 Harley-Davidson touring motorcycles with the same weight basis.

Are all Harley-Davidson Low Rider Convertible model years the same weight?

The supplied comparable weight values do not show a meaningful change across the 1990-1992 years covered here.

What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Harley-Davidson Low Rider Convertible?

A full tank works out to about 26.3 lb (11.9 kg) from the listed 4.23 US gal (16 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.

What does the Harley-Davidson Low Rider Convertible weigh with a 180 lb rider?

The approximate combined total is 790.7 lb (358.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.

Is the Harley-Davidson Low Rider Convertible strong for its weight?

The calculated range is 8.02 hp per 100 lb. This ratio is usually more informative for acceleration comparisons than horsepower alone. That places it around the 17th percentile within the compatible Harley-Davidson touring power-to-weight comparison.

How large is the Harley-Davidson Low Rider Convertible engine for its weight?

The model has about 2.19 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 Low Rider Convertible above or below the typical Harley-Davidson touring motorcycle weight?

The representative wet weight is about 212.3 lb (96.3 kg) lighter than the median Harley-Davidson touring motorcycle weight of 823 lb (373.3 kg) in this dataset.

Is the Harley-Davidson Low Rider Convertible 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.

Official information note

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.