Across 11 covered model years from 1915 to 1926, the Harley-Davidson Model F motorcycle has supplied dry weights ranging from 299.8 lb (136 kg) to 390.2 lb (177 kg).
Harley-Davidson Model F weight overview
This is on the lighter side for a road motorcycle. The advantage is usually most obvious while parking, maneuvering at walking speed and moving the bike around off the engine. 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 Model F?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Harley-Davidson Model F is lighter than about 72.2% of 9 Harley-Davidson sport bikes with compatible weight data.
Dry weight range
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative dry weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Harley-Davidson Model F weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1915, 1916, 1917, 1918, 1919, 1920, 1921, 1922, 1923, 1924, 1926 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 299.8 lb (136 kg) to 390.2 lb (177 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 989 cc |
Weight changes by model year
The 1915 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
| Displacement per pound | 2.53 cc / lb to 3.3 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 30.3 lb / 100 cc to 39.5 lb / 100 cc |
What the weight numbers tell you
Harley-Davidson Model F weight FAQ
How much does the Harley-Davidson Model F weigh?
The source data gives 299.8 lb (136 kg) to 390.2 lb (177 kg) as dry weight. A fueled, road-ready bike will weigh more than this figure.
How does the Harley-Davidson Model F weight compare with similar Harley-Davidsons?
Relatively light. On a model-level comparison, it is lighter than about 72.2% of 9 Harley-Davidson sport bikes with the same weight basis.
Are all Harley-Davidson Model F model years the same weight?
There are year-to-year differences in the supplied data. The earliest covered year is used as the baseline, with later changed values shown separately above.
What does the Harley-Davidson Model F weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 479.8 lb (217.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative dry weight used on this page.
How much heavier will the Harley-Davidson Model F 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 Model F engine-size-to-weight ratio?
The model has about 2.53 cc per lb to 3.3 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
How far is the Harley-Davidson Model F from the median Harley-Davidson sport bike weight?
The representative dry weight is about 66.1 lb (30 kg) lighter than the median Harley-Davidson sport bike weight of 366 lb (166 kg) in this dataset.
Is the Harley-Davidson Model F easy to move around by hand?
The number is manageable for a road bike, but you still notice it when parking, making tight low-speed turns or catching a lean. On the move, chassis balance can make it feel lighter than the scale suggests.
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.