Across 4 covered model years from 1923 to 1927, the Harley-Davidson Model FD motorcycle has supplied dry weights ranging from 319.7 lb (145 kg) to 396.8 lb (180 kg).
Harley-Davidson Model FD weight overview
This is neither unusually light nor extremely heavy. For most riders the practical weight question is more about seat height, center of mass and low-speed balance than the scale number alone. The comparison uses dry weight because a usable wet/running figure was not supplied, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will be heavier.
Middleweight Motorcycle
How heavy is the Harley-Davidson Model FD?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Harley-Davidson Model FD is lighter than about 53.6% of 14 Harley-Davidson allround models 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 FD weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1923, 1924, 1926, 1927 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 319.7 lb (145 kg) to 396.8 lb (180 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,064 cc to 1,208 cc |
Weight changes by model year
The 1923 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 | 3.04 cc / lb to 3.33 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 30 lb / 100 cc to 32.9 lb / 100 cc |
What the weight numbers tell you
Harley-Davidson Model FD weight FAQ
How heavy is the Harley-Davidson Model FD?
Listed dry weight is 319.7 lb (145 kg) to 396.8 lb (180 kg). Because no usable wet/running figure was supplied, treat that as a lower starting point rather than the exact on-road weight.
Is the Harley-Davidson Model FD heavy compared with other Harley-Davidson allround models?
It sits fairly close to the middle of the category. Its representative dry weight is around the 46th percentile among 14 compatible Harley-Davidson allround models.
Does the Harley-Davidson Model FD weight change by model year?
Not every covered year uses the same figure. The page groups identical values together and lists the later model years where the supplied weight specification changes.
How heavy is the Harley-Davidson Model FD with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 561.4 lb (254.6 kg) using the representative dry figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
Can I treat the Harley-Davidson Model FD dry weight as curb 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 FD engine-size-to-weight ratio?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 3.04 cc per lb to 3.33 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
Will the Harley-Davidson Model FD feel heavy at low speed?
It is most likely to feel heavy while stopped, backing up or on a slope rather than once settled at normal riding speed. Seat height and center of gravity matter a lot.
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.