Across 6 covered model years from 1919 to 1924, the Harley-Davidson Model W Sport Twin motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 249.1 lb (113 kg).
Harley-Davidson Model W Sport Twin 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 W Sport Twin?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Harley-Davidson Model W Sport Twin is lighter than about 89.3% of 14 Harley-Davidson allround models 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 Model W Sport Twin weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1919, 1920, 1921, 1922, 1923, 1924 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 249.1 lb (113 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 584 cc |
Weight changes by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Displacement per pound | 2.34 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 42.7 lb / 100 cc |
What the weight numbers tell you
Harley-Davidson Model W Sport Twin weight FAQ
How much does the Harley-Davidson Model W Sport Twin weigh?
The source data gives 249.1 lb (113 kg) as dry weight. A fueled, road-ready bike will weigh more than this figure.
How does the Harley-Davidson Model W Sport Twin weight compare with similar Harley-Davidsons?
Relatively light. On a model-level comparison, it is lighter than about 89.3% of 14 Harley-Davidson allround models with the same weight basis.
Are all Harley-Davidson Model W Sport Twin model years the same weight?
The supplied comparable weight values do not show a meaningful change across the 1919-1924 years covered here.
What does the Harley-Davidson Model W Sport Twin weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 429.1 lb (194.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative dry weight used on this page.
How much heavier will the Harley-Davidson Model W Sport Twin 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 W Sport Twin displacement per pound?
The model has about 2.34 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
What is the Harley-Davidson Model W Sport Twin weight difference versus the category median?
The representative dry weight is about 135.6 lb (61.5 kg) lighter than the median Harley-Davidson allround weight of 384.7 lb (174.5 kg) in this dataset.
Is the Harley-Davidson Model W Sport Twin easy to move around by hand?
By scale weight it is light, so backing up, garage movement and slow-speed corrections should require less effort than on heavier bikes. Geometry still matters.
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.