For the 2013 model year, the Harley-Davidson Road Glide Custom motorcycle has a supplied wet/running weight of 838 lb (380.1 kg) and a dry weight of 809.1 lb (367 kg).
Harley-Davidson Road Glide Custom weight overview
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
How heavy is the Harley-Davidson Road Glide Custom?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Harley-Davidson Road Glide Custom is heavier than about 88.4% of 108 Harley-Davidson motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Dry vs 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 Road Glide Custom weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2013 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 838 lb (380.1 kg) |
| Dry weight | 809.1 lb (367 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,688 cc |
| Torque | 100 lb-ft (135.6 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 6 US gal (22.71 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 37.3 lb (16.9 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 11.94 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 2.01 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 49.6 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.5% |
| Weight with full tank | 846.4 lb (383.9 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Harley-Davidson Road Glide Custom weight FAQ
How much does the Harley-Davidson Road Glide Custom weigh?
For the model years covered here, wet/running weight is 838 lb (380.1 kg), while dry weight is 809.1 lb (367 kg). Do not treat dry and wet figures as interchangeable.
How does the Harley-Davidson Road Glide Custom weight compare with similar Harley-Davidsons?
It is on the heavier side. Its representative wet weight is around the 88th percentile among 108 compatible Harley-Davidson motorcycles.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Harley-Davidson Road Glide Custom?
A full tank works out to about 37.3 lb (16.9 kg) from the listed 6 US gal (22.71 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Harley-Davidson Road Glide Custom weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 1,018 lb (461.7 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
How much heavier is the Harley-Davidson Road Glide Custom with a full tank?
Based on the available dry-weight and tank-capacity data, a full-tank estimate is 846.4 lb (383.9 kg). Oil, coolant and market-specific equipment can still make actual ready-to-ride weight different.
What is the difference between Harley-Davidson Road Glide Custom dry and wet weight?
Available years with both measurements show about 28.9 lb (13.1 kg) added between dry and ready-to-ride figures. Fuel explains part of it, while oil, coolant and specification definitions can explain the rest.
How much torque does the Harley-Davidson Road Glide Custom have per 100 lb?
Available data gives 11.94 lb-ft per 100 lb. That ratio helps explain how strong the engine is relative to the bike’s mass, especially at lower speeds.
What is the Harley-Davidson Road Glide Custom displacement per pound?
The model has about 2.01 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 Road Glide Custom weight difference versus the category median?
The representative wet weight is about 165.6 lb (75.1 kg) heavier than the median Harley-Davidson motorcycle weight of 672.4 lb (305 kg) in this dataset.
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.