Harley-Davidson Roadster Weight (571lb)

Quick answer

For the 2020 model year, the Harley-Davidson Roadster motorcycle has a supplied wet/running weight of 571 lb (259 kg) and a dry weight of 551.2 lb (250 kg).

Wet / running weight571 lb (259 kg)
Dry weight551.2 lb (250 kg)
Fuel capacity3.3 US gal (12.5 L)
Full tank fuel weight20.5 lb (9.3 kg)
Model years covered
2020

Harley-Davidson Roadster weight overview

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WHAT THIS MEANS

This is a substantial motorcycle. The weight matters most when stopped, backing it up, parking on a slope or recovering from a lean.

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CATEGORY WEIGHT POSITION

How heavy is the Harley-Davidson Roadster?

wet weight

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Harley-Davidson Roadster is lighter than about 86.6% of 108 Harley-Davidson motorcycles with compatible weight data.

LighterTypicalHeavier
571 lb (259 kg)
108 Harley-Davidson motorcyclesMedian: 672.4 lb (305 kg)
WEIGHT VISUAL

Dry vs ready-to-ride weight

Wet / running weight571 lb (259 kg)
Dry weight551.2 lb (250 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 rider721 lb (327 kg)bike + rider • bike is 79.2% of total mass
180 lb rider751 lb (340.6 kg)bike + rider • bike is 76% of total mass
210 lb rider781 lb (354.3 kg)bike + rider • bike is 73.1% of total mass

Harley-Davidson Roadster weight & related specs

Model years covered 2020
Wet / running weight 571 lb (259 kg)
Dry weight 551.2 lb (250 kg)
Engine displacement 1,202 cc
Torque 76 lb-ft (103.1 Nm)
Fuel capacity 3.3 US gal (12.5 L)
Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) 20.5 lb (9.3 kg)

Useful weight calculations

Torque per 100 lb 13.32 lb-ft / 100 lb
Displacement per pound 2.11 cc / lb
Weight per 100 cc 47.5 lb / 100 cc
Fuel weight as % of bike weight 3.6%
Weight with full tank 571.7 lb (259.3 kg)

What the weight numbers tell you

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Harley-Davidson Roadster is lighter than about 86.6% of 108 Harley-Davidson motorcycles with compatible weight data.
A full tank is not weightless: the 3.3 US gal (12.5 L) listed capacity works out to approximately 20.5 lb (9.3 kg) of gasoline. This is an estimate rather than a Harley-Davidson curb-weight specification.

Harley-Davidson Roadster weight FAQ

How much does the Harley-Davidson Roadster weigh?

For the model years covered here, wet/running weight is 571 lb (259 kg), while dry weight is 551.2 lb (250 kg). Do not treat dry and wet figures as interchangeable.

How does the Harley-Davidson Roadster weight compare with similar Harley-Davidsons?

Relatively light. On a model-level comparison, it is lighter than about 86.6% of 108 Harley-Davidson motorcycles with the same weight basis.

What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Harley-Davidson Roadster?

A full tank works out to about 20.5 lb (9.3 kg) from the listed 3.3 US gal (12.5 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.

What does the Harley-Davidson Roadster weigh with a 180 lb rider?

The approximate combined total is 751 lb (340.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.

What does the Harley-Davidson Roadster weigh with a full tank?

Using the listed dry weight plus the calculated fuel mass, the estimated weight with a full tank is 571.7 lb (259.3 kg). That still may not equal official curb weight because dry-weight definitions can exclude other fluids or equipment.

What is the Harley-Davidson Roadster dry-to-wet weight difference?

Available years with both measurements show about