For the 2013 model year, the Harley-Davidson Softail Blackline Dark Custom motorcycle has a supplied wet/running weight of 675.1 lb (306.2 kg) and a dry weight of 647.9 lb (293.9 kg).
Harley-Davidson Softail Blackline Dark Custom weight overview
This sits in heavyweight territory. Riders should think about garage movement, backing up, surface slope and passenger/luggage load as much as the on-road feel.
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How heavy is the Harley-Davidson Softail Blackline Dark Custom?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Harley-Davidson Softail Blackline Dark Custom is heavier than about 53.7% 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 Softail Blackline Dark Custom weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2013 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 675.1 lb (306.2 kg) |
| Dry weight | 647.9 lb (293.9 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,688 cc |
| Torque | 98.7 lb-ft (133.8 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 5 US gal (18.93 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 31.1 lb (14.1 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 14.62 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 2.5 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 40 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.6% |
| Weight with full tank | 679 lb (308 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Harley-Davidson Softail Blackline Dark Custom weight FAQ
What does the Harley-Davidson Softail Blackline Dark Custom weigh ready to ride?
The supplied figures span 675.1 lb (306.2 kg) for wet/running weight and 647.9 lb (293.9 kg) for dry weight across the years in this page. Wet weight is the better guide to what you actually manage on the road.
Is the Harley-Davidson Softail Blackline Dark Custom heavy compared with other Harley-Davidson motorcycles?
It sits fairly close to the middle of the category. Its representative wet weight is around the 54th percentile among 108 compatible Harley-Davidson motorcycles.
How much does the Harley-Davidson Softail Blackline Dark Custom fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 5 US gal (18.93 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 31.1 lb (14.1 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Harley-Davidson curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Harley-Davidson Softail Blackline Dark Custom with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 855.1 lb (387.8 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
What is the Harley-Davidson Softail Blackline Dark Custom full-tank weight estimate?
Using the listed dry weight plus the calculated fuel mass, the estimated weight with a full tank is 679 lb (308 kg). That still may not equal official curb weight because dry-weight definitions can exclude other fluids or equipment.
What is the Harley-Davidson Softail Blackline Dark Custom dry-to-wet weight difference?
The supplied model-year data shows roughly 27.1 lb (12.3 kg) between dry and wet/running weight. The exact gap can vary by year and by the manufacturer’s weight definition.
What is the Harley-Davidson Softail Blackline Dark Custom torque per 100 lb of bike weight?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 14.62 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
How many cc does the Harley-Davidson Softail Blackline Dark Custom have per pound?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 2.5 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
Will the Harley-Davidson Softail Blackline Dark Custom feel heavy at low speed?
It is heavy enough that smart parking matters. Avoid situations where you have to paddle it backward uphill or catch it after it leans too far.
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.