Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob Dark Custom Weight (705lb)

Quick answer

For the 2018 model year, the Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob Dark Custom motorcycle has a supplied wet/running weight of 705.5 lb (320 kg) and a dry weight of 672.4 lb (305 kg).

Wet / running weight705.5 lb (320 kg)
Dry weight672.4 lb (305 kg)
Fuel capacity4.99 US gal (18.9 L)
Full tank fuel weight31 lb (14.1 kg)
Model years covered
2018

Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob Dark Custom weight overview

WHAT THIS MEANS

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

CATEGORY WEIGHT POSITION

How heavy is the Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob Dark Custom?

wet weight

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob Dark Custom is heavier than about 66.7% of 108 Harley-Davidson motorcycles with compatible weight data.

LighterTypicalHeavier
705.5 lb (320 kg)
108 Harley-Davidson motorcyclesMedian: 672.4 lb (305 kg)
WEIGHT VISUAL

Dry vs ready-to-ride weight

Wet / running weight705.5 lb (320 kg)
Dry weight672.4 lb (305 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 rider855.5 lb (388 kg)bike + rider • bike is 82.5% of total mass
180 lb rider885.5 lb (401.6 kg)bike + rider • bike is 79.7% of total mass
210 lb rider915.5 lb (415.3 kg)bike + rider • bike is 77.1% of total mass

Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob Dark Custom weight & related specs

Model years covered 2018
Wet / running weight 705.5 lb (320 kg)
Dry weight 672.4 lb (305 kg)
Engine displacement 1,690 cc
Torque 99.6 lb-ft (135 Nm)
Fuel capacity 4.99 US gal (18.9 L)
Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) 31 lb (14.1 kg)

Useful weight calculations

Torque per 100 lb 14.11 lb-ft / 100 lb
Displacement per pound 2.4 cc / lb
Weight per 100 cc 41.7 lb / 100 cc
Fuel weight as % of bike weight 4.4%
Weight with full tank 703.5 lb (319.1 kg)

What the weight numbers tell you

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob Dark Custom is heavier than about 66.7% of 108 Harley-Davidson motorcycles with compatible weight data.
A full tank is not weightless: the 4.99 US gal (18.9 L) listed capacity works out to approximately 31 lb (14.1 kg) of gasoline. This is an estimate rather than a Harley-Davidson curb-weight specification.

Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob Dark Custom weight FAQ

How much does the Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob Dark Custom weigh?

For the model years covered here, wet/running weight is 705.5 lb (320 kg), while dry weight is 672.4 lb (305 kg). Do not treat dry and wet figures as interchangeable.

How does the Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob Dark Custom weight compare with similar Harley-Davidsons?

It is on the heavier side. Its representative wet weight is around the 67th percentile among 108 compatible Harley-Davidson motorcycles.

What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob Dark Custom?

A full tank works out to about 31 lb (14.1 kg) from the listed 4.99 US gal (18.9 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.

What does the Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob Dark Custom weigh with a 180 lb rider?

The approximate combined total is 885.5 lb (401.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.

How much heavier is the Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob Dark Custom with a full tank?

The page calculates about 703.5 lb (319.1 kg) with a full tank by adding the listed fuel mass to the dry figure. Treat this as a practical estimate, not an official Harley-Davidson curb-weight number.

How much heavier is the Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob Dark Custom wet than dry?

Available years with both measurements show about 33.1 lb (15 kg) added between dry and ready-to-ride figures. Fuel explains part of it, while oil, coolant and specification definitions can explain the rest.

What is the Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob Dark Custom torque-to-weight ratio?

Available data gives 14.11 lb-ft per 100 lb. That ratio helps explain how strong the engine is relative to the bike’s mass, especially at lower speeds.

How large is the Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob Dark Custom engine for its weight?

The model has about 2.4 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.

Is the Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob Dark Custom above or below the typical Harley-Davidson motorcycle weight?

The representative wet weight is about 33.1 lb (15 kg) heavier than the median Harley-Davidson motorcycle weight of 672.4 lb (305 kg) in this dataset.

Official information note

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.