Across 6 covered model years from 1999 to 2024, the Harley-Davidson Softail Standard motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 655 lb (297.1 kg) to 672.4 lb (305 kg) and dry weights ranging from 597.5 lb (271 kg) to 642 lb (291.2 kg), depending on model year.
Harley-Davidson Softail Standard 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 Softail Standard?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Harley-Davidson Softail Standard is lighter than about 61.9% of 168 Harley-Davidson custom/cruiser 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 Standard weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1999, 2001, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 655 lb (297.1 kg) to 672.4 lb (305 kg) |
| Dry weight | 597.5 lb (271 kg) to 642 lb (291.2 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,340 cc to 1,753.5 cc |
| Power | 63 hp |
| Torque | 78.2 lb-ft (106 Nm) to 110 lb-ft (149.2 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 3.5 US gal (13.25 L) to 5.2 US gal (19.7 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 21.8 lb (9.9 kg) to 32.4 lb (14.7 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 1999 model is used as the baseline where data is available. Only later supplied values that differ are shown below. A year pill does not mean every individual weight field was supplied for that year.
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 9.37 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 10.67 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 11.63 lb-ft / 100 lb to 16.8 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 2.01 cc / lb to 2.68 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 37.4 lb / 100 cc to 49.8 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 3.3% to 4.9% |
| Weight with full tank | 629.8 lb (285.7 kg) to 663.7 lb (301.1 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Harley-Davidson Softail Standard weight FAQ
How much does the Harley-Davidson Softail Standard weigh?
For the model years covered here, wet/running weight is 655 lb (297.1 kg) to 672.4 lb (305 kg), while dry weight is 597.5 lb (271 kg) to 642 lb (291.2 kg). Do not treat dry and wet figures as interchangeable.
How does the Harley-Davidson Softail Standard weight compare with similar Harley-Davidsons?
It is not an extreme outlier for the category. The model ranks around the 38th percentile for weight among 168 compatible Harley-Davidson custom/cruiser motorcycles.
Are all Harley-Davidson Softail Standard model years the same weight?
There are year-to-year differences in the supplied data. The earliest covered year is used as the baseline, with later changed values shown separately above.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Harley-Davidson Softail Standard?
A full tank works out to about 21.8 lb (9.9 kg) to 32.4 lb (14.7 kg) from the listed 3.5 US gal (13.25 L) to 5.2 US gal (19.7 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Harley-Davidson Softail Standard weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 835 lb (378.7 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
Is the Harley-Davidson Softail Standard strong for its weight?
The calculated range is 9.37 hp per 100 lb. This ratio is usually more informative for acceleration comparisons than horsepower alone. That places it around the 43rd percentile within the compatible Harley-Davidson custom / cruiser power-to-weight comparison.
What does the Harley-Davidson Softail Standard weigh with a full tank?
Filling the listed tank brings the calculated bike weight to roughly 629.8 lb (285.7 kg) to 663.7 lb (301.1 kg). This estimate is most useful when no official wet/running figure is available.
How much weight do fuel and fluids add to the Harley-Davidson Softail Standard?
Available years with both measurements show about 13 lb (5.9 kg) to 69.2 lb (31.4 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 of the Harley-Davidson Softail Standard total weight comes from fuel?
Fuel accounts for roughly 3.3% to 4.9% of the available motorcycle weight figure. On lighter bikes that share can be surprisingly noticeable.
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.