Across the 2018 and 2019 model years, the Harley-Davidson Softail Street Bob motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 654.8 lb (297 kg) and dry weights ranging from 630.5 lb (286 kg), depending on model year.
Harley-Davidson Softail Street Bob weight overview
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How heavy is the Harley-Davidson Softail Street Bob?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Harley-Davidson Softail Street Bob is lighter than about 59.7% 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 Street Bob weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2018, 2019 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 654.8 lb (297 kg) |
| Dry weight | 630.5 lb (286 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,745 cc to 1,746 cc |
| Torque | 106.9 lb-ft (145 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 3.49 US gal (13.2 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 21.7 lb (9.8 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 16.33 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 2.67 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 37.5 lb / 100 cc to 37.5 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 3.3% |
| Weight with full tank | 652.2 lb (295.8 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Harley-Davidson Softail Street Bob weight FAQ
What is the Harley-Davidson Softail Street Bob dry and wet weight?
Across the covered 2018-2019 years, listed wet/running weight is 654.8 lb (297 kg) and listed dry weight is 630.5 lb (286 kg). Check the year-change section because the exact figure can vary by model year.
Is the Harley-Davidson Softail Street Bob lighter or heavier than other Harley-Davidson motorcycles?
Weight is broadly typical for the category, landing around the 40th percentile in this model-level Harley-Davidson comparison.
Which Harley-Davidson Softail Street Bob years have different weight specs?
No clear weight change appears in the usable model-year data. Other specifications may still differ by year.
How much does a full tank add to the Harley-Davidson Softail Street Bob?
Based on the supplied 3.49 US gal (13.2 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 21.7 lb (9.8 kg) when full. This helps explain part of the difference between dry and ready-to-ride mass.
What is the combined Harley-Davidson Softail Street Bob and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 834.8 lb (378.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
How heavy is the Harley-Davidson Softail Street Bob after filling the fuel tank?
Using the listed dry weight plus the calculated fuel mass, the estimated weight with a full tank is 652.2 lb (295.8 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 Street Bob torque per 100 lb of bike weight?
Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 16.33 lb-ft per 100 lb. This gives more context than torque alone because it relates engine twist to the mass it has to move.
How many cc does the Harley-Davidson Softail Street Bob have per pound?
The available figures work out to 2.67 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
How does the Harley-Davidson Softail Street Bob compare with the median Harley-Davidson motorcycle weight?
Compared with the median Harley-Davidson motorcycle weight of 672.4 lb (305 kg), the model is roughly 17.6 lb (8 kg) lighter.
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.