For the 2019 model year, the Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight Special motorcycle has a supplied wet/running weight of 563.9 lb (255.8 kg) and a dry weight of 547 lb (248.1 kg).
Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight Special weight overview
This is a substantial motorcycle. The weight matters most when stopped, backing it up, parking on a slope or recovering from a lean.
Heavy Motorcycle
How heavy is the Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight Special?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight Special is lighter than about 91.2% 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 Sportster Forty-Eight Special weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2019 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 563.9 lb (255.8 kg) |
| Dry weight | 547 lb (248.1 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,202 cc |
| Torque | 73 lb-ft (99 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 2.09 US gal (7.9 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 13 lb (5.9 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 12.95 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 2.13 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 46.9 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 2.3% |
| Weight with full tank | 559.9 lb (254 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight Special weight FAQ
How much does the Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight Special weigh?
For the model years covered here, wet/running weight is 563.9 lb (255.8 kg), while dry weight is 547 lb (248.1 kg). Do not treat dry and wet figures as interchangeable.
How does the Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight Special weight compare with similar Harley-Davidsons?
Relatively light. On a model-level comparison, it is lighter than about 91.2% of 108 Harley-Davidson motorcycles with the same weight basis.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight Special?
A full tank works out to about 13 lb (5.9 kg) from the listed 2.09 US gal (7.9 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight Special weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 743.9 lb (337.4 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
What is the Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight Special full-tank weight estimate?
The page calculates about 559.9 lb (254 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 Sportster Forty-Eight Special wet than dry?
Available years with both measurements show about 17 lb (7.7 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 Sportster Forty-Eight Special torque-to-weight ratio?
Available data gives 12.95 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 Sportster Forty-Eight Special engine for its weight?
The model has about 2.13 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 Sportster Forty-Eight Special above or below the typical Harley-Davidson motorcycle weight?
The representative wet weight is about 108.5 lb (49.2 kg) lighter than the median Harley-Davidson motorcycle weight of 672.4 lb (305 kg) in this dataset.
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.