Across the 1976 and 1977 model years, the Harley-Davidson SS 125 motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 246.9 lb (112 kg).
Harley-Davidson SS 125 weight overview
This is on the lighter side for a road motorcycle. The advantage is usually most obvious while parking, maneuvering at walking speed and moving the bike around off the engine.
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How heavy is the Harley-Davidson SS 125?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Harley-Davidson SS 125 is lighter than about 96.7% of 15 Harley-Davidson sport bikes with compatible weight data.
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 SS 125 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1976, 1977 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 246.9 lb (112 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 123 cc |
| Power | 13 hp |
| Fuel capacity | 2.77 US gal (10.5 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 17.2 lb (7.8 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 5.26 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 18.99 lb / hp |
| Displacement per pound | 0.5 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 200.7 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 7% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Harley-Davidson SS 125 weight FAQ
How much does the Harley-Davidson SS 125 weigh?
The available wet/running figure is 246.9 lb (112 kg). This is more representative of the motorcycle you actually push, park and ride than a dry-only specification.
How does the Harley-Davidson SS 125 weight compare with similar Harley-Davidsons?
Relatively light. On a model-level comparison, it is lighter than about 96.7% of 15 Harley-Davidson sport bikes with the same weight basis.
Are all Harley-Davidson SS 125 model years the same weight?
The supplied comparable weight values do not show a meaningful change across the 1976-1977 years covered here.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Harley-Davidson SS 125?
A full tank works out to about 17.2 lb (7.8 kg) from the listed 2.77 US gal (10.5 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Harley-Davidson SS 125 weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 426.9 lb (193.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
Is the Harley-Davidson SS 125 strong for its weight?
The calculated range is 5.26 hp per 100 lb. This ratio is usually more informative for acceleration comparisons than horsepower alone. That places it around the 5th percentile within the compatible Harley-Davidson sport power-to-weight comparison.
What is the Harley-Davidson SS 125 displacement per pound?
The model has about 0.5 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
What is the Harley-Davidson SS 125 weight difference versus the category median?
The representative wet weight is about 242.5 lb (110 kg) lighter than the median Harley-Davidson sport bike weight of 489.4 lb (222 kg) in this dataset.
Is the Harley-Davidson SS 125 easy to move around by hand?
By scale weight it is light, so backing up, garage movement and slow-speed corrections should require less effort than on heavier bikes. Geometry still matters.
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.