Harley-Davidson SS 125 Weight (247lb)

Quick answer

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).

Wet / running weight246.9 lb (112 kg)
Fuel capacity2.77 US gal (10.5 L)
Full tank fuel weight17.2 lb (7.8 kg)
Power / 100 lb5.26 hp / 100 lb
Model years covered
19761977

Harley-Davidson SS 125 weight overview

WHAT THIS MEANS

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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CATEGORY WEIGHT POSITION

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.

LighterTypicalHeavier
246.9 lb (112 kg)
15 Harley-Davidson sport bikesMedian: 489.4 lb (222 kg)
WEIGHT VISUAL

Ready-to-ride weight

Wet / running weight246.9 lb (112 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 rider396.9 lb (180 kg)bike + rider • bike is 62.2% of total mass
180 lb rider426.9 lb (193.6 kg)bike + rider • bike is 57.8% of total mass
210 lb rider456.9 lb (207.3 kg)bike + rider • bike is 54% of total mass

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

The available comparable weight figures do not show a meaningful year-to-year change.

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

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.
A full tank is not weightless: the 2.77 US gal (10.5 L) listed capacity works out to approximately 17.2 lb (7.8 kg) of gasoline. This is an estimate rather than a Harley-Davidson curb-weight specification.
The calculated power-to-weight figure is 5.26 hp per 100 lb across years with compatible data. It shows how much engine output is available relative to the bike’s mass.

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.

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.