Harley-Davidson SST 250 Weight (284lb)

Quick answer

For the 1977 model year, the Harley-Davidson SST 250 motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 284.4 lb (129 kg).

Wet / running weight284.4 lb (129 kg)
Fuel capacity2.77 US gal (10.5 L)
Full tank fuel weight17.2 lb (7.8 kg)
Model years covered
1977

Harley-Davidson SST 250 weight overview

WHAT THIS MEANS

This sits in a fairly light weight range. That does not guarantee easy handling, but it reduces the sheer mass you have to manage at a stop.

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CATEGORY WEIGHT POSITION

How heavy is the Harley-Davidson SST 250?

wet weight

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Harley-Davidson SST 250 is lighter than about 90% of 15 Harley-Davidson classic motorcycles with compatible weight data.

LighterTypicalHeavier
284.4 lb (129 kg)
15 Harley-Davidson classic motorcyclesMedian: 584.2 lb (265 kg)
WEIGHT VISUAL

Ready-to-ride weight

Wet / running weight284.4 lb (129 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 rider434.4 lb (197 kg)bike + rider • bike is 65.5% of total mass
180 lb rider464.4 lb (210.6 kg)bike + rider • bike is 61.2% of total mass
210 lb rider494.4 lb (224.3 kg)bike + rider • bike is 57.5% of total mass

Harley-Davidson SST 250 weight & related specs

Model years covered 1977
Wet / running weight 284.4 lb (129 kg)
Engine displacement 243 cc
Fuel capacity 2.77 US gal (10.5 L)
Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) 17.2 lb (7.8 kg)

Useful weight calculations

Displacement per pound 0.85 cc / lb
Weight per 100 cc 117 lb / 100 cc
Fuel weight as % of bike weight 6.1%

What the weight numbers tell you

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Harley-Davidson SST 250 is lighter than about 90% of 15 Harley-Davidson classic motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Fuel capacity is 2.77 US gal (10.5 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, that represents roughly 17.2 lb (7.8 kg) of fuel when full.

Harley-Davidson SST 250 weight FAQ

How heavy is the Harley-Davidson SST 250 ready to ride?

Listed ready-to-ride weight is 284.4 lb (129 kg).

Is the Harley-Davidson SST 250 heavy compared with other Harley-Davidson classic motorcycles?

It is on the lighter side in this dataset. Its representative wet weight sits around the 10th weight percentile among 15 Harley-Davidson classic motorcycles, meaning most compatible models are heavier.

How much does the Harley-Davidson SST 250 fuel weigh?

The listed tank capacity is 2.77 US gal (10.5 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 17.2 lb (7.8 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Harley-Davidson curb-weight calculation.

How heavy is the Harley-Davidson SST 250 with an average-size rider?

A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 464.4 lb (210.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.

How large is the Harley-Davidson SST 250 engine for its weight?

Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 0.85 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.

Is the Harley-Davidson SST 250 above or below the typical Harley-Davidson classic motorcycle weight?

The model sits about 299.8 lb (136 kg) lighter than the compatible median Harley-Davidson classic motorcycle weight used on this page.

Will the Harley-Davidson SST 250 feel heavy at low speed?

It is most likely to feel heavy while stopped, backing up or on a slope rather than once settled at normal riding speed. Seat height and center of gravity matter a lot.

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.