Across 6 covered model years from 2015 to 2021, the Harley-Davidson Street 500 motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 489 lb (221.8 kg) to 514.1 lb (233.2 kg) and dry weights ranging from 455 lb (206.4 kg) to 491.6 lb (223 kg), depending on model year.
Harley-Davidson Street 500 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 Street 500?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Harley-Davidson Street 500 is lighter than about 99.1% of 168 Harley-Davidson custom/cruiser 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 Street 500 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 489 lb (221.8 kg) to 514.1 lb (233.2 kg) |
| Dry weight | 455 lb (206.4 kg) to 491.6 lb (223 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 491.6 cc to 494 cc |
| Torque | 29.5 lb-ft (40 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 3.5 US gal (13.25 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 21.8 lb (9.9 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2015 model is used as the baseline where data is available. Only later supplied values that differ are shown below. A year pill does not mean every individual weight field was supplied for that year.
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 5.74 lb-ft / 100 lb to 6.03 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 0.96 cc / lb to 1.01 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 99.5 lb / 100 cc to 104.5 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.2% to 4.5% |
| Weight with full tank | 476.8 lb (216.3 kg) to 513.4 lb (232.9 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Harley-Davidson Street 500 weight FAQ
How much does the Harley-Davidson Street 500 weigh?
For the model years covered here, wet/running weight is 489 lb (221.8 kg) to 514.1 lb (233.2 kg), while dry weight is 455 lb (206.4 kg) to 491.6 lb (223 kg). Do not treat dry and wet figures as interchangeable.
How does the Harley-Davidson Street 500 weight compare with similar Harley-Davidsons?
Relatively light. On a model-level comparison, it is lighter than about 99.1% of 168 Harley-Davidson custom/cruiser motorcycles with the same weight basis.
Are all Harley-Davidson Street 500 model years the same weight?
There are year-to-year differences in the supplied data. The earliest covered year is used as the baseline, with later changed values shown separately above.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Harley-Davidson Street 500?
A full tank works out to about 21.8 lb (9.9 kg) from the listed 3.5 US gal (13.25 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Harley-Davidson Street 500 weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 669 lb (303.4 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
What is the Harley-Davidson Street 500 dry-to-wet weight difference?
Available years with both measurements show about 22 lb (10 kg) to 34 lb (15.4 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 Street 500 torque per 100 lb of bike weight?
Available data gives 5.74 lb-ft per 100 lb to 6.03 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 many cc does the Harley-Davidson Street 500 have per pound?
The model has about 0.96 cc per lb to 1.01 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
How does the Harley-Davidson Street 500 compare with the median Harley-Davidson custom/cruiser motorcycle weight?
The representative wet weight is about 183 lb (83 kg) lighter than the median Harley-Davidson custom/cruiser motorcycle weight of 672 lb (304.8 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.