Across 10 covered model years from 2014 to 2023, the Harley-Davidson Street Glide Special motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 811.1 lb (367.9 kg) to 835.6 lb (379 kg) and dry weights ranging from 783.1 lb (355.2 kg) to 798.1 lb (362 kg), depending on model year.
Harley-Davidson Street Glide Special weight overview
This sits in heavyweight territory. Riders should think about garage movement, backing up, surface slope and passenger/luggage load as much as the on-road feel.
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How heavy is the Harley-Davidson Street Glide Special?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Harley-Davidson Street Glide Special is heavier than about 51.3% of 75 Harley-Davidson touring 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 Glide Special weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 811.1 lb (367.9 kg) to 835.6 lb (379 kg) |
| Dry weight | 783.1 lb (355.2 kg) to 798.1 lb (362 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,688 cc to 1,868 cc |
| Power | 100 hp |
| Torque | 100 lb-ft (135.6 Nm) to 122 lb-ft (165.4 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 6 US gal (22.7 L) to 6 US gal (22.71 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 37.3 lb (16.9 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2014 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
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 12.09 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 8.27 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 12.33 lb-ft / 100 lb to 14.6 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 2.06 cc / lb to 2.26 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 44.3 lb / 100 cc to 48.6 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.5% to 4.6% |
| Weight with full tank | 820.4 lb (372.1 kg) to 835.4 lb (378.9 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Harley-Davidson Street Glide Special weight FAQ
What does the Harley-Davidson Street Glide Special weigh ready to ride?
The supplied figures span 811.1 lb (367.9 kg) to 835.6 lb (379 kg) for wet/running weight and 783.1 lb (355.2 kg) to 798.1 lb (362 kg) for dry weight across the years in this page. Wet weight is the better guide to what you actually manage on the road.
Is the Harley-Davidson Street Glide Special heavy compared with other Harley-Davidson touring motorcycles?
It sits fairly close to the middle of the category. Its representative wet weight is around the 51st percentile among 75 compatible Harley-Davidson touring motorcycles.
Does the Harley-Davidson Street Glide Special weight change by model year?
Not every covered year uses the same figure. The page groups identical values together and lists the later model years where the supplied weight specification changes.
How much does the Harley-Davidson Street Glide Special fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 6 US gal (22.7 L) to 6 US gal (22.71 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 37.3 lb (16.9 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Harley-Davidson curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Harley-Davidson Street Glide Special with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 1,007 lb (456.7 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much horsepower does the Harley-Davidson Street Glide Special have per 100 lb?
Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 12.09 hp per 100 lb. That places it around the 96th percentile within the compatible Harley-Davidson touring power-to-weight comparison.
What is the Harley-Davidson Street Glide Special full-tank weight estimate?
The page calculates about 820.4 lb (372.1 kg) to 835.4 lb (378.9 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 Street Glide Special wet than dry?
The supplied model-year data shows roughly 28 lb (12.7 kg) to 37.5 lb (17 kg) between dry and wet/running weight. The exact gap can vary by year and by the manufacturer’s weight definition.
What is the Harley-Davidson Street Glide Special torque-to-weight ratio?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 12.33 lb-ft per 100 lb to 14.6 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
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.