Harley-Davidson Street Glide Special Weight (827lb)

Quick answer

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.

Wet / running weight811.1 lb (367.9 kg) to 835.6 lb (379 kg)
Dry weight783.1 lb (355.2 kg) to 798.1 lb (362 kg)
Fuel capacity6 US gal (22.7 L) to 6 US gal (22.71 L)
Full tank fuel weight37.3 lb (16.9 kg)
Power / 100 lb12.09 hp / 100 lb
Model years covered
2014201520162017201820192020202120222023

Harley-Davidson Street Glide Special weight overview

WHAT THIS MEANS

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.

Very Heavy Motorcycle

CATEGORY WEIGHT POSITION

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.

LighterTypicalHeavier
827 lb (375.1 kg)
75 Harley-Davidson touring motorcyclesMedian: 823 lb (373.3 kg)
WEIGHT VISUAL

Dry vs ready-to-ride weight

Wet / running weight811.1 lb (367.9 kg) – 835.6 lb (379 kg)
Dry weight783.1 lb (355.2 kg) – 798.1 lb (362 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 rider977 lb (443.1 kg)bike + rider • bike is 84.6% of total mass
180 lb rider1,007 lb (456.7 kg)bike + rider • bike is 82.1% of total mass
210 lb rider1,037 lb (470.4 kg)bike + rider • bike is 79.7% of total mass

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.

Wet / running weight
2016820.1 lb (372 kg)
2017828.9 lb (376 kg)
2018-2020835.6 lb (379 kg)
2021-2023827 lb (375.1 kg)
Dry weight
2016784.8 lb (356 kg)
2017795.9 lb (361 kg)
2018-2020798.1 lb (362 kg)
2021-2023792.1 lb (359.3 kg)
Fuel capacity
2015-20236 US gal (22.7 L)
Torque
2015-2016101.8 lb-ft (138 Nm)
2017-2018110.6 lb-ft (150 Nm)
2019-2020122 lb-ft (165.4 Nm)
2021-2023118 lb-ft (160 Nm)

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

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.
Fuel capacity is 6 US gal (22.7 L) to 6 US gal (22.71 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, that represents roughly 37.3 lb (16.9 kg) of fuel when full.
This model changed enough across the covered years that weight should be checked by year. The year-change section highlights the supplied differences.
Available power and weight figures produce a power-to-weight range of 12.09 hp per 100 lb. That is more useful for comparing acceleration potential than horsepower alone.

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.

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.