Across 4 covered model years from 2007 to 2010, the Harley-Davidson VRSCAW V-Rod motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 670 lb (303.9 kg) and dry weights ranging from 636.9 lb (288.9 kg) to 643.7 lb (292 kg), depending on model year.
Harley-Davidson VRSCAW V-Rod weight overview
This is a very heavy motorcycle. Good footing, sensible parking direction and avoiding awkward slopes make a real difference when handling it at walking speed.
Very Heavy Motorcycle
How heavy is the Harley-Davidson VRSCAW V-Rod?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Harley-Davidson VRSCAW V-Rod is lighter than about 52.4% 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 VRSCAW V-Rod weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 670 lb (303.9 kg) |
| Dry weight | 636.9 lb (288.9 kg) to 643.7 lb (292 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,247 cc to 1,250.4 cc |
| Torque | 74 lb-ft (100.3 Nm) to 84.8 lb-ft (115 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 4.99 US gal (18.9 L) to 5 US gal (18.92 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 31 lb (14.1 kg) to 31.1 lb (14.1 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2007 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 | 11.04 lb-ft / 100 lb to 13.18 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 1.86 cc / lb to 1.94 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 51.5 lb / 100 cc to 53.7 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.6% to 4.8% |
| Weight with full tank | 668 lb (303 kg) to 674.8 lb (306.1 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Harley-Davidson VRSCAW V-Rod weight FAQ
How much does the Harley-Davidson VRSCAW V-Rod weigh?
For the model years covered here, wet/running weight is 670 lb (303.9 kg), while dry weight is 636.9 lb (288.9 kg) to 643.7 lb (292 kg). Do not treat dry and wet figures as interchangeable.
How does the Harley-Davidson VRSCAW V-Rod weight compare with similar Harley-Davidsons?
It is not an extreme outlier for the category. The model ranks around the 48th percentile for weight among 168 compatible Harley-Davidson custom/cruiser motorcycles.
Are all Harley-Davidson VRSCAW V-Rod 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 VRSCAW V-Rod?
A full tank works out to about 31 lb (14.1 kg) to 31.1 lb (14.1 kg) from the listed 4.99 US gal (18.9 L) to 5 US gal (18.92 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Harley-Davidson VRSCAW V-Rod weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 850 lb (385.5 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
What does the Harley-Davidson VRSCAW V-Rod weigh with a full tank?
Based on the available dry-weight and tank-capacity data, a full-tank estimate is 668 lb (303 kg) to 674.8 lb (306.1 kg). Oil, coolant and market-specific equipment can still make actual ready-to-ride weight different.
What is the difference between Harley-Davidson VRSCAW V-Rod dry and wet weight?
Available years with both measurements show about 33.1 lb (15 kg) added between dry and ready-to-ride figures. Fuel explains part of it, while oil, coolant and specification definitions can explain the rest.
How much torque does the Harley-Davidson VRSCAW V-Rod have per 100 lb?
Available data gives 11.04 lb-ft per 100 lb to 13.18 lb-ft per 100 lb. That ratio helps explain how strong the engine is relative to the bike’s mass, especially at lower speeds.
What is the Harley-Davidson VRSCAW V-Rod displacement per pound?
The model has about 1.86 cc per lb to 1.94 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
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.