Harley-Davidson VRSCDX V-Rod 10th Anniversary Weight (670lb)

Quick answer

For the 2012 model year, the Harley-Davidson VRSCDX V-Rod 10th Anniversary motorcycle has a supplied wet/running weight of 670 lb (303.9 kg) and a dry weight of 636.9 lb (288.9 kg).

Wet / running weight670 lb (303.9 kg)
Dry weight636.9 lb (288.9 kg)
Fuel capacity5 US gal (18.93 L)
Full tank fuel weight31.1 lb (14.1 kg)
Model years covered
2012

Harley-Davidson VRSCDX V-Rod 10th Anniversary weight overview

WHAT THIS MEANS

The scale number is high enough that parking and low-speed balance deserve real consideration. Once the bike leans too far, recovering it takes much more effort than on a light machine.

Very Heavy Motorcycle

CATEGORY WEIGHT POSITION

How heavy is the Harley-Davidson VRSCDX V-Rod 10th Anniversary?

wet weight

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Harley-Davidson VRSCDX V-Rod 10th Anniversary is lighter than about 52.4% of 168 Harley-Davidson custom/cruiser motorcycles with compatible weight data.

LighterTypicalHeavier
670 lb (303.9 kg)
168 Harley-Davidson custom/cruiser motorcyclesMedian: 672 lb (304.8 kg)
WEIGHT VISUAL

Dry vs ready-to-ride weight

Wet / running weight670 lb (303.9 kg)
Dry weight636.9 lb (288.9 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 rider820 lb (371.9 kg)bike + rider • bike is 81.7% of total mass
180 lb rider850 lb (385.5 kg)bike + rider • bike is 78.8% of total mass
210 lb rider880 lb (399.2 kg)bike + rider • bike is 76.1% of total mass

Harley-Davidson VRSCDX V-Rod 10th Anniversary weight & related specs

Model years covered 2012
Wet / running weight 670 lb (303.9 kg)
Dry weight 636.9 lb (288.9 kg)
Engine displacement 1,250.1 cc
Torque 85 lb-ft (115.3 Nm)
Fuel capacity 5 US gal (18.93 L)
Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) 31.1 lb (14.1 kg)

Useful weight calculations

Torque per 100 lb 12.69 lb-ft / 100 lb
Displacement per pound 1.87 cc / lb
Weight per 100 cc 53.6 lb / 100 cc
Fuel weight as % of bike weight 4.6%
Weight with full tank 668 lb (303 kg)

What the weight numbers tell you

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Harley-Davidson VRSCDX V-Rod 10th Anniversary is lighter than about 52.4% of 168 Harley-Davidson custom/cruiser motorcycles with compatible weight data.
The listed fuel tank capacity is 5 US gal (18.93 L). A full tank of gasoline is estimated to weigh about 31.1 lb (14.1 kg), which helps explain part of the difference between dry and ready-to-ride mass.

Harley-Davidson VRSCDX V-Rod 10th Anniversary weight FAQ

What is the Harley-Davidson VRSCDX V-Rod 10th Anniversary dry and wet weight?

Across the covered 2012 years, listed wet/running weight is 670 lb (303.9 kg) and listed dry weight is 636.9 lb (288.9 kg). Check the year-change section because the exact figure can vary by model year.

Is the Harley-Davidson VRSCDX V-Rod 10th Anniversary lighter or heavier than other Harley-Davidson custom/cruiser motorcycles?

Weight is broadly typical for the category, landing around the 48th percentile in this model-level Harley-Davidson comparison.

How much does a full tank add to the Harley-Davidson VRSCDX V-Rod 10th Anniversary?

Based on the supplied 5 US gal (18.93 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 31.1 lb (14.1 kg) when full. This helps explain part of the difference between dry and ready-to-ride mass.

What is the combined Harley-Davidson VRSCDX V-Rod 10th Anniversary and rider weight?

Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 850 lb (385.5 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.

What does the Harley-Davidson VRSCDX V-Rod 10th Anniversary weigh with a full tank?

The page calculates about 668 lb (303 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.

What is the Harley-Davidson VRSCDX V-Rod 10th Anniversary torque-to-weight ratio?

Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 12.69 lb-ft per 100 lb. This gives more context than torque alone because it relates engine twist to the mass it has to move.

How large is the Harley-Davidson VRSCDX V-Rod 10th Anniversary engine for its weight?

The available figures work out to 1.87 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.

Where will I notice the Harley-Davidson VRSCDX V-Rod 10th Anniversary weight most?

The main challenge is low-speed and stationary handling. Once moving the chassis may disguise the mass, but backing up or holding it on a slope still means managing the full weight.

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.