For the 2011 model year, the Harley-Davidson XL 1200N Nightster motorcycle has a supplied wet/running weight of 562 lb (254.9 kg) and a dry weight of 545 lb (247.2 kg).
Harley-Davidson XL 1200N Nightster weight overview
This is firmly on the heavier side. The real penalty is not necessarily normal riding; it is low-speed work, awkward parking and moving the bike around manually.
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How heavy is the Harley-Davidson XL 1200N Nightster?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Harley-Davidson XL 1200N Nightster is lighter than about 94.4% of 108 Harley-Davidson 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 XL 1200N Nightster weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2011 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 562 lb (254.9 kg) |
| Dry weight | 545 lb (247.2 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,201.3 cc |
| Torque | 78.9 lb-ft (107 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 3.3 US gal (12.49 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 20.5 lb (9.3 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 14.04 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 2.14 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 46.8 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 3.7% |
| Weight with full tank | 565.5 lb (256.5 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Harley-Davidson XL 1200N Nightster weight FAQ
What does the Harley-Davidson XL 1200N Nightster weigh ready to ride?
The supplied figures span 562 lb (254.9 kg) for wet/running weight and 545 lb (247.2 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 XL 1200N Nightster heavy compared with other Harley-Davidson motorcycles?
It is on the lighter side in this dataset. Its representative wet weight sits around the 6th weight percentile among 108 Harley-Davidson motorcycles, meaning most compatible models are heavier.
How much does the Harley-Davidson XL 1200N Nightster fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 3.3 US gal (12.49 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 20.5 lb (9.3 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Harley-Davidson curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Harley-Davidson XL 1200N Nightster with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 742 lb (336.5 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
What is the estimated Harley-Davidson XL 1200N Nightster weight with a full tank of gas?
The page calculates about 565.5 lb (256.5 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 XL 1200N Nightster wet than dry?
The supplied model-year data shows roughly 17 lb (7.7 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 XL 1200N Nightster torque-to-weight ratio?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 14.04 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
How large is the Harley-Davidson XL 1200N Nightster engine for its weight?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 2.14 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
Is the Harley-Davidson XL 1200N Nightster above or below the typical Harley-Davidson motorcycle weight?
The model sits about 110.5 lb (50.1 kg) lighter than the compatible median Harley-Davidson motorcycle weight used on this page.
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.