For the 2012 model year, the Harley-Davidson XL1200N 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 XL1200N Nightster weight overview
This is a substantial motorcycle. The weight matters most when stopped, backing it up, parking on a slope or recovering from a lean.
Heavy Motorcycle
How heavy is the Harley-Davidson XL1200N Nightster?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Harley-Davidson XL1200N 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 XL1200N Nightster weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2012 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 562 lb (254.9 kg) |
| Dry weight | 545 lb (247.2 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,201.3 cc |
| Torque | 79 lb-ft (107.1 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 | 14.06 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 XL1200N Nightster weight FAQ
How much does the Harley-Davidson XL1200N Nightster weigh?
For the model years covered here, wet/running weight is 562 lb (254.9 kg), while dry weight is 545 lb (247.2 kg). Do not treat dry and wet figures as interchangeable.
How does the Harley-Davidson XL1200N Nightster weight compare with similar Harley-Davidsons?
Relatively light. On a model-level comparison, it is lighter than about 94.4% of 108 Harley-Davidson motorcycles with the same weight basis.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Harley-Davidson XL1200N Nightster?
A full tank works out to about 20.5 lb (9.3 kg) from the listed 3.3 US gal (12.49 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Harley-Davidson XL1200N Nightster weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 742 lb (336.5 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
What does the Harley-Davidson XL1200N Nightster weigh with a full tank?
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 XL1200N Nightster wet than dry?
Available years with both measurements show about 17 lb (7.7 kg) added between dry and ready-to-ride figures. Fuel explains part of it, while oil, coolant and specification definitions can explain the rest.
What is the Harley-Davidson XL1200N Nightster torque-to-weight ratio?
Available data gives 14.06 lb-ft per 100 lb. That ratio helps explain how strong the engine is relative to the bike’s mass, especially at lower speeds.
How large is the Harley-Davidson XL1200N Nightster engine for its weight?
The model has about 2.14 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
Is the Harley-Davidson XL1200N Nightster above or below the typical Harley-Davidson motorcycle weight?
The representative wet weight is about 110.5 lb (50.1 kg) lighter than the median Harley-Davidson motorcycle weight of 672.4 lb (305 kg) in this dataset.
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.