Harley-Davidson XL50 50th Anniversary Sportster Weight (578lb)

Quick answer

For the 2007 model year, the Harley-Davidson XL50 50th Anniversary Sportster motorcycle has a supplied wet/running weight of 578.1 lb (262.2 kg) and a dry weight of 558 lb (253.1 kg).

Wet / running weight578.1 lb (262.2 kg)
Dry weight558 lb (253.1 kg)
Fuel capacity3.3 US gal (12.49 L)
Full tank fuel weight20.5 lb (9.3 kg)
Model years covered
2007

Harley-Davidson XL50 50th Anniversary Sportster weight overview

WHAT THIS MEANS

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

CATEGORY WEIGHT POSITION

How heavy is the Harley-Davidson XL50 50th Anniversary Sportster?

wet weight

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Harley-Davidson XL50 50th Anniversary Sportster is lighter than about 80.1% of 108 Harley-Davidson motorcycles with compatible weight data.

LighterTypicalHeavier
578.1 lb (262.2 kg)
108 Harley-Davidson motorcyclesMedian: 672.4 lb (305 kg)
WEIGHT VISUAL

Dry vs ready-to-ride weight

Wet / running weight578.1 lb (262.2 kg)
Dry weight558 lb (253.1 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 rider728.1 lb (330.2 kg)bike + rider • bike is 79.4% of total mass
180 lb rider758.1 lb (343.8 kg)bike + rider • bike is 76.3% of total mass
210 lb rider788.1 lb (357.5 kg)bike + rider • bike is 73.4% of total mass

Harley-Davidson XL50 50th Anniversary Sportster weight & related specs

Model years covered 2007
Wet / running weight 578.1 lb (262.2 kg)
Dry weight 558 lb (253.1 kg)
Engine displacement 1,199.6 cc
Torque 79.1 lb-ft (107.3 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 13.69 lb-ft / 100 lb
Displacement per pound 2.08 cc / lb
Weight per 100 cc 48.2 lb / 100 cc
Fuel weight as % of bike weight 3.5%
Weight with full tank 578.5 lb (262.4 kg)

What the weight numbers tell you

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Harley-Davidson XL50 50th Anniversary Sportster is lighter than about 80.1% of 108 Harley-Davidson motorcycles with compatible weight data.
A full tank is not weightless: the 3.3 US gal (12.49 L) listed capacity works out to approximately 20.5 lb (9.3 kg) of gasoline. This is an estimate rather than a Harley-Davidson curb-weight specification.

Harley-Davidson XL50 50th Anniversary Sportster weight FAQ

How much does the Harley-Davidson XL50 50th Anniversary Sportster weigh?

For the model years covered here, wet/running weight is 578.1 lb (262.2 kg), while dry weight is 558 lb (253.1 kg). Do not treat dry and wet figures as interchangeable.

How does the Harley-Davidson XL50 50th Anniversary Sportster weight compare with similar Harley-Davidsons?

Relatively light. On a model-level comparison, it is lighter than about 80.1% of 108 Harley-Davidson motorcycles with the same weight basis.

What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Harley-Davidson XL50 50th Anniversary Sportster?

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 XL50 50th Anniversary Sportster weigh with a 180 lb rider?

The approximate combined total is 758.1 lb (343.8 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.

How much heavier is the Harley-Davidson XL50 50th Anniversary Sportster with a full tank?

Based on the available dry-weight and tank-capacity data, a full-tank estimate is 578.5 lb (262.4 kg). Oil, coolant and market-specific equipment can still make actual ready-to-ride weight different.

What is the difference between Harley-Davidson XL50 50th Anniversary Sportster dry and wet weight?

Available years with both measurements show about 20.1 lb (9.1 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 XL50 50th Anniversary Sportster have per 100 lb?

Available data gives 13.69 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 XL50 50th Anniversary Sportster displacement per pound?

The model has about 2.08 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.

What is the Harley-Davidson XL50 50th Anniversary Sportster weight difference versus the category median?

The representative wet weight is about 94.4 lb (42.8 kg) lighter than the median Harley-Davidson motorcycle weight of 672.4 lb (305 kg) in this dataset.

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.