Across 7 covered model years from 1979 to 1985, the Harley-Davidson XLS 1000 Roadster motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 540.1 lb (245 kg) to 549 lb (249 kg).
Harley-Davidson XLS 1000 Roadster 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.
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How heavy is the Harley-Davidson XLS 1000 Roadster?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Harley-Davidson XLS 1000 Roadster is lighter than about 70.8% of 12 Harley-Davidson sport-touring motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Ready-to-ride weight range
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Harley-Davidson XLS 1000 Roadster weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 540.1 lb (245 kg) to 549 lb (249 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 997 cc |
| Power | 55 hp |
| Fuel capacity | 3.57 US gal (13.5 L) to 3.96 US gal (15 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 22.2 lb (10.1 kg) to 24.6 lb (11.2 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 1979 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
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 10.18 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 9.82 lb / hp |
| Displacement per pound | 1.82 cc / lb to 1.85 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 54.2 lb / 100 cc to 55.1 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.1% to 4.5% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Harley-Davidson XLS 1000 Roadster weight FAQ
How much does the Harley-Davidson XLS 1000 Roadster weigh?
The available wet/running figure is 540.1 lb (245 kg) to 549 lb (249 kg). This is more representative of the motorcycle you actually push, park and ride than a dry-only specification.
How does the Harley-Davidson XLS 1000 Roadster weight compare with similar Harley-Davidsons?
Relatively light. On a model-level comparison, it is lighter than about 70.8% of 12 Harley-Davidson sport-touring motorcycles with the same weight basis.
Are all Harley-Davidson XLS 1000 Roadster 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 XLS 1000 Roadster?
A full tank works out to about 22.2 lb (10.1 kg) to 24.6 lb (11.2 kg) from the listed 3.57 US gal (13.5 L) to 3.96 US gal (15 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Harley-Davidson XLS 1000 Roadster weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 729 lb (330.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
Is the Harley-Davidson XLS 1000 Roadster strong for its weight?
The calculated range is 10.18 hp per 100 lb. This ratio is usually more informative for acceleration comparisons than horsepower alone. That places it around the 69th percentile within the compatible Harley-Davidson sport touring power-to-weight comparison.
How many cc does the Harley-Davidson XLS 1000 Roadster have per pound?
The model has about 1.82 cc per lb to 1.85 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
How does the Harley-Davidson XLS 1000 Roadster compare with the median Harley-Davidson sport-touring motorcycle weight?
The representative wet weight is about 61.7 lb (28 kg) lighter than the median Harley-Davidson sport-touring motorcycle weight of 610.7 lb (277 kg) in this dataset.
Is the Harley-Davidson XLS 1000 Roadster easy to move around by hand?
Yes, the mass is substantial enough to matter at walking speed. Parking direction, slope and secure footing become important because recovering the bike from a lean takes more effort.
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.