For the 2018 model year, the Harley-Davidson 115th Anniversary Forty-Eight motorcycle has a supplied wet/running weight of 555.6 lb (252 kg) and a dry weight of 544.5 lb (247 kg).
Harley-Davidson 115th Anniversary Forty-Eight weight overview
At this weight, footing and parking technique matter. Once moving, geometry and balance can disguise the mass, but you still have to manage the full weight at walking speed.
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How heavy is the Harley-Davidson 115th Anniversary Forty-Eight?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Harley-Davidson 115th Anniversary Forty-Eight is lighter than about 90.2% of 168 Harley-Davidson custom/cruiser 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 115th Anniversary Forty-Eight weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2018 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 555.6 lb (252 kg) |
| Dry weight | 544.5 lb (247 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,202 cc |
| Torque | 70.8 lb-ft (96 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 2.09 US gal (7.9 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 13 lb (5.9 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 12.74 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 2.16 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 46.2 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 2.3% |
| Weight with full tank | 557.5 lb (252.9 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Harley-Davidson 115th Anniversary Forty-Eight weight FAQ
What is the Harley-Davidson 115th Anniversary Forty-Eight dry and wet weight?
Across the covered 2018 years, listed wet/running weight is 555.6 lb (252 kg) and listed dry weight is 544.5 lb (247 kg). Check the year-change section because the exact figure can vary by model year.
Is the Harley-Davidson 115th Anniversary Forty-Eight lighter or heavier than other Harley-Davidson custom/cruiser motorcycles?
It is comparatively light for this Harley-Davidson category. The model lands near the 10th percentile for weight in the compatible dataset.
How much does a full tank add to the Harley-Davidson 115th Anniversary Forty-Eight?
Based on the supplied 2.09 US gal (7.9 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 13 lb (5.9 kg) when full. This helps explain part of the difference between dry and ready-to-ride mass.
What is the combined Harley-Davidson 115th Anniversary Forty-Eight and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 735.6 lb (333.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
How much heavier is the Harley-Davidson 115th Anniversary Forty-Eight with a full tank?
Filling the listed tank brings the calculated bike weight to roughly 557.5 lb (252.9 kg). This estimate is most useful when no official wet/running figure is available.
How much weight do fuel and fluids add to the Harley-Davidson 115th Anniversary Forty-Eight?
Where both figures are available, the listed wet-versus-dry difference is about 11 lb (5 kg). That gap reflects fuel and operating fluids, plus any differences in how the source defines dry and running weight.
How much of the Harley-Davidson 115th Anniversary Forty-Eight total weight comes from fuel?
The calculated full-tank fuel mass is about 2.3% of the bike’s listed weight. This helps show why a dry-weight number can understate what you actually manage on the road.
How does Harley-Davidson 115th Anniversary Forty-Eight torque compare with its weight?
Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 12.74 lb-ft per 100 lb. This gives more context than torque alone because it relates engine twist to the mass it has to move.
What is the Harley-Davidson 115th Anniversary Forty-Eight engine-size-to-weight ratio?
The available figures work out to 2.16 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
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.