For the 2016 model year, the Harley-Davidson 1200 Custom Limited Edition A motorcycle has a supplied wet/running weight of 590.8 lb (268 kg) and a dry weight of 562.2 lb (255 kg).
Harley-Davidson 1200 Custom Limited Edition A 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.
Heavy Motorcycle
How heavy is the Harley-Davidson 1200 Custom Limited Edition A?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Harley-Davidson 1200 Custom Limited Edition A is lighter than about 72.9% 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 1200 Custom Limited Edition A weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 590.8 lb (268 kg) |
| Dry weight | 562.2 lb (255 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,201.3 cc |
| Torque | 70.8 lb-ft (96 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 4.49 US gal (17 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 27.9 lb (12.7 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 11.98 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 2.03 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 49.2 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.7% |
| Weight with full tank | 590.1 lb (267.7 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Harley-Davidson 1200 Custom Limited Edition A weight FAQ
What is the Harley-Davidson 1200 Custom Limited Edition A dry and wet weight?
Across the covered 2016 years, listed wet/running weight is 590.8 lb (268 kg) and listed dry weight is 562.2 lb (255 kg). Check the year-change section because the exact figure can vary by model year.
Is the Harley-Davidson 1200 Custom Limited Edition A lighter or heavier than other Harley-Davidson custom/cruiser motorcycles?
It is comparatively light for this Harley-Davidson category. The model lands near the 27th percentile for weight in the compatible dataset.
How much does a full tank add to the Harley-Davidson 1200 Custom Limited Edition A?
Based on the supplied 4.49 US gal (17 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 27.9 lb (12.7 kg) when full. This helps explain part of the difference between dry and ready-to-ride mass.
What is the combined Harley-Davidson 1200 Custom Limited Edition A and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 770.8 lb (349.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
What does the Harley-Davidson 1200 Custom Limited Edition A weigh with a full tank?
Filling the listed tank brings the calculated bike weight to roughly 590.1 lb (267.7 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 1200 Custom Limited Edition A?
Where both figures are available, the listed wet-versus-dry difference is about 28.7 lb (13 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 1200 Custom Limited Edition A total weight comes from fuel?
The calculated full-tank fuel mass is about 4.7% 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 1200 Custom Limited Edition A torque compare with its weight?
Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 11.98 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 1200 Custom Limited Edition A engine-size-to-weight ratio?
The available figures work out to 2.03 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.