For the 2020 model year, the Harley-Davidson 1200 Custom 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 weight overview
This is firmly on the heavier side. The real penalty is not necessarily normal riding; it is low-speed work, awkward parking and moving the bike around manually.
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How heavy is the Harley-Davidson 1200 Custom?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Harley-Davidson 1200 Custom is lighter than about 72.2% 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 1200 Custom weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2020 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 590.8 lb (268 kg) |
| Dry weight | 562.2 lb (255 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,202 cc |
| Torque | 73 lb-ft (99 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 | 12.36 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 weight FAQ
What does the Harley-Davidson 1200 Custom weigh ready to ride?
The supplied figures span 590.8 lb (268 kg) for wet/running weight and 562.2 lb (255 kg) for dry weight across the years in this page. Wet weight is the better guide to what you actually manage on the road.
Is the Harley-Davidson 1200 Custom heavy compared with other Harley-Davidson motorcycles?
It is on the lighter side in this dataset. Its representative wet weight sits around the 28th weight percentile among 108 Harley-Davidson motorcycles, meaning most compatible models are heavier.
How much does the Harley-Davidson 1200 Custom fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 4.49 US gal (17 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 27.9 lb (12.7 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Harley-Davidson curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Harley-Davidson 1200 Custom with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 770.8 lb (349.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How heavy is the Harley-Davidson 1200 Custom after filling the fuel tank?
Based on the available dry-weight and tank-capacity data, a full-tank estimate is 590.1 lb (267.7 kg). Oil, coolant and market-specific equipment can still make actual ready-to-ride weight different.
What is the difference between Harley-Davidson 1200 Custom dry and wet weight?
The supplied model-year data shows roughly 28.7 lb (13 kg) between dry and wet/running weight. The exact gap can vary by year and by the manufacturer’s weight definition.
How much torque does the Harley-Davidson 1200 Custom have per 100 lb?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 12.36 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
What is the Harley-Davidson 1200 Custom displacement per pound?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 2.03 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
What is the Harley-Davidson 1200 Custom weight difference versus the category median?
The model sits about 81.6 lb (37 kg) lighter than the compatible median Harley-Davidson motorcycle weight used on this page.
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.