Harley-Davidson 1340 Low Rider Sport Weight (591lb)

Quick answer

For the 1993 model year, the Harley-Davidson 1340 Low Rider Sport motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 590.8 lb (268 kg).

Dry weight590.8 lb (268 kg)
Fuel capacity4.2 US gal (15.9 L)
Full tank fuel weight26.1 lb (11.8 kg)
Model years covered
1993

Harley-Davidson 1340 Low Rider Sport 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. The comparison uses dry weight because a usable wet/running figure was not supplied, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will be heavier.

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CATEGORY WEIGHT POSITION

How heavy is the Harley-Davidson 1340 Low Rider Sport?

dry weight

Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Harley-Davidson 1340 Low Rider Sport is lighter than about 61.1% of 45 Harley-Davidson motorcycles with compatible weight data.

LighterTypicalHeavier
590.8 lb (268 kg)
45 Harley-Davidson motorcyclesMedian: 632.7 lb (287 kg)
WEIGHT VISUAL

Dry weight

Dry weight590.8 lb (268 kg)
REAL-WORLD LOAD

Bike + rider total weight

These totals use the model’s representative dry weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.

150 lb rider740.8 lb (336 kg)bike + rider • bike is 79.8% of total mass
180 lb rider770.8 lb (349.6 kg)bike + rider • bike is 76.6% of total mass
210 lb rider800.8 lb (363.3 kg)bike + rider • bike is 73.8% of total mass

Harley-Davidson 1340 Low Rider Sport weight & related specs

Model years covered 1993
Dry weight 590.8 lb (268 kg)
Engine displacement 1,338 cc
Torque 63.7 lb-ft (86.3 Nm)
Fuel capacity 4.2 US gal (15.9 L)
Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) 26.1 lb (11.8 kg)

Useful weight calculations

Torque per 100 lb 10.77 lb-ft / 100 lb
Displacement per pound 2.26 cc / lb
Weight per 100 cc 44.2 lb / 100 cc
Fuel weight as % of bike weight 4.4%
Weight with full tank 617 lb (279.8 kg)

What the weight numbers tell you

Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Harley-Davidson 1340 Low Rider Sport is lighter than about 61.1% of 45 Harley-Davidson motorcycles with compatible weight data.
A full tank is not weightless: the 4.2 US gal (15.9 L) listed capacity works out to approximately 26.1 lb (11.8 kg) of gasoline. This is an estimate rather than a Harley-Davidson curb-weight specification.

Harley-Davidson 1340 Low Rider Sport weight FAQ

How much does the Harley-Davidson 1340 Low Rider Sport weigh?

The source data gives 590.8 lb (268 kg) as dry weight. A fueled, road-ready bike will weigh more than this figure.

How does the Harley-Davidson 1340 Low Rider Sport weight compare with similar Harley-Davidsons?

It is not an extreme outlier for the category. The model ranks around the 39th percentile for weight among 45 compatible Harley-Davidson motorcycles.

What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Harley-Davidson 1340 Low Rider Sport?

A full tank works out to about 26.1 lb (11.8 kg) from the listed 4.2 US gal (15.9 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.

What does the Harley-Davidson 1340 Low Rider Sport weigh with a 180 lb rider?

The approximate combined total is 770.8 lb (349.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative dry weight used on this page.

How much heavier will the Harley-Davidson 1340 Low Rider Sport be than its dry weight?

Do not treat dry weight as curb weight. Adding the listed fuel capacity alone produces roughly 617 lb (279.8 kg); the true ready-to-ride figure can still differ because dry-weight definitions vary.

What is the Harley-Davidson 1340 Low Rider Sport full-tank weight estimate?

Using the listed dry weight plus the calculated fuel mass, the estimated weight with a full tank is 617 lb (279.8 kg). That still may not equal official curb weight because dry-weight definitions can exclude other fluids or equipment.

What is the Harley-Davidson 1340 Low Rider Sport torque per 100 lb of bike weight?

Available data gives 10.77 lb-ft per 100 lb. That ratio helps explain how strong the engine is relative to the bike’s mass, especially at lower speeds.

How many cc does the Harley-Davidson 1340 Low Rider Sport have per pound?

The model has about 2.26 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 1340 Low Rider Sport compare with the median Harley-Davidson motorcycle weight?

The representative dry weight is about 41.9 lb (19 kg) lighter than the median Harley-Davidson motorcycle weight of 632.7 lb (287 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.