Harley-Davidson 1340 Softail Fat Boy Weight (688lb)

Quick answer

Across the 1993, 1994 and 1995 model years, the Harley-Davidson 1340 Softail Fat Boy motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 670.2 lb (304 kg) to 705.5 lb (320 kg) and dry weights ranging from 650.4 lb (295 kg) to 657 lb (298 kg), depending on model year.

Wet / running weight670.2 lb (304 kg) to 705.5 lb (320 kg)
Dry weight650.4 lb (295 kg) to 657 lb (298 kg)
Fuel capacity4.2 US gal (15.9 L) to 5.02 US gal (19 L)
Full tank fuel weight26.1 lb (11.8 kg) to 31.2 lb (14.2 kg)
Power / 100 lb6.8 hp / 100 lb to 7.16 hp / 100 lb
Model years covered
199319941995

Harley-Davidson 1340 Softail Fat Boy weight overview

WHAT THIS MEANS

The scale number is high enough that parking and low-speed balance deserve real consideration. Once the bike leans too far, recovering it takes much more effort than on a light machine.

Very Heavy Motorcycle

CATEGORY WEIGHT POSITION

How heavy is the Harley-Davidson 1340 Softail Fat Boy?

wet weight

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Harley-Davidson 1340 Softail Fat Boy is heavier than about 65.2% of 168 Harley-Davidson custom/cruiser motorcycles with compatible weight data.

LighterTypicalHeavier
687.8 lb (312 kg)
168 Harley-Davidson custom/cruiser motorcyclesMedian: 672 lb (304.8 kg)
WEIGHT VISUAL

Dry vs ready-to-ride weight

Wet / running weight670.2 lb (304 kg) – 705.5 lb (320 kg)
Dry weight650.4 lb (295 kg) – 657 lb (298 kg)
REAL-WORLD LOAD

Bike + rider total weight

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

150 lb rider837.8 lb (380 kg)bike + rider • bike is 82.1% of total mass
180 lb rider867.8 lb (393.6 kg)bike + rider • bike is 79.3% of total mass
210 lb rider897.8 lb (407.3 kg)bike + rider • bike is 76.6% of total mass

Harley-Davidson 1340 Softail Fat Boy weight & related specs

Model years covered 1993, 1994, 1995
Wet / running weight 670.2 lb (304 kg) to 705.5 lb (320 kg)
Dry weight 650.4 lb (295 kg) to 657 lb (298 kg)
Engine displacement 1,338 cc
Power 48 hp
Torque 63.7 lb-ft (86.3 Nm)
Fuel capacity 4.2 US gal (15.9 L) to 5.02 US gal (19 L)
Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) 26.1 lb (11.8 kg) to 31.2 lb (14.2 kg)

Weight changes by model year

The 1993 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.

Wet / running weight
1995705.5 lb (320 kg)
Dry weight
1994-1995650.4 lb (295 kg)
Fuel capacity
19955.02 US gal (19 L)
Full-tank fuel weight
199531.2 lb (14.2 kg)
Power per 100 lb
19956.8 hp / 100 lb

Useful weight calculations

Horsepower per 100 lb 6.8 hp / 100 lb to 7.16 hp / 100 lb
Pounds per horsepower 13.96 lb / hp to 14.7 lb / hp
Torque per 100 lb 9.02 lb-ft / 100 lb to 9.79 lb-ft / 100 lb
Displacement per pound 1.9 cc / lb to 2.06 cc / lb
Weight per 100 cc 48.6 lb / 100 cc to 52.7 lb / 100 cc
Fuel weight as % of bike weight 3.9% to 4.4%
Weight with full tank 676.5 lb (306.8 kg) to 683.1 lb (309.8 kg)

What the weight numbers tell you

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Harley-Davidson 1340 Softail Fat Boy is heavier than about 65.2% of 168 Harley-Davidson custom/cruiser motorcycles with compatible weight data.
The listed fuel tank capacity is 4.2 US gal (15.9 L) to 5.02 US gal (19 L). A full tank of gasoline is estimated to weigh about 26.1 lb (11.8 kg) to 31.2 lb (14.2 kg), which helps explain part of the difference between dry and ready-to-ride mass.
The supplied data shows model-year weight differences, so the safest figure is the one attached to your exact year rather than a single all-years number.
Where both power and weight are available, the model works out to 6.8 hp per 100 lb to 7.16 hp per 100 lb. This makes cross-size comparisons more meaningful than raw horsepower by itself.

Harley-Davidson 1340 Softail Fat Boy weight FAQ

What is the Harley-Davidson 1340 Softail Fat Boy dry and wet weight?

Across the covered 1993-1995 years, listed wet/running weight is 670.2 lb (304 kg) to 705.5 lb (320 kg) and listed dry weight is 650.4 lb (295 kg) to 657 lb (298 kg). Check the year-change section because the exact figure can vary by model year.

Is the Harley-Davidson 1340 Softail Fat Boy lighter or heavier than other Harley-Davidson custom/cruiser motorcycles?

Compared with similar Harley-Davidsons in this dataset, it is heavier than about 65.2% of 168 custom/cruiser motorcycles using the same weight basis.

Which Harley-Davidson 1340 Softail Fat Boy years have different weight specs?

The supplied data shows different weight figures across the 1993-1995 model years. Use the year-specific changes section above for the exact value attached to each changed year.

How much does a full tank add to the Harley-Davidson 1340 Softail Fat Boy?

Based on the supplied 4.2 US gal (15.9 L) to 5.02 US gal (19 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 26.1 lb (11.8 kg) to 31.2 lb (14.2 kg) when full. This helps explain part of the difference between dry and ready-to-ride mass.

What is the combined Harley-Davidson 1340 Softail Fat Boy and rider weight?

Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 867.8 lb (393.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.

What is the Harley-Davidson 1340 Softail Fat Boy power-to-weight ratio?

Available model-year data produces 6.8 hp per 100 lb to 7.16 hp per 100 lb. It shows engine output relative to motorcycle mass rather than just quoting peak horsepower. That places it around the 6th percentile within the compatible Harley-Davidson custom / cruiser power-to-weight comparison.

How much heavier is the Harley-Davidson 1340 Softail Fat Boy with a full tank?

Filling the listed tank brings the calculated bike weight to roughly 676.5 lb (306.8 kg) to 683.1 lb (309.8 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 1340 Softail Fat Boy?

Where both figures are available, the listed wet-versus-dry difference is about 13.2 lb (6 kg) to 55.1 lb (25 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 1340 Softail Fat Boy total weight comes from fuel?

The calculated full-tank fuel mass is about 3.9% to 4.4% of the bike’s listed weight. This helps show why a dry-weight number can understate what you actually manage on the road.

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.