For the 2011 model year, the Harley-Davidson 883 Roadster motorcycle has a supplied wet/running weight of 565 lb (256.3 kg) and a dry weight of 548.1 lb (248.6 kg).
Harley-Davidson 883 Roadster weight overview
This is a substantial motorcycle. The weight matters most when stopped, backing it up, parking on a slope or recovering from a lean.
Heavy Motorcycle
How heavy is the Harley-Davidson 883 Roadster?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Harley-Davidson 883 Roadster is lighter than about 89.8% 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 883 Roadster weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2011 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 565 lb (256.3 kg) |
| Dry weight | 548.1 lb (248.6 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 883.3 cc |
| Torque | 51.6 lb-ft (70 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 3.3 US gal (12.49 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 20.5 lb (9.3 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 9.14 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 1.56 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 64 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 3.6% |
| Weight with full tank | 568.6 lb (257.9 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Harley-Davidson 883 Roadster weight FAQ
How much does the Harley-Davidson 883 Roadster weigh?
For the model years covered here, wet/running weight is 565 lb (256.3 kg), while dry weight is 548.1 lb (248.6 kg). Do not treat dry and wet figures as interchangeable.
How does the Harley-Davidson 883 Roadster weight compare with similar Harley-Davidsons?
Relatively light. On a model-level comparison, it is lighter than about 89.8% of 108 Harley-Davidson motorcycles with the same weight basis.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Harley-Davidson 883 Roadster?
A full tank works out to about 20.5 lb (9.3 kg) from the listed 3.3 US gal (12.49 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Harley-Davidson 883 Roadster weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 745 lb (337.9 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
What does the Harley-Davidson 883 Roadster weigh with a full tank?
Filling the listed tank brings the calculated bike weight to roughly 568.6 lb (257.9 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 883 Roadster?
Available years with both measurements show about 17 lb (7.7 kg) added between dry and ready-to-ride figures. Fuel explains part of it, while oil, coolant and specification definitions can explain the rest.
How much of the Harley-Davidson 883 Roadster total weight comes from fuel?
Fuel accounts for roughly 3.6% of the available motorcycle weight figure. On lighter bikes that share can be surprisingly noticeable.
How does Harley-Davidson 883 Roadster torque compare with its weight?
Available data gives 9.14 lb-ft per 100 lb. That ratio helps explain how strong the engine is relative to the bike’s mass, especially at lower speeds.
What is the Harley-Davidson 883 Roadster engine-size-to-weight ratio?
The model has about 1.56 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
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.