Harley-Davidson CVO Road King Weight (849lb)

Quick answer

Across the 2013 and 2014 model years, the Harley-Davidson CVO Road King motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 849 lb (385.1 kg) and dry weights ranging from 811.1 lb (367.9 kg), depending on model year.

Wet / running weight849 lb (385.1 kg)
Dry weight811.1 lb (367.9 kg)
Fuel capacity6 US gal (22.71 L)
Full tank fuel weight37.3 lb (16.9 kg)
Model years covered
20132014

Harley-Davidson CVO Road King weight overview

WHAT THIS MEANS

This is a very heavy motorcycle. Good footing, sensible parking direction and avoiding awkward slopes make a real difference when handling it at walking speed.

Very Heavy Motorcycle

CATEGORY WEIGHT POSITION

How heavy is the Harley-Davidson CVO Road King?

wet weight

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Harley-Davidson CVO Road King is heavier than about 64.7% of 75 Harley-Davidson touring motorcycles with compatible weight data.

LighterTypicalHeavier
849 lb (385.1 kg)
75 Harley-Davidson touring motorcyclesMedian: 823 lb (373.3 kg)
WEIGHT VISUAL

Dry vs ready-to-ride weight

Wet / running weight849 lb (385.1 kg)
Dry weight811.1 lb (367.9 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 rider999 lb (453.1 kg)bike + rider • bike is 85% of total mass
180 lb rider1,029 lb (466.7 kg)bike + rider • bike is 82.5% of total mass
210 lb rider1,059 lb (480.4 kg)bike + rider • bike is 80.2% of total mass

Harley-Davidson CVO Road King weight & related specs

Model years covered 2013, 2014
Wet / running weight 849 lb (385.1 kg)
Dry weight 811.1 lb (367.9 kg)
Engine displacement 1,802.7 cc
Torque 118 lb-ft (160 Nm)
Fuel capacity 6 US gal (22.71 L)
Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) 37.3 lb (16.9 kg)

Weight changes by model year

The available comparable weight figures do not show a meaningful year-to-year change.

Useful weight calculations

Torque per 100 lb 13.9 lb-ft / 100 lb
Displacement per pound 2.12 cc / lb
Weight per 100 cc 47.1 lb / 100 cc
Fuel weight as % of bike weight 4.4%
Weight with full tank 848.4 lb (384.8 kg)

What the weight numbers tell you

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Harley-Davidson CVO Road King is heavier than about 64.7% of 75 Harley-Davidson touring motorcycles with compatible weight data.
A full tank is not weightless: the 6 US gal (22.71 L) listed capacity works out to approximately 37.3 lb (16.9 kg) of gasoline. This is an estimate rather than a Harley-Davidson curb-weight specification.

Harley-Davidson CVO Road King weight FAQ

How much does the Harley-Davidson CVO Road King weigh?

For the model years covered here, wet/running weight is 849 lb (385.1 kg), while dry weight is 811.1 lb (367.9 kg). Do not treat dry and wet figures as interchangeable.

How does the Harley-Davidson CVO Road King weight compare with similar Harley-Davidsons?

It is not an extreme outlier for the category. The model ranks around the 65th percentile for weight among 75 compatible Harley-Davidson touring motorcycles.

Are all Harley-Davidson CVO Road King model years the same weight?

The supplied comparable weight values do not show a meaningful change across the 2013-2014 years covered here.

What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Harley-Davidson CVO Road King?

A full tank works out to about 37.3 lb (16.9 kg) from the listed 6 US gal (22.71 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.

What does the Harley-Davidson CVO Road King weigh with a 180 lb rider?

The approximate combined total is 1,029 lb (466.7 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.

How much heavier is the Harley-Davidson CVO Road King with a full tank?

Filling the listed tank brings the calculated bike weight to roughly 848.4 lb (384.8 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 CVO Road King?

Available years with both measurements show about 37.9 lb (17.2 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 CVO Road King total weight comes from fuel?

Fuel accounts for roughly 4.4% of the available motorcycle weight figure. On lighter bikes that share can be surprisingly noticeable.

How does Harley-Davidson CVO Road King torque compare with its weight?

Available data gives 13.9 lb-ft per 100 lb. That ratio helps explain how strong the engine is relative to the bike’s mass, especially at lower speeds.

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.