Across 7 covered model years from 1996 to 2017, the Harley-Davidson Dyna Low Rider motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 661.4 lb (300 kg) to 685.6 lb (311 kg) and dry weights ranging from 599.7 lb (272 kg) to 657 lb (298 kg), depending on model year.
Harley-Davidson Dyna Low Rider weight overview
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
How heavy is the Harley-Davidson Dyna Low Rider?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Harley-Davidson Dyna Low Rider is lighter than about 56.8% of 168 Harley-Davidson custom/cruiser 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 Dyna Low Rider weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1996, 1999, 2001, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 661.4 lb (300 kg) to 685.6 lb (311 kg) |
| Dry weight | 599.7 lb (272 kg) to 657 lb (298 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,338 cc to 1,690 cc |
| Torque | 71.5 lb-ft (97 Nm) to 98.8 lb-ft (134 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 4.7 US gal (17.79 L) to 4.91 US gal (18.6 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 29.2 lb (13.3 kg) to 30.5 lb (13.9 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 1996 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.
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 11.82 lb-ft / 100 lb to 14.84 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 2.19 cc / lb to 2.54 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 39.4 lb / 100 cc to 45.6 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.3% to 4.9% |
| Weight with full tank | 645.5 lb (292.8 kg) to 686.2 lb (311.3 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Harley-Davidson Dyna Low Rider weight FAQ
How much does the Harley-Davidson Dyna Low Rider weigh?
For the model years covered here, wet/running weight is 661.4 lb (300 kg) to 685.6 lb (311 kg), while dry weight is 599.7 lb (272 kg) to 657 lb (298 kg). Do not treat dry and wet figures as interchangeable.
How does the Harley-Davidson Dyna Low Rider weight compare with similar Harley-Davidsons?
It is not an extreme outlier for the category. The model ranks around the 43rd percentile for weight among 168 compatible Harley-Davidson custom/cruiser motorcycles.
Are all Harley-Davidson Dyna Low Rider model years the same weight?
There are year-to-year differences in the supplied data. The earliest covered year is used as the baseline, with later changed values shown separately above.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Harley-Davidson Dyna Low Rider?
A full tank works out to about 29.2 lb (13.3 kg) to 30.5 lb (13.9 kg) from the listed 4.7 US gal (17.79 L) to 4.91 US gal (18.6 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Harley-Davidson Dyna Low Rider weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 846 lb (383.7 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
What is the estimated Harley-Davidson Dyna Low Rider weight with a full tank of gas?
Using the listed dry weight plus the calculated fuel mass, the estimated weight with a full tank is 645.5 lb (292.8 kg) to 686.2 lb (311.3 kg). That still may not equal official curb weight because dry-weight definitions can exclude other fluids or equipment.
What is the Harley-Davidson Dyna Low Rider dry-to-wet weight difference?
Available years with both measurements show about 22 lb (10 kg) to 28.7 lb (13 kg) added between dry and ready-to-ride figures. Fuel explains part of it, while oil, coolant and specification definitions can explain the rest.
What is the Harley-Davidson Dyna Low Rider torque per 100 lb of bike weight?
Available data gives 11.82 lb-ft per 100 lb to 14.84 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 Dyna Low Rider have per pound?
The model has about 2.19 cc per lb to 2.54 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.