Harley-Davidson Dyna Street Bob Special Weight (672lb)

Quick answer

For the 2016 model year, the Harley-Davidson Dyna Street Bob Special motorcycle has a supplied wet/running weight of 672 lb (304.8 kg) and a dry weight of 641.5 lb (291 kg).

Wet / running weight672 lb (304.8 kg)
Dry weight641.5 lb (291 kg)
Fuel capacity4.7 US gal (17.79 L)
Full tank fuel weight29.2 lb (13.3 kg)
Model years covered
2016

Harley-Davidson Dyna Street Bob Special 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 Dyna Street Bob Special?

wet weight

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Harley-Davidson Dyna Street Bob Special is heavier than about 51.2% of 168 Harley-Davidson custom/cruiser motorcycles with compatible weight data.

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

Dry vs ready-to-ride weight

Wet / running weight672 lb (304.8 kg)
Dry weight641.5 lb (291 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 rider822 lb (372.8 kg)bike + rider • bike is 81.8% of total mass
180 lb rider852 lb (386.4 kg)bike + rider • bike is 78.9% of total mass
210 lb rider882 lb (400.1 kg)bike + rider • bike is 76.2% of total mass

Harley-Davidson Dyna Street Bob Special weight & related specs

Model years covered 2016
Wet / running weight 672 lb (304.8 kg)
Dry weight 641.5 lb (291 kg)
Engine displacement 1,690 cc
Fuel capacity 4.7 US gal (17.79 L)
Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) 29.2 lb (13.3 kg)

Useful weight calculations

Displacement per pound 2.51 cc / lb
Weight per 100 cc 39.8 lb / 100 cc
Fuel weight as % of bike weight 4.3%
Weight with full tank 670.8 lb (304.3 kg)

What the weight numbers tell you

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Harley-Davidson Dyna Street Bob Special is heavier than about 51.2% of 168 Harley-Davidson custom/cruiser motorcycles with compatible weight data.
The listed fuel tank capacity is 4.7 US gal (17.79 L). A full tank of gasoline is estimated to weigh about 29.2 lb (13.3 kg), which helps explain part of the difference between dry and ready-to-ride mass.

Harley-Davidson Dyna Street Bob Special weight FAQ

What is the Harley-Davidson Dyna Street Bob Special dry and wet weight?

Across the covered 2016 years, listed wet/running weight is 672 lb (304.8 kg) and listed dry weight is 641.5 lb (291 kg). Check the year-change section because the exact figure can vary by model year.

Is the Harley-Davidson Dyna Street Bob Special lighter or heavier than other Harley-Davidson custom/cruiser motorcycles?

Weight is broadly typical for the category, landing around the 51st percentile in this model-level Harley-Davidson comparison.

How much does a full tank add to the Harley-Davidson Dyna Street Bob Special?

Based on the supplied 4.7 US gal (17.79 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 29.2 lb (13.3 kg) when full. This helps explain part of the difference between dry and ready-to-ride mass.

What is the combined Harley-Davidson Dyna Street Bob Special and rider weight?

Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 852 lb (386.4 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.

What is the estimated Harley-Davidson Dyna Street Bob Special weight with a full tank of gas?

Filling the listed tank brings the calculated bike weight to roughly 670.8 lb (304.3 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 Dyna Street Bob Special?

Where both figures are available, the listed wet-versus-dry difference is about 30.4 lb (13.8 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 Dyna Street Bob Special total weight comes from fuel?

The calculated full-tank fuel mass is about 4.3% of the bike’s listed weight. This helps show why a dry-weight number can understate what you actually manage on the road.

What is the Harley-Davidson Dyna Street Bob Special engine-size-to-weight ratio?

The available figures work out to 2.51 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.

Where will I notice the Harley-Davidson Dyna Street Bob Special weight most?

The main challenge is low-speed and stationary handling. Once moving the chassis may disguise the mass, but backing up or holding it on a slope still means managing the full weight.

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.