Across 4 covered model years from 2013 to 2016, the Harley-Davidson Dyna Switchback motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 718 lb (325.7 kg) and dry weights ranging from 696 lb (315.7 kg), depending on model year.
Harley-Davidson Dyna Switchback weight overview
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.
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How heavy is the Harley-Davidson Dyna Switchback?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Harley-Davidson Dyna Switchback is lighter than about 92.7% of 75 Harley-Davidson touring 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 Switchback weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 718 lb (325.7 kg) |
| Dry weight | 696 lb (315.7 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,688 cc to 1,690 cc |
| Power | 75.1 hp |
| Torque | 92.9 lb-ft (126 Nm) to 100 lb-ft (135.6 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 4.7 US gal (17.79 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 29.2 lb (13.3 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2013 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
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 10.46 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 9.56 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 12.94 lb-ft / 100 lb to 13.93 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 2.35 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 42.5 lb / 100 cc to 42.5 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.1% |
| Weight with full tank | 725.2 lb (329 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Harley-Davidson Dyna Switchback weight FAQ
What is the Harley-Davidson Dyna Switchback dry and wet weight?
Across the covered 2013-2016 years, listed wet/running weight is 718 lb (325.7 kg) and listed dry weight is 696 lb (315.7 kg). Check the year-change section because the exact figure can vary by model year.
Is the Harley-Davidson Dyna Switchback lighter or heavier than other Harley-Davidson touring motorcycles?
It is comparatively light for this Harley-Davidson category. The model lands near the 7th percentile for weight in the compatible dataset.
Which Harley-Davidson Dyna Switchback years have different weight specs?
No clear weight change appears in the usable model-year data. Other specifications may still differ by year.
How much does a full tank add to the Harley-Davidson Dyna Switchback?
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 Switchback and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 898 lb (407.3 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
What is the Harley-Davidson Dyna Switchback power-to-weight ratio?
Available model-year data produces 10.46 hp per 100 lb. It shows engine output relative to motorcycle mass rather than just quoting peak horsepower. That places it around the 71st percentile within the compatible Harley-Davidson touring power-to-weight comparison.
What is the Harley-Davidson Dyna Switchback full-tank weight estimate?
Filling the listed tank brings the calculated bike weight to roughly 725.2 lb (329 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 Switchback?
Where both figures are available, the listed wet-versus-dry difference is about 22 lb (10 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 Switchback total weight comes from fuel?
The calculated full-tank fuel mass is about 4.1% of the bike’s listed weight. This helps show why a dry-weight number can understate what you actually manage on the road.
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.