For the 1998 model year, the Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Road King Classic motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 692.3 lb (314 kg).
Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Road King Classic weight overview
This sits in heavyweight territory. Riders should think about garage movement, backing up, surface slope and passenger/luggage load as much as the on-road feel. The comparison uses dry weight because a usable wet/running figure was not supplied, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will be heavier.
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How heavy is the Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Road King Classic?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Road King Classic is heavier than about 50% of 9 Harley-Davidson touring motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Dry weight
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative dry weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Road King Classic weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1998 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 692.3 lb (314 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,338 cc |
| Torque | 76.7 lb-ft (104 Nm) |
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 11.08 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 1.93 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 51.7 lb / 100 cc |
What the weight numbers tell you
Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Road King Classic weight FAQ
How heavy is the Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Road King Classic?
Listed dry weight is 692.3 lb (314 kg). Because no usable wet/running figure was supplied, treat that as a lower starting point rather than the exact on-road weight.
Is the Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Road King Classic heavy compared with other Harley-Davidson touring motorcycles?
It sits fairly close to the middle of the category. Its representative dry weight is around the 50th percentile among 9 compatible Harley-Davidson touring motorcycles.
How heavy is the Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Road King Classic with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 872.3 lb (395.6 kg) using the representative dry figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
Can I treat the Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Road King Classic dry weight as curb weight?
No. Dry weight excludes at least some operating fluids, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will weigh more.
How much torque does the Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Road King Classic have per 100 lb?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 11.08 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
What is the Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Road King Classic displacement per pound?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.93 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
Will the Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Road King Classic feel heavy at low speed?
It is heavy enough that smart parking matters. Avoid situations where you have to paddle it backward uphill or catch it after it leans too far.
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.