Across 7 covered model years from 1996 to 2022, the Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Standard motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 760.6 lb (345 kg) to 820.1 lb (372 kg) and dry weights ranging from 709.9 lb (322 kg) to 781.1 lb (354.3 kg), depending on model year.
Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Standard weight overview
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How heavy is the Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Standard?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Standard is lighter than about 51.3% 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 Electra Glide Standard weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1996, 1997, 1998, 2001, 2020, 2021, 2022 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 760.6 lb (345 kg) to 820.1 lb (372 kg) |
| Dry weight | 709.9 lb (322 kg) to 781.1 lb (354.3 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,338 cc to 1,746 cc |
| Power | 60 hp to 90 hp |
| Torque | 75.2 lb-ft (102 Nm) to 111 lb-ft (150.5 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 4.99 US gal (18.9 L) to 6 US gal (22.71 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 31 lb (14.1 kg) to 37.3 lb (16.9 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
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 8.08 hp / 100 lb to 10.97 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 9.11 lb / hp to 12.38 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 10.32 lb-ft / 100 lb to 13.53 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 1.8 cc / lb to 2.13 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 47 lb / 100 cc to 55.5 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.1% to 4.5% |
| Weight with full tank | 818.4 lb (371.2 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Standard weight FAQ
What is the Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Standard dry and wet weight?
Across the covered 1996, 1997, 1998, 2001, 2020, 2021, 2022 years, listed wet/running weight is 760.6 lb (345 kg) to 820.1 lb (372 kg) and listed dry weight is 709.9 lb (322 kg) to 781.1 lb (354.3 kg). Check the year-change section because the exact figure can vary by model year.
Is the Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Standard lighter or heavier than other Harley-Davidson touring motorcycles?
Weight is broadly typical for the category, landing around the 49th percentile in this model-level Harley-Davidson comparison.
Which Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Standard years have different weight specs?
The supplied data shows different weight figures across the 1996, 1997, 1998, 2001, 2020, 2021, 2022 model years. Use the year-specific changes section above for the exact value attached to each changed year.
How much does a full tank add to the Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Standard?
Based on the supplied 4.99 US gal (18.9 L) to 6 US gal (22.71 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 31 lb (14.1 kg) to 37.3 lb (16.9 kg) when full. This helps explain part of the difference between dry and ready-to-ride mass.
What is the combined Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Standard and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 1,000.1 lb (453.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
What is the Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Standard power-to-weight ratio?
Available model-year data produces 8.08 hp per 100 lb to 10.97 hp per 100 lb. It shows engine output relative to motorcycle mass rather than just quoting peak horsepower. That places it around the 86th percentile within the compatible Harley-Davidson touring power-to-weight comparison.
What is the Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Standard full-tank weight estimate?
Based on the available dry-weight and tank-capacity data, a full-tank estimate is 818.4 lb (371.2 kg). Oil, coolant and market-specific equipment can still make actual ready-to-ride weight different.
How much torque does the Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Standard have per 100 lb?
Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 10.32 lb-ft per 100 lb to 13.53 lb-ft per 100 lb. This gives more context than torque alone because it relates engine twist to the mass it has to move.
What is the Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Standard displacement per pound?
The available figures work out to 1.8 cc per lb to 2.13 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
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.