Across 6 covered model years from 2007 to 2012, the Harley-Davidson FLHRC Road King Classic motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 763 lb (346.1 kg) to 810 lb (367.4 kg) and dry weights ranging from 731.9 lb (332 kg) to 782.6 lb (355 kg), depending on model year.
Harley-Davidson FLHRC Road King Classic 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 FLHRC Road King Classic?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Harley-Davidson FLHRC Road King Classic is lighter than about 73.3% 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 FLHRC Road King Classic weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 763 lb (346.1 kg) to 810 lb (367.4 kg) |
| Dry weight | 731.9 lb (332 kg) to 782.6 lb (355 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,573 cc to 1,688 cc |
| Torque | 92.6 lb-ft (125.6 Nm) to 101.8 lb-ft (138 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 5 US gal (18.92 L) to 6 US gal (22.71 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 31.1 lb (14.1 kg) to 37.3 lb (16.9 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2007 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 | 11.95 lb-ft / 100 lb to 13.01 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 2.02 cc / lb to 2.16 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 46.4 lb / 100 cc to 49.4 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.1% to 4.8% |
| Weight with full tank | 763 lb (346.1 kg) to 819.9 lb (371.9 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Harley-Davidson FLHRC Road King Classic weight FAQ
How much does the Harley-Davidson FLHRC Road King Classic weigh?
For the model years covered here, wet/running weight is 763 lb (346.1 kg) to 810 lb (367.4 kg), while dry weight is 731.9 lb (332 kg) to 782.6 lb (355 kg). Do not treat dry and wet figures as interchangeable.
How does the Harley-Davidson FLHRC Road King Classic weight compare with similar Harley-Davidsons?
Relatively light. On a model-level comparison, it is lighter than about 73.3% of 75 Harley-Davidson touring motorcycles with the same weight basis.
Are all Harley-Davidson FLHRC Road King Classic 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 FLHRC Road King Classic?
A full tank works out to about 31.1 lb (14.1 kg) to 37.3 lb (16.9 kg) from the listed 5 US gal (18.92 L) to 6 US gal (22.71 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Harley-Davidson FLHRC Road King Classic weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 954.9 lb (433.1 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
What is the Harley-Davidson FLHRC Road King Classic dry-to-wet weight difference?
Available years with both measurements show about 31.1 lb (14.1 kg) to 37 lb (16.8 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 FLHRC Road King Classic torque per 100 lb of bike weight?
Available data gives 11.95 lb-ft per 100 lb to 13.01 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 FLHRC Road King Classic have per pound?
The model has about 2.02 cc per lb to 2.16 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
How does the Harley-Davidson FLHRC Road King Classic compare with the median Harley-Davidson touring motorcycle weight?
The representative wet weight is about 48.1 lb (21.8 kg) lighter than the median Harley-Davidson touring motorcycle weight of 823 lb (373.3 kg) in this dataset.
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.