Harley-Davidson FLHRC Road King Classic Weight (775lb)

Quick answer

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.

Wet / running weight763 lb (346.1 kg) to 810 lb (367.4 kg)
Dry weight731.9 lb (332 kg) to 782.6 lb (355 kg)
Fuel capacity5 US gal (18.92 L) to 6 US gal (22.71 L)
Full tank fuel weight31.1 lb (14.1 kg) to 37.3 lb (16.9 kg)
Model years covered
200720082009201020112012

Harley-Davidson FLHRC Road King Classic weight overview

WHAT THIS MEANS

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

CATEGORY WEIGHT POSITION

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.

LighterTypicalHeavier
774.9 lb (351.5 kg)
75 Harley-Davidson touring motorcyclesMedian: 823 lb (373.3 kg)
WEIGHT VISUAL

Dry vs ready-to-ride weight

Wet / running weight763 lb (346.1 kg) – 810 lb (367.4 kg)
Dry weight731.9 lb (332 kg) – 782.6 lb (355 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 rider924.9 lb (419.5 kg)bike + rider • bike is 83.8% of total mass
180 lb rider954.9 lb (433.1 kg)bike + rider • bike is 81.2% of total mass
210 lb rider984.9 lb (446.8 kg)bike + rider • bike is 78.7% of total mass

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.

Wet / running weight
2008774.9 lb (351.5 kg)
2012810 lb (367.4 kg)
Dry weight
2008738.1 lb (334.8 kg)
2009-2011782.6 lb (355 kg)
2012772.9 lb (350.6 kg)
Fuel capacity
20086 US gal (22.71 L)
2009-20116 US gal (22.7 L)
20126 US gal (22.71 L)
Full-tank fuel weight
2008-201237.3 lb (16.9 kg)
Torque
200996.6 lb-ft (131 Nm)
201093.7 lb-ft (127 Nm)
2011101.8 lb-ft (138 Nm)
2012100 lb-ft (135.6 Nm)

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

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.
A full tank is not weightless: the 5 US gal (18.92 L) to 6 US gal (22.71 L) listed capacity works out to approximately 31.1 lb (14.1 kg) to 37.3 lb (16.9 kg) of gasoline. This is an estimate rather than a Harley-Davidson curb-weight specification.
Weight is not identical across every model year in this page. Use the year-specific section rather than assuming one figure applies to every FLHRC Road King Classic.

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.

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.