Harley-Davidson FLHRCI Road King Classic Weight (761lb)

Quick answer

Across 6 covered model years from 2000 to 2006, the Harley-Davidson FLHRCI Road King Classic motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 741 lb (336.1 kg) to 760.6 lb (345 kg) and dry weights ranging from 709.9 lb (322 kg) to 760.6 lb (345 kg), depending on model year.

Wet / running weight741 lb (336.1 kg) to 760.6 lb (345 kg)
Dry weight709.9 lb (322 kg) to 760.6 lb (345 kg)
Fuel capacity4.97 US gal (18.8 L) to 5 US gal (18.92 L)
Full tank fuel weight30.9 lb (14 kg) to 31.1 lb (14.1 kg)
Power / 100 lb8.81 hp / 100 lb
Model years covered
200020022003200420052006

Harley-Davidson FLHRCI Road King Classic weight overview

WHAT THIS MEANS

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.

Very Heavy Motorcycle

CATEGORY WEIGHT POSITION

How heavy is the Harley-Davidson FLHRCI Road King Classic?

wet weight

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Harley-Davidson FLHRCI Road King Classic is heavier than about 93.2% of 168 Harley-Davidson custom/cruiser motorcycles with compatible weight data.

LighterTypicalHeavier
760.6 lb (345 kg)
168 Harley-Davidson custom/cruiser motorcyclesMedian: 672 lb (304.8 kg)
WEIGHT VISUAL

Dry vs ready-to-ride weight

Wet / running weight741 lb (336.1 kg) – 760.6 lb (345 kg)
Dry weight709.9 lb (322 kg) – 760.6 lb (345 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 rider910.6 lb (413 kg)bike + rider • bike is 83.5% of total mass
180 lb rider940.6 lb (426.6 kg)bike + rider • bike is 80.9% of total mass
210 lb rider970.6 lb (440.3 kg)bike + rider • bike is 78.4% of total mass

Harley-Davidson FLHRCI Road King Classic weight & related specs

Model years covered 2000, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
Wet / running weight 741 lb (336.1 kg) to 760.6 lb (345 kg)
Dry weight 709.9 lb (322 kg) to 760.6 lb (345 kg)
Engine displacement 1,442.2 cc to 1,450 cc
Power 67 hp
Torque 80.4 lb-ft (109 Nm) to 86 lb-ft (116.6 Nm)
Fuel capacity 4.97 US gal (18.8 L) to 5 US gal (18.92 L)
Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) 30.9 lb (14 kg) to 31.1 lb (14.1 kg)

Weight changes by model year

The 2000 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
2006741 lb (336.1 kg)
Dry weight
2003709.9 lb (322 kg)
2004710.1 lb (322.1 kg)
2005731.9 lb (332 kg)
2006710.1 lb (322.1 kg)
Fuel capacity
20034.97 US gal (18.8 L)
20065 US gal (18.92 L)
Full-tank fuel weight
200330.9 lb (14 kg)
200631.1 lb (14.1 kg)
Torque
200280.8 lb-ft (109.5 Nm)
2004-200580.4 lb-ft (109 Nm)
200686 lb-ft (116.6 Nm)

Useful weight calculations

Horsepower per 100 lb 8.81 hp / 100 lb
Pounds per horsepower 11.35 lb / hp
Torque per 100 lb 10.57 lb-ft / 100 lb to 11.61 lb-ft / 100 lb
Displacement per pound 1.91 cc / lb to 1.98 cc / lb
Weight per 100 cc 50.5 lb / 100 cc to 52.5 lb / 100 cc
Fuel weight as % of bike weight 4.1% to 4.2%
Weight with full tank 740.8 lb (336 kg) to 791.6 lb (359.1 kg)

What the weight numbers tell you

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Harley-Davidson FLHRCI Road King Classic is heavier than about 93.2% of 168 Harley-Davidson custom/cruiser motorcycles with compatible weight data.
The listed fuel tank capacity is 4.97 US gal (18.8 L) to 5 US gal (18.92 L). A full tank of gasoline is estimated to weigh about 30.9 lb (14 kg) to 31.1 lb (14.1 kg), which helps explain part of the difference between dry and ready-to-ride mass.
The supplied data shows model-year weight differences, so the safest figure is the one attached to your exact year rather than a single all-years number.
Where both power and weight are available, the model works out to 8.81 hp per 100 lb. This makes cross-size comparisons more meaningful than raw horsepower by itself.

Harley-Davidson FLHRCI Road King Classic weight FAQ

What is the Harley-Davidson FLHRCI Road King Classic dry and wet weight?

Across the covered 2000, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 years, listed wet/running weight is 741 lb (336.1 kg) to 760.6 lb (345 kg) and listed dry weight is 709.9 lb (322 kg) to 760.6 lb (345 kg). Check the year-change section because the exact figure can vary by model year.

Is the Harley-Davidson FLHRCI Road King Classic lighter or heavier than other Harley-Davidson custom/cruiser motorcycles?

Compared with similar Harley-Davidsons in this dataset, it is heavier than about 93.2% of 168 custom/cruiser motorcycles using the same weight basis.

Which Harley-Davidson FLHRCI Road King Classic years have different weight specs?

The supplied data shows different weight figures across the 2000, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 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 FLHRCI Road King Classic?

Based on the supplied 4.97 US gal (18.8 L) to 5 US gal (18.92 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 30.9 lb (14 kg) to 31.1 lb (14.1 kg) when full. This helps explain part of the difference between dry and ready-to-ride mass.

What is the combined Harley-Davidson FLHRCI Road King Classic and rider weight?

Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 940.6 lb (426.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.

What is the Harley-Davidson FLHRCI Road King Classic power-to-weight ratio?

Available model-year data produces 8.81 hp per 100 lb. It shows engine output relative to motorcycle mass rather than just quoting peak horsepower. That places it around the 25th percentile within the compatible Harley-Davidson custom / cruiser power-to-weight comparison.

What is the Harley-Davidson FLHRCI Road King Classic full-tank weight estimate?

The page calculates about 740.8 lb (336 kg) to 791.6 lb (359.1 kg) with a full tank by adding the listed fuel mass to the dry figure. Treat this as a practical estimate, not an official Harley-Davidson curb-weight number.

What is the Harley-Davidson FLHRCI Road King Classic torque-to-weight ratio?

Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 10.57 lb-ft per 100 lb to 11.61 lb-ft per 100 lb. This gives more context than torque alone because it relates engine twist to the mass it has to move.

How large is the Harley-Davidson FLHRCI Road King Classic engine for its weight?

The available figures work out to 1.91 cc per lb to 1.98 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.

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.