For the 2012 model year, the Harley-Davidson FLHXSE3 CVO Street Glide motorcycle has a supplied wet/running weight of 858 lb (389.2 kg) and a dry weight of 820.1 lb (372 kg).
Harley-Davidson FLHXSE3 CVO Street Glide weight overview
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.
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How heavy is the Harley-Davidson FLHXSE3 CVO Street Glide?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Harley-Davidson FLHXSE3 CVO Street Glide is heavier than about 91.2% of 108 Harley-Davidson 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 FLHXSE3 CVO Street Glide weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2012 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 858 lb (389.2 kg) |
| Dry weight | 820.1 lb (372 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,802.7 cc |
| Torque | 118 lb-ft (160 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 6 US gal (22.71 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 37.3 lb (16.9 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 13.75 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 2.1 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 47.6 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.3% |
| Weight with full tank | 857.4 lb (388.9 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Harley-Davidson FLHXSE3 CVO Street Glide weight FAQ
What is the Harley-Davidson FLHXSE3 CVO Street Glide dry and wet weight?
Across the covered 2012 years, listed wet/running weight is 858 lb (389.2 kg) and listed dry weight is 820.1 lb (372 kg). Check the year-change section because the exact figure can vary by model year.
Is the Harley-Davidson FLHXSE3 CVO Street Glide lighter or heavier than other Harley-Davidson motorcycles?
Compared with similar Harley-Davidsons in this dataset, it is heavier than about 91.2% of 108 motorcycles using the same weight basis.
How much does a full tank add to the Harley-Davidson FLHXSE3 CVO Street Glide?
Based on the supplied 6 US gal (22.71 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 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 FLHXSE3 CVO Street Glide and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 1,038 lb (470.8 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
What is the estimated Harley-Davidson FLHXSE3 CVO Street Glide weight with a full tank of gas?
The page calculates about 857.4 lb (388.9 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 FLHXSE3 CVO Street Glide torque-to-weight ratio?
Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 13.75 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 FLHXSE3 CVO Street Glide engine for its weight?
The available figures work out to 2.1 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
Is the Harley-Davidson FLHXSE3 CVO Street Glide above or below the typical Harley-Davidson motorcycle weight?
Compared with the median Harley-Davidson motorcycle weight of 672.4 lb (305 kg), the model is roughly 185.6 lb (84.2 kg) heavier.
Where will I notice the Harley-Davidson FLHXSE3 CVO Street Glide weight most?
The main challenge is low-speed and stationary handling. Once moving the chassis may disguise the mass, but backing up or holding it on a slope still means managing the full weight.
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.