Across 5 covered model years from 1988 to 1992, the Harley-Davidson FLSTC 1340 Heritage Softail Classic motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 657 lb (298 kg).
Harley-Davidson FLSTC 1340 Heritage Softail 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 FLSTC 1340 Heritage Softail Classic?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Harley-Davidson FLSTC 1340 Heritage Softail Classic is lighter than about 96.7% of 75 Harley-Davidson touring motorcycles with compatible weight data.
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 FLSTC 1340 Heritage Softail Classic weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 657 lb (298 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,337 cc |
| Power | 58 hp |
| Torque | 71.5 lb-ft (97 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 3.43 US gal (13 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 21.4 lb (9.7 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 8.83 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 11.33 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 10.89 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 2.04 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 49.1 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 3.2% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Harley-Davidson FLSTC 1340 Heritage Softail Classic weight FAQ
How much does the Harley-Davidson FLSTC 1340 Heritage Softail Classic weigh?
The available wet/running figure is 657 lb (298 kg). This is more representative of the motorcycle you actually push, park and ride than a dry-only specification.
How does the Harley-Davidson FLSTC 1340 Heritage Softail Classic weight compare with similar Harley-Davidsons?
Relatively light. On a model-level comparison, it is lighter than about 96.7% of 75 Harley-Davidson touring motorcycles with the same weight basis.
Are all Harley-Davidson FLSTC 1340 Heritage Softail Classic model years the same weight?
The supplied comparable weight values do not show a meaningful change across the 1988-1992 years covered here.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Harley-Davidson FLSTC 1340 Heritage Softail Classic?
A full tank works out to about 21.4 lb (9.7 kg) from the listed 3.43 US gal (13 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Harley-Davidson FLSTC 1340 Heritage Softail Classic weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 837 lb (379.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
Is the Harley-Davidson FLSTC 1340 Heritage Softail Classic strong for its weight?
The calculated range is 8.83 hp per 100 lb. This ratio is usually more informative for acceleration comparisons than horsepower alone. That places it around the 45th percentile within the compatible Harley-Davidson touring power-to-weight comparison.
What is the Harley-Davidson FLSTC 1340 Heritage Softail Classic torque-to-weight ratio?
Available data gives 10.89 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 large is the Harley-Davidson FLSTC 1340 Heritage Softail Classic engine for its weight?
The model has about 2.04 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
Is the Harley-Davidson FLSTC 1340 Heritage Softail Classic above or below the typical Harley-Davidson touring motorcycle weight?
The representative wet weight is about 166 lb (75.3 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.