Across 9 covered model years from 2000 to 2012, the Harley-Davidson FLSTC Heritage Softail Classic motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 750 lb (340.2 kg) to 761 lb (345.2 kg) and dry weights ranging from 718.7 lb (326 kg) to 738.5 lb (335 kg), depending on model year.
Harley-Davidson FLSTC Heritage Softail Classic weight overview
This sits in heavyweight territory. Riders should think about garage movement, backing up, surface slope and passenger/luggage load as much as the on-road feel.
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How heavy is the Harley-Davidson FLSTC Heritage Softail Classic?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Harley-Davidson FLSTC Heritage Softail Classic is heavier than about 90.2% of 168 Harley-Davidson custom/cruiser 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 FLSTC Heritage Softail Classic weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2000, 2002, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 750 lb (340.2 kg) to 761 lb (345.2 kg) |
| Dry weight | 718.7 lb (326 kg) to 738.5 lb (335 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,442.2 cc to 1,688 cc |
| Power | 63 hp |
| Torque | 78.2 lb-ft (106 Nm) to 96.9 lb-ft (131.4 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 4.99 US gal (18.9 L) to 5.2 US gal (19.7 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 31 lb (14.1 kg) to 32.4 lb (14.7 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.
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 8.53 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 11.72 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 10.59 lb-ft / 100 lb to 12.73 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 1.92 cc / lb to 2.22 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 45.1 lb / 100 cc to 52 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.1% to 4.5% |
| Weight with full tank | 749.7 lb (340.1 kg) to 770.9 lb (349.7 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Harley-Davidson FLSTC Heritage Softail Classic weight FAQ
What does the Harley-Davidson FLSTC Heritage Softail Classic weigh ready to ride?
The supplied figures span 750 lb (340.2 kg) to 761 lb (345.2 kg) for wet/running weight and 718.7 lb (326 kg) to 738.5 lb (335 kg) for dry weight across the years in this page. Wet weight is the better guide to what you actually manage on the road.
Is the Harley-Davidson FLSTC Heritage Softail Classic heavy compared with other Harley-Davidson custom/cruiser motorcycles?
Relatively speaking, it is on the heavier side. The model sits near the 90th weight percentile in its Harley-Davidson category, so it is heavier than most of the compatible comparison set.
Does the Harley-Davidson FLSTC Heritage Softail Classic weight change by model year?
Not every covered year uses the same figure. The page groups identical values together and lists the later model years where the supplied weight specification changes.
How much does the Harley-Davidson FLSTC Heritage Softail Classic fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 4.99 US gal (18.9 L) to 5.2 US gal (19.7 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 31 lb (14.1 kg) to 32.4 lb (14.7 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Harley-Davidson curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Harley-Davidson FLSTC Heritage Softail Classic with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 930 lb (421.8 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much horsepower does the Harley-Davidson FLSTC Heritage Softail Classic have per 100 lb?
Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 8.53 hp per 100 lb. That places it around the 22nd percentile within the compatible Harley-Davidson custom / cruiser power-to-weight comparison.
What is the estimated Harley-Davidson FLSTC Heritage Softail Classic weight with a full tank of gas?
The page calculates about 749.7 lb (340.1 kg) to 770.9 lb (349.7 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.
How much heavier is the Harley-Davidson FLSTC Heritage Softail Classic wet than dry?
The supplied model-year data shows roughly 24.9 lb (11.3 kg) to 31.1 lb (14.1 kg) between dry and wet/running weight. The exact gap can vary by year and by the manufacturer’s weight definition.
What is the Harley-Davidson FLSTC Heritage Softail Classic torque-to-weight ratio?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 10.59 lb-ft per 100 lb to 12.73 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
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.