Across the 2007, 2008 and 2009 model years, the Harley-Davidson FLTR Road Glide motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 789 lb (357.9 kg) to 833.3 lb (378 kg) and dry weights ranging from 752 lb (341.1 kg) to 782.6 lb (355 kg), depending on model year.
Harley-Davidson FLTR Road Glide weight overview
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How heavy is the Harley-Davidson FLTR Road Glide?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Harley-Davidson FLTR Road Glide is lighter than about 64.7% of 75 Harley-Davidson touring 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 FLTR Road Glide weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2007, 2008, 2009 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 789 lb (357.9 kg) to 833.3 lb (378 kg) |
| Dry weight | 752 lb (341.1 kg) to 782.6 lb (355 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,573 cc to 1,584 cc |
| Torque | 92.2 lb-ft (125 Nm) to 92.6 lb-ft (125.6 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.
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 11.06 lb-ft / 100 lb to 11.74 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 1.9 cc / lb to 1.99 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 50.2 lb / 100 cc to 52.6 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 3.9% to 4.7% |
| Weight with full tank | 789.3 lb (358 kg) to 819.9 lb (371.9 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Harley-Davidson FLTR Road Glide weight FAQ
What is the Harley-Davidson FLTR Road Glide dry and wet weight?
Across the covered 2007-2009 years, listed wet/running weight is 789 lb (357.9 kg) to 833.3 lb (378 kg) and listed dry weight is 752 lb (341.1 kg) to 782.6 lb (355 kg). Check the year-change section because the exact figure can vary by model year.
Is the Harley-Davidson FLTR Road Glide lighter or heavier than other Harley-Davidson touring motorcycles?
Weight is broadly typical for the category, landing around the 35th percentile in this model-level Harley-Davidson comparison.
Which Harley-Davidson FLTR Road Glide years have different weight specs?
The supplied data shows different weight figures across the 2007-2009 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 FLTR Road Glide?
Based on the supplied 5 US gal (18.92 L) to 6 US gal (22.71 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 31.1 lb (14.1 kg) to 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 FLTR Road 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 971.9 lb (440.8 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
What does the Harley-Davidson FLTR Road Glide weigh with a full tank?
Filling the listed tank brings the calculated bike weight to roughly 789.3 lb (358 kg) to 819.9 lb (371.9 kg). This estimate is most useful when no official wet/running figure is available.
How much weight do fuel and fluids add to the Harley-Davidson FLTR Road Glide?
Where both figures are available, the listed wet-versus-dry difference is about 30.9 lb (14 kg) to 50.7 lb (23 kg). That gap reflects fuel and operating fluids, plus any differences in how the source defines dry and running weight.
How much of the Harley-Davidson FLTR Road Glide total weight comes from fuel?
The calculated full-tank fuel mass is about 3.9% to 4.7% of the bike’s listed weight. This helps show why a dry-weight number can understate what you actually manage on the road.
How does Harley-Davidson FLTR Road Glide torque compare with its weight?
Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 11.06 lb-ft per 100 lb to 11.74 lb-ft per 100 lb. This gives more context than torque alone because it relates engine twist to the mass it has to move.
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.