Harley-Davidson FLTRU Road Glide Ultra Weight (899lb)

Quick answer

Across the 2011 and 2012 model years, the Harley-Davidson FLTRU Road Glide Ultra motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 888 lb (402.8 kg) to 910.5 lb (413 kg) and dry weights ranging from 850.1 lb (385.6 kg), depending on model year.

Wet / running weight888 lb (402.8 kg) to 910.5 lb (413 kg)
Dry weight850.1 lb (385.6 kg)
Fuel capacity6 US gal (22.7 L) to 6 US gal (22.71 L)
Full tank fuel weight37.3 lb (16.9 kg)
Model years covered
20112012

Harley-Davidson FLTRU Road Glide Ultra weight overview

WHAT THIS MEANS

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.

Very Heavy Motorcycle

CATEGORY WEIGHT POSITION

How heavy is the Harley-Davidson FLTRU Road Glide Ultra?

wet weight

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Harley-Davidson FLTRU Road Glide Ultra is heavier than about 97.9% of 168 Harley-Davidson custom/cruiser motorcycles with compatible weight data.

LighterTypicalHeavier
899.3 lb (407.9 kg)
168 Harley-Davidson custom/cruiser motorcyclesMedian: 672 lb (304.8 kg)
WEIGHT VISUAL

Dry vs ready-to-ride weight

Wet / running weight888 lb (402.8 kg) – 910.5 lb (413 kg)
Dry weight850.1 lb (385.6 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 rider1,049.3 lb (475.9 kg)bike + rider • bike is 85.7% of total mass
180 lb rider1,079.3 lb (489.5 kg)bike + rider • bike is 83.3% of total mass
210 lb rider1,109.3 lb (503.2 kg)bike + rider • bike is 81.1% of total mass

Harley-Davidson FLTRU Road Glide Ultra weight & related specs

Model years covered 2011, 2012
Wet / running weight 888 lb (402.8 kg) to 910.5 lb (413 kg)
Dry weight 850.1 lb (385.6 kg)
Engine displacement 1,688 cc
Torque 100 lb-ft (135.6 Nm) to 101.8 lb-ft (138 Nm)
Fuel capacity 6 US gal (22.7 L) to 6 US gal (22.71 L)
Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) 37.3 lb (16.9 kg)

Weight changes by model year

The 2011 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
2012888 lb (402.8 kg)
Fuel capacity
20126 US gal (22.71 L)
Torque
2012100 lb-ft (135.6 Nm)

Useful weight calculations

Torque per 100 lb 11.18 lb-ft / 100 lb to 11.26 lb-ft / 100 lb
Displacement per pound 1.85 cc / lb to 1.9 cc / lb
Weight per 100 cc 52.6 lb / 100 cc to 53.9 lb / 100 cc
Fuel weight as % of bike weight 4.1% to 4.2%
Weight with full tank 887.4 lb (402.5 kg)

What the weight numbers tell you

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Harley-Davidson FLTRU Road Glide Ultra is heavier than about 97.9% of 168 Harley-Davidson custom/cruiser motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Fuel capacity is 6 US gal (22.7 L) to 6 US gal (22.71 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, that represents roughly 37.3 lb (16.9 kg) of fuel when full.
This model changed enough across the covered years that weight should be checked by year. The year-change section highlights the supplied differences.

Harley-Davidson FLTRU Road Glide Ultra weight FAQ

What does the Harley-Davidson FLTRU Road Glide Ultra weigh ready to ride?

The supplied figures span 888 lb (402.8 kg) to 910.5 lb (413 kg) for wet/running weight and 850.1 lb (385.6 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 FLTRU Road Glide Ultra heavy compared with other Harley-Davidson custom/cruiser motorcycles?

Relatively speaking, it is on the heavier side. The model sits near the 98th weight percentile in its Harley-Davidson category, so it is heavier than most of the compatible comparison set.

Does the Harley-Davidson FLTRU Road Glide Ultra 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 FLTRU Road Glide Ultra fuel weigh?

The listed tank capacity is 6 US gal (22.7 L) to 6 US gal (22.71 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 37.3 lb (16.9 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Harley-Davidson curb-weight calculation.

How heavy is the Harley-Davidson FLTRU Road Glide Ultra with an average-size rider?

A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 1,079.3 lb (489.5 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.

What is the estimated Harley-Davidson FLTRU Road Glide Ultra weight with a full tank of gas?

Using the listed dry weight plus the calculated fuel mass, the estimated weight with a full tank is 887.4 lb (402.5 kg). That still may not equal official curb weight because dry-weight definitions can exclude other fluids or equipment.

What is the Harley-Davidson FLTRU Road Glide Ultra dry-to-wet weight difference?

The supplied model-year data shows roughly 37.9 lb (17.2 kg) to 60.4 lb (27.4 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 FLTRU Road Glide Ultra torque per 100 lb of bike weight?

The calculated torque-to-weight range is 11.18 lb-ft per 100 lb to 11.26 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.

How many cc does the Harley-Davidson FLTRU Road Glide Ultra have per pound?

Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.85 cc per lb to 1.9 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.

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.