Harley-Davidson FXE 1340 Super Glide Weight (622lb)

Quick answer

Across 4 covered model years from 1980 to 1983, the Harley-Davidson FXE 1340 Super Glide motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 621.7 lb (282 kg).

Wet / running weight621.7 lb (282 kg)
Fuel capacity3.57 US gal (13.5 L)
Full tank fuel weight22.2 lb (10.1 kg)
Model years covered
1980198119821983

Harley-Davidson FXE 1340 Super Glide weight overview

WHAT THIS MEANS

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

CATEGORY WEIGHT POSITION

How heavy is the Harley-Davidson FXE 1340 Super Glide?

wet weight

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Harley-Davidson FXE 1340 Super Glide is heavier than about 73.3% of 15 Harley-Davidson classic motorcycles with compatible weight data.

LighterTypicalHeavier
621.7 lb (282 kg)
15 Harley-Davidson classic motorcyclesMedian: 584.2 lb (265 kg)
WEIGHT VISUAL

Ready-to-ride weight

Wet / running weight621.7 lb (282 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 rider771.7 lb (350 kg)bike + rider • bike is 80.6% of total mass
180 lb rider801.7 lb (363.6 kg)bike + rider • bike is 77.5% of total mass
210 lb rider831.7 lb (377.3 kg)bike + rider • bike is 74.8% of total mass

Harley-Davidson FXE 1340 Super Glide weight & related specs

Model years covered 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983
Wet / running weight 621.7 lb (282 kg)
Engine displacement 1,337 cc
Fuel capacity 3.57 US gal (13.5 L)
Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) 22.2 lb (10.1 kg)

Weight changes by model year

The available comparable weight figures do not show a meaningful year-to-year change.

Useful weight calculations

Displacement per pound 2.15 cc / lb
Weight per 100 cc 46.5 lb / 100 cc
Fuel weight as % of bike weight 3.6%

What the weight numbers tell you

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Harley-Davidson FXE 1340 Super Glide is heavier than about 73.3% of 15 Harley-Davidson classic motorcycles with compatible weight data.
A full tank is not weightless: the 3.57 US gal (13.5 L) listed capacity works out to approximately 22.2 lb (10.1 kg) of gasoline. This is an estimate rather than a Harley-Davidson curb-weight specification.

Harley-Davidson FXE 1340 Super Glide weight FAQ

How much does the Harley-Davidson FXE 1340 Super Glide weigh?

The available wet/running figure is 621.7 lb (282 kg). This is more representative of the motorcycle you actually push, park and ride than a dry-only specification.

How does the Harley-Davidson FXE 1340 Super Glide weight compare with similar Harley-Davidsons?

It is on the heavier side. Its representative wet weight is around the 73rd percentile among 15 compatible Harley-Davidson classic motorcycles.

Are all Harley-Davidson FXE 1340 Super Glide model years the same weight?

The supplied comparable weight values do not show a meaningful change across the 1980-1983 years covered here.

What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Harley-Davidson FXE 1340 Super Glide?

A full tank works out to about 22.2 lb (10.1 kg) from the listed 3.57 US gal (13.5 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.

What does the Harley-Davidson FXE 1340 Super Glide weigh with a 180 lb rider?

The approximate combined total is 801.7 lb (363.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.

How much of the Harley-Davidson FXE 1340 Super Glide total weight comes from fuel?

Fuel accounts for roughly 3.6% of the available motorcycle weight figure. On lighter bikes that share can be surprisingly noticeable.

What is the Harley-Davidson FXE 1340 Super Glide engine-size-to-weight ratio?

The model has about 2.15 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.

How far is the Harley-Davidson FXE 1340 Super Glide from the median Harley-Davidson classic motorcycle weight?

The representative wet weight is about 37.5 lb (17 kg) heavier than the median Harley-Davidson classic motorcycle weight of 584.2 lb (265 kg) in this dataset.

Is the Harley-Davidson FXE 1340 Super Glide easy to move around by hand?

Yes, the mass is substantial enough to matter at walking speed. Parking direction, slope and secure footing become important because recovering the bike from a lean takes more effort.

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.