Harley-Davidson FXE F 1200 Fat Bob Weight (606lb)

Quick answer

For the 1979 model year, the Harley-Davidson FXE F 1200 Fat Bob motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 606.3 lb (275 kg).

Wet / running weight606.3 lb (275 kg)
Fuel capacity4.09 US gal (15.5 L)
Full tank fuel weight25.5 lb (11.5 kg)
Model years covered
1979

Harley-Davidson FXE F 1200 Fat Bob 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 F 1200 Fat Bob?

wet weight

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Harley-Davidson FXE F 1200 Fat Bob is lighter than about 67.1% of 108 Harley-Davidson motorcycles with compatible weight data.

LighterTypicalHeavier
606.3 lb (275 kg)
108 Harley-Davidson motorcyclesMedian: 672.4 lb (305 kg)
WEIGHT VISUAL

Ready-to-ride weight

Wet / running weight606.3 lb (275 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 rider756.3 lb (343 kg)bike + rider • bike is 80.2% of total mass
180 lb rider786.3 lb (356.6 kg)bike + rider • bike is 77.1% of total mass
210 lb rider816.3 lb (370.3 kg)bike + rider • bike is 74.3% of total mass

Harley-Davidson FXE F 1200 Fat Bob weight & related specs

Model years covered 1979
Wet / running weight 606.3 lb (275 kg)
Engine displacement 1,206 cc
Fuel capacity 4.09 US gal (15.5 L)
Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) 25.5 lb (11.5 kg)

Useful weight calculations

Displacement per pound 1.99 cc / lb
Weight per 100 cc 50.3 lb / 100 cc
Fuel weight as % of bike weight 4.2%

What the weight numbers tell you

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Harley-Davidson FXE F 1200 Fat Bob is lighter than about 67.1% of 108 Harley-Davidson motorcycles with compatible weight data.
A full tank is not weightless: the 4.09 US gal (15.5 L) listed capacity works out to approximately 25.5 lb (11.5 kg) of gasoline. This is an estimate rather than a Harley-Davidson curb-weight specification.

Harley-Davidson FXE F 1200 Fat Bob weight FAQ

How much does the Harley-Davidson FXE F 1200 Fat Bob weigh?

The available wet/running figure is 606.3 lb (275 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 F 1200 Fat Bob weight compare with similar Harley-Davidsons?

Relatively light. On a model-level comparison, it is lighter than about 67.1% of 108 Harley-Davidson motorcycles with the same weight basis.

What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Harley-Davidson FXE F 1200 Fat Bob?

A full tank works out to about 25.5 lb (11.5 kg) from the listed 4.09 US gal (15.5 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.

What does the Harley-Davidson FXE F 1200 Fat Bob weigh with a 180 lb rider?

The approximate combined total is 786.3 lb (356.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.

What is the Harley-Davidson FXE F 1200 Fat Bob displacement per pound?

The model has about 1.99 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.

What is the Harley-Davidson FXE F 1200 Fat Bob weight difference versus the category median?

The representative wet weight is about 66.1 lb (30 kg) lighter than the median Harley-Davidson motorcycle weight of 672.4 lb (305 kg) in this dataset.

Is the Harley-Davidson FXE F 1200 Fat Bob 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.