For the 1982 model year, the Harley-Davidson FXR 1340 Super Glide II motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 621.7 lb (282 kg).
Harley-Davidson FXR 1340 Super Glide II 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 FXR 1340 Super Glide II?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Harley-Davidson FXR 1340 Super Glide II is heavier than about 62.5% of 12 Harley-Davidson sport-touring motorcycles with compatible weight data.
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 FXR 1340 Super Glide II weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1982 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 621.7 lb (282 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,337 cc |
| Power | 67 hp |
| Fuel capacity | 3.96 US gal (15 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 24.6 lb (11.2 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 10.78 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 9.28 lb / hp |
| Displacement per pound | 2.15 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 46.5 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Harley-Davidson FXR 1340 Super Glide II weight FAQ
How heavy is the Harley-Davidson FXR 1340 Super Glide II ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 621.7 lb (282 kg).
Is the Harley-Davidson FXR 1340 Super Glide II heavy compared with other Harley-Davidson sport-touring motorcycles?
It sits fairly close to the middle of the category. Its representative wet weight is around the 62nd percentile among 12 compatible Harley-Davidson sport-touring motorcycles.
How much does the Harley-Davidson FXR 1340 Super Glide II fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 3.96 US gal (15 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 24.6 lb (11.2 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Harley-Davidson curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Harley-Davidson FXR 1340 Super Glide II with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 801.7 lb (363.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much horsepower does the Harley-Davidson FXR 1340 Super Glide II have per 100 lb?
Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 10.78 hp per 100 lb. That places it around the 94th percentile within the compatible Harley-Davidson sport touring power-to-weight comparison.
What is the Harley-Davidson FXR 1340 Super Glide II displacement per pound?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 2.15 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
What is the Harley-Davidson FXR 1340 Super Glide II weight difference versus the category median?
The model sits about 11 lb (5 kg) heavier than the compatible median Harley-Davidson sport-touring motorcycle weight used on this page.
Will the Harley-Davidson FXR 1340 Super Glide II feel heavy at low speed?
It is heavy enough that smart parking matters. Avoid situations where you have to paddle it backward uphill or catch it after it leans too far.
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.