Across the 2004 and 2005 model years, the Harley-Davidson FXSTBI Softail Night Train motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 643.7 lb (292 kg).
Harley-Davidson FXSTBI Softail Night Train weight overview
The scale number is high enough that parking and low-speed balance deserve real consideration. Once the bike leans too far, recovering it takes much more effort than on a light machine. The comparison uses dry weight because a usable wet/running figure was not supplied, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will be heavier.
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How heavy is the Harley-Davidson FXSTBI Softail Night Train?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Harley-Davidson FXSTBI Softail Night Train is heavier than about 66.7% of 51 Harley-Davidson custom/cruiser motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Dry weight
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative dry weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Harley-Davidson FXSTBI Softail Night Train weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2004, 2005 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 643.7 lb (292 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,449 cc |
| Torque | 75.2 lb-ft (102 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 4.99 US gal (18.9 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 31 lb (14.1 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 11.69 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 2.25 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 44.4 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.8% |
| Weight with full tank | 674.8 lb (306.1 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Harley-Davidson FXSTBI Softail Night Train weight FAQ
What is the Harley-Davidson FXSTBI Softail Night Train dry weight?
The available dry weight is 643.7 lb (292 kg). Actual ready-to-ride weight will be higher after fuel and operating fluids are added.
Is the Harley-Davidson FXSTBI Softail Night Train lighter or heavier than other Harley-Davidson custom/cruiser motorcycles?
Compared with similar Harley-Davidsons in this dataset, it is heavier than about 66.7% of 51 custom/cruiser motorcycles using the same weight basis.
Which Harley-Davidson FXSTBI Softail Night Train years have different weight specs?
No clear weight change appears in the usable model-year data. Other specifications may still differ by year.
How much does a full tank add to the Harley-Davidson FXSTBI Softail Night Train?
Based on the supplied 4.99 US gal (18.9 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 31 lb (14.1 kg) when full. This helps explain part of the difference between dry and ready-to-ride mass.
What is the combined Harley-Davidson FXSTBI Softail Night Train and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative dry weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 823.7 lb (373.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
Is the listed Harley-Davidson FXSTBI Softail Night Train weight ready to ride?
The published usable figure is dry, not curb weight. A simple dry-plus-full-fuel estimate is 674.8 lb (306.1 kg), but that still is not a substitute for an official wet/curb specification.
What is the estimated Harley-Davidson FXSTBI Softail Night Train weight with a full tank of gas?
Based on the available dry-weight and tank-capacity data, a full-tank estimate is 674.8 lb (306.1 kg). Oil, coolant and market-specific equipment can still make actual ready-to-ride weight different.
How much torque does the Harley-Davidson FXSTBI Softail Night Train have per 100 lb?
Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 11.69 lb-ft per 100 lb. This gives more context than torque alone because it relates engine twist to the mass it has to move.
What is the Harley-Davidson FXSTBI Softail Night Train displacement per pound?
The available figures work out to 2.25 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
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.