Across 5 covered model years from 1999 to 2010, the Harley-Davidson FXSTC Softail Custom motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 703.1 lb (318.9 kg) to 703.3 lb (319 kg) and dry weights ranging from 668 lb (303 kg) to 672 lb (304.8 kg), depending on model year.
Harley-Davidson FXSTC Softail Custom 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 FXSTC Softail Custom?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Harley-Davidson FXSTC Softail Custom is heavier than about 70.8% of 168 Harley-Davidson custom/cruiser motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Dry vs 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 FXSTC Softail Custom weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1999, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 703.1 lb (318.9 kg) to 703.3 lb (319 kg) |
| Dry weight | 668 lb (303 kg) to 672 lb (304.8 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,340 cc to 1,584 cc |
| Torque | 86.3 lb-ft (117 Nm) to 93.7 lb-ft (127 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 4.99 US gal (18.9 L) to 5.2 US gal (19.7 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 31 lb (14.1 kg) to 32.4 lb (14.7 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 1999 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.
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 12.27 lb-ft / 100 lb to 13.32 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 2.24 cc / lb to 2.37 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 42.2 lb / 100 cc to 44.7 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.4% to 4.6% |
| Weight with full tank | 699 lb (317.1 kg) to 703 lb (318.9 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Harley-Davidson FXSTC Softail Custom weight FAQ
What does the Harley-Davidson FXSTC Softail Custom weigh ready to ride?
The supplied figures span 703.1 lb (318.9 kg) to 703.3 lb (319 kg) for wet/running weight and 668 lb (303 kg) to 672 lb (304.8 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 FXSTC Softail Custom heavy compared with other Harley-Davidson custom/cruiser motorcycles?
Relatively speaking, it is on the heavier side. The model sits near the 71st weight percentile in its Harley-Davidson category, so it is heavier than most of the compatible comparison set.
Does the Harley-Davidson FXSTC Softail Custom 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 FXSTC Softail Custom fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 4.99 US gal (18.9 L) to 5.2 US gal (19.7 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 31 lb (14.1 kg) to 32.4 lb (14.7 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Harley-Davidson curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Harley-Davidson FXSTC Softail Custom with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 883.1 lb (400.5 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
What is the estimated Harley-Davidson FXSTC Softail Custom weight with a full tank of gas?
The page calculates about 699 lb (317.1 kg) to 703 lb (318.9 kg) with a full tank by adding the listed fuel mass to the dry figure. Treat this as a practical estimate, not an official Harley-Davidson curb-weight number.
How much heavier is the Harley-Davidson FXSTC Softail Custom wet than dry?
The supplied model-year data shows roughly 31.1 lb (14.1 kg) to 33.1 lb (15 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 FXSTC Softail Custom torque-to-weight ratio?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 12.27 lb-ft per 100 lb to 13.32 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
How large is the Harley-Davidson FXSTC Softail Custom engine for its weight?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 2.24 cc per lb to 2.37 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
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.