Across the 1999 and 2001 model years, the Harley-Davidson Heritage Springer motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 749.6 lb (340 kg) and dry weights ranging from 684.5 lb (310.5 kg), depending on model year.
Harley-Davidson Heritage Springer weight overview
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How heavy is the Harley-Davidson Heritage Springer?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Harley-Davidson Heritage Springer is heavier than about 89.6% 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 Heritage Springer weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1999, 2001 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 749.6 lb (340 kg) |
| Dry weight | 684.5 lb (310.5 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,340 cc to 1,449 cc |
| Power | 56 hp |
| Torque | 81.1 lb-ft (110 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 4.2 US gal (15.9 L) to 4.99 US gal (18.9 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 26.1 lb (11.8 kg) to 31 lb (14.1 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
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 8.18 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 12.22 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 10.82 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 1.93 cc / lb to 1.96 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 51.1 lb / 100 cc to 51.7 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 3.8% to 4.1% |
| Weight with full tank | 710.7 lb (322.3 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Harley-Davidson Heritage Springer weight FAQ
What is the Harley-Davidson Heritage Springer dry and wet weight?
Across the covered 1999 and 2001 years, listed wet/running weight is 749.6 lb (340 kg) and listed dry weight is 684.5 lb (310.5 kg). Check the year-change section because the exact figure can vary by model year.
Is the Harley-Davidson Heritage Springer lighter or heavier than other Harley-Davidson custom/cruiser motorcycles?
Compared with similar Harley-Davidsons in this dataset, it is heavier than about 89.6% of 168 custom/cruiser motorcycles using the same weight basis.
Which Harley-Davidson Heritage Springer 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 Heritage Springer?
Based on the supplied 4.2 US gal (15.9 L) to 4.99 US gal (18.9 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 26.1 lb (11.8 kg) to 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 Heritage Springer and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 929.6 lb (421.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
What is the Harley-Davidson Heritage Springer power-to-weight ratio?
Available model-year data produces 8.18 hp per 100 lb. It shows engine output relative to motorcycle mass rather than just quoting peak horsepower. That places it around the 17th percentile within the compatible Harley-Davidson custom / cruiser power-to-weight comparison.
What is the estimated Harley-Davidson Heritage Springer weight with a full tank of gas?
Filling the listed tank brings the calculated bike weight to roughly 710.7 lb (322.3 kg). This estimate is most useful when no official wet/running figure is available.
How much of the Harley-Davidson Heritage Springer total weight comes from fuel?
The calculated full-tank fuel mass is about 3.8% to 4.1% of the bike’s listed weight. This helps show why a dry-weight number can understate what you actually manage on the road.
How does Harley-Davidson Heritage Springer torque compare with its weight?
Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 10.82 lb-ft per 100 lb. This gives more context than torque alone because it relates engine twist to the mass it has to move.
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.