For the 2020 model year, the Harley-Davidson Low Rider motorcycle has a supplied wet/running weight of 661.4 lb (300 kg) and a dry weight of 632.7 lb (287 kg).
Harley-Davidson Low Rider 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.
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How heavy is the Harley-Davidson Low Rider?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Harley-Davidson Low Rider is lighter than about 59.8% 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 Low Rider weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2020 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 661.4 lb (300 kg) |
| Dry weight | 632.7 lb (287 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,746 cc |
| Power | 86 hp |
| Torque | 110 lb-ft (149.2 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 4.99 US gal (18.9 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 31 lb (14.1 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 13 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 7.69 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 16.64 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 2.64 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 37.9 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.7% |
| Weight with full tank | 663.8 lb (301.1 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Harley-Davidson Low Rider weight FAQ
What is the Harley-Davidson Low Rider dry and wet weight?
Across the covered 2020 years, listed wet/running weight is 661.4 lb (300 kg) and listed dry weight is 632.7 lb (287 kg). Check the year-change section because the exact figure can vary by model year.
Is the Harley-Davidson Low Rider lighter or heavier than other Harley-Davidson custom/cruiser motorcycles?
Weight is broadly typical for the category, landing around the 40th percentile in this model-level Harley-Davidson comparison.
How much does a full tank add to the Harley-Davidson Low Rider?
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 Low Rider and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 841.4 lb (381.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
What is the Harley-Davidson Low Rider power-to-weight ratio?
Available model-year data produces 13 hp per 100 lb. It shows engine output relative to motorcycle mass rather than just quoting peak horsepower. That places it around the 89th percentile within the compatible Harley-Davidson custom / cruiser power-to-weight comparison.
What is the Harley-Davidson Low Rider full-tank weight estimate?
Using the listed dry weight plus the calculated fuel mass, the estimated weight with a full tank is 663.8 lb (301.1 kg). That still may not equal official curb weight because dry-weight definitions can exclude other fluids or equipment.
What is the Harley-Davidson Low Rider torque per 100 lb of bike weight?
Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 16.64 lb-ft per 100 lb. This gives more context than torque alone because it relates engine twist to the mass it has to move.
How many cc does the Harley-Davidson Low Rider have per pound?
The available figures work out to 2.64 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
How does the Harley-Davidson Low Rider compare with the median Harley-Davidson custom/cruiser motorcycle weight?
Compared with the median Harley-Davidson custom/cruiser motorcycle weight of 672 lb (304.8 kg), the model is roughly 10.6 lb (4.8 kg) lighter.
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.