For the 1948 model year, the Harley-Davidson Model FL motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 564.4 lb (256 kg).
Harley-Davidson Model FL weight overview
At this weight, footing and parking technique matter. Once moving, geometry and balance can disguise the mass, but you still have to manage the full weight at walking speed. The comparison uses dry weight because a usable wet/running figure was not supplied, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will be heavier.
Heavy Motorcycle
How heavy is the Harley-Davidson Model FL?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Harley-Davidson Model FL is lighter than about 94.4% of 9 Harley-Davidson touring 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 Model FL weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1948 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 564.4 lb (256 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,212 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 3.75 US gal (14.19 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 23.3 lb (10.6 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Displacement per pound | 2.15 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 46.6 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.1% |
| Weight with full tank | 587.7 lb (266.6 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Harley-Davidson Model FL weight FAQ
What is the Harley-Davidson Model FL dry weight?
The available dry weight is 564.4 lb (256 kg). Actual ready-to-ride weight will be higher after fuel and operating fluids are added.
Is the Harley-Davidson Model FL lighter or heavier than other Harley-Davidson touring motorcycles?
It is comparatively light for this Harley-Davidson category. The model lands near the 6th percentile for weight in the compatible dataset.
How much does a full tank add to the Harley-Davidson Model FL?
Based on the supplied 3.75 US gal (14.19 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 23.3 lb (10.6 kg) when full. This helps explain part of the difference between dry and ready-to-ride mass.
What is the combined Harley-Davidson Model FL and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative dry weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 744.4 lb (337.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
Is the listed Harley-Davidson Model FL weight ready to ride?
The published usable figure is dry, not curb weight. A simple dry-plus-full-fuel estimate is 587.7 lb (266.6 kg), but that still is not a substitute for an official wet/curb specification.
What is the Harley-Davidson Model FL full-tank weight estimate?
Filling the listed tank brings the calculated bike weight to roughly 587.7 lb (266.6 kg). This estimate is most useful when no official wet/running figure is available.
How much of the Harley-Davidson Model FL total weight comes from fuel?
The calculated full-tank fuel mass is about 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.
What is the Harley-Davidson Model FL engine-size-to-weight ratio?
The available figures work out to 2.15 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
How far is the Harley-Davidson Model FL from the median Harley-Davidson touring motorcycle weight?
Compared with the median Harley-Davidson touring motorcycle weight of 692.3 lb (314 kg), the model is roughly 127.9 lb (58 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.