Across 5 covered model years from 2013 to 2019, the Harley-Davidson Road Glide Ultra motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 911 lb (413.2 kg) to 937 lb (425 kg) and dry weights ranging from 882.1 lb (400.1 kg) to 899.5 lb (408 kg), depending on model year.
Harley-Davidson Road Glide Ultra 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 Road Glide Ultra?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Harley-Davidson Road Glide Ultra is heavier than about 84.7% of 75 Harley-Davidson touring 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 Road Glide Ultra weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2013, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 911 lb (413.2 kg) to 937 lb (425 kg) |
| Dry weight | 882.1 lb (400.1 kg) to 899.5 lb (408 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,688 cc to 1,868 cc |
| Power | 87 hp |
| Torque | 100 lb-ft (135.6 Nm) to 122 lb-ft (165.4 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 4.99 US gal (18.9 L) to 6 US gal (22.71 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 31 lb (14.1 kg) to 37.3 lb (16.9 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2013 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 | 9.29 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 10.77 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 10.86 lb-ft / 100 lb to 13.02 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 1.8 cc / lb to 1.99 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 50.2 lb / 100 cc to 55.5 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 3.3% to 4.1% |
| Weight with full tank | 919.4 lb (417 kg) to 936.8 lb (424.9 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Harley-Davidson Road Glide Ultra weight FAQ
What does the Harley-Davidson Road Glide Ultra weigh ready to ride?
The supplied figures span 911 lb (413.2 kg) to 937 lb (425 kg) for wet/running weight and 882.1 lb (400.1 kg) to 899.5 lb (408 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 Road Glide Ultra heavy compared with other Harley-Davidson touring motorcycles?
Relatively speaking, it is on the heavier side. The model sits near the 85th weight percentile in its Harley-Davidson category, so it is heavier than most of the compatible comparison set.
Does the Harley-Davidson Road Glide Ultra 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 Road Glide Ultra fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 4.99 US gal (18.9 L) to 6 US gal (22.71 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 31 lb (14.1 kg) to 37.3 lb (16.9 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Harley-Davidson curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Harley-Davidson Road Glide Ultra with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 1,117 lb (506.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much horsepower does the Harley-Davidson Road Glide Ultra have per 100 lb?
Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 9.29 hp per 100 lb. That places it around the 50th percentile within the compatible Harley-Davidson touring power-to-weight comparison.
How much heavier is the Harley-Davidson Road Glide Ultra with a full tank?
Filling the listed tank brings the calculated bike weight to roughly 919.4 lb (417 kg) to 936.8 lb (424.9 kg). This estimate is most useful when no official wet/running figure is available.
How much weight do fuel and fluids add to the Harley-Davidson Road Glide Ultra?
The supplied model-year data shows roughly 28.9 lb (13.1 kg) to 39.7 lb (18 kg) between dry and wet/running weight. The exact gap can vary by year and by the manufacturer’s weight definition.
How much of the Harley-Davidson Road Glide Ultra total weight comes from fuel?
Based on the available weight basis, a full tank of gasoline represents about 3.3% to 4.1% of the motorcycle’s weight.
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.