Across 14 covered model years from 1998 to 2025, the Harley-Davidson Road Glide motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 848.8 lb (385 kg) to 855.4 lb (388 kg) and dry weights ranging from 714.3 lb (324 kg) to 820.1 lb (372 kg), depending on model year.
Harley-Davidson Road Glide 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?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Harley-Davidson Road Glide is heavier than about 71.3% 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 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1998, 1999, 2001, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 848.8 lb (385 kg) to 855.4 lb (388 kg) |
| Dry weight | 714.3 lb (324 kg) to 820.1 lb (372 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,338 cc to 1,753.5 cc |
| Power | 68 hp to 89 hp |
| Torque | 76.7 lb-ft (104 Nm) to 111.4 lb-ft (151.1 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 1998 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 to 10.4 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 9.61 lb / hp to 10.76 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 10.37 lb-ft / 100 lb to 13.13 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 1.85 cc / lb to 2.07 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 48.4 lb / 100 cc to 54 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.2% to 4.4% |
| Weight with full tank | 763 lb (346.1 kg) to 857.4 lb (388.9 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Harley-Davidson Road Glide weight FAQ
What does the Harley-Davidson Road Glide weigh ready to ride?
The supplied figures span 848.8 lb (385 kg) to 855.4 lb (388 kg) for wet/running weight and 714.3 lb (324 kg) to 820.1 lb (372 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 heavy compared with other Harley-Davidson touring 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 Road Glide 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 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 with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 1,035.4 lb (469.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much horsepower does the Harley-Davidson Road Glide have per 100 lb?
Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 9.29 hp per 100 lb to 10.4 hp per 100 lb. That places it around the 67th percentile within the compatible Harley-Davidson touring power-to-weight comparison.
How heavy is the Harley-Davidson Road Glide after filling the fuel tank?
Filling the listed tank brings the calculated bike weight to roughly 763 lb (346.1 kg) to 857.4 lb (388.9 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?
The supplied model-year data shows roughly 35.3 lb (16 kg) to 35.9 lb (16.3 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 total weight comes from fuel?
Based on the available weight basis, a full tank of gasoline represents about 4.2% to 4.4% 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.