Across 5 covered model years from 1999 to 2018, the Harley-Davidson Road King Classic motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 760.6 lb (345 kg) to 828.9 lb (376 kg) and dry weights ranging from 712.1 lb (323 kg) to 798.1 lb (362 kg), depending on model year.
Harley-Davidson Road King Classic weight overview
This is a very heavy motorcycle. Good footing, sensible parking direction and avoiding awkward slopes make a real difference when handling it at walking speed.
Very Heavy Motorcycle
How heavy is the Harley-Davidson Road King Classic?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Harley-Davidson Road King Classic is lighter than about 54% 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 King Classic weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1999, 2001, 2013, 2016, 2018 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 760.6 lb (345 kg) to 828.9 lb (376 kg) |
| Dry weight | 712.1 lb (323 kg) to 798.1 lb (362 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,449 cc to 1,688 cc |
| Power | 89 hp |
| Torque | 81.1 lb-ft (110 Nm) to 110.6 lb-ft (150 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 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 | 10.74 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 9.31 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 10.67 lb-ft / 100 lb to 13.35 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 1.91 cc / lb to 2.08 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 48 lb / 100 cc to 52.5 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.1% to 4.6% |
| Weight with full tank | 743.1 lb (337.1 kg) to 835.4 lb (378.9 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Harley-Davidson Road King Classic weight FAQ
How much does the Harley-Davidson Road King Classic weigh?
For the model years covered here, wet/running weight is 760.6 lb (345 kg) to 828.9 lb (376 kg), while dry weight is 712.1 lb (323 kg) to 798.1 lb (362 kg). Do not treat dry and wet figures as interchangeable.
How does the Harley-Davidson Road King Classic weight compare with similar Harley-Davidsons?
It is not an extreme outlier for the category. The model ranks around the 46th percentile for weight among 75 compatible Harley-Davidson touring motorcycles.
Are all Harley-Davidson Road King Classic model years the same weight?
There are year-to-year differences in the supplied data. The earliest covered year is used as the baseline, with later changed values shown separately above.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Harley-Davidson Road King Classic?
A full tank works out to about 31 lb (14.1 kg) to 37.3 lb (16.9 kg) from the listed 4.99 US gal (18.9 L) to 6 US gal (22.71 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Harley-Davidson Road King Classic weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 994.5 lb (451.1 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
Is the Harley-Davidson Road King Classic strong for its weight?
The calculated range is 10.74 hp per 100 lb. This ratio is usually more informative for acceleration comparisons than horsepower alone. That places it around the 79th percentile within the compatible Harley-Davidson touring power-to-weight comparison.
What is the estimated Harley-Davidson Road King Classic weight with a full tank of gas?
The page calculates about 743.1 lb (337.1 kg) to 835.4 lb (378.9 kg) with a full tank by adding the listed fuel mass to the dry figure. Treat this as a practical estimate, not an official Harley-Davidson curb-weight number.
How much heavier is the Harley-Davidson Road King Classic wet than dry?
Available years with both measurements show about 28 lb (12.7 kg) to 39.7 lb (18 kg) added between dry and ready-to-ride figures. Fuel explains part of it, while oil, coolant and specification definitions can explain the rest.
What is the Harley-Davidson Road King Classic torque-to-weight ratio?
Available data gives 10.67 lb-ft per 100 lb to 13.35 lb-ft per 100 lb. That ratio helps explain how strong the engine is relative to the bike’s mass, especially at lower speeds.
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.