Across 13 covered model years from 1996 to 2022, the Harley-Davidson Road King motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 716.5 lb (325 kg) to 836 lb (379.2 kg) and dry weights ranging from 725.3 lb (329 kg) to 800.3 lb (363 kg), depending on model year.
Harley-Davidson Road King 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?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Harley-Davidson Road King is heavier than about 50% 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 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1996, 1999, 2001, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 716.5 lb (325 kg) to 836 lb (379.2 kg) |
| Dry weight | 725.3 lb (329 kg) to 800.3 lb (363 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,338 cc to 1,753.5 cc |
| Power | 61.2 hp to 89 hp |
| Torque | 75.2 lb-ft (102 Nm) to 111 lb-ft (150.5 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 1996 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 | 8.54 hp / 100 lb to 10.75 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 9.3 lb / hp to 11.71 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 10.5 lb-ft / 100 lb to 13.41 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 1.87 cc / lb to 2.11 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 47.4 lb / 100 cc to 53.6 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.1% to 4.6% |
| Weight with full tank | 756.4 lb (343.1 kg) to 837.6 lb (379.9 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Harley-Davidson Road King weight FAQ
How much does the Harley-Davidson Road King weigh?
For the model years covered here, wet/running weight is 716.5 lb (325 kg) to 836 lb (379.2 kg), while dry weight is 725.3 lb (329 kg) to 800.3 lb (363 kg). Do not treat dry and wet figures as interchangeable.
How does the Harley-Davidson Road King weight compare with similar Harley-Davidsons?
It is not an extreme outlier for the category. The model ranks around the 50th percentile for weight among 75 compatible Harley-Davidson touring motorcycles.
Are all Harley-Davidson Road King 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?
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 weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 1,003 lb (454.9 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
Is the Harley-Davidson Road King strong for its weight?
The calculated range is 8.54 hp per 100 lb to 10.75 hp per 100 lb. This ratio is usually more informative for acceleration comparisons than horsepower alone. That places it around the 58th percentile within the compatible Harley-Davidson touring power-to-weight comparison.
What is the Harley-Davidson Road King full-tank weight estimate?
Filling the listed tank brings the calculated bike weight to roughly 756.4 lb (343.1 kg) to 837.6 lb (379.9 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 King?
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.
How much of the Harley-Davidson Road King total weight comes from fuel?
Fuel accounts for roughly 4.1% to 4.6% of the available motorcycle weight figure. On lighter bikes that share can be surprisingly noticeable.
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.