Harley-Davidson Roadster Weight (571lb)

Quick answer

For the 2020 model year, the Harley-Davidson Roadster motorcycle has a supplied wet/running weight of 571 lb (259 kg) and a dry weight of 551.2 lb (250 kg).

Wet / running weight571 lb (259 kg)
Dry weight551.2 lb (250 kg)
Fuel capacity3.3 US gal (12.5 L)
Full tank fuel weight20.5 lb (9.3 kg)
Model years covered
2020

Harley-Davidson Roadster weight overview

WHAT THIS MEANS

This is a substantial motorcycle. The weight matters most when stopped, backing it up, parking on a slope or recovering from a lean.

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CATEGORY WEIGHT POSITION

How heavy is the Harley-Davidson Roadster?

wet weight

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Harley-Davidson Roadster is lighter than about 86.6% of 108 Harley-Davidson motorcycles with compatible weight data.

LighterTypicalHeavier
571 lb (259 kg)
108 Harley-Davidson motorcyclesMedian: 672.4 lb (305 kg)
WEIGHT VISUAL

Dry vs ready-to-ride weight

Wet / running weight571 lb (259 kg)
Dry weight551.2 lb (250 kg)
REAL-WORLD LOAD

Bike + rider total weight

These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.

150 lb rider721 lb (327 kg)bike + rider • bike is 79.2% of total mass
180 lb rider751 lb (340.6 kg)bike + rider • bike is 76% of total mass
210 lb rider781 lb (354.3 kg)bike + rider • bike is 73.1% of total mass

Harley-Davidson Roadster weight & related specs

Model years covered 2020
Wet / running weight 571 lb (259 kg)
Dry weight 551.2 lb (250 kg)
Engine displacement 1,202 cc
Torque 76 lb-ft (103.1 Nm)
Fuel capacity 3.3 US gal (12.5 L)
Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) 20.5 lb (9.3 kg)

Useful weight calculations

Torque per 100 lb 13.32 lb-ft / 100 lb
Displacement per pound 2.11 cc / lb
Weight per 100 cc 47.5 lb / 100 cc
Fuel weight as % of bike weight 3.6%
Weight with full tank 571.7 lb (259.3 kg)

What the weight numbers tell you

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Harley-Davidson Roadster is lighter than about 86.6% of 108 Harley-Davidson motorcycles with compatible weight data.
A full tank is not weightless: the 3.3 US gal (12.5 L) listed capacity works out to approximately 20.5 lb (9.3 kg) of gasoline. This is an estimate rather than a Harley-Davidson curb-weight specification.

Harley-Davidson Roadster weight FAQ

How much does the Harley-Davidson Roadster weigh?

For the model years covered here, wet/running weight is 571 lb (259 kg), while dry weight is 551.2 lb (250 kg). Do not treat dry and wet figures as interchangeable.

How does the Harley-Davidson Roadster weight compare with similar Harley-Davidsons?

Relatively light. On a model-level comparison, it is lighter than about 86.6% of 108 Harley-Davidson motorcycles with the same weight basis.

What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Harley-Davidson Roadster?

A full tank works out to about 20.5 lb (9.3 kg) from the listed 3.3 US gal (12.5 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.

What does the Harley-Davidson Roadster weigh with a 180 lb rider?

The approximate combined total is 751 lb (340.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.

What does the Harley-Davidson Roadster weigh with a full tank?

Using the listed dry weight plus the calculated fuel mass, the estimated weight with a full tank is 571.7 lb (259.3 kg). That still may not equal official curb weight because dry-weight definitions can exclude other fluids or equipment.

What is the Harley-Davidson Roadster dry-to-wet weight difference?

Available years with both measurements show about 19.8 lb (9 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 Roadster torque per 100 lb of bike weight?

Available data gives 13.32 lb-ft per 100 lb. That ratio helps explain how strong the engine is relative to the bike’s mass, especially at lower speeds.

How many cc does the Harley-Davidson Roadster have per pound?

The model has about 2.11 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.

How does the Harley-Davidson Roadster compare with the median Harley-Davidson motorcycle weight?

The representative wet weight is about 101.4 lb (46 kg) lighter than the median Harley-Davidson motorcycle weight of 672.4 lb (305 kg) in this dataset.

Official information note

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.