Across 7 covered model years from 2013 to 2019, the Harley-Davidson Softail Deluxe motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 696.7 lb (316 kg) to 734.1 lb (333 kg) and dry weights ranging from 668 lb (303 kg) to 705.5 lb (320 kg), depending on model year.
Harley-Davidson Softail Deluxe 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 Softail Deluxe?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Harley-Davidson Softail Deluxe is heavier than about 82.4% of 168 Harley-Davidson custom/cruiser 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 Softail Deluxe weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 696.7 lb (316 kg) to 734.1 lb (333 kg) |
| Dry weight | 668 lb (303 kg) to 705.5 lb (320 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,688 cc to 1,746 cc |
| Power | 79 hp |
| Torque | 92.9 lb-ft (126 Nm) to 109 lb-ft (147.8 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 5 US gal (18.93 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 31.1 lb (14.1 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 | 10.76 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 9.29 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 12.66 lb-ft / 100 lb to 15.65 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 2.3 cc / lb to 2.51 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 39.9 lb / 100 cc to 43.5 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.2% to 4.5% |
| Weight with full tank | 699.1 lb (317.1 kg) to 736.6 lb (334.1 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Harley-Davidson Softail Deluxe weight FAQ
What does the Harley-Davidson Softail Deluxe weigh ready to ride?
The supplied figures span 696.7 lb (316 kg) to 734.1 lb (333 kg) for wet/running weight and 668 lb (303 kg) to 705.5 lb (320 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 Softail Deluxe heavy compared with other Harley-Davidson custom/cruiser motorcycles?
Relatively speaking, it is on the heavier side. The model sits near the 82nd weight percentile in its Harley-Davidson category, so it is heavier than most of the compatible comparison set.
Does the Harley-Davidson Softail Deluxe 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 Softail Deluxe fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 5 US gal (18.93 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 31.1 lb (14.1 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Harley-Davidson curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Harley-Davidson Softail Deluxe with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 908 lb (411.8 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much horsepower does the Harley-Davidson Softail Deluxe have per 100 lb?
Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 10.76 hp per 100 lb. That places it around the 65th percentile within the compatible Harley-Davidson custom / cruiser power-to-weight comparison.
How much heavier is the Harley-Davidson Softail Deluxe with a full tank?
The page calculates about 699.1 lb (317.1 kg) to 736.6 lb (334.1 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 Softail Deluxe wet than dry?
The supplied model-year data shows roughly 28.7 lb (13 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.
What is the Harley-Davidson Softail Deluxe torque-to-weight ratio?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 12.66 lb-ft per 100 lb to 15.65 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
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.