Across the 1997 and 1998 model years, the Harley-Davidson Softail Heritage Springer motorcycle has supplied dry weights ranging from 685.6 lb (311 kg) to 690 lb (313 kg).
Harley-Davidson Softail Heritage Springer 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. The comparison uses dry weight because a usable wet/running figure was not supplied, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will be heavier.
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How heavy is the Harley-Davidson Softail Heritage Springer?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Harley-Davidson Softail Heritage Springer is heavier than about 54.4% of 45 Harley-Davidson motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Dry weight range
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative dry weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Harley-Davidson Softail Heritage Springer weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1997, 1998 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 685.6 lb (311 kg) to 690 lb (313 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,338 cc |
| Torque | 67.1 lb-ft (91 Nm) to 68.6 lb-ft (93 Nm) |
Weight changes by model year
The 1997 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
| Torque per 100 lb | 9.79 lb-ft / 100 lb to 9.94 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 1.94 cc / lb to 1.95 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 51.2 lb / 100 cc to 51.6 lb / 100 cc |
What the weight numbers tell you
Harley-Davidson Softail Heritage Springer weight FAQ
How heavy is the Harley-Davidson Softail Heritage Springer?
Listed dry weight is 685.6 lb (311 kg) to 690 lb (313 kg). Because no usable wet/running figure was supplied, treat that as a lower starting point rather than the exact on-road weight.
Is the Harley-Davidson Softail Heritage Springer heavy compared with other Harley-Davidson motorcycles?
It sits fairly close to the middle of the category. Its representative dry weight is around the 54th percentile among 45 compatible Harley-Davidson motorcycles.
Does the Harley-Davidson Softail Heritage Springer 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 heavy is the Harley-Davidson Softail Heritage Springer with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 867.8 lb (393.6 kg) using the representative dry figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
Can I treat the Harley-Davidson Softail Heritage Springer dry weight as curb weight?
No. Dry weight excludes at least some operating fluids, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will weigh more.
What is the Harley-Davidson Softail Heritage Springer torque-to-weight ratio?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 9.79 lb-ft per 100 lb to 9.94 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
How large is the Harley-Davidson Softail Heritage Springer engine for its weight?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.94 cc per lb to 1.95 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
What are the lightest and heaviest Harley-Davidson Softail Heritage Springer years?
The usable year data ranges from 685.6 lb (311 kg) in 1997 to 690 lb (313 kg) in 1998.
Is the Harley-Davidson Softail Heritage Springer above or below the typical Harley-Davidson motorcycle weight?
The model sits about 55.1 lb (25 kg) heavier than the compatible median Harley-Davidson motorcycle weight used on this page.
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.