Harley-Davidson Softail Low Rider S Weight (679lb)

Quick answer

For the 2020 model year, the Harley-Davidson Softail Low Rider S motorcycle has a supplied wet/running weight of 679 lb (308 kg) and a dry weight of 649.9 lb (294.8 kg).

Wet / running weight679 lb (308 kg)
Dry weight649.9 lb (294.8 kg)
Fuel capacity4.99 US gal (18.9 L)
Full tank fuel weight31 lb (14.1 kg)
Model years covered
2020

Harley-Davidson Softail Low Rider S weight overview

WHAT THIS MEANS

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

CATEGORY WEIGHT POSITION

How heavy is the Harley-Davidson Softail Low Rider S?

wet weight

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Harley-Davidson Softail Low Rider S is heavier than about 56.9% of 108 Harley-Davidson motorcycles with compatible weight data.

LighterTypicalHeavier
679 lb (308 kg)
108 Harley-Davidson motorcyclesMedian: 672.4 lb (305 kg)
WEIGHT VISUAL

Dry vs ready-to-ride weight

Wet / running weight679 lb (308 kg)
Dry weight649.9 lb (294.8 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 rider829 lb (376 kg)bike + rider • bike is 81.9% of total mass
180 lb rider859 lb (389.6 kg)bike + rider • bike is 79% of total mass
210 lb rider889 lb (403.3 kg)bike + rider • bike is 76.4% of total mass

Harley-Davidson Softail Low Rider S weight & related specs

Model years covered 2020
Wet / running weight 679 lb (308 kg)
Dry weight 649.9 lb (294.8 kg)
Engine displacement 1,868.2 cc
Torque 119 lb-ft (161.4 Nm)
Fuel capacity 4.99 US gal (18.9 L)
Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) 31 lb (14.1 kg)

Useful weight calculations

Torque per 100 lb 17.53 lb-ft / 100 lb
Displacement per pound 2.75 cc / lb
Weight per 100 cc 36.3 lb / 100 cc
Fuel weight as % of bike weight 4.6%
Weight with full tank 681 lb (308.9 kg)

What the weight numbers tell you

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Harley-Davidson Softail Low Rider S is heavier than about 56.9% of 108 Harley-Davidson motorcycles with compatible weight data.
A full tank is not weightless: the 4.99 US gal (18.9 L) listed capacity works out to approximately 31 lb (14.1 kg) of gasoline. This is an estimate rather than a Harley-Davidson curb-weight specification.

Harley-Davidson Softail Low Rider S weight FAQ

How much does the Harley-Davidson Softail Low Rider S weigh?

For the model years covered here, wet/running weight is 679 lb (308 kg), while dry weight is 649.9 lb (294.8 kg). Do not treat dry and wet figures as interchangeable.

How does the Harley-Davidson Softail Low Rider S weight compare with similar Harley-Davidsons?

It is not an extreme outlier for the category. The model ranks around the 57th percentile for weight among 108 compatible Harley-Davidson motorcycles.

What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Harley-Davidson Softail Low Rider S?

A full tank works out to about 31 lb (14.1 kg) from the listed 4.99 US gal (18.9 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.

What does the Harley-Davidson Softail Low Rider S weigh with a 180 lb rider?

The approximate combined total is 859 lb (389.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.

How much heavier is the Harley-Davidson Softail Low Rider S with a full tank?

The page calculates about 681 lb (308.9 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 Softail Low Rider S wet than dry?

Available years with both measurements show about 29.1 lb (13.2 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 Softail Low Rider S torque-to-weight ratio?

Available data gives 17.53 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 large is the Harley-Davidson Softail Low Rider S engine for its weight?

The model has about 2.75 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.

Is the Harley-Davidson Softail Low Rider S above or below the typical Harley-Davidson motorcycle weight?

The representative wet weight is about 6.6 lb (3 kg) heavier 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.