Across the 2018 and 2019 model years, the Harley-Davidson Softail Low Rider motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 661.4 lb (300 kg) and dry weights ranging from 632.7 lb (287 kg), depending on model year.
Harley-Davidson Softail Low Rider 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 Low Rider?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Harley-Davidson Softail Low Rider is lighter than about 59.8% 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 Low Rider weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2018, 2019 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 661.4 lb (300 kg) |
| Dry weight | 632.7 lb (287 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,745 cc to 1,746 cc |
| Power | 86 hp |
| Torque | 106.9 lb-ft (145 Nm) to 110 lb-ft (149.2 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 4.99 US gal (18.9 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 31 lb (14.1 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2018 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 | 13 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 7.69 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 16.17 lb-ft / 100 lb to 16.64 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 2.64 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 37.9 lb / 100 cc to 37.9 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.7% |
| Weight with full tank | 663.8 lb (301.1 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Harley-Davidson Softail Low Rider weight FAQ
What does the Harley-Davidson Softail Low Rider weigh ready to ride?
The supplied figures span 661.4 lb (300 kg) for wet/running weight and 632.7 lb (287 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 Low Rider heavy compared with other Harley-Davidson custom/cruiser motorcycles?
It sits fairly close to the middle of the category. Its representative wet weight is around the 40th percentile among 168 compatible Harley-Davidson custom/cruiser motorcycles.
Does the Harley-Davidson Softail Low Rider weight change by model year?
Not in the usable weight data on this page. Across the covered 2018-2019 years, the supplied weight figure remains the same where comparable values are available.
How much does the Harley-Davidson Softail Low Rider fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 4.99 US gal (18.9 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 31 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 Low Rider with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 841.4 lb (381.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much horsepower does the Harley-Davidson Softail Low Rider have per 100 lb?
Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 13 hp per 100 lb. That places it around the 89th percentile within the compatible Harley-Davidson custom / cruiser power-to-weight comparison.
How much heavier is the Harley-Davidson Softail Low Rider with a full tank?
Based on the available dry-weight and tank-capacity data, a full-tank estimate is 663.8 lb (301.1 kg). Oil, coolant and market-specific equipment can still make actual ready-to-ride weight different.
What is the difference between Harley-Davidson Softail Low Rider dry and wet weight?
The supplied model-year data shows roughly 28.7 lb (13 kg) between dry and wet/running weight. The exact gap can vary by year and by the manufacturer’s weight definition.
How much torque does the Harley-Davidson Softail Low Rider have per 100 lb?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 16.17 lb-ft per 100 lb to 16.64 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.