Across 4 covered model years from 2018 to 2021, the Harley-Davidson Sport Glide motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 698.9 lb (317 kg) and dry weights ranging from 670.2 lb (304 kg), depending on model year.
Harley-Davidson Sport Glide weight overview
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How heavy is the Harley-Davidson Sport Glide?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Harley-Davidson Sport Glide is heavier than about 68.2% 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 Sport Glide weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 698.9 lb (317 kg) |
| Dry weight | 670.2 lb (304 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,745 cc to 1,746 cc |
| Power | 86 hp |
| Torque | 106.9 lb-ft (145 Nm) to 108.1 lb-ft (146.5 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 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 | 12.31 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 8.13 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 15.3 lb-ft / 100 lb to 15.46 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 2.5 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 40 lb / 100 cc to 40 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.4% |
| Weight with full tank | 701.3 lb (318.1 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Harley-Davidson Sport Glide weight FAQ
What is the Harley-Davidson Sport Glide dry and wet weight?
Across the covered 2018-2021 years, listed wet/running weight is 698.9 lb (317 kg) and listed dry weight is 670.2 lb (304 kg). Check the year-change section because the exact figure can vary by model year.
Is the Harley-Davidson Sport Glide lighter or heavier than other Harley-Davidson custom/cruiser motorcycles?
Compared with similar Harley-Davidsons in this dataset, it is heavier than about 68.2% of 168 custom/cruiser motorcycles using the same weight basis.
Which Harley-Davidson Sport Glide years have different weight specs?
No clear weight change appears in the usable model-year data. Other specifications may still differ by year.
How much does a full tank add to the Harley-Davidson Sport Glide?
Based on the supplied 5 US gal (18.93 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 31.1 lb (14.1 kg) when full. This helps explain part of the difference between dry and ready-to-ride mass.
What is the combined Harley-Davidson Sport Glide and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 878.9 lb (398.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
What is the Harley-Davidson Sport Glide power-to-weight ratio?
Available model-year data produces 12.31 hp per 100 lb. It shows engine output relative to motorcycle mass rather than just quoting peak horsepower. That places it around the 80th percentile within the compatible Harley-Davidson custom / cruiser power-to-weight comparison.
What is the estimated Harley-Davidson Sport Glide weight with a full tank of gas?
The page calculates about 701.3 lb (318.1 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.
What is the Harley-Davidson Sport Glide torque-to-weight ratio?
Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 15.3 lb-ft per 100 lb to 15.46 lb-ft per 100 lb. This gives more context than torque alone because it relates engine twist to the mass it has to move.
How large is the Harley-Davidson Sport Glide engine for its weight?
The available figures work out to 2.5 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
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.