Across 5 covered model years from 2013 to 2018, the Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight Dark Custom motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 551.2 lb (250 kg) to 573.2 lb (260 kg) and dry weights ranging from 537.9 lb (244 kg) to 552.9 lb (250.8 kg), depending on model year.
Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight Dark Custom weight overview
This is a substantial motorcycle. The weight matters most when stopped, backing it up, parking on a slope or recovering from a lean.
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How heavy is the Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight Dark Custom?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight Dark Custom is lighter than about 84.7% of 108 Harley-Davidson 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 Sportster Forty-Eight Dark Custom weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2018 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 551.2 lb (250 kg) to 573.2 lb (260 kg) |
| Dry weight | 537.9 lb (244 kg) to 552.9 lb (250.8 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,201.3 cc to 1,202 cc |
| Torque | 70.8 lb-ft (96 Nm) to 79 lb-ft (107.1 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 2.09 US gal (7.9 L) to 2.1 US gal (7.95 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 13 lb (5.9 kg) to 13.1 lb (5.9 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
| Torque per 100 lb | 12.35 lb-ft / 100 lb to 13.79 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 2.1 cc / lb to 2.18 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 45.9 lb / 100 cc to 47.7 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 2.3% to 2.4% |
| Weight with full tank | 550.9 lb (249.9 kg) to 566 lb (256.7 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight Dark Custom weight FAQ
How much does the Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight Dark Custom weigh?
For the model years covered here, wet/running weight is 551.2 lb (250 kg) to 573.2 lb (260 kg), while dry weight is 537.9 lb (244 kg) to 552.9 lb (250.8 kg). Do not treat dry and wet figures as interchangeable.
How does the Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight Dark Custom weight compare with similar Harley-Davidsons?
Relatively light. On a model-level comparison, it is lighter than about 84.7% of 108 Harley-Davidson motorcycles with the same weight basis.
Are all Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight Dark Custom model years the same weight?
There are year-to-year differences in the supplied data. The earliest covered year is used as the baseline, with later changed values shown separately above.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight Dark Custom?
A full tank works out to about 13 lb (5.9 kg) to 13.1 lb (5.9 kg) from the listed 2.09 US gal (7.9 L) to 2.1 US gal (7.95 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight Dark Custom weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 753 lb (341.5 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
What is the estimated Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight Dark Custom weight with a full tank of gas?
The page calculates about 550.9 lb (249.9 kg) to 566 lb (256.7 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 Sportster Forty-Eight Dark Custom wet than dry?
Available years with both measurements show about 13.2 lb (6 kg) to 20.3 lb (9.2 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 Sportster Forty-Eight Dark Custom torque-to-weight ratio?
Available data gives 12.35 lb-ft per 100 lb to 13.79 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 Sportster Forty-Eight Dark Custom engine for its weight?
The model has about 2.1 cc per lb to 2.18 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
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.