Across the 2017, 2018 and 2019 model years, the Harley-Davidson Sportster Roadster motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 571 lb (259 kg) and dry weights ranging from 551.2 lb (250 kg), depending on model year.
Harley-Davidson Sportster Roadster 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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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 Roadster weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2017, 2018, 2019 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 571 lb (259 kg) |
| Dry weight | 551.2 lb (250 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,202 cc |
| Power | 67 hp |
| Torque | 70.8 lb-ft (96 Nm) to 76 lb-ft (103.1 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 3.3 US gal (12.5 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 20.5 lb (9.3 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2017 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 | 11.73 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 8.52 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 12.4 lb-ft / 100 lb to 13.32 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 2.11 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 47.5 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 3.6% |
| Weight with full tank | 571.7 lb (259.3 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Harley-Davidson Sportster Roadster weight FAQ
How much does the Harley-Davidson Sportster Roadster weigh?
For the model years covered here, wet/running weight is 571 lb (259 kg), while dry weight is 551.2 lb (250 kg). Do not treat dry and wet figures as interchangeable.
Are all Harley-Davidson Sportster Roadster model years the same weight?
The supplied comparable weight values do not show a meaningful change across the 2017-2019 years covered here.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Harley-Davidson Sportster Roadster?
A full tank works out to about 20.5 lb (9.3 kg) from the listed 3.3 US gal (12.5 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Harley-Davidson Sportster Roadster weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 751 lb (340.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
Is the Harley-Davidson Sportster Roadster strong for its weight?
The calculated range is 11.73 hp per 100 lb. This ratio is usually more informative for acceleration comparisons than horsepower alone.
What is the Harley-Davidson Sportster Roadster full-tank weight estimate?
Based on the available dry-weight and tank-capacity data, a full-tank estimate is 571.7 lb (259.3 kg). Oil, coolant and market-specific equipment can still make actual ready-to-ride weight different.
What is the difference between Harley-Davidson Sportster Roadster dry and wet weight?
Available years with both measurements show about 19.8 lb (9 kg) added between dry and ready-to-ride figures. Fuel explains part of it, while oil, coolant and specification definitions can explain the rest.
How much torque does the Harley-Davidson Sportster Roadster have per 100 lb?
Available data gives 12.4 lb-ft per 100 lb to 13.32 lb-ft per 100 lb. That ratio helps explain how strong the engine is relative to the bike’s mass, especially at lower speeds.
What is the Harley-Davidson Sportster Roadster displacement per pound?
The model has about 2.11 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.