Across 4 covered model years from 2013 to 2016, the Harley-Davidson Sportster Seventy-Two motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 554.9 lb (251.7 kg) to 566.6 lb (257 kg) and dry weights ranging from 545 lb (247.2 kg) to 553.4 lb (251 kg), depending on model year.
Harley-Davidson Sportster Seventy-Two 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 Seventy-Two?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Harley-Davidson Sportster Seventy-Two is lighter than about 91.1% 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 Sportster Seventy-Two weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 554.9 lb (251.7 kg) to 566.6 lb (257 kg) |
| Dry weight | 545 lb (247.2 kg) to 553.4 lb (251 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,201.3 cc |
| Torque | 70.8 lb-ft (96 Nm) to 73 lb-ft (99 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 | 12.5 lb-ft / 100 lb to 13.16 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 2.12 cc / lb to 2.16 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 46.2 lb / 100 cc to 47.2 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 2.3% to 2.4% |
| Weight with full tank | 558 lb (253.1 kg) to 566.3 lb (256.9 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Harley-Davidson Sportster Seventy-Two weight FAQ
How much does the Harley-Davidson Sportster Seventy-Two weigh?
For the model years covered here, wet/running weight is 554.9 lb (251.7 kg) to 566.6 lb (257 kg), while dry weight is 545 lb (247.2 kg) to 553.4 lb (251 kg). Do not treat dry and wet figures as interchangeable.
How does the Harley-Davidson Sportster Seventy-Two weight compare with similar Harley-Davidsons?
Relatively light. On a model-level comparison, it is lighter than about 91.1% of 168 Harley-Davidson custom/cruiser motorcycles with the same weight basis.
Are all Harley-Davidson Sportster Seventy-Two 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 Seventy-Two?
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 Seventy-Two weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 734.9 lb (333.3 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
What is the estimated Harley-Davidson Sportster Seventy-Two weight with a full tank of gas?
Filling the listed tank brings the calculated bike weight to roughly 558 lb (253.1 kg) to 566.3 lb (256.9 kg). This estimate is most useful when no official wet/running figure is available.
How much weight do fuel and fluids add to the Harley-Davidson Sportster Seventy-Two?
Available years with both measurements show about 9.9 lb (4.5 kg) to 13.2 lb (6 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 of the Harley-Davidson Sportster Seventy-Two total weight comes from fuel?
Fuel accounts for roughly 2.3% to 2.4% of the available motorcycle weight figure. On lighter bikes that share can be surprisingly noticeable.
How does Harley-Davidson Sportster Seventy-Two torque compare with its weight?
Available data gives 12.5 lb-ft per 100 lb to 13.16 lb-ft per 100 lb. That ratio helps explain how strong the engine is relative to the bike’s mass, especially at lower speeds.
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.