Harley-Davidson Sportster SuperLow Weight (573lb)

Quick answer

For the 2013 model year, the Harley-Davidson Sportster SuperLow motorcycle has a supplied wet/running weight of 573 lb (259.9 kg) and a dry weight of 552.9 lb (250.8 kg).

Wet / running weight573 lb (259.9 kg)
Dry weight552.9 lb (250.8 kg)
Fuel capacity4.5 US gal (17.03 L)
Full tank fuel weight28 lb (12.7 kg)
Model years covered
2013

Harley-Davidson Sportster SuperLow weight overview

WHAT THIS MEANS

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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CATEGORY WEIGHT POSITION

How heavy is the Harley-Davidson Sportster SuperLow?

wet weight

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Harley-Davidson Sportster SuperLow is lighter than about 84.7% of 108 Harley-Davidson motorcycles with compatible weight data.

LighterTypicalHeavier
573 lb (259.9 kg)
108 Harley-Davidson motorcyclesMedian: 672.4 lb (305 kg)
WEIGHT VISUAL

Dry vs ready-to-ride weight

Wet / running weight573 lb (259.9 kg)
Dry weight552.9 lb (250.8 kg)
REAL-WORLD LOAD

Bike + rider total weight

These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.

150 lb rider723 lb (327.9 kg)bike + rider • bike is 79.3% of total mass
180 lb rider753 lb (341.5 kg)bike + rider • bike is 76.1% of total mass
210 lb rider783 lb (355.2 kg)bike + rider • bike is 73.2% of total mass

Harley-Davidson Sportster SuperLow weight & related specs

Model years covered 2013
Wet / running weight 573 lb (259.9 kg)
Dry weight 552.9 lb (250.8 kg)
Engine displacement 883.3 cc
Torque 55 lb-ft (74.6 Nm)
Fuel capacity 4.5 US gal (17.03 L)
Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) 28 lb (12.7 kg)

Useful weight calculations

Torque per 100 lb 9.6 lb-ft / 100 lb
Displacement per pound 1.54 cc / lb
Weight per 100 cc 64.9 lb / 100 cc
Fuel weight as % of bike weight 4.9%
Weight with full tank 580.9 lb (263.5 kg)

What the weight numbers tell you

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Harley-Davidson Sportster SuperLow is lighter than about 84.7% of 108 Harley-Davidson motorcycles with compatible weight data.
A full tank is not weightless: the 4.5 US gal (17.03 L) listed capacity works out to approximately 28 lb (12.7 kg) of gasoline. This is an estimate rather than a Harley-Davidson curb-weight specification.

Harley-Davidson Sportster SuperLow weight FAQ

How much does the Harley-Davidson Sportster SuperLow weigh?

For the model years covered here, wet/running weight is 573 lb (259.9 kg), while dry weight is 552.9 lb (250.8 kg). Do not treat dry and wet figures as interchangeable.

How does the Harley-Davidson Sportster SuperLow 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.

What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Harley-Davidson Sportster SuperLow?

A full tank works out to about 28 lb (12.7 kg) from the listed 4.5 US gal (17.03 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.

What does the Harley-Davidson Sportster SuperLow 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.

How much weight do fuel and fluids add to the Harley-Davidson Sportster SuperLow?

Available years with both measurements show about 20.1 lb (9.1 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 SuperLow total weight comes from fuel?

Fuel accounts for roughly 4.9% of the available motorcycle weight figure. On lighter bikes that share can be surprisingly noticeable.

How does Harley-Davidson Sportster SuperLow torque compare with its weight?

Available data gives 9.6 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 SuperLow engine-size-to-weight ratio?

The model has about 1.54 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.

How far is the Harley-Davidson Sportster SuperLow from the median Harley-Davidson motorcycle weight?

The representative wet weight is about 99.4 lb (45.1 kg) lighter than the median Harley-Davidson motorcycle weight of 672.4 lb (305 kg) in this dataset.

Official information note

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.