For the 1958 model year, the Harley-Davidson Sportster XLCH Ironhead motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 490.1 lb (222.3 kg).
Harley-Davidson Sportster XLCH Ironhead 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. The comparison uses dry weight because a usable wet/running figure was not supplied, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will be heavier.
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How heavy is the Harley-Davidson Sportster XLCH Ironhead?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Harley-Davidson Sportster XLCH Ironhead is lighter than about 85.6% of 45 Harley-Davidson motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Dry weight
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative dry weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Harley-Davidson Sportster XLCH Ironhead weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1958 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 490.1 lb (222.3 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 883 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 4.49 US gal (17 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 27.9 lb (12.7 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Displacement per pound | 1.8 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 55.5 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.7% |
| Weight with full tank | 518 lb (235 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Harley-Davidson Sportster XLCH Ironhead weight FAQ
How much does the Harley-Davidson Sportster XLCH Ironhead weigh?
The source data gives 490.1 lb (222.3 kg) as dry weight. A fueled, road-ready bike will weigh more than this figure.
How does the Harley-Davidson Sportster XLCH Ironhead weight compare with similar Harley-Davidsons?
Relatively light. On a model-level comparison, it is lighter than about 85.6% of 45 Harley-Davidson motorcycles with the same weight basis.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Harley-Davidson Sportster XLCH Ironhead?
A full tank works out to about 27.9 lb (12.7 kg) from the listed 4.49 US gal (17 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Harley-Davidson Sportster XLCH Ironhead weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 670.1 lb (303.9 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative dry weight used on this page.
How much heavier will the Harley-Davidson Sportster XLCH Ironhead be than its dry weight?
Do not treat dry weight as curb weight. Adding the listed fuel capacity alone produces roughly 518 lb (235 kg); the true ready-to-ride figure can still differ because dry-weight definitions vary.
How much heavier is the Harley-Davidson Sportster XLCH Ironhead with a full tank?
Filling the listed tank brings the calculated bike weight to roughly 518 lb (235 kg). This estimate is most useful when no official wet/running figure is available.
How much of the Harley-Davidson Sportster XLCH Ironhead total weight comes from fuel?
Fuel accounts for roughly 5.7% of the available motorcycle weight figure. On lighter bikes that share can be surprisingly noticeable.
What is the Harley-Davidson Sportster XLCH Ironhead engine-size-to-weight ratio?
The model has about 1.8 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 XLCH Ironhead from the median Harley-Davidson motorcycle weight?
The representative dry weight is about 142.6 lb (64.7 kg) lighter than the median Harley-Davidson motorcycle weight of 632.7 lb (287 kg) in this dataset.
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.