Across 5 covered model years from 1990 to 1999, the Harley-Davidson Springer Softail motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 643.7 lb (292 kg) and dry weights ranging from 626.1 lb (284 kg), depending on model year.
Harley-Davidson Springer Softail weight overview
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How heavy is the Harley-Davidson Springer Softail?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Harley-Davidson Springer Softail is heavier than about 96.7% of 15 Harley-Davidson sport bikes 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 Springer Softail weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1990, 1991, 1992, 1996, 1999 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 643.7 lb (292 kg) |
| Dry weight | 626.1 lb (284 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,337 cc to 1,340 cc |
| Power | 49 hp |
| Torque | 71.5 lb-ft (97 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 4.2 US gal (15.9 L) to 4.23 US gal (16 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 26.1 lb (11.8 kg) to 26.3 lb (11.9 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 1990 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 | 7.61 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 13.14 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 11.43 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 2.08 cc / lb to 2.14 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 46.7 lb / 100 cc to 48.1 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.1% to 4.2% |
| Weight with full tank | 652.2 lb (295.8 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Harley-Davidson Springer Softail weight FAQ
What is the Harley-Davidson Springer Softail dry and wet weight?
Across the covered 1990, 1991, 1992, 1996, 1999 years, listed wet/running weight is 643.7 lb (292 kg) and listed dry weight is 626.1 lb (284 kg). Check the year-change section because the exact figure can vary by model year.
Is the Harley-Davidson Springer Softail lighter or heavier than other Harley-Davidson sport bikes?
Compared with similar Harley-Davidsons in this dataset, it is heavier than about 96.7% of 15 sport bikes using the same weight basis.
Which Harley-Davidson Springer Softail years have different weight specs?
No clear weight change appears in the usable model-year data. Other specifications may still differ by year.
How much does a full tank add to the Harley-Davidson Springer Softail?
Based on the supplied 4.2 US gal (15.9 L) to 4.23 US gal (16 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 26.1 lb (11.8 kg) to 26.3 lb (11.9 kg) when full. This helps explain part of the difference between dry and ready-to-ride mass.
What is the combined Harley-Davidson Springer Softail and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 823.7 lb (373.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
What is the Harley-Davidson Springer Softail power-to-weight ratio?
Available model-year data produces 7.61 hp per 100 lb. It shows engine output relative to motorcycle mass rather than just quoting peak horsepower. That places it around the 25th percentile within the compatible Harley-Davidson sport power-to-weight comparison.
What does the Harley-Davidson Springer Softail weigh with a full tank?
Using the listed dry weight plus the calculated fuel mass, the estimated weight with a full tank is 652.2 lb (295.8 kg). That still may not equal official curb weight because dry-weight definitions can exclude other fluids or equipment.
What is the Harley-Davidson Springer Softail torque per 100 lb of bike weight?
Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 11.43 lb-ft per 100 lb. This gives more context than torque alone because it relates engine twist to the mass it has to move.
How many cc does the Harley-Davidson Springer Softail have per pound?
The available figures work out to 2.08 cc per lb to 2.14 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
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.