For the 2020 model year, the Harley-Davidson Superlow motorcycle has a supplied wet/running weight of 568.8 lb (258 kg) and a dry weight of 544.5 lb (247 kg).
Harley-Davidson Superlow weight overview
This is firmly on the heavier side. The real penalty is not necessarily normal riding; it is low-speed work, awkward parking and moving the bike around manually.
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How heavy is the Harley-Davidson Superlow?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Harley-Davidson Superlow is lighter than about 82.7% 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 Superlow weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2020 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 568.8 lb (258 kg) |
| Dry weight | 544.5 lb (247 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 883 cc |
| Power | 52.3 hp |
| Torque | 55 lb-ft (74.6 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 4.49 US gal (17 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 27.9 lb (12.7 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 9.19 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 10.88 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 9.67 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 1.55 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 64.4 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.9% |
| Weight with full tank | 572.5 lb (259.7 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Harley-Davidson Superlow weight FAQ
What does the Harley-Davidson Superlow weigh ready to ride?
The supplied figures span 568.8 lb (258 kg) for wet/running weight and 544.5 lb (247 kg) for dry weight across the years in this page. Wet weight is the better guide to what you actually manage on the road.
Is the Harley-Davidson Superlow heavy compared with other Harley-Davidson custom/cruiser motorcycles?
It is on the lighter side in this dataset. Its representative wet weight sits around the 17th weight percentile among 168 Harley-Davidson custom/cruiser motorcycles, meaning most compatible models are heavier.
How much does the Harley-Davidson Superlow fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 4.49 US gal (17 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 27.9 lb (12.7 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Harley-Davidson curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Harley-Davidson Superlow with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 748.8 lb (339.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much horsepower does the Harley-Davidson Superlow have per 100 lb?
Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 9.19 hp per 100 lb. That places it around the 36th percentile within the compatible Harley-Davidson custom / cruiser power-to-weight comparison.
What is the Harley-Davidson Superlow full-tank weight estimate?
The page calculates about 572.5 lb (259.7 kg) with a full tank by adding the listed fuel mass to the dry figure. Treat this as a practical estimate, not an official Harley-Davidson curb-weight number.
How much heavier is the Harley-Davidson Superlow wet than dry?
The supplied model-year data shows roughly 24.3 lb (11 kg) between dry and wet/running weight. The exact gap can vary by year and by the manufacturer’s weight definition.
What is the Harley-Davidson Superlow torque-to-weight ratio?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 9.67 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
How large is the Harley-Davidson Superlow engine for its weight?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.55 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
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.