Across the 2004 and 2005 model years, the Harley-Davidson VRSCB V-Rod motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 617.3 lb (280 kg) and dry weights ranging from 606.3 lb (275 kg), depending on model year.
Harley-Davidson VRSCB V-Rod weight overview
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How heavy is the Harley-Davidson VRSCB V-Rod?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Harley-Davidson VRSCB V-Rod is lighter than about 69.6% 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 VRSCB V-Rod weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2004, 2005 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 617.3 lb (280 kg) |
| Dry weight | 606.3 lb (275 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,131 cc |
| Torque | 77.4 lb-ft (105 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 3.7 US gal (14 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 23 lb (10.4 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 12.55 lb-ft / 100 lb to 12.77 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 1.83 cc / lb to 1.87 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 53.6 lb / 100 cc to 54.6 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 3.7% to 3.8% |
| Weight with full tank | 629.3 lb (285.4 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Harley-Davidson VRSCB V-Rod weight FAQ
What is the Harley-Davidson VRSCB V-Rod dry and wet weight?
Across the covered 2004-2005 years, listed wet/running weight is 617.3 lb (280 kg) and listed dry weight is 606.3 lb (275 kg). Check the year-change section because the exact figure can vary by model year.
Is the Harley-Davidson VRSCB V-Rod lighter or heavier than other Harley-Davidson custom/cruiser motorcycles?
It is comparatively light for this Harley-Davidson category. The model lands near the 30th percentile for weight in the compatible dataset.
Which Harley-Davidson VRSCB V-Rod 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 VRSCB V-Rod?
Based on the supplied 3.7 US gal (14 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 23 lb (10.4 kg) when full. This helps explain part of the difference between dry and ready-to-ride mass.
What is the combined Harley-Davidson VRSCB V-Rod and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 797.3 lb (361.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
What is the Harley-Davidson VRSCB V-Rod full-tank weight estimate?
Using the listed dry weight plus the calculated fuel mass, the estimated weight with a full tank is 629.3 lb (285.4 kg). That still may not equal official curb weight because dry-weight definitions can exclude other fluids or equipment.
What is the Harley-Davidson VRSCB V-Rod torque per 100 lb of bike weight?
Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 12.55 lb-ft per 100 lb to 12.77 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 VRSCB V-Rod have per pound?
The available figures work out to 1.83 cc per lb to 1.87 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
How does the Harley-Davidson VRSCB V-Rod compare with the median Harley-Davidson custom/cruiser motorcycle weight?
Compared with the median Harley-Davidson custom/cruiser motorcycle weight of 672 lb (304.8 kg), the model is roughly 54.7 lb (24.8 kg) lighter.
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.