Across 4 covered model years from 2009 to 2012, the Harley-Davidson VRSCF V-Rod Muscle motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 673.1 lb (305.3 kg) and dry weights ranging from 640 lb (290.3 kg) to 643.7 lb (292 kg), depending on model year.
Harley-Davidson VRSCF V-Rod Muscle weight overview
This is a very heavy motorcycle. Good footing, sensible parking direction and avoiding awkward slopes make a real difference when handling it at walking speed.
Very Heavy Motorcycle
How heavy is the Harley-Davidson VRSCF V-Rod Muscle?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Harley-Davidson VRSCF V-Rod Muscle is heavier than about 51.4% of 108 Harley-Davidson 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 VRSCF V-Rod Muscle weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 673.1 lb (305.3 kg) |
| Dry weight | 640 lb (290.3 kg) to 643.7 lb (292 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,250 cc to 1,250.1 cc |
| Torque | 84.8 lb-ft (115 Nm) to 86.3 lb-ft (117 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 4.99 US gal (18.9 L) to 5 US gal (18.93 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 31 lb (14.1 kg) to 31.1 lb (14.1 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2009 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
| Torque per 100 lb | 12.78 lb-ft / 100 lb to 13.48 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 1.86 cc / lb to 1.95 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 51.2 lb / 100 cc to 53.8 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.6% to 4.9% |
| Weight with full tank | 671 lb (304.4 kg) to 674.8 lb (306.1 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Harley-Davidson VRSCF V-Rod Muscle weight FAQ
How much does the Harley-Davidson VRSCF V-Rod Muscle weigh?
For the model years covered here, wet/running weight is 673.1 lb (305.3 kg), while dry weight is 640 lb (290.3 kg) to 643.7 lb (292 kg). Do not treat dry and wet figures as interchangeable.
How does the Harley-Davidson VRSCF V-Rod Muscle weight compare with similar Harley-Davidsons?
It is not an extreme outlier for the category. The model ranks around the 51st percentile for weight among 108 compatible Harley-Davidson motorcycles.
Are all Harley-Davidson VRSCF V-Rod Muscle model years the same weight?
There are year-to-year differences in the supplied data. The earliest covered year is used as the baseline, with later changed values shown separately above.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Harley-Davidson VRSCF V-Rod Muscle?
A full tank works out to about 31 lb (14.1 kg) to 31.1 lb (14.1 kg) from the listed 4.99 US gal (18.9 L) to 5 US gal (18.93 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Harley-Davidson VRSCF V-Rod Muscle weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 853.1 lb (386.9 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
What is the estimated Harley-Davidson VRSCF V-Rod Muscle weight with a full tank of gas?
The page calculates about 671 lb (304.4 kg) to 674.8 lb (306.1 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 VRSCF V-Rod Muscle wet than dry?
Available years with both measurements show about 33.1 lb (15 kg) added between dry and ready-to-ride figures. Fuel explains part of it, while oil, coolant and specification definitions can explain the rest.
What is the Harley-Davidson VRSCF V-Rod Muscle torque-to-weight ratio?
Available data gives 12.78 lb-ft per 100 lb to 13.48 lb-ft per 100 lb. That ratio helps explain how strong the engine is relative to the bike’s mass, especially at lower speeds.
How large is the Harley-Davidson VRSCF V-Rod Muscle engine for its weight?
The model has about 1.86 cc per lb to 1.95 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
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.