For the 2002 model year, the Harley-Davidson XL 1200 S Sportster 1200 Sport motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 529.1 lb (240 kg).
Harley-Davidson XL 1200 S Sportster 1200 Sport 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 XL 1200 S Sportster 1200 Sport?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Harley-Davidson XL 1200 S Sportster 1200 Sport is lighter than about 80% 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 XL 1200 S Sportster 1200 Sport weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2002 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 529.1 lb (240 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,199 cc |
| Torque | 70.8 lb-ft (96 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 3.3 US gal (12.5 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 20.5 lb (9.3 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 13.38 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 2.27 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 44.1 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 3.9% |
| Weight with full tank | 549.6 lb (249.3 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Harley-Davidson XL 1200 S Sportster 1200 Sport weight FAQ
How much does the Harley-Davidson XL 1200 S Sportster 1200 Sport weigh?
The source data gives 529.1 lb (240 kg) as dry weight. A fueled, road-ready bike will weigh more than this figure.
How does the Harley-Davidson XL 1200 S Sportster 1200 Sport weight compare with similar Harley-Davidsons?
Relatively light. On a model-level comparison, it is lighter than about 80% of 45 Harley-Davidson motorcycles with the same weight basis.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Harley-Davidson XL 1200 S Sportster 1200 Sport?
A full tank works out to about 20.5 lb (9.3 kg) from the listed 3.3 US gal (12.5 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Harley-Davidson XL 1200 S Sportster 1200 Sport weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 709.1 lb (321.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative dry weight used on this page.
How much heavier will the Harley-Davidson XL 1200 S Sportster 1200 Sport be than its dry weight?
Do not treat dry weight as curb weight. Adding the listed fuel capacity alone produces roughly 549.6 lb (249.3 kg); the true ready-to-ride figure can still differ because dry-weight definitions vary.
What is the Harley-Davidson XL 1200 S Sportster 1200 Sport full-tank weight estimate?
Filling the listed tank brings the calculated bike weight to roughly 549.6 lb (249.3 kg). This estimate is most useful when no official wet/running figure is available.
How much of the Harley-Davidson XL 1200 S Sportster 1200 Sport total weight comes from fuel?
Fuel accounts for roughly 3.9% of the available motorcycle weight figure. On lighter bikes that share can be surprisingly noticeable.
How does Harley-Davidson XL 1200 S Sportster 1200 Sport torque compare with its weight?
Available data gives 13.38 lb-ft per 100 lb. That ratio helps explain how strong the engine is relative to the bike’s mass, especially at lower speeds.
What is the Harley-Davidson XL 1200 S Sportster 1200 Sport engine-size-to-weight ratio?
The model has about 2.27 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.