For the 2000 model year, the Harley-Davidson XL 1200 S Sportster Sport motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 529.1 lb (240 kg).
Harley-Davidson XL 1200 S Sportster Sport weight overview
At this weight, footing and parking technique matter. Once moving, geometry and balance can disguise the mass, but you still have to manage the full weight at walking speed. The comparison uses dry weight because a usable wet/running figure was not supplied, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will be heavier.
Heavy Motorcycle
How heavy is the Harley-Davidson XL 1200 S Sportster Sport?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Harley-Davidson XL 1200 S Sportster Sport is lighter than about 79.4% of 51 Harley-Davidson custom/cruiser 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 Sport weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2000 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 529.1 lb (240 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,199 cc |
| Torque | 64.9 lb-ft (88 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 | 12.27 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 Sport weight FAQ
What is the Harley-Davidson XL 1200 S Sportster Sport dry weight?
The available dry weight is 529.1 lb (240 kg). Actual ready-to-ride weight will be higher after fuel and operating fluids are added.
Is the Harley-Davidson XL 1200 S Sportster Sport lighter or heavier than other Harley-Davidson custom/cruiser motorcycles?
It is comparatively light for this Harley-Davidson category. The model lands near the 21st percentile for weight in the compatible dataset.
How much does a full tank add to the Harley-Davidson XL 1200 S Sportster Sport?
Based on the supplied 3.3 US gal (12.5 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 20.5 lb (9.3 kg) when full. This helps explain part of the difference between dry and ready-to-ride mass.
What is the combined Harley-Davidson XL 1200 S Sportster Sport and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative dry weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 709.1 lb (321.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
Is the listed Harley-Davidson XL 1200 S Sportster Sport weight ready to ride?
The published usable figure is dry, not curb weight. A simple dry-plus-full-fuel estimate is 549.6 lb (249.3 kg), but that still is not a substitute for an official wet/curb specification.
What is the estimated Harley-Davidson XL 1200 S Sportster Sport weight with a full tank of gas?
Using the listed dry weight plus the calculated fuel mass, the estimated weight with a full tank is 549.6 lb (249.3 kg). That still may not equal official curb weight because dry-weight definitions can exclude other fluids or equipment.
What is the Harley-Davidson XL 1200 S Sportster Sport torque per 100 lb of bike weight?
Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 12.27 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 XL 1200 S Sportster Sport have per pound?
The available figures work out to 2.27 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 XL 1200 S Sportster Sport compare with the median Harley-Davidson custom/cruiser motorcycle weight?
Compared with the median Harley-Davidson custom/cruiser motorcycle weight of 599.7 lb (272 kg), the model is roughly 70.5 lb (32 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.