Across 4 covered model years from 2003 to 2010, the Harley-Davidson XL 1200C Sportster 1200 Custom motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 575 lb (260.8 kg) and dry weights ranging from 540.1 lb (245 kg) to 562.2 lb (255 kg), depending on model year.
Harley-Davidson XL 1200C Sportster 1200 Custom 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.
Heavy Motorcycle
How heavy is the Harley-Davidson XL 1200C Sportster 1200 Custom?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Harley-Davidson XL 1200C Sportster 1200 Custom is lighter than about 79.5% 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 XL 1200C Sportster 1200 Custom weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2003, 2006, 2009, 2010 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 575 lb (260.8 kg) |
| Dry weight | 540.1 lb (245 kg) to 562.2 lb (255 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,199 cc to 1,202 cc |
| Torque | 64.2 lb-ft (87 Nm) to 79 lb-ft (107.1 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 3.3 US gal (12.5 L) to 4.5 US gal (17.03 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 20.5 lb (9.3 kg) to 28 lb (12.7 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2003 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 | 11.88 lb-ft / 100 lb to 13.74 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 2.09 cc / lb to 2.22 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 45 lb / 100 cc to 47.9 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 3.8% to 5% |
| Weight with full tank | 560.7 lb (254.3 kg) to 590.1 lb (267.7 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Harley-Davidson XL 1200C Sportster 1200 Custom weight FAQ
How much does the Harley-Davidson XL 1200C Sportster 1200 Custom weigh?
For the model years covered here, wet/running weight is 575 lb (260.8 kg), while dry weight is 540.1 lb (245 kg) to 562.2 lb (255 kg). Do not treat dry and wet figures as interchangeable.
How does the Harley-Davidson XL 1200C Sportster 1200 Custom weight compare with similar Harley-Davidsons?
Relatively light. On a model-level comparison, it is lighter than about 79.5% of 168 Harley-Davidson custom/cruiser motorcycles with the same weight basis.
Are all Harley-Davidson XL 1200C Sportster 1200 Custom 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 XL 1200C Sportster 1200 Custom?
A full tank works out to about 20.5 lb (9.3 kg) to 28 lb (12.7 kg) from the listed 3.3 US gal (12.5 L) to 4.5 US gal (17.03 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Harley-Davidson XL 1200C Sportster 1200 Custom weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 755 lb (342.4 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
What does the Harley-Davidson XL 1200C Sportster 1200 Custom weigh with a full tank?
Based on the available dry-weight and tank-capacity data, a full-tank estimate is 560.7 lb (254.3 kg) to 590.1 lb (267.7 kg). Oil, coolant and market-specific equipment can still make actual ready-to-ride weight different.
What is the difference between Harley-Davidson XL 1200C Sportster 1200 Custom dry and wet weight?
Available years with both measurements show about 20.9 lb (9.5 kg) added between dry and ready-to-ride figures. Fuel explains part of it, while oil, coolant and specification definitions can explain the rest.
How much torque does the Harley-Davidson XL 1200C Sportster 1200 Custom have per 100 lb?
Available data gives 11.88 lb-ft per 100 lb to 13.74 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 1200C Sportster 1200 Custom displacement per pound?
The model has about 2.09 cc per lb to 2.22 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.