Across the 1977 and 1978 model years, the Harley-Davidson XLCR 1000 Cafe Racer motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 480.6 lb (218 kg).
Harley-Davidson XLCR 1000 Cafe Racer weight overview
This is firmly on the heavier side. The real penalty is not necessarily normal riding; it is low-speed work, awkward parking and moving the bike around manually.
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How heavy is the Harley-Davidson XLCR 1000 Cafe Racer?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Harley-Davidson XLCR 1000 Cafe Racer is lighter than about 73.3% of 15 Harley-Davidson sport bikes with compatible weight data.
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 XLCR 1000 Cafe Racer weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1977, 1978 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 480.6 lb (218 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 997 cc to 1,000 cc |
| Torque | 52 lb-ft (70.5 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 2.38 US gal (9 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 14.8 lb (6.7 kg) |
Weight by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Displacement per pound | 2.07 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 48.2 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 3.1% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Harley-Davidson XLCR 1000 Cafe Racer weight FAQ
How heavy is the Harley-Davidson XLCR 1000 Cafe Racer ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 480.6 lb (218 kg). The year-specific section above shows which years use each figure where the supplied value changes.
Is the Harley-Davidson XLCR 1000 Cafe Racer heavy compared with other Harley-Davidson sport bikes?
It is on the lighter side in this dataset. Its representative wet weight sits around the 27th weight percentile among 15 Harley-Davidson sport bikes, meaning most compatible models are heavier.
Does the Harley-Davidson XLCR 1000 Cafe Racer weight change by model year?
There is not enough comparable model-year weight data to determine a year-to-year change. A usable weight figure is available for 1978. No usable dry/wet figure was supplied for 1977.
How much does the Harley-Davidson XLCR 1000 Cafe Racer fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 2.38 US gal (9 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 14.8 lb (6.7 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Harley-Davidson curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Harley-Davidson XLCR 1000 Cafe Racer with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 660.6 lb (299.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
What is the Harley-Davidson XLCR 1000 Cafe Racer displacement per pound?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 2.07 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
What is the Harley-Davidson XLCR 1000 Cafe Racer weight difference versus the category median?
The model sits about 8.8 lb (4 kg) lighter than the compatible median Harley-Davidson sport bike weight used on this page.
Will the Harley-Davidson XLCR 1000 Cafe Racer feel heavy at low speed?
It is heavy enough that smart parking matters. Avoid situations where you have to paddle it backward uphill or catch it after it leans too far.
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.