Across the 1970 and 1971 model years, the Harley-Davidson XLH 900 Sportster motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 529.1 lb (240 kg).
Harley-Davidson XLH 900 Sportster 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 XLH 900 Sportster?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Harley-Davidson XLH 900 Sportster is heavier than about 70% 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 XLH 900 Sportster weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1970, 1971 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 529.1 lb (240 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 882 cc |
| Power | 65 hp |
| Fuel capacity | 3.96 US gal (15 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 24.6 lb (11.2 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 12.28 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 8.14 lb / hp |
| Displacement per pound | 1.67 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 60 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.7% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Harley-Davidson XLH 900 Sportster weight FAQ
How heavy is the Harley-Davidson XLH 900 Sportster ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 529.1 lb (240 kg). The year-specific section above shows which years use each figure where the supplied value changes.
Is the Harley-Davidson XLH 900 Sportster heavy compared with other Harley-Davidson sport bikes?
Relatively speaking, it is on the heavier side. The model sits near the 70th weight percentile in its Harley-Davidson category, so it is heavier than most of the compatible comparison set.
Does the Harley-Davidson XLH 900 Sportster weight change by model year?
Not in the usable weight data on this page. Across the covered 1970-1971 years, the supplied weight figure remains the same where comparable values are available.
How much does the Harley-Davidson XLH 900 Sportster fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 3.96 US gal (15 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 24.6 lb (11.2 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Harley-Davidson curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Harley-Davidson XLH 900 Sportster with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 709.1 lb (321.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much horsepower does the Harley-Davidson XLH 900 Sportster have per 100 lb?
Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 12.28 hp per 100 lb. That places it around the 65th percentile within the compatible Harley-Davidson sport power-to-weight comparison.
How much of the Harley-Davidson XLH 900 Sportster total weight comes from fuel?
Based on the available weight basis, a full tank of gasoline represents about 4.7% of the motorcycle’s weight.
What is the Harley-Davidson XLH 900 Sportster engine-size-to-weight ratio?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.67 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
How far is the Harley-Davidson XLH 900 Sportster from the median Harley-Davidson sport bike weight?
The model sits about 39.7 lb (18 kg) heavier than the compatible median Harley-Davidson sport bike weight used on this page.
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.