For the 1999 model year, the Harley-Davidson XLH Sportster 1200 Sport motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 524.7 lb (238 kg).
Harley-Davidson XLH 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.
Heavy Motorcycle
How heavy is the Harley-Davidson XLH Sportster 1200 Sport?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Harley-Davidson XLH Sportster 1200 Sport is lighter than about 97.2% of 108 Harley-Davidson motorcycles 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 Sportster 1200 Sport weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1999 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 524.7 lb (238 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 | 12.37 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 2.29 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 43.8 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 3.9% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Harley-Davidson XLH Sportster 1200 Sport weight FAQ
How much does the Harley-Davidson XLH Sportster 1200 Sport weigh?
The available wet/running figure is 524.7 lb (238 kg). This is more representative of the motorcycle you actually push, park and ride than a dry-only specification.
How does the Harley-Davidson XLH Sportster 1200 Sport weight compare with similar Harley-Davidsons?
Relatively light. On a model-level comparison, it is lighter than about 97.2% of 108 Harley-Davidson motorcycles with the same weight basis.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Harley-Davidson XLH 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 XLH Sportster 1200 Sport weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 704.7 lb (319.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
What is the Harley-Davidson XLH Sportster 1200 Sport torque-to-weight ratio?
Available data gives 12.37 lb-ft per 100 lb. That ratio helps explain how strong the engine is relative to the bike’s mass, especially at lower speeds.
How large is the Harley-Davidson XLH Sportster 1200 Sport engine for its weight?
The model has about 2.29 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
Is the Harley-Davidson XLH Sportster 1200 Sport above or below the typical Harley-Davidson motorcycle weight?
The representative wet weight is about 147.7 lb (67 kg) lighter than the median Harley-Davidson motorcycle weight of 672.4 lb (305 kg) in this dataset.
Is the Harley-Davidson XLH Sportster 1200 Sport easy to move around by hand?
Yes, the mass is substantial enough to matter at walking speed. Parking direction, slope and secure footing become important because recovering the bike from a lean takes more effort.
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.