Across 4 covered model years from 1982 to 1985, the Harley-Davidson XLX 1000-61 motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 537.9 lb (244 kg).
Harley-Davidson XLX 1000-61 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 XLX 1000-61?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Harley-Davidson XLX 1000-61 is heavier than about 76.7% 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 XLX 1000-61 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 537.9 lb (244 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 997 cc |
| Power | 50 hp |
| Torque | 40.6 lb-ft (55 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 2.25 US gal (8.5 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 14 lb (6.3 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 9.29 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 10.76 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 7.54 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 1.85 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 54 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 2.6% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Harley-Davidson XLX 1000-61 weight FAQ
How heavy is the Harley-Davidson XLX 1000-61 ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 537.9 lb (244 kg). The year-specific section above shows which years use each figure where the supplied value changes.
Is the Harley-Davidson XLX 1000-61 heavy compared with other Harley-Davidson sport bikes?
Relatively speaking, it is on the heavier side. The model sits near the 77th weight percentile in its Harley-Davidson category, so it is heavier than most of the compatible comparison set.
Does the Harley-Davidson XLX 1000-61 weight change by model year?
Not in the usable weight data on this page. Across the covered 1982-1985 years, the supplied weight figure remains the same where comparable values are available.
How much does the Harley-Davidson XLX 1000-61 fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 2.25 US gal (8.5 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 14 lb (6.3 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Harley-Davidson curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Harley-Davidson XLX 1000-61 with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 717.9 lb (325.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much horsepower does the Harley-Davidson XLX 1000-61 have per 100 lb?
Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 9.29 hp per 100 lb. That places it around the 35th percentile within the compatible Harley-Davidson sport power-to-weight comparison.
What is the Harley-Davidson XLX 1000-61 torque-to-weight ratio?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 7.54 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
How large is the Harley-Davidson XLX 1000-61 engine for its weight?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.85 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
Is the Harley-Davidson XLX 1000-61 above or below the typical Harley-Davidson sport bike weight?
The model sits about 48.5 lb (22 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.