Harley-Davidson XR 1000 Weight (509lb)

Quick answer

For the 1983 model year, the Harley-Davidson XR 1000 motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 509.3 lb (231 kg).

Wet / running weight509.3 lb (231 kg)
Fuel capacity2.51 US gal (9.5 L)
Full tank fuel weight15.6 lb (7.1 kg)
Power / 100 lb13.16 hp / 100 lb
Model years covered
1983

Harley-Davidson XR 1000 weight overview

WHAT THIS MEANS

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

CATEGORY WEIGHT POSITION

How heavy is the Harley-Davidson XR 1000?

wet weight

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Harley-Davidson XR 1000 is heavier than about 63.3% of 15 Harley-Davidson sport bikes with compatible weight data.

LighterTypicalHeavier
509.3 lb (231 kg)
15 Harley-Davidson sport bikesMedian: 489.4 lb (222 kg)
WEIGHT VISUAL

Ready-to-ride weight

Wet / running weight509.3 lb (231 kg)
REAL-WORLD LOAD

Bike + rider total weight

These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.

150 lb rider659.3 lb (299 kg)bike + rider • bike is 77.2% of total mass
180 lb rider689.3 lb (312.6 kg)bike + rider • bike is 73.9% of total mass
210 lb rider719.3 lb (326.3 kg)bike + rider • bike is 70.8% of total mass

Harley-Davidson XR 1000 weight & related specs

Model years covered 1983
Wet / running weight 509.3 lb (231 kg)
Engine displacement 997 cc
Power 67 hp
Fuel capacity 2.51 US gal (9.5 L)
Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) 15.6 lb (7.1 kg)

Useful weight calculations

Horsepower per 100 lb 13.16 hp / 100 lb
Pounds per horsepower 7.6 lb / hp
Displacement per pound 1.96 cc / lb
Weight per 100 cc 51.1 lb / 100 cc
Fuel weight as % of bike weight 3.1%

What the weight numbers tell you

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Harley-Davidson XR 1000 is heavier than about 63.3% of 15 Harley-Davidson sport bikes with compatible weight data.
A full tank is not weightless: the 2.51 US gal (9.5 L) listed capacity works out to approximately 15.6 lb (7.1 kg) of gasoline. This is an estimate rather than a Harley-Davidson curb-weight specification.
The calculated power-to-weight figure is 13.16 hp per 100 lb across years with compatible data. It shows how much engine output is available relative to the bike’s mass.

Harley-Davidson XR 1000 weight FAQ

How much does the Harley-Davidson XR 1000 weigh?

The available wet/running figure is 509.3 lb (231 kg). This is more representative of the motorcycle you actually push, park and ride than a dry-only specification.

How does the Harley-Davidson XR 1000 weight compare with similar Harley-Davidsons?

It is not an extreme outlier for the category. The model ranks around the 63rd percentile for weight among 15 compatible Harley-Davidson sport bikes.

What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Harley-Davidson XR 1000?

A full tank works out to about 15.6 lb (7.1 kg) from the listed 2.51 US gal (9.5 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.

What does the Harley-Davidson XR 1000 weigh with a 180 lb rider?

The approximate combined total is 689.3 lb (312.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.

Is the Harley-Davidson XR 1000 strong for its weight?

The calculated range is 13.16 hp per 100 lb. This ratio is usually more informative for acceleration comparisons than horsepower alone. That places it around the 85th percentile within the compatible Harley-Davidson sport power-to-weight comparison.

How much of the Harley-Davidson XR 1000 total weight comes from fuel?

Fuel accounts for roughly 3.1% of the available motorcycle weight figure. On lighter bikes that share can be surprisingly noticeable.

What is the Harley-Davidson XR 1000 engine-size-to-weight ratio?

The model has about 1.96 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.

How far is the Harley-Davidson XR 1000 from the median Harley-Davidson sport bike weight?

The representative wet weight is about 19.8 lb (9 kg) heavier than the median Harley-Davidson sport bike weight of 489.4 lb (222 kg) in this dataset.

Is the Harley-Davidson XR 1000 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.

Official information note

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.