The Harley-Davidson Street 500 Dark Custom motorcycle specifications include a 491.6 cc (30.00 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 222 kg (489.4 lb).
Key specifications
How the Harley-Davidson Street 500 Dark Custom compares
This compares the motorcycle with all Harley-Davidson models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Harley-Davidson database average.
About 61% lower than the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 5th percentile across Harley-Davidson models.
About 29% lighter than the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 9th percentile across Harley-Davidson models.
About 5% lower than the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 16th percentile across Harley-Davidson models.
About 22% smaller than the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 24th percentile across Harley-Davidson models.
Harley-Davidson database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Harley-Davidson specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
492 cc — larger displacement than about 5% of Harley-Davidson models.
222 kg — heavier than about 9% of Harley-Davidson models, or lighter than about 91%.
653 mm — taller than about 16% of Harley-Davidson models.
13.2 L — larger than about 24% of Harley-Davidson fuel tanks in this database.
Dimensions compared with Harley-Davidson average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across Harley-Davidson models where that dimension is available.
2,225
2,376
6% below average.
1,534
1,599
4% below average.
653
689
5% below average.
145
128
13% above average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 100/80-R17 |
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| Rear tire size | 140/75-R15 |
| Engine oil capacity | 3.10 L (3.28 US qt) |
| Estimated theoretical fuel range | 360 km |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.05:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Year released | 2018 |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 491.6 cc (30.00 cu in) |
| Torque | 40.0 Nm (4.1 kgf-m or 29.5 ft.lbs) @ 3,500 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 69.1 x 66 mm (2.7 x 2.6 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 11.0:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4.0 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Injection. Mikuni Single Port Fuel Injection, 35 mm bore. |
| Fuel control | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
| Starter | Electric |
| Oil capacity | 3.10 L (3.28 US qt) |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
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| Final drive | Belt (final drive) |
| Clutch | Multi-plate with diaphragm spring in oil bath |
Chassis and suspension
| Front suspension | Telescopic fork |
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| Rear suspension | Dual shocks |
| Rake | 32.0° |
| Trail | 114 mm (4.5 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc. Twin piston, floating caliper, optional ABS |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc. Twin piston, floating caliper, optional ABS |
| Front tire | 100/80-R17 |
| Rear tire | 140/75-R15 |
| Wheels | Black 7-spoke cast aluminum |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 222 kg (489.4 lb) |
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| Dry weight | 206.4 kg (455 lb) |
| Seat height | 653 mm (25.7 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,225 mm (87.6 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,534 mm (60.4 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 145 mm (5.7 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 13.25 L (3.50 US gal) |
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| Fuel consumption | 3.68 L/100 km (27.2 km/l or 63.92 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases | 85.4 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission) |
Performance
| 0–100 km/h | 4.60 seconds |
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Electrical and instruments
| Lights | High beam, neutral, low oil pressure, turn signals, engine diagnostics, low fuel warning |
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Other specifications
| Color options | Vivid Black, Black Denim, Superior Blue, Velocity Red Sunglo |
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| Seat | Two-up seat |
| Exhaust system | Black Two-into-one |
| Price as new | US$ 6848. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Harley-Davidson models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Harley-Davidson information before relying on them. Visit the official Harley-Davidson website.