gross vs. wet weight?

Discoveror · 12-09-2022, 12:19 PM

I've been puzzled seeing some 'gross weight' specs on these bikes. Normally, GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) includes everything: vehicle, fluids, passengers, cargo.

However, for instance, the Templar x specifies:

weight capacity: 440 pounds
net weight: 258 pounds
gross weight: 326 pounds

If by 440 'weight capacity' they mean GVWR, then 440 - 258 (net) = only 182 pounds for fluids + passenger(s) + cargo??? That wouldn't make sense?

I would have thought that dry weight (258) + 'weight capacity (440)' would be/equal GVWR? i.e. 698 pounds?

Wet weight isn't specified? So, what is it? I can't see this thing carrying 68 pounds (326 - 258) of fluids i.e. fuel (2.4 gallons * 6.1 pounds/gallon), oil (<2 pounds?) and brake fluid (<1 pound) = <18 pounds, either? If their 'net' weight = dry weight, I would guesstimate wet weight at around 276 pounds (258 net + 18 pounds). So, what's the remaining ~50 pounds (326 pounds 'gross' - 276 pounds wet), making up 'gross weight'? ... tools, service manual, riding gear and water?

Might someone please enlighten my appalling ignorance?

12-09-2022, 12:19 PM	#1
Discoveror Join Date: Nov 2022 Location: Wyoming Posts: 90	gross vs. wet weight? I've been puzzled seeing some 'gross weight' specs on these bikes. Normally, GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) includes everything: vehicle, fluids, passengers, cargo. However, for instance, the Templar x specifies: weight capacity: 440 pounds net weight: 258 pounds gross weight: 326 pounds If by 440 'weight capacity' they mean GVWR, then 440 - 258 (net) = only 182 pounds for fluids + passenger(s) + cargo??? That wouldn't make sense? I would have thought that dry weight (258) + 'weight capacity (440)' would be/equal GVWR? i.e. 698 pounds? Wet weight isn't specified? So, what is it? I can't see this thing carrying 68 pounds (326 - 258) of fluids i.e. fuel (2.4 gallons * 6.1 pounds/gallon), oil (<2 pounds?) and brake fluid (<1 pound) = <18 pounds, either? If their 'net' weight = dry weight, I would guesstimate wet weight at around 276 pounds (258 net + 18 pounds). So, what's the remaining ~50 pounds (326 pounds 'gross' - 276 pounds wet), making up 'gross weight'? ... tools, service manual, riding gear and water? Might someone please enlighten my appalling ignorance? Last edited by Discoveror; 12-11-2022 at 10:28 AM.
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