I’m thinking this answer is probably “depends on the year and manufacturer.” I was looking at the
Voyageur comparison chart and noticed that the 1983 SP is listed as 27lbs and comes with front and rear rack. An 84 is 26 lbs with only one rack. The 85 onward are 24lbs with no racks, and IME racks on average weigh around a pound.
But can we assume these weights include racks? Meaning the 83 SP would be closer to 25/24 without?
I know that the listed weights of catalogs can be highly debatable, and a pound here or there on a touring bike is superfluous, but I’ve got my reasons for pondering this.
Thoughts?
Side note: The front rack attachment on the 83 SP is not one I’ve seen on any other bike and was removed the following year in favor of low rider mounts. A failed experiment or the attachment just didn’t make sense once low riders became popular?