Harley-Davidson Softail Heritage Classic

Harley-Davidson Softail
Manufacturer	Harley-Davidson
Also called	FXST 1340 Softail (reduced effect), FXST 1340 Softail, FXCSTS Softail Screamer, Softail Standard, FLSTSE CVO Softail Convertible, FLSTSE3 CVO Softail Convertible, FXS Softail Blackline, Softail Heritage Classic 114, Softail Heritage Classic, Softail Blackline, FXSTI Softail Standard, FXST Softail Standard
Production	2018
Engine	Four stroke, V-Twin, Milwaukee-Eight 107, Pushrod-operated, overhead valves with hydraulic, self-adjusting lifters, 4 valves per cylinder
Compression ratio	10.5:1
Ignition	Single-fire, non-wasted, map-controlled spark ignition
Transmission	6 Speed
Suspension	Front: Showa Inverted forks Rear: Mono Shock adjustable
Brakes	Front: 2 x Disc, 4 piston caliper Rear: Single Disc, 2 piston floating caliper
Front Tire	130/90B16,53H,BW
Rear Tire	150/80B16,77H,BW
Wheelbase	1630 mm / 64.2 in
Seat Height	680 mm / 26.7 in
Weight	316 kg / 696.6 lbs (dry), 330 kg / lbs (wet)
Oil Capacity	4.7 Liters / 5.0 US qt
Fuel Capacity	18.9 Liters / 5 US gal
Manuals	Service Manual

Engine

The engine was a Air cooled cooled Four stroke, V-Twin, Milwaukee-Eight 107, Pushrod-operated, overhead valves with hydraulic, self-adjusting lifters, 4 valves per cylinder. The engine featured a 10.5:1 compression ratio.

Drive

Power was moderated via the Multi-plate, wet.

Chassis

It came with a 130/90B16,53H,BW front tire and a 150/80B16,77H,BW rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 2 x Disc, 4 piston caliper in the front and a Single Disc, 2 piston floating caliper in the rear. The front suspension was a Showa Inverted forks while the rear was equipped with a Mono Shock adjustable. The Softail Heritage Classic was fitted with a 18.9 Liters / 5 US gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 316 kg / 696.6 lbs. The wheelbase was 1630 mm / 64.2 in long.

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Overview

Harley Davidson Softail Heritage Classic

The new Heritage Classic adds a fresh edge to chromed ‘50s nostalgia. The history is still there, but it’s done with a dark style, modern edge and totally reinvigorated ride. At the heart of it all is a blacked-out Milwaukee-Eight® V-Twin engine. It has reduced weight, awesome acceleration and smooth ride of an all-new Softail® motorcycle, and features a windshield and hard saddlebags for light touring. Available in 107 and 114 (see Heritage Classic 114) engine displacements. The Heritage Classic motorcycle used to be a homage to ‘50s chrome nostalgia. Take a look at the new one, and you’ll see it’s anything but that. Harley-Davidson Softail Story – The next custom revolution Authentic innovation meets true Harley-Davidson soul in the reinvented Softail® family. The most powerful, agile, and responsive cruisers in Harley-Davidson history feature a lighter and stiffer frame, high-performance suspension and the smooth, unrelenting torque of a fully counter-balanced Milwaukee-Eight® V-Twin engine. Each Softail® model has a distinctive look and attitude that stays true to the roots of Harley-Davidson® custom motorcycle design. It's the new Vintage Dark classic style with a modern edge, from the full fenders to the blacked-out Milwaukee-Eight® V-Twin engine.Built for fast getaways Reduced weight, awesome acceleration, and totally reinvigorated ride.THROW A LEG OVER AND RUMBLE OFF INTO THE SUNSETNEW FOR 2018 Available in 107 and 114 engine displacementsTHE DARK CLASSIC OF THE MODERN ERALockable and Sealed Saddlebags A sleek look on the outside and roomy on the inside with enough space to stash your riding essentials. The lids open with one touch.All-New Softail® Frame A lighter, stiffer frame (compared to previous Softail® and Dyna® models) that takes the idea of form and function to a place it’s never been before. It’s the look of a hard tail from a bygone era that delivers a thoroughly modern ride.Milwaukee-Eight® Big Twin Engine A powerful, smooth-running engine with crisp throttle response and a pure, soul-satisfying rumble. Available in 107 and 114 engine displacements.Signature LED Forward Lighting Darkness-defying lighting that give you greater visibility at night.Detachable Windscreen Go from touring to cruising in a heartbeat. Leave the screen on for a clean envelope of air over the long haul. Or remove it in seconds for a completely new look and ride.Standard Cruise Control You can easily dial in your speed to give your wrist a break and keep on hauling down the road.High Performance Front Suspension New Showa® SDBV® suspension technology provides the performance of a racing-style cartridge fork for reduced weight with linear damping characteristics.High Performance Rear Mono Shock All-new easily adjustable mono-shock rear suspension allows for dynamic cornering capability while preserving the hardtail look.

Make Model	Harley Davidson Softail Heritage Classic
Year	2018
Engine Type	Four stroke, V-Twin, Milwaukee-Eight 107, Pushrod-operated, overhead valves with hydraulic, self-adjusting lifters, 4 valves per cylinder
Displacement	1746 cc / 107 cub in
Bore X Stroke	100 x 111.1 mm
Cooling System	Air cooled
Compression	10.5:1
Exhaust	2-into-2 shorty dual, catalyst in muffler
Induction	Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
Lubrication	Pressurized, dry-sump with oil cooler
Ignition	Single-fire, non-wasted, map-controlled spark ignition
Starting	Electric
Max Torque	145 Nm / 107 ft-lb @ 3000 rpm
Clutch	Multi-plate, wet
Transmission	6 Speed
Final Drive	Belt
Primary Drive	Chain, 34/46 ratio
Gear Ratio	1st 9.311 / 2nd 6.454 / 3rd 4.793 / 4th 3.882 / 5th 3.307 / 6th 2.79:1
Lean Angle, Left	28.5º
Lean Angle, Right	27.3º
Front Suspension	Showa Inverted forks
Rear Suspension	Mono Shock adjustable
Front Brakes	2 x Disc, 4 piston caliper
Rear Brakes	Single Disc, 2 piston floating caliper
Wheels	Gloss Black, Steel Laced
Front Tire	130/90B16,53H,BW
Rear Tire	150/80B16,77H,BW
Rake	30º
Trail	145 mm / 5.7 in
Dimensions	Length: 2415mm / 95 in
Wheelbase	1630 mm / 64.2 in
Seat Height	680 mm / 26.7 in
Ground Clearance	120 mm / 4.7 in
Dry Weight	316 kg / 696.6 lbs
Wet Weight	330 kg / lbs
Oil Capacity	4.7 Liters / 5.0 US qt
Fuel Capacity	18.9 Liters / 5 US gal