Harley-Davidson Heritage Softail: history, specs, pictures

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The Harley-Davidson Heritage Softail Classic was a v2, four-stroke touring motorcycle produced between 1987 and 2017. It could reach a top speed of 98 mph (158 km/h). Max torque was 92.2 ft/lbs (125.0 Nm) @ 3000 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 76.3 HP (56.9 KW) @ 5020 RPM.

Engine[edit | edit source]

The engine was a air cooled v2, four-stroke. A 98.4mm bore x 111.1mm stroke result in a displacement of just 1690.0 cubic centimeters. The engine featured a 9.7:1 compression ratio. Fuel was supplied via a double overhead cams/twin cam (dohc).

Drive[edit | edit source]

The bike has a 6-speed transmission. The final drive was via belt. Power was moderated via the multi-plate with diaphragm spring in oil bath.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a mt90-b16 front tire and a 150/80-b16 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via single disc. abs. 4-piston. in the front and a single disc. abs. 2-piston. in the rear. The front suspension was a telescopic fork while the rear was equiped with a twin shocks. The Heritage Softail Classic was fitted with a 5.0 Gallon (18.93 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 734.14 pounds (333.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 64.37 inches (1635 mm) long.

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Harley-Davidson Heritage Softail
Manufacturer
Also called FLSTC 1340 Heritage Softail Classic (reduced effect), FLST 1340 Heritage Softail (reduced effect), FIST 1340 Heritage Softail, FLST 1340 Heritage Softail, FLSTC 1340 Heritage Softail Classic, 1340 Heritage Softail Spesial, 1340 Heritage Softail Custom, 1340 Heritage Softail Special, 1340 Heritage Softail Classic, Heritage Softail Special, Heritage Softail Classic Injection, FLSTCI Heritage Softail Classic, FLSTI Heritage Softail, FLSTC Heritage Softail Classic Peace Officer, FLSTC Heritage Softail Classic Firefighter, FLSTC Softail, Heritage Softail Classic 110th Anniversary, Heritage Softail Classic, FLSTC Heritage Softail Classic, FLST Heritage Softail
Production 1987 - 2017
Class Road
Engine
v2, four-stroke
Bore / Stroke 98.4mm x 111.1mm
Top Speed 98 mph (158 km/h)
Horsepower 76.3 HP (56.9 KW) @ 5020RPM
Torque 92.2 ft/lbs (125.0 Nm) @ 3000RPM
Fuel System injection. electronic sequential port fuel injection (espfi)
Transmission Gear box: 6-speed

Final Drive: belt

Clutch: multi-plate with diaphragm spring in oil bath
Suspension Front: telescopic fork
Rear: twin shocks
Brakes Front: single disc. abs. 4-piston.
Rear: single disc. abs. 2-piston.
Front Tire mt90-b16
Rear Tire 150/80-b16
Wheelbase 64.37 inches (1635 mm)
Length 94.69 inches (2405 mm)
Width 37.6 inches (955 mm)
Height 55.2 inches (1402 mm)
Seat Height 27.17 inches (690 mm)
Weight 734.14 pounds (333.0 Kg) (dry), 347.0 kg (wet)
Oil Capacity 0.87 Gallon (3.30 Liters)
Fuel Capacity 5.0 Gallon (18.93 Liters)
Fuel Consumption 5.60 liters/100 km (17.9 km/l or 42.00 mpg)
Manuals Service Manual


The Harley-Davidson Heritage Softail Classic was a v2, four-stroke Road motorcycle produced by Harley-Davidson between 1987 and 2017. It could reach a top speed of 98 mph (158 km/h). Max torque was 92.2 ft/lbs (125.0 Nm) @ 3000 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 76.3 HP (56.9 KW) @ 5020 RPM.

Engine[edit | edit source]

The engine was a air cooled v2, four-stroke. A 98.4mm bore x 111.1mm stroke result in a displacement of just 1690.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a double overhead cams/twin cam (dohc).

Drive[edit | edit source]

The bike has a 6-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the multi-plate with diaphragm spring in oil bath.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a mt90-b16 front tire and a 150/80-b16 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via single disc. abs. 4-piston. in the front and a single disc. abs. 2-piston. in the rear. The front suspension was a telescopic fork while the rear was equipped with a twin shocks. The Heritage Softail Classic was fitted with a 5.0 Gallon (18.93 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 734.14 pounds (333.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 64.37 inches (1635 mm) long.

In Media[edit | edit source]