Harley-Davidson FXCW Softail Rocker Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Harley-Davidson FXCW Softail Rocker motorcycle specifications include a 1573.3 cc (96.00 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 313.3 kg (690.7 lb).

Key specifications

2008-2009Model years
1,573 ccDisplacement
117.0 Nm @ 3,200 rpmTorque
313.3 kgWet weight
665 mmSeat height
18.9 LFuel tank
1,758 mmWheelbase
130 mmGround clearance
Model years covered
20082009
Year-specific specification changes

The 2008 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Bore × stroke
200995.3 x 111.1 mm (3.8 x 4.4 inches)
Displacement
20091,584 cc (96.66 cu in)
Dry weight
2009307 kg (676.8 lb)
Front brakes
2009Single disc. 4-piston
Front tire
200990/90-R19
Rear brakes
2009Single disc. 2-piston
Wheelbase
20091,760 mm (69.3 inches)
Clutch
20099-plate, wet
Exhaust system
2009Chrome, staggered shorty exhaust with dual mufflers
Fuel capacity
200918.90 L (4.99 US gal)
Ground clearance
2009135 mm (5.3 inches)
Overall length
20092,415 mm (95.1 inches)
Rake
200936.5°
Seat height
2009622 mm (24.5 inches)

How the Harley-Davidson FXCW Softail Rocker 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.

Displacement1,573 cc
Low 165 ccAverage 1,275 ccHigh 1,868 cc

About 23% higher than the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 75th percentile across Harley-Davidson models.

Wet weight313.3 kg
Low 183 kgAverage 312.9 kgHigh 507 kg

Very close to the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 55th percentile across Harley-Davidson models.

Seat height665 mm
Low 622 mmAverage 689 mmHigh 780 mm

Very close to the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 30th percentile across Harley-Davidson models.

Fuel capacity18.9 L
Low 7.9 LAverage 17 LHigh 22.7 L

About 11% larger than the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 63rd percentile across Harley-Davidson models.

This model Harley-Davidson database average

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.

Displacement75th

1,573 cc — larger displacement than about 75% of Harley-Davidson models.

Wet weight55th

313.3 kg — heavier than about 55% of Harley-Davidson models, or lighter than about 45%.

Seat height30th

665 mm — taller than about 30% of Harley-Davidson models.

Fuel capacity63rd

18.9 L — larger than about 63% 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.

Overall length2,413 mm
This bike

2,413

Harley-Davidson avg

2,376

Close to average.

Wheelbase1,758 mm
This bike

1,758

Harley-Davidson avg

1,599

10% above average.

Seat height665 mm
This bike

665

Harley-Davidson avg

689

3% below average.

Ground clearance130 mm
This bike

130

Harley-Davidson avg

128

Close to average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

V2, four-stroke • 1,573 cc • Air cooled
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 1,758 mmSeat 665 mmClearance 130 mm
6-speed • Belt (final drive) • 90/90-19 front / 240/40-R18 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 90/90-19
Rear tire size 240/40-R18
Front tire width 90 mm
Front tire aspect ratio 90%
Front rim diameter 19 in
Estimated theoretical fuel range 435 km
Bore/stroke ratio 0.86:1 (Undersquare)

Model information

Category Custom / cruiser

Engine specifications

Engine type V2, four-stroke
Displacement 1573.3 cc (96.00 cu in)
Torque 117.0 Nm (11.9 kgf-m or 86.3 ft.lbs) @ 3,200 rpm
Bore × stroke 95.3 x 111.3 mm (3.8 x 4.4 inches)
Compression ratio 9.2:1
Cooling system Air
Fuel system Injection. Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
Starter Electric

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 6-speed
Final drive Belt (final drive)
Clutch Multi-plate with diaphragm spring in oil bath

Chassis and suspension

Rake 38.0°
Trail 157 mm (6.2 inches)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Single disc. 4-piston calipers
Rear brakes Single disc. 2-piston torque-free calipers
Front tire 90/90-19
Rear tire 240/40-R18

Dimensions and weight

Wet weight 313.3 kg (690.7 lb)
Dry weight 299.8 kg (660.9 lb)
Seat height 665 mm (26.2 inches)
Overall length 2,413 mm (95.0 inches)
Wheelbase 1,758 mm (69.2 inches)
Ground clearance 130 mm (5.1 inches)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 18.92 L (5.00 US gal)
Fuel consumption 4.35 L/100 km (23.0 km/l or 54.07 mpg)
Greenhouse gases 100.9 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission)

Other specifications

Color options Vivid Black, Pacific Blue Pearl, Crimson Red Sunglo, Vivid Black Deluxe
Exhaust system Chrome, staggered shorty exhaust w/ dual mufflers
Price as new US$ 17295. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc.
Comments Fat 240mm rear tire; color-matched satin stainless metallic painted: Engine covers, 5-spoke wheels, curved handlebar riser, cast aluminum finned oil tank, front fork lowers, swingarm, turn signals, hand controls, headlamp and new fuel tank console with speed shop style speedo; New LED Stop-Turn-Tail light, Internally wired, independent v-bars; color-matched frame.

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.