The Harley-Davidson Softail Custom motorcycle specifications include a 1,338 cc (81.64 cu in) engine, power of 57 hp (41.6 kW) @ 5,000 rpm, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 276 kg (608.5 lb).
Key specifications
The 1996 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Harley-Davidson Softail Custom 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.
About 11% lower than the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 40th percentile across Harley-Davidson models.
Very close to the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 61st percentile across Harley-Davidson models.
About 7% taller than the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 89th percentile across Harley-Davidson models.
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.
57 hp — more powerful than about 40% of Harley-Davidson models with power data.
1,338 cc — larger displacement than about 61% of Harley-Davidson models.
737 mm — taller than about 89% of Harley-Davidson models.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.207 hp/kg |
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| Power-to-weight | 206.5 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 42.6 hp/L |
Model information
| Category | Custom / cruiser |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 1,338 cc (81.64 cu in) |
| Power | 57 hp (41.6 kW) @ 5,000 rpm |
| Torque | 97.0 Nm (9.9 kgf-m or 71.5 ft.lbs) @ 2,350 rpm |
| Valves per cylinder | 2.0 |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Starter | Electric |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
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| Final drive | Belt (final drive) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Dual disc |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 276 kg (608.5 lb) |
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| Seat height | 737 mm (29.0 inches) |
Performance
| Power/weight ratio | 0.2065 hp/kg |
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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.