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

The Harley-Davidson Softail Springer motorcycle specifications include a 1,338 cc (81.64 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 284 kg (626.1 lb).

Key specifications

1997, 1998, 2001Model years
1,338 ccDisplacement
97.0 Nm @ 2,350 rpmTorque
284 kgDry weight
663 mmSeat height
Model years covered
199719982001
Year-specific specification changes

The 1997 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Displacement
20011,449 cc (88.42 cu in)
Torque
199899.0 Nm (10.1 kgf-m or 73.0 ft.lbs) @ 2,350 rpm
2001106.0 Nm (10.8 kgf-m or 78.2 ft.lbs) @ 3,200 rpm
Power/weight ratio
19980.1972 hp/kg
Seat height
2001654 mm (25.7 inches)
Top speed
2001170.0 km/h (105.6 mph)

How the Harley-Davidson Softail Springer 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.

Displacement1,338 cc
Low 165 ccAverage 1,275 ccHigh 1,868 cc

Very close to the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 61st percentile across Harley-Davidson models.

Seat height663 mm
Low 622 mmAverage 689 mmHigh 780 mm

Very close to the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 28th 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.

Displacement61st

1,338 cc — larger displacement than about 61% of Harley-Davidson models.

Seat height28th

663 mm — taller than about 28% of Harley-Davidson models.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

V2, four-stroke • 1,338 cc • Air cooled
Chassis snapshot

Seat 663 mm
5-speed • Belt (final drive)

Engine specifications

Engine type V2, four-stroke
Displacement 1,338 cc (81.64 cu in)
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
Final drive Belt (final drive)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Single disc

Dimensions and weight

Dry weight 284 kg (626.1 lb)
Seat height 663 mm (26.1 inches)

Performance

Top speed 155.0 km/h (96.3 mph)
Power/weight ratio 0.1937 hp/kg

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.