The Harley-Davidson FXS Softail Blackline motorcycle specifications include a 1,688 cc (103.00 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 309.6 kg (682.5 lb).
Key specifications
How the Harley-Davidson FXS Softail Blackline 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 32% higher than the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 85th percentile across Harley-Davidson models.
Very close to the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 53rd percentile across Harley-Davidson models.
About 11% lower than the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 1st percentile across Harley-Davidson models.
About 11% larger than the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 69th 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.
1,688 cc — larger displacement than about 85% of Harley-Davidson models.
309.6 kg — heavier than about 53% of Harley-Davidson models, or lighter than about 47%.
610 mm — taller than about 1% of Harley-Davidson models.
18.9 L — larger than about 69% 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.
2,362
2,376
Close to average.
1,689
1,599
6% above average.
610
689
11% below average.
133
128
4% above average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 90/21-MH54 |
|---|---|
| Rear tire size | 200/55-R17 |
| Engine oil capacity | 3.30 L (3.49 US qt) |
| Estimated theoretical fuel range | 338 km |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 0.88:1 (Undersquare) |
Model information
| Year released | 2012 |
|---|
Engine specifications
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,688 cc (103.00 cu in) |
| Torque | 133.8 Nm (13.6 kgf-m or 98.7 ft.lbs) @ 3,250 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 98.4 x 111.3 mm (3.9 x 4.4 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 9.6:1 |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Fuel system | Injection. Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) |
| Starter | Electric |
| Lubrication | Pressurized, dry-sump |
| Oil capacity | 3.30 L (3.49 US qt) |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Belt (final drive) |
| Clutch | Multi-plate with diaphragm spring in oil bath |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Mild steel tubular frame; rectangular section backbone; stamped, cast, and forged junctions; forged fender supports; MIG welded |
|---|---|
| Front suspension | 41.3 mm telescopic |
| Rear suspension | Hidden, horizontal-mounted, coil-over |
| Front wheel travel | 143 mm (5.6 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 91 mm (3.6 inches) |
| Rake | 30.0° |
| Trail | 123 mm (4.8 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc. 4-piston caliper. Optional ABS. |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Single disc. 2-piston caliper. Optional ABS. |
| Front tire | 90/21-MH54 |
| Rear tire | 200/55-R17 |
| Wheels | Black Anodized, Profile Laced Aluminum |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 309.6 kg (682.5 lb) |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 289.6 kg (638.5 lb) |
| Seat height | 610 mm (24.0 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,362 mm (93.0 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,689 mm (66.5 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 133 mm (5.3 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 18.93 L (5.00 US gal) |
|---|---|
| Fuel consumption | 5.60 L/100 km (17.9 km/l or 42.00 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases | 129.9 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission) |
Electrical and instruments
| Electrical | Sealed, maintenance-free, 12V, 19-amp/hour, 270 cca |
|---|---|
| Instruments | Triple clamp-mounted electronic speedometer with odometer, time-of-day clock on odometer, dual tripmeter, rpm/gear display, engine diagnostics readout, low fuel warning light and mileage countdown feature, low oil pressure indicator, 6-speed indicator, ABS indicator (optional), LED indicator lights |
Other specifications
| Color options | Vivid Black, Black Denim, Big Blue Pearl/Vivid Black, H-D Orange/Vivid Black |
|---|---|
| Seat | One-piece, two-up seat and passenger pillion. Laden rider seat height is 24 inches, the lowest two-up seat offered by Harley-Davidson |
| Exhaust system | Chrome, over/under shotgun exhaust with slash-cut mufflers |
| Factory warranty | 2 years, unlimited mileage. |
| Price as new | US$ 15499. Euro 16895. UK £ 12299. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
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