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

The Harley-Davidson Heritage Softail Special 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 287 kg (632.7 lb).

Key specifications

1996Year released
1,338 ccDisplacement
57 hpPower
97.0 Nm @ 2,350 rpmTorque
287 kgDry weight
692 mmSeat height

How the Harley-Davidson Heritage Softail Special 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.

Engine power57 hp
Low 19.3 hpAverage 63.9 hpHigh 119.7 hp

About 11% lower than the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 40th percentile across Harley-Davidson models.

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 height692 mm
Low 622 mmAverage 689 mmHigh 780 mm

Very close to the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 60th 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.

Engine power40th

57 hp — more powerful than about 40% of Harley-Davidson models with power data.

Displacement61st

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

Seat height60th

692 mm — taller than about 60% of Harley-Davidson models.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

V2, four-stroke • 1,338 cc • Air cooled • 57 hp
Chassis snapshot

Seat 692 mm
5-speed • Belt (final drive)

Additional useful specifications

Power-to-weight ratio 0.199 hp/kg
Power-to-weight 198.6 hp/tonne
Specific power 42.6 hp/L

Model information

Year released 1996

Engine specifications

Engine type V2, four-stroke
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
Final drive Belt (final drive)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Single disc
Rear brakes Single disc

Dimensions and weight

Dry weight 287 kg (632.7 lb)
Seat height 692 mm (27.2 inches)

Performance

Power/weight ratio 0.1986 hp/kg

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