The Harley-Davidson Softail Low Rider motorcycle specifications include a 1,745 cc (106.48 cu in) engine, power of 86 hp (62.8 kW) @ 5,020 rpm, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 300 kg (661.4 lb).
Key specifications
The 2018 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Harley-Davidson Softail Low Rider 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 34% higher than the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 80th percentile across Harley-Davidson models.
About 37% higher than the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 89th percentile across Harley-Davidson models.
Very close to the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 42nd percentile across Harley-Davidson models.
Very close to the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 57th percentile across Harley-Davidson models.
About 11% larger than the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 58th 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.
86 hp — more powerful than about 80% of Harley-Davidson models with power data.
1,745 cc — larger displacement than about 89% of Harley-Davidson models.
300 kg — heavier than about 42% of Harley-Davidson models, or lighter than about 58%.
690 mm — taller than about 57% of Harley-Davidson models.
18.9 L — larger than about 58% 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.
2,355
2,376
Close to average.
1,630
1,599
Close to average.
690
689
Close to average.
130
128
Close to average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 100/90-B19 |
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| Rear tire size | 180/70-B16 |
| Engine oil capacity | 4.70 L (4.97 US qt) |
| Estimated theoretical fuel range | 344 km |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.287 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 286.7 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 49.3 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 0.90:1 (Undersquare) |
Model information
| Category | Custom / cruiser |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 1,745 cc (106.48 cu in) |
| Power | 86 hp (62.8 kW) @ 5,020 rpm |
| Torque | 145.0 Nm (14.8 kgf-m or 107.0 ft.lbs) @ 3,000 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 100.0 x 111.1 mm (3.9 x 4.4 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 10.0:1 |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Fuel system | Injection. Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Starter | Electric |
| Oil capacity | 4.70 L (4.97 US qt) |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
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| Final drive | Belt (final drive) |
| Clutch | Multi-plate with diaphragm spring in oil bath |
Chassis and suspension
| Front suspension | Telescopic fork |
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| Rear suspension | Twin shocks |
| Rake | 30.0° |
| Trail | 163 mm (6.4 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc. Optional ABS. 4-piston |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc. Optional ABS. 2-piston |
| Front tire | 100/90-B19 |
| Rear tire | 180/70-B16 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 300 kg (661.4 lb) |
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| Dry weight | 287 kg (632.7 lb) |
| Seat height | 690 mm (27.2 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,355 mm (92.7 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,630 mm (64.2 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 130 mm (5.1 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 18.90 L (4.99 US gal) |
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| Fuel consumption | 5.50 L/100 km (18.2 km/l or 42.77 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases | 127.6 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission) |
Performance
| Power/weight ratio | 0.2997 hp/kg |
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Electrical and instruments
| Instruments | Tank-mounted electronic speedometer with odometer, time-of-day clock on odometer, dual tripmeter, rpm/gear display, low fuel warning light and countdown feature, low oil pressure indicator light, engine diagnostics readout, LED indicator lights, 6-speed indicator light |
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| Lights | High beam, neutral, low oil pressure, turn signals, engine diagnostics, security system (optional), 6-speed, low fuel warnings |
Other specifications
| Color options | Vivid Black, Wicked Red, Electric Blue, Bonneville Salt Pearl |
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| Exhaust system | 2-into-2 offset shotgun; catalyst in muffler |
| Price as new | US$ 14999. Euro 16295. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
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.