The Harley-Davidson Softail Slim S motorcycle specifications include a 1,801 cc (109.90 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 321 kg (707.7 lb).
Key specifications
The 2016 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Harley-Davidson Softail Slim S 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 41% higher than the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 93rd percentile across Harley-Davidson models.
Very close to the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 60th percentile across Harley-Davidson models.
About 6% lower than the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 12th 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.
1,801 cc — larger displacement than about 93% of Harley-Davidson models.
321 kg — heavier than about 60% of Harley-Davidson models, or lighter than about 40%.
650 mm — taller than about 12% 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.
2,350
2,376
Close to average.
1,636
1,599
Close to average.
650
689
6% below average.
115
128
10% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | MT90-B16 |
|---|---|
| Rear tire size | MU85-B16 |
| Engine oil capacity | 3.30 L (3.49 US qt) |
| Estimated theoretical fuel range | 338 km |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 0.91:1 (Undersquare) |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,801 cc (109.90 cu in) |
| Torque | 145.0 Nm (14.8 kgf-m or 107.0 ft.lbs) @ 4,000 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 101.6 x 111.3 mm (4.0 x 4.4 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 9.5:1 |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Fuel system | Injection. Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Starter | Electric |
| 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
| Front suspension | Telescopic fork |
|---|---|
| Rear suspension | Twin shocks |
| Rake | 32.0° |
| Trail | 147 mm (5.8 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc. ABS. 4-piston |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Single disc. ABS. 2-piston |
| Front tire | MT90-B16 |
| Rear tire | MU85-B16 |
| Wheels | Black, Laced Steel |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 321 kg (707.7 lb) |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 308 kg (679 lb) |
| Seat height | 650 mm (25.6 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,350 mm (92.5 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,636 mm (64.4 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 115 mm (4.5 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 18.90 L (4.99 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) |
Performance
| Power/weight ratio | 0.3003 hp/kg |
|---|
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 |
|---|---|
| Lights | High beam, neutral, low oil pressure, turn signals, engine diagnostics, security system (optional), 6-speed, low fuel warnings |
Other specifications
| Color options | Olive Gold Denim, Vivid Black. |
|---|---|
| Exhaust system | Chrome, over/under shotgun exhaust with slash-cut mufflers |
| Price as new | US$ 18499. Euro 20845. 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.