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

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

2016-2017Model years
1,801 ccDisplacement
145.0 Nm @ 4,000 rpmTorque
321 kgWet weight
650 mmSeat height
18.9 LFuel tank
1,636 mmWheelbase
115 mmGround clearance
Model years covered
20162017
Year-specific specification changes

The 2016 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Compression ratio
20179.2:1
Exhaust system
2017Black over/under shotgun exhaust with slash-cut muffler
Power/weight ratio
20170.2987 hp/kg
Rake
201732.1°

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.

Displacement1,801 cc
Low 165 ccAverage 1,275 ccHigh 1,868 cc

About 41% higher than the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 93rd percentile across Harley-Davidson models.

Wet weight321 kg
Low 183 kgAverage 312.9 kgHigh 507 kg

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

Seat height650 mm
Low 622 mmAverage 689 mmHigh 780 mm

About 6% lower than the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 12th percentile across Harley-Davidson models.

Fuel capacity18.9 L
Low 7.9 LAverage 17 LHigh 22.7 L

About 11% larger than the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 58th 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.

Displacement93rd

1,801 cc — larger displacement than about 93% of Harley-Davidson models.

Wet weight60th

321 kg — heavier than about 60% of Harley-Davidson models, or lighter than about 40%.

Seat height12th

650 mm — taller than about 12% of Harley-Davidson models.

Fuel capacity58th

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.

Overall length2,350 mm
This bike

2,350

Harley-Davidson avg

2,376

Close to average.

Wheelbase1,636 mm
This bike

1,636

Harley-Davidson avg

1,599

Close to average.

Seat height650 mm
This bike

650

Harley-Davidson avg

689

6% below average.

Ground clearance115 mm
This bike

115

Harley-Davidson avg

128

10% below average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

V2, four-stroke • 1,801 cc • Air cooled
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 1,636 mmSeat 650 mmClearance 115 mm
6-speed • Belt (final drive) • MT90-B16 front / MU85-B16 rear

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.