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

The Harley-Davidson Softail Slim motorcycle specifications include a 1,688 cc (103.00 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 317.5 kg (700 lb).

Key specifications

2013-2021Model years
1,688 ccDisplacement
133.8 Nm @ 3,000 rpmTorque
317.5 kgWet weight
605 mmSeat height
18.9 LFuel tank
1,636 mmWheelbase
114 mmGround clearance
Model years covered
201320142015201620172018201920202021
Year-specific specification changes

The 2013 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Bore × stroke
20182021100.0 x 111.1 mm (3.9 x 4.4 inches)
Compression ratio
2018202110.0:1
Displacement
201520171,690 cc (103.12 cu in)
20181,745 cc (106.48 cu in)
201920211,746 cc (106.54 cu in)
Dry weight
20162017308 kg (679 lb)
20182021291 kg (641.5 lb)
Front brakes
20152016Single disc. ABS. 4-piston
20172021Single disc. Optional ABS. 4-piston
Front tire
20182021130/90-B16
Rear brakes
2016Single disc. ABS. 2-piston
20172021Single disc. Optional ABS. 2-piston
Rear tire
20182021150/80-B16
Torque
2015132.0 Nm (13.5 kgf-m or 97.4 ft.lbs) @ 3,000 rpm
2016133.0 Nm (13.6 kgf-m or 98.1 ft.lbs) @ 3,000 rpm
2017126.0 Nm (12.8 kgf-m or 92.9 ft.lbs) @ 3,000 rpm
2018145.0 Nm (14.8 kgf-m or 107.0 ft.lbs) @ 3,000 rpm
20192021149.2 Nm (15.2 kgf-m or 110.0 ft.lbs) @ 3,000 rpm
Wet weight
20162017321 kg (707.7 lb)
2018304 kg (670.2 lb)
20192021304.4 kg (671 lb)
Wheelbase
201820211,630 mm (64.2 inches)
Engine oil capacity
20214.70 L (4.97 US qt)
Exhaust system
201820212-into-2 shotgun; catalyst in muffler
Fuel capacity
2017202118.90 L (4.99 US gal)
Fuel consumption
20185.50 L/100 km (18.2 km/l or 42.77 mpg)
201920215.00 L/100 km (20.0 km/l or 47.04 mpg)
Greenhouse gases
2018127.6 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission)
20192021116.0 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission)
Ground clearance
20162017115 mm (4.5 inches)
20182021120 mm (4.7 inches)
Instruments
20215-inch analog speedometer with digital gear, odometer, fuel level, clock, trip, range and tachometer indication
Oil capacity
20214.70 L (4.97 US qt)
Overall length
201520172,350 mm (92.5 inches)
201820212,310 mm (90.9 inches)
Rake
2018202130.0°
Seat height
20152017650 mm (25.6 inches)
20182019660 mm (26.0 inches)
20202021648 mm (25.5 inches)
Wheels
20182021Gloss Black, Steel Laced

Model information

Category Custom / cruiser

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) @ 3,000 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)
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

Rake 31.0°
Trail 147 mm (5.8 inches)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Single disc. 4-piston
Rear brakes Single disc. 2-piston
Front tire MT90-B16
Rear tire MU85-B16
Wheels Black, Laced Steel

Dimensions and weight

Wet weight 317.5 kg (700 lb)
Dry weight 304.4 kg (671 lb)
Seat height 605 mm (23.8 inches)
Overall length 2,395 mm (94.3 inches)
Wheelbase 1,636 mm (64.4 inches)
Ground clearance 114 mm (4.5 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

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 Black Denim, Vivid Black, Big Blue Pearl, Ember Red Sunglo
Exhaust system Chrome, over/under shotgun exhaust with slash-cut mufflers
Price as new US$ 15699. Euro 18795. UK £ 14695. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc.

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