Harley Davidson SOFTAIL

Harley Davidson SOFTAIL OverView

The most talked about and awaited Harley Davidson bike in India is Harley Davidson Softail. The model has two variants named as Harley Davidson FLSTF FAT Boy and Harley Davidson Heriatge Softail Classic. Both the bikes has worth mentioning history. Once they were the biggest sought after bikes. The Harley Davidson Softail variants are having more or less similar specifications and features. But Harley Davidson Softail Classic has large wind screen and leathre saddle bags that make it something different.

Harley Davidson Softail sports an air cooled, Twin Cam 96 engine with a higher displacement of 1584cc. The powertrain of the Harley Davidson Heritage Classic develops a top torque of 117 Nm at 3200 rpm while the Twin Cam 96B engine of Fat Boy pumps out a top torque output of 126Nm at 3200 rpm. The bike comes loaded with six-speed gearbox and self/kick start.

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The most talked about and awaited Harley Davidson bike in India is Harley Davidson Softail. The model has two variants named as Harley Davidson FLSTF FAT Boy and Harley Davidson Heriatge Softail Classic. Both the bikes has worth mentioning history. Once they were the biggest sought after bikes. The Harley Davidson Softail variants are having more or less similar specifications and features. But Harley Davidson Softail Classic has large wind screen and leathre saddle bags that make it something different.

Harley Davidson Softail sports an air cooled, Twin Cam 96 engine with a higher displacement of 1584cc. The powertrain of the Harley Davidson Heritage Classic develops a top torque of 117 Nm at 3200 rpm while the Twin Cam 96B engine of Fat Boy pumps out a top torque output of 120Nm at 3200 rpm. The bike comes loaded with six-speed gearbox and self/kick start.

Harley Davidson Softail comes fitted with high performance brakes and suspension system. The front and rear brakes are 4 piston and 2 piston respectively. It has Front 41.3 mm telescopic, "beer can" covers and rear hidden, horizontal-mounted, coil-over forks. Harley Davidson Softail Fat Boy has 18.9 litres of fuel tank while the Heritage Classic sports 19.7 litres.

The looks of both the variants of Harley Davidson Softail are having similar frame and design. However, there are some distinctive features in each other. Harley Davidson Heritage Classic comes with large pointed wind screen which assures greater safety from gusty winds. The front fender is full faced that is taken from its classic and retro image. Harley Davidson Softail has additional saddle bags in leather and backrest for the pillion. On the other hand Harley Davidson Fat Boy doesn't sport these features. Common things between these two variants of Harley Davidson Softail are chrome horseshoe oil tank, black powder-coated engine with chrome covers and chrome over/under shotgun exhaust.

Harley Davidson SOFTAIL Designing

The Harley Davidson Softail is available in two variants. The variants can be termed as siblings with a few changes that took place on exterior of the bike. Moreover, Harley Davidson Softail has a little difference in the overall dimensions.

The Harley Davidson Softail Fat Boy's length is 2396mm and height is 1130mm while the width is 997mm. Its saddle height is 690mm. The Harley Davidson Softail Heritage Classic has 2405mm of length and 1480mm of height. Whereas the width of the Harley Davidson Softail Heritage Classic is 955mm and the saddle height is 690mm.

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The Harley Davidson Softail bikes has the same retro and classic look as it was there when it starts selling long ago. However, the company could convert them in high-performance bikes by using latest technologies with the same look. Harley Davidson Softail has two variants and has similar appearance except some added stuffs.

Harley Davidson Softail Fat Boy is having distinctive front view with large body colour fender and round headlamp which peeps out for the road ahead. Interestingly, the front turn indicators are placed above the headlamp. Harley Davidson Softail Fat Boy is fitted with pullback handlebars that ensure ultimate rider comfort. It features horseshoe fuel tank with stylish company logo.

The instrument panel of the Harley Davidson Softail Fat Boy is digital which is comprised of fuel gauge, tripmeter and speedometer while the tachometer is analogue one. It houses wide footboard for rider. Harley Davidson Softail Fat Boy has step-up type seat that promises ultra comfort level. The board rear fender has been attached with round shape rear turn indicators and classic tail light. The bike has chrome over/under shotgun exhaust with twin mufflers. Harley Davidson Softail Fat Boy comes with bullet hole disc cast aluminium in silver colour which catches your eyes for sure.

The Harley Davidson Softail Heritage Classic has got more or less same appearance but with a few additional stuffs. The handlebars are large in size that increase comfort level. At front, three headlamp clusters are added in which bigger headlamp is positioned at the centre. A large wind shield is added for rider's protection from velocity of winds. Harley Davidson Softail Heritage Classic houses same instrument panel located at tank. The front turn indicators are now fitted below the headlamps.

The Harley Davidson Softail Heritage Classic is equipped with tow-piece seats for rider and passenger. The passenger seat is added with backrest. Leather saddlebags are provided for long drive. Two-tone seat and saddlebags are decorated with bullet laced valence. The wheels of the Harley Davidson Softail Heritage Classic are in laced steel in chrome.

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The Harley Davidson Softail is loaded with riding friendly features from front to rear side. The front side is equipped with digital instrument panel which help the rider to be updated while riding. Harley Davidson Softail is assembled with comfortable handlebars for sporty seating position and long drive purpose. Large footboard is fitted for ultra comfort of rider's foot.

Harley Davidson Softail Heritage Classic comes with pointed larger wind shield that protect the rider from gusty winds on highways. The seat of the Harley Davidson Softail not only looks good with bullet laced valence but promise top level of comfort also. This variant comes with passenger backrest and saddlebags in leather. For long drive, the saddlebags can be used as a car's trunk but for only small things. Rear suspension servers the purpose of chassis rigidity and hassle free riding experience.

Harley Davidson SOFTAIL Engine And Performance

The Harley Davidson Softail comes in two variants in India christened as Harley Davidson FLSTF FAT Boy and Harley Davidson Heritage Softail Classic. The former is powered by a air cooled, Twin Cam 96B engine that belts out a top torque of 120 Nm at 3,200 rpm. The Harley Davidson Softail Fat Boy has 18.9 litres of fuel tank while the Heritage Classic sports 19.7 litres. Expected fuel efficiency for both the bikes are 3.5 kmpl in city.

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The Harley Davidson Softail comes with air cooled, Twin Cam 96 (Heritage Softail Classic) and 96B (Fat Boy) engines that churns a top torque of 117 Nm at 3,000 rpm and 120Nm at 3200 rpm. The Harley Davidson Softail bikes incorporate six-speed gearbox that ensure nimble acceleration and power. Engine of the bike never feels low-performed at any speed.

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Harley Davidson Softail has been gifted with proven powertrain that promise you the best performance with its innovative technologies. The bike is available in two variants viz, Harley Davidson FLSTF FAT Boy and Harley Davidson Heritage Softail Classic. The base variant of the Harley Davidson Softail is powered by an air cooled Twin Cam 96B with a displacement of 1584cc. The powerplant of this variant is capable enough to deliver a top torque of 117 Nm at 3200 rpm.

The higher-end variant of the Harley Davidson Softail is loaded with an air cooled Twin-Cam 96 engine with the same displacement. This mill generates a peak torque of 120 Nm at 3300 rpm. Both the variants of Harley Davidson Softail incorporate six-speed cruise drive.

Harley Davidson SOFTAIL Braking And Handling

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Harley Davidson SOFTAIL Colors

The Harley Davidson Softail comes retaining the same retro-look but with latest technologies. Harley Davidson Softail Fat Boy comes in scarlet red, flame blue pearl, vivid black, silver pearl and black ice pearl while Harley Davidson Heritage Softail Classic comes in sun glo red instead of black ice pearl. Other four colours are common in this variant too. The body colour is painted at front fender, fuel tank, side panels and rear fender. The saddlebags are in leather black. Rest of the body comes in a combination of black and chrome finish.