Harley-Davidson

HARLEY-DAVIDSON SOFTAIL SLIM 2016 - 2017

HARLEY-DAVIDSON SOFTAIL SLIM 2016 - 2017
HARLEY-DAVIDSON SOFTAIL SLIM 2016 - 2017 · Photo: Chris from Surrey, British Columbia, Canada, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Spec sheet
MODELHARLEY-DAVIDSON SOFTAIL SLIM 2016 - 2017
Year2016 - 2017
Engine TypeFour stroke, 45° V-Twin, Twin Cam 103B, pushrod-operated OHV with hydraulic self-adjusting lifters, 2 valves per cylinder
Displacement / Capacity1690 cc / 103.1 cu in
Bore X Stroke98.4 x 111.1 mm
Compression Ratio9.6:1
Cooling SystemAir cooled
Max Power—
Max Torque132 Nm / 97.4 ft-lb @ 3250 rpm
IgnitionElectronic
InductionElectronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
Start SystemElectric
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Lubrication—
Gear Box6 Speed
Clutch—
Final DriveBelt
CHASSIS SPECS
FrameMild steel tubular frame, rectangular section backbone, stamped, cast and forged junctions, forged fender supports, MIG welded
Front Suspension41.3 mm telescopic fork with 'beer can' covers
Rear SuspensionHidden, horizontal-mounted coil-over shocks
Front BrakesSingle 292 mm disc, 4-piston caliper
Rear BrakesSingle 292 mm disc, 2-piston caliper
DIMENSION SPECS
Overall Length2350 mm / 92.5 in
Overall Width—
Overall Height—
Seat Height605 mm / 23.8 in (laden), 658 mm / 25.9 in (unladen)
Wheelbase1635 mm / 64.3 in
Ground Clearance115 mm / 4.5 in
Dry Weight308 kg / 679 lbs
Wet Weight321 kg / 708 lbs
WHEEL SPECS
Front TyreMT90B16 72H
Rear TyreMU85B16 77H
FUEL SYSTEM
Fuel Capacity18.9 Litres / 5.0 US gal
Fuel Consumption—
Top Speed—
Harley-Davidson file

The last Twin Cam-powered Softail Slim, sold for 2016 and 2017, was unchanged in essence from earlier years: a blacked-out 1950s-style bobber with Hollywood bars, a solo seat and rigid-look hidden suspension. The 103B engine was praised for its low-rev torque, and the bike was considered easy to manage at walking pace despite its weight. A proximity security fob and ABS were the main options.