2018 Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Boy (2024)

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2018 Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Boy (2)

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Harley-Davidson's profilation of this bike
The original fat custom icon that changed it all has done it again. Satin chrome finishes. Beefy 240mm rear tire. And now available in a Milwaukee-Eight® 107 or 114 Big Twin Engine for the most muscular, unstoppable Fat Boy® motorcycle ever.

General information
Model name Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Boy
Year 2018
Category Custom / cruiser
Price as newUS$ 18999. Euro 21695. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc.
Rating 3.5 See the detailed rating of design and look, maintenance cost, engine performance, etc. Compare with any other bike.
Engine and transmission
Displacement 1745.0 ccm (106.48 cubic inches)
Engine type V2, four-stroke
Engine details Milwaukee-Eight® 107, optionally 114 Big Twin
Power 86.0 HP (62.8 kW)) @ 5020 RPM
Torque 145.0 Nm (14.8 kgf-m or 107.0 ft.lbs) @ 3000 RPM
Compression 10.0:1
Bore x stroke 100.0 x 111.1 mm (3.9 x 4.4 inches)
Fuel system Injection. Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection
Fuel control Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Cooling system Air
Gearbox 6-speed
Transmission type Belt (final drive)
Clutch Multi-plate with diaphragm spring in oil bath
Driveline Primary chain, 34/46 ratio
Fuel consumption 5.60 litres/100 km (17.9 km/l or 42.00 mpg)
Greenhouse gases 129.9 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Exhaust system 2-into-2 staggered; catalyst in header
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels
Rake (fork angle) 30.0°
Trail 104 mm (4.1 inches)
Front suspension Telescopic fork
Rear suspension Twin shocks
Front tire 160/60-R18
Rear tire 240/40-R18
Front brakes Double disc. ABS. 4-piston.
Rear brakes Single disc. ABS. 2-piston.
Wheels Machined, Lakester cast aluminum
Physical measures and capacities
Dry weight 304.0 kg (670.2 pounds)
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc 317.0 kg (698.9 pounds)
Power/weight ratio 0.2829 HP/kg
Seat height 675 mm (26.6 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall length 2370 mm (93.3 inches)
Ground clearance 115 mm (4.5 inches)
Wheelbase 1665 mm (65.6 inches)
Fuel capacity 18.93 litres (5.00 US gallons)
Oil capacity 4.70 litres (4.97 US quarts)
Other specifications
Color options Vivid Black, Black Tempest, Industrial Gray, Bonneville Salt Pearl, Wicked Red/Twisted Cherry, Legend Blue/Vivid Black, Legend Blue Denim
Starter Electric
Instruments Tank-mounted electronic speedometer with odometer, time-of-day clock on odometer, dual tripmeter, RPM/gear display, fuel gauge with low fuel warning light and countdown feature, low oil pressure indicator light, engine diagnostics readout, LED indicator lights, 6-speed indicator light
Light High beam, neutral, low oil pressure, turn signals, engine diagnostics, security system (optional), 6-speed, low fuel warnings
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