Harley-Davidson FLSTF Fat Boy - Specification, Features & Price In India 2011

General information
Model:	Harley-Davidson FLSTF Fat Boy
Year:	2011
Category:	Custom / cruiser
Rating:	70.4 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other bikes
Price as new (MSRP):	Rs.19.7 Lakhs. Prices depend on country, taxes, accessories, etc.
Engine and transmission
Displacement:	1584.00 ccm (96.66 cubic inches)
Engine type:	V2, four-stroke
Engine details:	Twin Cam 96B
Torque:	127.00 Nm (12.9 kgf-m or 93.7 ft.lbs) @ 3000 RPM
Compression:	9.2:1
Bore x stroke:	95.3 x 111.1 mm (3.8 x 4.4 inches)
Valves per cylinder:	2
Fuel system:	Injection. Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
Fuel control:	DOHC
Lubrication system:	Pressurized, dry-sump
Cooling system:	Air
Gearbox:	6-speed
Transmission type,	Belt
final drive:
Clutch:	9-plate, wet
Driveline:	Primary Drive: Chain, 34/46 ratio. Final Drive: Belt, 32/66 ratio
Exhaust system:	Chrome, over/under shotgun exhaust with dual mufflers
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels
Frame type:	Mild steel tubular frame; rectangular section backbone; stamped, cast, and forged junctions; forged fender supports; MIG welded
Rake (fork angle):	31.0°
Trail:	147 mm (5.8 inches)
Front suspension:	41.3mm telescopic, “beer can” covers
Front suspensiontravel:	130 mm (5.1 inches)
Rear suspension:	Hidden, horizontal-mounted, coil-over
Rear suspension travel:	109 mm (4.3 inches)
Front tyre dimensions:	140/75-R17
Rear tyre dimensions:	200/55-R17
Front brakes:	Single disc. 4-piston
Front brakes diameter:	292 mm (11.5 inches)
Rear brakes:	Single disc. 2-piston
Rear brakes diameter:	292 mm (11.5 inches)
Wheels:	Silver, Bullet Hole Disc Cast Aluminum
Physical measures and capacities
Dry weight:	314.8 kg (694.0 pounds)
Seat height:	699 mm (27.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall length:	2,396 mm (94.3 inches)
Ground clearance:	130 mm (5.1 inches)
Wheelbase:	1,638 mm (64.5 inches)
Fuel capacity:	19.70 litres (5.20 gallons)
Oil capacity:	3.30 litres (0.22 quarts)
Other specifications
Starter:	Electric
Instruments:	Electronic speedometer with odometer, time-of-day clock on odometer, dual tripmeter, 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
Factory warranty:	24 months, unlimited mileage (US)
Color options:	Vivid Black, Scarlet Red, Brilliant Silver Pearl, Flame Blue Pearl, Black Ice Pearl

 

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Harley-Davidson India has raised the bar by launching two new models from its 2011 line-up – the 883 SuperLow and the 883 Iron as CKD units with a devastating starting price of just Rs. 5.5 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). The most iconic motorcycle brand in the world forayed into India with its CBU offerings but is prepared to further drop the prices of its elite products by taking the CKD route. The two new bikes will be assembled at the company’s assembly plant located in Haryana and the bookings for the bikes will commence from January 1st, 2011.

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Harley-Davidson Heritage Softail Classic : Roadtest

The Harley-Davidson Heritage Softail Classic epitomizes the bygone era of leather chaps, leather vests and chrome. Adil Jal Darukhanawala takes to the open road astride this charmingly crafted motorcycle but sensibly dressed for India of course!rnPhotography: Kunal Khadse

Harley-Davidson motorcycles are the embodiment of American rolling art in its truest form, crafted out of shining chrome and heavy metal. These machines bring along with them over hundred years of tradition and legacy that remains unchallenged and undeterred thanks to the nostalgic design and the noticeably charming exhaust note of these big-twin cruiser bikes. After having ridden Harley Davidson’s entire range for India, the bike that pasted the biggest smile on my face was the Heritage Softail Classic with its elegantly drawn design lines and silken smooth power delivery coupled with exceptional road-manners.

Peculiarity of the Softail Classic lies in its styling as well as its chassis design. The frame mimics the clean lines of a vintage hardtail (no rear suspension) frame albeit with a modern-day rear suspension that is not visible externally. The hardtail look was especially made popular in the 1970s and the 1980s by custom chopper bike-builders. The Heritage Softail Classic endorses the hardtail design but with the comfort of a longitudinally mounted twin rear suspension located underneath the transmission. Simple design elements like the fully-covered front and rear fenders as well as the ‘horse-shoe’ tank and white-walled tyres, go a long way in multiplying the Softail Classic’s old-school charm and retro-appeal.

The twin stubby exhausts finished in polished chrome and the large detachable windshield add oodles of character to its stance and poise. Feet-forward riding position coupled with the touring handlebar carved out of stainless steel, comprises a remarkably good ergonomic design on the Softail Classic and the masterfully sculpted saddle offers ample space for your derrière to be seated comfortably at any given point of time.

Harley’s 1584cc Rigid-Mounted V-Twin 96B Twin Cam engine propels the Softail Classic via a six-speed Cruise Drive Transmission. When we are talking about munching miles astride a Harley Davidson, it is less about horsepower and more about torque. The motor has a decent power output of 65 horses but the 117Nm of torque does an exceptional job of hauling this rolling sculpture that weighs 341kg! And in Harley parlance this is just middle of the road weightage!

Even with all that heft and mass, the Heritage Softail Classic felt astonishingly neutral in handling and extremely easy to maneuver even at crawling speeds. This facet has to be largely attributed to the bike's mass centralization and low centre of gravity, which presents it with such exceptional handling and maneuverability. Riding over the twisty roads from Delhi to Jaipur, the Softail Classic’s chassis gave precise feedback about what was going on between the road and the tyres and nor once did I feel challenged leave alone being intimidated by the bike’s vastness and sheer bulk. The Softail Classic leaned into corners with utmost ease and precision and then straightened up with equal simplicity. Of course, getting used to a platform instead of a foot rest took some getting used to as also the fact that you had to grab a near one kilogramme switch on the headstock to get the engine's electrical juices flowing. Of course on such idiosyncrasies is the Harley legend built on and it seems that we unsuspecting Indians are just going to love it! Of course love in this form would come at a price.

Built for long hauls, the Heritage Softail Classic confidently does the tightrope walk of balancing handling and ride quality. This mile-muncher has everything going for it, for example – its extremely appealing retro-styling, the torquey V-Twin motor with solid grunt as well as sorted out chassis and suspension setup that makes it an ideal tool for long distance touring. Add to that the OEM-supplied detachable studded saddlebags made out of pure leather, the large Lexan removable windscreen and a removable pillion seat for that single-seater look, this will be one steed to complete your dream garage. With a price-tag of Rs.19.45 lakh (ex-showroom, New Delhi), there is no doubt that for many it will only remain a dream machine but for those who can afford this retro-styled  massaging masterpiece, there won’t be any disappointment.

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