2018 Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob

Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob 2018


2018 Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob specifications, pictures, reviews and rating

Harley-Davidson's profilation of this bike
The all-new Fat Bob features aggressive, unapologetic styling, mind-blowing performance and handling, premium finishes, and your choice of the powerful Milwaukee-Eight® 107 or 114 Big Twin Engine.

General information
Model name Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob
Year model 2018
Type Custom / cruiser
Price as newUS$ 16999. Euro 17895. 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
Engine size 1745.0 ccm (106.48 cubic inches)
Type of engine V2, four-stroke
Engine details Milwaukee-Eight® 107, optional 114 Big Twin.
Effect 86.0 HP (62.8 kW)) @ 5020 RPM
Torque 145.0 Nm (14.8 kgf-m or 107.0 ft.lbs) @ 3000 RPM
Compression 9.6:1
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 5.50 litres/100 km (18.2 km/l or 42.77 mpg)
Greenhouse gases 127.6 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Exhaust system 2-into-1-into-2 dual side; catalyst in header
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels
Rake (fork angle) 28.0°
Trail 132 mm (5.2 inches)
Front suspension Telescopic fork
Rear suspension Twin shocks
Front tire 150/80-16
Rear tire 180/70-B16
Front brakes Double disc. ABS. 4-piston.
Rear brakes Single disc. ABS. 2-piston.
Wheels Denim black, Structure cast aluminum with laser etched graphics
Physical measures and capacities
Dry weight 296.0 kg (652.6 pounds)
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc 306.0 kg (674.6 pounds)
Power/weight ratio 0.2905 HP/kg
Seat height 710 mm (28.0 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall length 2340 mm (92.1 inches)
Ground clearance 120 mm (4.7 inches)
Wheelbase 1690 mm (66.5 inches)
Fuel capacity 13.60 litres (3.59 US gallons)
Oil capacity 3.30 litres (3.49 US quarts)
Other specifications
Color options Vivid Black, Black Denim, Red Iron Denim, Bonneville Salt Denim, Industrial Gray 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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