2005 Boss Hoss BHC-3 502 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Engineered by Boss Hoss for the custom - cruiser motorcycle segment, the 2005 Boss Hoss BHC-3 502 utilizes a 8200 cc (500.4 cu in) liquid-cooled v8, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 502 HP (366.4 kW), transferring power to the rear wheel through belt final drive. With a specific output of 61.2 HP per liter, the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.
On the scales, the BHC-3 502 measures 589.7 kg (1300 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.85 HP/kg (1.17 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 724 mm (28.5 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, combined with a 2,083 mm (82 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 32.17-liter (8.5 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Within MotoLibrary's Boss Hoss archive, this model family spans 3 indexed model years from 2005 to 2007, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
61.2 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.85 HP/kg (1.17 kg/HP)
Standover Height
724 mm (28.5 in)
Engine
Displacement8200.0 ccm (500.36 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV8, four-stroke
Engine DetailsV8, four-stroke
Power502.0 HP (366.4 kW))
Compression9.6:1
Fuel SystemCarburettor. Quadrajet 850cfm
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Final DriveBelt (final drive)
Performance
ExhaustStraight pipes
Chassis
Rake33.0°
Front Suspension63mm inverted forks, adj. preload 2.5´ travel
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