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BHC-3 502

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84 /100 High Performance
Power/Weight
0.85 hp/kg
Torque
567 Nm
Engine
8200 ccm

2006 Boss Hoss BHC-3 502 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 2006 Boss Hoss BHC-3 502 custom - cruiser motorcycle, Boss Hoss 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) while maximum torque reaches 567 Nm (418.2 lb-ft), 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
Displacement 8200.0 ccm (500.36 cubic inches)
Engine Type V8, four-stroke
Engine Details V8, four-stroke
Power 502.0 HP (366.4 kW))
Torque 567.0 Nm (57.8 kgf-m or 418.2 ft.lbs)
Compression 9.6:1
Fuel System Carburettor. Quadrajet 850 cfm
Cooling Liquid
Transmission
Final Drive Belt (final drive)
Chassis
Wheelbase 2083 mm (82.0 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Brakes Double disc
Rear Brakes Single disc
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight 589.7 kg (1,300.0 pounds)
Power/Weight 0.8513 HP/kg
Seat Height 724 mm (28.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Fuel Capacity 32.17 litres (8.50 US gallons)
Other
Starter Electric
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72.4 cm / 28.5 in
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