2007 Boss Hoss BHC-3 502 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Positioned in Boss Hoss's custom - cruiser motorcycle lineup, the 2007 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) at 5,200 rpm while maximum torque reaches 567 Nm (418.2 lb-ft) at 4,200 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through belt final drive. With a specific output of 61.2 HP per liter and a 1,000 rpm working window between peak torque (4,200 rpm) and peak power (5,200 rpm), 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)
Power Band Window
4,200–5,200 rpm
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)) @ 5200 RPM
Torque567.0 Nm (57.8 kgf-m or 418.2 ft.lbs) @ 4200 RPM
Compression9.6:1
Fuel SystemCarburettor. Quadrajet 850 cfm
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Final DriveBelt (final drive)
Chassis
Rake33.0°
Front Suspension63mm inverted forks
Rear SuspensionDual 13.5´ coilover shocks
Wheelbase2083 mm (82.0 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front BrakesDouble disc
Front Brake Ø320 mm (12.6 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc
Rear Brake Ø320 mm (12.6 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight589.7 kg (1,300.0 pounds)
Power/Weight0.8513 HP/kg
Seat Height724 mm (28.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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Power
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Torque
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Seat Height
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Weight
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Suspension
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