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MotoLibrary Score
78/100High Performance
Power/Weight
0.59 hp/kg
Torque
414 Nm
Engine
4807 ccm
Technical Overview
2012 Boss Hoss BHC-3 LS300 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Positioned in Boss Hoss's custom - cruiser motorcycle lineup, the 2012 Boss Hoss BHC-3 LS300 pairs a 4807 cc (293.3 cu in) liquid-cooled v8, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 295 HP (215.3 kW) at 4,800 rpm while maximum torque reaches 413.6 Nm (305.1 lb-ft) at 4,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a automatic gearbox. With a specific output of 61.4 HP per liter and a 300 rpm working window between peak torque (4,500 rpm) and peak power (4,800 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 LS300 measures 499 kg (1100 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.59 HP/kg (1.69 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 673 mm (26.5 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, combined with a 2,032 mm (80 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.
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