BHC-3 ZZ4

2008 Boss Hoss BHC-3 ZZ4 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 2008 Boss Hoss BHC-3 ZZ4 custom - cruiser motorcycle, Boss Hoss relies on a 5700 cc (347.8 cu in) liquid-cooled v8, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 476.1 HP (347.5 kW) at 5,250 rpm while maximum torque reaches 549.2 Nm (405.1 lb-ft) at 3,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a automatic gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 83.5 HP per liter and a 1,750 rpm working window between peak torque (3,500 rpm) and peak power (5,250 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 ZZ4 measures 503.5 kg (1110 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.95 HP/kg (1.06 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 711 mm (28 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.

Within MotoLibrary's Boss Hoss archive, this model family spans 7 indexed model years from 2005 to 2011, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.