At the heart of the 2017 Boss Hoss BHC-9 Chevy Trike custom - cruiser motorcycle, Boss Hoss utilizes a 6200 cc (378.3 cu in) liquid-cooled v8, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 445 HP (324.8 kW) while maximum torque reaches 549.2 Nm (405.1 lb-ft) at 4,200 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a automatic gearbox and shaft drive (cardan) final drive. With a specific output of 71.8 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-9 Chevy Trike measures 680.4 kg (1500 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.65 HP/kg (1.53 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 749 mm (29.5 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, combined with a 3,327 mm (131 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 32.17-liter (8.5 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 8.55 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 376 km (234 miles) between fill-ups.
Within MotoLibrary's Boss Hoss archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 2016 to 2017, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
71.8 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.65 HP/kg (1.53 kg/HP)
Theoretical Range
~376 km (234 mi)
Engine
Displacement6200.0 ccm (378.32 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV8, four-stroke
Engine DetailsCast aluminium - 4 bolt main
Power445.0 HP (324.8 kW))
Torque549.2 Nm (56.0 kgf-m or 405.1 ft.lbs) @ 4200 RPM
Compression10.7:1
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemInjection. Multi-port injection
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
GearboxAutomatic
Final DriveShaft drive (cardan) (final drive)
ClutchNarroved Ford
Driveline4-speed automatic overdrive with lockup
Performance
Fuel Consumption8.55 litres/100 km (11.7 km/l or 27.51 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases198.4 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Exhaust2.5 inch with dual mufflers
Chassis
Rake35.0°
Front SuspensionInverted forks, 63 mm, adjustable preload
Front Travel89 mm (3.5 inches)
Rear SuspensionAir ride
Wheelbase3327 mm (131.0 inches)
Ground Clearance152 mm (6.0 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre130/90-16
Rear Tyre235/60-R17
Front BrakesDouble disc. Dual 4-piston caliper, floating disc
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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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Transmission
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