2016 Harley-Davidson Dyna Fat Bob Dark Custom Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Built around Harley-Davidson's custom - cruiser motorcycle platform, the 2016 Harley-Davidson Dyna Fat Bob Dark Custom features a 1690 cc (103.1 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke configuration. Internal engine geometry specifies a bore and stroke of 98.4 x 111.3 mm (3.9 x 4.4 inches) with a 9.6:1 compression ratio.
On the scales, the Dyna Fat Bob Dark Custom measures 252 kg (556 lbs) wet (curb). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 690 mm (27.2 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, combined with a 1,621 mm (63.8 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 18.93-liter (5 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 5.6 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 338 km (210 miles) between fill-ups.
Within MotoLibrary's Harley-Davidson archive, this model family spans 4 indexed model years from 2013 to 2016, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Theoretical Range
~338 km (210 mi)
Engine
Displacement1690.0 ccm (103.12 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV2, four-stroke
Engine DetailsV2, four-stroke
Compression9.6:1
Bore x Stroke98.4 x 111.3 mm (3.9 x 4.4 inches)
Fuel SystemInjection. Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
LubricationDry-sump
CoolingAir
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveBelt (final drive)
ClutchMulti-plate with diaphragm spring in oil bath
DrivelineChain, 34/46 ratio primar drive
Performance
Fuel Consumption5.60 litres/100 km (17.9 km/l or 42.00 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases129.9 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
ExhaustChrome, “Tommy Gun” 2-1-2 collector exhaust with dual mufflers
Chassis
Rake29.0°
Trail124 mm (4.9 inches)
Front SuspensionTelescopic fork
Rear SuspensionTwin shocks
Wheelbase1621 mm (63.8 inches)
Ground Clearance124 mm (4.9 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre130/90-B16
Rear Tyre180/70-B16
Front BrakesSingle disc. Optional ABS. 4-piston fixed
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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
Transmission and final drive affect maintenance, smoothness and everyday usability.
