Engineered by Harley-Davidson for the custom - cruiser motorcycle segment, the 2008 Harley-Davidson FLSTC Heritage Softail Classic Firefighter features a 1573.3 cc (96 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, maximum torque reaches 118.7 Nm (87.5 lb-ft) at 2,750 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. Internal engine geometry specifies a bore and stroke of 95.3 x 111.3 mm (3.8 x 4.4 inches) with a 9.2:1 compression ratio.
On the scales, the FLSTC Heritage Softail Classic Firefighter measures 340.2 kg (750 lbs) wet (curb). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 696 mm (27.4 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, combined with a 1,638 mm (64.5 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 18.92-liter (5 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 4.9 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 386 km (240 miles) between fill-ups.
Theoretical Range
~386 km (240 mi)
Engine
Displacement1573.3 ccm (96.00 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV2, four-stroke
Engine DetailsV2, four-stroke
Torque118.7 Nm (12.1 kgf-m or 87.5 ft.lbs) @ 2750 RPM
Compression9.2:1
Bore x Stroke95.3 x 111.3 mm (3.8 x 4.4 inches)
Fuel SystemInjection. Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection
CoolingAir
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
ClutchMulti-plate with diaphragm spring in oil bath
Performance
Fuel Consumption4.90 litres/100 km (20.4 km/l or 48.00 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases113.7 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
ExhaustChrome, staggered shorty duals
Chassis
Rake32.0°
Trail147 mm (5.8 inches)
Wheelbase1638 mm (64.5 inches)
Ground Clearance130 mm (5.1 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre140/75-R17
Rear Tyre150/80-B16
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight328.9 kg (725.0 pounds)
Weight incl.340.2 kg (750.0 pounds)
Seat Height696 mm (27.4 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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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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Transmission
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