At the heart of the 2008 Harley-Davidson FLSTN Softail Deluxe custom - cruiser motorcycle, Harley-Davidson features a 1573.3 cc (96 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, maximum torque reaches 120 Nm (88.5 lb-ft) at 3,300 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and belt 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 FLSTN Softail Deluxe measures 328.4 kg (724 lbs) wet (curb). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 658 mm (25.9 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 4.35 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 435 km (270 miles) between fill-ups.
Within MotoLibrary's Harley-Davidson archive, this model family spans 7 indexed model years from 2006 to 2012, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Theoretical Range
~435 km (270 mi)
Engine
Displacement1573.3 ccm (96.00 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV2, four-stroke
Engine DetailsV2, four-stroke
Torque120.0 Nm (12.2 kgf-m or 88.5 ft.lbs) @ 3300 RPM
Compression9.2:1
Bore x Stroke95.3 x 111.3 mm (3.8 x 4.4 inches)
Valves/Cylinder2
Fuel SystemInjection. Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
Seat Height658 mm (25.9 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall Length2405 mm (94.7 inches)
Fuel Capacity18.92 litres (5.00 US gallons)
Oil Capacity3.30 litres (3.49 US quarts)
Other
StarterElectric
Color OptionsVivid Black, Black Pearl, Dark Blue Pearl (New), Crimson Red Sunglo (New), Candy Red Sunglo, Suede Blue Pearl/Vivid Black, White Gold Pearl/Pewter Pearl, White Gold Pearl/Black Pearl, 105th Anniversary CopperPearl/Vivid Black, Purple Haze (Custom), Copper
Notes
Low 24.5-in. seat height; wide whitewall tires; pull -back risers and handlebar; tombstone tail light; integrated luggage rack–exclusive to this model; Easy Reach sidestand; nostalgic valanced seat with chrome grab rail; custom tapered floor boards
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Torque
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Seat Height
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Weight
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Fuel Capacity
Fuel capacity helps estimate touring range and how often you may need to stop.
Brakes
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Suspension
Suspension details can matter for comfort, road feel and long-distance riding.
Transmission
Transmission and final drive affect maintenance, smoothness and everyday usability.
