Freewheeler

2016 Harley-Davidson Freewheeler Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Engineered by Harley-Davidson for the custom - cruiser motorcycle segment, the 2016 Harley-Davidson Freewheeler relies on a 1689.6 cc (103.1 cu in) oil & air-cooled v2, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 85.8 HP (62.6 kW) at 5,100 rpm while maximum torque reaches 142 Nm (104.7 lb-ft) at 3,250 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and belt final drive. With a specific output of 50.8 HP per liter and a 1,850 rpm working window between peak torque (3,250 rpm) and peak power (5,100 rpm), the engine character is prioritizing low-RPM tractability, mechanical longevity and relaxed throttle response over peak redline numbers.

On the scales, the Freewheeler measures 490.8 kg (1082 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.17 HP/kg (5.72 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 699 mm (27.5 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, combined with a 1,676 mm (66 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 22.71-liter (6 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 6.03 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 377 km (234 miles) between fill-ups.

Within MotoLibrary's Harley-Davidson archive, this model family spans 11 indexed model years from 2015 to 2025, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.