At the heart of the 2017 Harley-Davidson Freewheeler custom - cruiser motorcycle, Harley-Davidson relies on a 1747 cc (106.6 cu in) oil & air-cooled v2, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 88 HP (64.2 kW) at 5,450 rpm while maximum torque reaches 150 Nm (110.6 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 50.4 HP per liter and a 2,200 rpm working window between peak torque (3,250 rpm) and peak power (5,450 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 507 kg (1118 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.17 HP/kg (5.76 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 700 mm (27.6 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, combined with a 1,670 mm (65.7 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.
Specific Output
50.4 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.17 HP/kg (5.76 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
3,250–5,450 rpm
Theoretical Range
~377 km (234 mi)
Engine
Displacement1747.0 ccm (106.60 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV2, four-stroke
Engine DetailsMilwaukee-Eight™ 107
Power88.0 HP (64.2 kW)) @ 5450 RPM
Torque150.0 Nm (15.3 kgf-m or 110.6 ft.lbs) @ 3250 RPM
Compression10.0:1
Bore x Stroke100.0 x 111.1 mm (3.9 x 4.4 inches)
Fuel SystemInjection. Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
CoolingOil & air
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveBelt (final drive)
ClutchMulti-plate with diaphragm spring in oil bath
DrivelineChain, 34/46 ratio primary drive
Performance
Fuel Consumption6.03 litres/100 km (16.6 km/l or 39.01 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases139.9 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Seat Height700 mm (27.6 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall Length2615 mm (103.0 inches)
Fuel Capacity22.71 litres (6.00 US gallons)
Oil Capacity4.00 litres (4.23 US quarts)
Other
StarterElectric
Color OptionsVelocity Red Sunglo, Vivid Black, Billet Silver, Black Quartz, Laguna Orange
InstrumentsLarge speedometer and tachometer with wide numbers; large fuel and volt gauges with wide numbers; display features odometer, trip A, trip B, range to empty, and gear indicator; and larger telltale indicators, including new reverse indicator light
LightHigh beam, running lights, battery, neutral, low oil pressure, engine diagnostics, cruise control, security symbol (optional), gear indicator, low fuel warning, reverse, park brake, miles to empty.
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Power
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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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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
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