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FXCW Softail Rocker

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70 /100 Sporty
Torque
117 Nm
Engine
1584 ccm

2009 Harley-Davidson FXCW Softail Rocker Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Built around Harley-Davidson's custom - cruiser motorcycle platform, the 2009 Harley-Davidson FXCW Softail Rocker features a 1584 cc (96.7 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, maximum torque reaches 117 Nm (86.3 lb-ft) at 3,200 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 111.1 mm (3.8 x 4.4 inches) with a 9.2:1 compression ratio.

On the scales, the FXCW Softail Rocker measures 307 kg (677 lbs) dry. Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 622 mm (24.5 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, combined with a 1,760 mm (69.3 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 18.9-liter (5 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.

Within MotoLibrary's Harley-Davidson archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 2008 to 2009, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.

Standover Height
622 mm (24.5 in)
Engine
Displacement 1584.0 ccm (96.66 cubic inches)
Engine Type V2, four-stroke
Engine Details V2, four-stroke
Torque 117.0 Nm (11.9 kgf-m or 86.3 ft.lbs) @ 3200 RPM
Compression 9.2:1
Bore x Stroke 95.3 x 111.1 mm (3.8 x 4.4 inches)
Fuel System Injection. Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
Cooling Air
Transmission
Gearbox 6-speed
Final Drive Belt (final drive)
Clutch 9-plate, wet
Performance
Exhaust Chrome, staggered shorty exhaust with dual mufflers
Chassis
Frame Type Mild steel tubular frame; rectangular section backbone;
Rake 36.5°
Trail 157 mm (6.2 inches)
Front Suspension 49mm telescopic fork
Front Travel 127 mm (5.0 inches)
Rear Suspension Hidden, horizontal-mounted, coil-over
Rear Travel 79 mm (3.1 inches)
Wheelbase 1760 mm (69.3 inches)
Ground Clearance 135 mm (5.3 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre 90/90-R19
Rear Tyre 240/40-R18
Front Brakes Single disc. 4-piston
Rear Brakes Single disc. 2-piston
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight 307.0 kg (676.8 pounds)
Seat Height 622 mm (24.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall Length 2415 mm (95.1 inches)
Fuel Capacity 18.90 litres (4.99 US gallons)
Other
Starter Electric
Color Options Vivid Black, Vivid Black Deluxe, Flame Blue Pearl, Crimson Red Sunglo
Notes

Silver powder-coated engine; Custom finned cast aluminium “horseshoe” oil tank with chrome external oil lines; Painted, stretch low-profile tank console; Fire-truck inspired bullet headlamp; Bullet style LED turn signals; Adjustable, V-bar riser; Forward-mounted rider footpegs; Stainless steel, pull-back, internally-wired handlebars; Lowest seat height of all Harley-Davidson® motorcycles;

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Cruising & Touring
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Seat Height
62.2 cm / 24.5 in
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Handling
Heavy bike — requires confident handling
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