FXSTB Softail Night Train
2009 Harley-Davidson FXSTB Softail Night Train Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Positioned in Harley-Davidson's custom - cruiser motorcycle lineup, the 2009 Harley-Davidson FXSTB Softail Night Train relies on a 1584 cc (96.7 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke powerplant. 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 FXSTB Softail Night Train measures 303 kg (668 lbs) dry. Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 640 mm (25.2 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, combined with a 1,700 mm (66.9 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 4 indexed model years from 1998 to 2009, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Black powder-coated engine with wrinkle-black treatment covers; Black “horseshoe” oil tank with chrome external oil lines; Black, nostalgic fuel tank console; Bullet headlamp; Chrome, isolated riser; Forward-mounted rider footpegs; Standard passenger footpegs; Stainless steel, drag-style handlebars; One-piece, two-up Badlander™ seat;“ape-hanger” handlebar; Gloss black console with cat-eye indicators; Rider adjusted, two-position, sprung solo seat; Tribal pinstripe graphics on fuel tank and fenders; Nostalgic patent badge on oil tank; Gloss black, oval air cleaner cover; Half moon floorboards with heel/toe shifter; New Willie G. signed skull graphics on the oil tankoil tank with chrome external oil lines; Chrome, bullet headlamp; Standard passenger footpegs; Chrome auxiliary lamps; New quick detachable king-size Lexan windshield; New 1940’s-style leather saddlebags with quick opening buckles; New passenger seat; New passenger backrest; New Touring handlebars with new top clamp and risers; Full FL front fender with new chrome accents; New two-tone leather tank panel; New Hydra Glide style, chrome nacelle with horizontal “knuckles”; New “old-school” shaped, stainless steel rider footboards and brake paddle
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