Built around Harley-Davidson's custom - cruiser motorcycle platform, the 2008 Harley-Davidson FXSTC Softail Custom pairs a 1573.3 cc (96 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. 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 111.3 mm (3.8 x 4.4 inches) with a 9.2:1 compression ratio.
On the scales, the FXSTC Softail Custom measures 318.9 kg (703 lbs) wet (curb). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 719 mm (28.3 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, combined with a 1,699 mm (66.9 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 5 indexed model years from 1999 to 2010, 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
Torque117.0 Nm (11.9 kgf-m or 86.3 ft.lbs) @ 3200 RPM
Compression9.2:1
Bore x Stroke95.3 x 111.3 mm (3.8 x 4.4 inches)
Fuel SystemInjection. Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
CoolingAir
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveBelt (final drive)
ClutchMulti-plate with diaphragm spring in oil bath
Performance
Fuel Consumption4.35 litres/100 km (23.0 km/l or 54.07 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases100.9 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Seat Height719 mm (28.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall Length2400 mm (94.5 inches)
Fuel Capacity18.92 litres (5.00 US gallons)
Other
Color OptionsVivid Black, Black Pearl, Dark Blue Pearl (New), Candy Red Sunglo (New) Two-Tone Pacific Blue Pearl/Vivid Black, Two-Tone Crimson Red Sunglo/Candy Red Sunglo (New), 105th Anniversary Copper Pearl/Vivid Black, Purple Haze (Custom), Copperhead Pearl and Re
Notes
Chrome button-tufted King /Queen seat with integrated aluminum air -foil, one-piece chrome backrest; Fat 200mm rear tire; profile ape hanger handlebar with bare knuckle risers; chrome bullet headlamp; black powder-coated engine with chrome covers.
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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
Brake setup is worth comparing if you ride in traffic, mountains or with a passenger.
Transmission
Transmission and final drive affect maintenance, smoothness and everyday usability.
