Engineered by Harley-Davidson for the custom - cruiser motorcycle segment, the 2009 Harley-Davidson FXSTC Softail Custom utilizes a 1584 cc (96.7 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke layout. 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 9.2:1 compression ratio.
On the scales, the FXSTC Softail Custom measures 303 kg (668 lbs) dry. Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 672 mm (26.5 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 5 indexed model years from 1999 to 2010, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Standover Height
672 mm (26.5 in)
Engine
Displacement1584.0 ccm (96.66 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
Fuel SystemInjection. Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
CoolingAir
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveBelt (final drive)
Clutch9-plate, wet
Performance
ExhaustChrome, staggered shorty exhaust with dual mufflers
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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
Transmission and final drive affect maintenance, smoothness and everyday usability.
