Positioned in Harley-Davidson's custom - cruiser motorcycle lineup, the 2002 Harley-Davidson FXSTDI Softail Deuce relies on a 1450 cc (88.5 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 62.6 HP (45.7 kW) while maximum torque reaches 106 Nm (78.2 lb-ft) at 3,500 rpm. With a specific output of 43.2 HP per liter, the engine character is prioritizing low-RPM tractability, mechanical longevity and relaxed throttle response over peak redline numbers.
On the scales, the FXSTDI Softail Deuce measures 309.6 kg (683 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.2 HP/kg (4.95 kg per horsepower). 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 1,690 mm (66.5 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 18.5-liter (4.9 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 4.43 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 418 km (260 miles) between fill-ups.
Within MotoLibrary's Harley-Davidson archive, this model family spans 5 indexed model years from 2002 to 2006, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
43.2 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.2 HP/kg (4.95 kg/HP)
Theoretical Range
~418 km (260 mi)
Engine
Displacement1450.0 ccm (88.48 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV2, four-stroke
Engine DetailsV2, four-stroke
Power62.6 HP (45.7 kW))
Torque106.0 Nm (10.8 kgf-m or 78.2 ft.lbs) @ 3500 RPM
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