FXSTDI Softail Deuce

2003 Harley-Davidson FXSTDI Softail Deuce Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Built around Harley-Davidson's custom - cruiser motorcycle platform, the 2003 Harley-Davidson FXSTDI Softail Deuce relies on a 1449 cc (88.4 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, maximum torque reaches 105 Nm (77.4 lb-ft) at 3,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through belt final drive. Internal engine geometry specifies a bore and stroke of 95.3 x 101.6 mm (3.8 x 4.0 inches) with a 8.8:1 compression ratio.

On the scales, the FXSTDI Softail Deuce measures 305 kg (672 lbs) dry. Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 696 mm (27.4 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 20-liter (5.3 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 2002 to 2006, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.