FXSTS Springer Softail

2003 Harley-Davidson FXSTS Springer Softail Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 2003 Harley-Davidson FXSTS Springer Softail custom - cruiser motorcycle, Harley-Davidson utilizes a 1449 cc (88.4 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, maximum torque reaches 106 Nm (78.2 lb-ft) at 3,200 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 FXSTS Springer Softail 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 3 indexed model years from 2000 to 2003, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.