Positioned in Harley-Davidson's touring motorcycle lineup, the 2016 Harley-Davidson Heritage Softail Classic pairs a 1690 cc (103.1 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 74.8 HP (54.6 kW) at 5,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 130 Nm (95.9 lb-ft) at 3,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and belt final drive. With a specific output of 44.3 HP per liter and a 2,000 rpm working window between peak torque (3,000 rpm) and peak power (5,000 rpm), the engine character is prioritizing low-RPM tractability, mechanical longevity and relaxed throttle response over peak redline numbers.
On the scales, the Heritage Softail Classic measures 347 kg (765 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.22 HP/kg (4.64 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 690 mm (27.2 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, combined with a 1,635 mm (64.4 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 18.93-liter (5 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 5.6 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 338 km (210 miles) between fill-ups.
Within MotoLibrary's Harley-Davidson archive, this model family spans 7 indexed model years from 1996 to 2017, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
44.3 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.22 HP/kg (4.64 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
3,000–5,000 rpm
Theoretical Range
~338 km (210 mi)
Engine
Displacement1690.0 ccm (103.12 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV2, four-stroke
Engine DetailsV2, four-stroke
Power74.8 HP (54.6 kW)) @ 5000 RPM
Torque130.0 Nm (13.3 kgf-m or 95.9 ft.lbs) @ 3000 RPM
Compression9.6:1
Bore x Stroke98.4 x 111.1 mm (3.9 x 4.4 inches)
Fuel SystemInjection. Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
CoolingAir
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveBelt (final drive)
ClutchMulti-plate with diaphragm spring in oil bath
Performance
Fuel Consumption5.60 litres/100 km (17.9 km/l or 42.00 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases129.9 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
ExhaustChrome, staggered shorty exhaust with dual mufflers
Chassis
Rake31.0°
Trail147 mm (5.8 inches)
Front SuspensionTelescopic fork
Rear SuspensionTwin shocks
Wheelbase1635 mm (64.4 inches)
Ground Clearance131 mm (5.2 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front TyreMT90-B16
Rear Tyre150/80-B16
Front BrakesSingle disc. ABS. 4-piston.
Rear BrakesSingle disc. ABS. 2-piston.
WheelsSteel laced, optional whitewall tires
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight333.0 kg (734.1 pounds)
Weight incl.347.0 kg (765.0 pounds)
Power/Weight0.2246 HP/kg
Seat Height690 mm (27.2 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall Length2405 mm (94.7 inches)
Fuel Capacity18.93 litres (5.00 US gallons)
Oil Capacity3.30 litres (3.49 US quarts)
Other
StarterElectric
Color OptionsBlack Magic, Amber Whiskey/Vivid Black, Crushed Ice Pearl/Frosted Teal Pearl, Cosmic Blue Pearl, Brilliant Silver Pearl, Vivid Black, Purple Fire/Blackberry Smoke, Olive Gold, Superior Blue, Billet Silver
InstrumentsTank-mounted electronic speedometer with odometer, time-of-day clock on odometer, dual tripmeter, RPM/gear display, fuel gauge with low fuel warning light and countdown feature, low oil pressure indicator light, engine diagnostics readout, LED indicator lights, 6-speed indicator light
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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
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