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2016 Harley-Davidson Softail Slim

3.6/5 (3 ratings)
Medium
Insurance risk segment
5.719 ₺
Yearly MTV (2026)
399 ₺
Fuel per 100 km

General features

The Softail Slim® is study in contrasts. The Hollywood bars, slim rear wheel, cat eye console and floor boards recall the early days of custom motorcycle enthusiasm. Yet you also get thoroughly modern features like a High Output Twin Cam 103B™ engine, hidden suspension and great brakes to bring it all into the here and now.

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Harley-Davidson Softail Slim History

Softail Slim 2021 2021 Harley-Davidson Softail Slim
  • Power 86.0 HP
  • Displacement 1,746 cc
  • Seat height 648.0 mm
Softail Slim 2020 2020 Harley-Davidson Softail Slim
  • Power 86.0 HP
  • Displacement 1,746 cc
  • Seat height 648.0 mm
Softail Slim 2019 2019 Harley-Davidson Softail Slim
  • Power 86.0 HP
  • Displacement 1,746 cc
  • Seat height 660.0 mm
Softail Slim 2018 2018 Harley-Davidson Softail Slim
  • Power 86.0 HP
  • Displacement 1,745 cc
  • Seat height 660.0 mm
Softail Slim 2017 2017 Harley-Davidson Softail Slim Representative image
  • Power 75.0 HP
  • Displacement 1,690 cc
  • Seat height 650.0 mm
Softail Slim 2016 2016 Harley-Davidson Softail Slim Representative image
  • Power 78.9 HP
  • Displacement 1,690 cc
  • Seat height 650.0 mm
Softail Slim 2015 2015 Harley-Davidson Softail Slim Representative image
  • Power 77.8 HP
  • Displacement 1,690 cc
  • Seat height 650.0 mm
Softail Slim 2014 2014 Harley-Davidson Softail Slim Representative image
  • Power
  • Displacement 1,688 cc
  • Seat height 605.0 mm
Softail Slim 2013 2013 Harley-Davidson Softail Slim Representative image
  • Power
  • Displacement 1,688 cc
  • Seat height 605.0 mm
Harley-Davidson Softail Slim History & Generations Source: Wikipedia
1974

And 1975, had a cantilever swingarm like on vintage Vincent Motorcycles that pivoted at the bottom and sprung at the top with the springs and shock absorber hidden under the seat. Davis then built a prototype based on his 1972 Super Glide.

2000

. The 2018 Softail frame uses a differently shaped swingarm suspended by a single rear shock absorber, mounted underneath the seat in a similar fashion to the original Haubert and Davis designs.

2017

Harley unveiled a completely redesigned Softail frame

2018

The first major change since the introduction of the Twin Cam engine

History text adapted from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA.

Harley-Davidson Softail Slim Technical specs

Motorcycle name Harley-Davidson Softail Slim
Year model 2016
Price as new US$ 14899. Euro 19745. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc.
Color options Charcoal Pearl, Charcoal Satin/Vivid Black Satin, Olive Gold, Vivid Black, Velocity Red Sunglo, Black Denim.
Engine size 1690.0 ccm (103.12 cubic inches)
Type of engine V2, four-stroke
Effect 78.9 HP (57.6 kW )) @ 5250 RPM
Cooling system Air
Fuel system Injection. Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
Starter Electric
Exhaust system Chrome, over/under shotgun exhaust with slash-cut mufflers
Gearbox 6-speed
Clutch Multi-plate with diaphragm spring in oil bath
Driveline Chain 34/46 ratio primary drive

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