Representative image (2021 model); the 2016 design may differ.
2016 Harley-Davidson Softail Slim
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.
Harley-Davidson Softail Slim History
Harley-Davidson Softail Slim History & Generations Source: Wikipedia
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.
. 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.
Harley unveiled a completely redesigned Softail frame
The first major change since the introduction of the Twin Cam engine
History text adapted from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA.
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