Harley Davidson Softail
Harley Davidson Softail
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Overview: Softail vs Sportster

Key Features

Front Brake Disc Disc
Start Option Electric Electric
Displacement 1690 cc 883 cc

Engine & Performance

Displacement 1690 cc 883 cc
Compression Ratio 9.7:1 9.0:1
Bore X Stroke 98.4 mm x 111.1 mm 76.2 mm x 96.8 mm
Drive Type Belt Drive Belt Drive
No. Of Cylinder 2 2
Exhaust Pipes Dual Exhaust Dual Exhaust
No. Of Strokes 4-Stroke 4-Stroke
Engine Type 4-Stroke, DOHC 4-Stroke, DOHC
Valve Configuration DOHC DOHC
Valves Per Cylinder 4 4
Cooling System Air Cooled Air Cooled
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Performance

Engine Displacement 1690 cc 883 cc
Torque 125 Nm 69 Nm

Dimension

Seating Capacity 2 Seats 1 Seats
Ground Clearance 131 mm 100 mm
Wheel Base 1635 mm 1500 mm
Length 2405 mm 2225 mm
Oil Tank Capacity 3.3 L 2.6 L
Kerb Weight -- 247 kg
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Fuel & Ignition

Start Option Electric Electric
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol

Electrical

Pack Capacity No No
Pack Voltage No No
Motor Type No No
Charger Type No No
Input No No
Power Pack No No
Pack Life No No
Range Highway No No
Range City No No
Battery Charge Time No No
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Wheels & Tyres

Tyre Type Radial Run Flat
Rear Wheel Size -- R17
Front Wheel Size -- R17
Front Tyre -- 120/70 ZR17
Rear Tyre -- 150/60 ZR17

Safety & Security

ABS Yes Yes
Pass Switch Yes Yes
Side Reflectors Optional Optional Optional Optional
Shutter Lock No No
Riding Modes Street Street Street Street
Engine Check Warning Yes Yes
Anti-Theft Alarm Yes Yes
Wheel Lock Front/back No No
Back Rest Yes No
Central Locking Optional Optional Optional Optional
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Console

Odometer Digital Digital Digital Digital
Display Screen Yes Yes
Navigator No No
Speedometer Analog Analog Analog Analog

Electrical

Indicator Light Yes Yes
Adjustable Headlights Yes Yes
Tail Lamp Bulb Bulb Bulb Bulb
Head Lamp Halogen Halogen Halogen Halogen
Battery Voltage 12 V 12 V 12 V 12 V

Chassis & Suspension

Seat Type Dual Stepped Dual Stepped Single Seat Single Seat
Side Wings No No
Chrome Garnish Yes Yes

Differentiating Features

Height Adjustable Seats No No

Brake

Rear Brake Disc Disc Disc Disc
Front Brake Disc Disc Disc Disc

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Harley Davidson Softail vs Harley Davidson Sportster FAQs

Which Bike has higher ground clearance between Softail vs Sportster?

The Softail comes with a ground clearance of 131 mm , on the other hand the Sportster comes with a ground clearance of 100 mm , hence the Harley Davidson Softail has better ground clearence and off roading capabilities.

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