TWIN CAM 96B MAKES SOFTAIL A SMOOTHER CRUISER FOR 2007 Milwaukee, Wis. (July 14, 2006) - The Harley-Davidson Softail family of motorcycles continues to set new standards for factory custom design in 2007 by offering a wide range of innovation to its classically styled and authentically designed product line.
All Harley-Davidson Softail motorcycles offer the new 1584cc Twin Cam 96B counter-balanced engine, 6-speed Cruise Drive transmission and Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) as standard equipment for 2007. The Softail family adds the new FXSTC Softail Custom model, while also completely reloading the FLSTF Fat Boy model from top to bottom. The FX Bobtail models continue with the fat, 200mm-wide rear tires and the new engine and transmission increase Softail displacement and torque for a strong and smooth ride, while improving exhaust sound.
“Softail motorcycles have always delivered smooth, modern performance and authentically refined styling keeping the hard tail look at the forefront of the custom motorcycle scene,” said Scott Beck, Harley-Davidson Marketing Platform Director. “For 2007, the Softail family ramps up the performance and technology of a bigger and better engine. Combined with a smooth, easy running 6-speed transmission and electronic fuel injection, it is topped off with distinctive styling elements to deliver an emotional ride.”
The new FXSTC Softail Custom is comfortable and chromed-out with 1960s-inspired style and a number of new features. The classic FLSTF Fat Boy gets pumped up with a bigger engine, wider and bigger tires, chopped fenders, a thicker internally-wired handlebar and other additions. A popular feature on certain Softail models last year, a 200 mm-wide rear tire gives four Softail Bobtail models a bold look for 2007. Mounted on an aluminum disc wheel, the 200mm rear rubber tire appears on the FXSTC Softail Custom, the FXST Softail Standard, the FXSTB Night Train and the FLSTF Fat Boy.
The Softail line is named for the innovative Harley-Davidson Softail chassis. The Softail honors the vintage “hard tail” frame appearance of the 1930s and 1940s, while offering a modern, hidden rear suspension system that includes two horizontal rear shock absorbers mounted under the transmission and suspending the unique triangular Softail swingarm. The result is a truly modern interpretation of classic motorcycle style influenced by Harley-Davidson heritage and customer enthusiasm.
All eight models in the 2007 Softail line-up include the following innovations or options:
1584 cc Twin Cam 96B engine, rigid-mounted in the frame as an integral element of the motorcycles’ low-slung stance. The engine delivers increased overall performance and can be easily upgraded to a 103-inch displacement with a Big Bore kit from Harley-Davidson Genuine Motor Accessories.
The smooth shifting 6-speed Cruise Drive transmission with helical gear design for quieter operation and a taller top gear ratio with lower cruising rpm and reduced engine noise.
Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) for clean operation and improved driveability.
Clutch lever effort reduced by an additional 10 percent over last year’s improvement of 17 percent for a lighter feel.
Hollow front axle for better feel and tracking
New speedometer with clock, sixth gear indicator light and brighter LED indicator lights
Optional factory-installed Harley-Davidson Smart Security System, featuring new hands-free fob and auto arming/disarming.
FXSTC Softail Custom
The new FXSTC Softail Custom offers the ultimate ride for those who want to kick back with their feet stretched out for a comfortable solo ride, or with a passenger. The new Twin Cam 96B engine and 6-speed Cruise Drive transmission enhances the ride, while the combination of laid-back chopper-inspired style and the comfort of a two-up seat and backrest is sure to stand out on the street. The Softail Custom goes wide with a 200mm rear tire on a Polished Slotted Disc Forged Aluminum wheel wrapped by a traditional Bobtail fender. A polished stainless steel ape-hanger handlebar towers over a Fat Bob fuel tank adorned with triple laid custom decals and embossed leather tank strap. A bullet-style headlamp rides over a standard 21-inch Chrome Profile Laced Aluminum front wheel. With chrome details adorning the new powertrain, the only thing the Softail Custom brings from the past is its name. Choose from three solid and four two-tone color schemes, plus three two-tone custom color options.
FXSTC Softail Custom features:
New rigid-mount, 1584cc Twin Cam 96B balanced engine
Black powder-coated engine with chrome treatment
New 6-speed Cruise Drive transmission
New wide 200mm rear tire with wide, sculpted Bobtail fender
Polished, Slotted Disc Forged Aluminum 17-inch rear wheel
Chrome, Profile Laced Aluminum 21-inch front wheel
New chrome button tufted two-up seat with chrome backrest
New profile ape hanger handlebar with bare knuckle risers
New custom, silkscreen graphics on traditional Fat Bob fuel tank with custom-sewn, leather strap
New front fork slider cover and chrome bullet headlamp
Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) standard
Hard tail styling with hidden, horizontal rear shocks
Raked FX front forks
Forward highway-style rider pegs
Chrome horseshoe oil tank
FLSTF Fat Boy
Only the name is the same on the revised to the FLSTF Fat Boy, which grows bigger, broader and brighter for 2007. Besides more power, 6-speed Cruise Drive transmission and standard Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI), the Fat Boy gets funkier and flashier with a major upgrade to its already muscular profile. Start at the back with a new 200mm rear tire and extra chopped rear fender. A new two-tone and two-up seat with laced triple bullet tank strap sits behind a traditional Fat Bob fuel tank with new customized graphics matching those on the fenders and laced triple bullet detailed tank strap. The Fat Boy cuts a wide path with a new 17-inch front wheel, chrome front fork nacelle and giant bare knuckle risers and a fat custom internally-wired handlebar. New Silver, Bullet Hole Disc Cast Aluminum wheels complete the new Fat Boy look. It’s big, bad and fatter than ever. Offered in 11 solid and three two-tone custom color options.
FLSTF Fat Boy features:
New rigid-mount, 1584cc Twin Cam 96B balanced engine
Black powder-coated engine with chrome covers
New 6-speed Cruise Drive transmission
Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) standard
New wide 200mm rear tire and chopped FL rear fender
New fat, 1 1/4-inch custom internally wired handlebar
New giant bare knuckle risers
New Silver, Bullet Hole Disc Cast Aluminum 17-inch wheels
New custom graphics package on front fender, fuel tank and rear fender
New two-up seat and bullet laced valence
New laced triple bullet tank strap on traditional Fat Bob fuel tank
New chrome front fork nacelle
Hard tail styling with hidden, horizontal rear shocks
Fat FL forks and custom front fender
Full-length floorboards with heel/toe shift lever
Large chrome headlight
Chrome horseshoe oil tank
FLSTC Heritage Softail Classic
The smooth-riding enjoyment of custom touring aboard the Heritage Softail Classic gets even better with the new Twin Cam 96B engine, 6-speed Cruise Drive transmission and Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI). The Heritage Softail Classic features touring essentials like comfortable riding position with a low seat height, wind protection, passenger room and luggage space, combined with early dresser style and a nostalgic feel. A new passenger seat and the windshield can easily be detached for an even more custom look. Chrome, Laced Steel wheels with chrome passing lamps, studded-leather trim and a full FL front fender over a fat touring front tire provide the makings of a truly original custom touring motorcycle. Chrome, Profile Laced Aluminum wheels are available as a factory-installed option. Available in five solid and four two-tone color choices, plus three two-tone custom color options.
FLSTC Heritage Softail Classic features:
New rigid-mount, 1584cc Twin Cam 96B balanced engine
Black powder-coated engine with chrome covers
New 6-speed Cruise Drive transmission
Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) standard
Hard tail styling with twin, hidden, horizontal rear shocks
New detachable passenger seat
Detachable king-size Lexan windshield
1940s-style leather saddlebags with quick detach buckles
Clear-lens reflector-optics chrome passing lamps
Passenger backrest
Touring handlebar
Full FL front fender with chrome accents
Full-length floorboards with heel/toe shift lever
Chrome hub cover
Chrome-plated directional light bar
Chrome, Laced Steel wheels with blackwall tires
Staggered shorty-dual exhaust
FLSTN Softail Deluxe
FLSTN Softail Deluxe sets its sights to the future with a look to the past. A 24.5-inch seat height makes this the lowest Harley-Davidson 2007 model and one of the lowest on the market. The Softail Deluxe is heavy on nostalgic style as a unique paint scheme, beautiful cloisonné and abundant chrome combine with the new Twin Cam 96B engine, 6-speed Cruise Drive transmission and Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) for stunning overall performance. The Softail Deluxe offers premium rider comfort with a comfortable pullback riser and wide handlebar. An integrated luggage rack, checked seat side panels with a chrome grab rail, new full-length footboards, wide whitewall tires on Chrome, Laced Steel wheels, special tank and fender emblems and a classic tombstone tail light evoke the past. New four-hole fender supports allow additional customizing creativity. Chrome, Profile Laced Aluminum wheels are available as a factory-installed option. Available in four solid and three new tone-tone color options.
FLSTN Softail Deluxe features:
Rigid-mount 1584cc Twin Cam 96B balanced engine
Black powder-coated engine with chrome covers
New 6-speed Cruise Drive transmission
Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) standard
Hard tail styling with hidden, horizontal rear shocks
Low 24.5-inch seat height
Integrated luggage rack
Wide whitewall tires and Chrome, Laced Steel 16-inch wheels
Chrome oil tank
Chrome shotgun exhaust
Pullback risers and handlebar
Tombstone tail light
Distinctive headlight nacelle
Clear-lens reflector-optic passing lamps
Easily removable passenger pillion
Full-length floorboards with heel/toe shift lever
Easy-reach sidestand
FLSTSC Softail Springer Classic
The FLSTSC Springer Classic digs deeply into Harley-Davidson history for the retro look of a classic Springer front end with deep black powder-coated front forks and chrome shocks and springs. The new Twin Cam 96B engine in black and chrome, 6-speed Cruise Drive transmission and Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) deliver a sweet rider with confident handling. The Springer Classic fuel tank trim, metal stamped emblem and stamped oil tank patent label remain are reminiscent of the Knucklehead era. Newly packaged directional signals on the beach style handlebar and comfortable seating position ensure the look of a rider who owns the road. The tough looking Springer Classic has an exposed rear fender with a passenger pillion that can be easily removed to enhance the nostalgic look. Crossover chrome dual exhausts ride low in back. Standard Chrome, Laced Steel wheels can be replaced with an optional Chrome, Profile Laced Aluminum wheels. Available in four solid and two two-tone paint schemes, plus three two-tone custom color options.
FLSTSC Softail Springer Classic features:
New rigid-mount 1584cc Twin Cam 96B balanced engine
Black powder-coated engine with chrome covers
New 6-speed Cruise Drive transmission
Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) standard
Black powder-coated Springer front suspension
Hard tail styling with twin hidden, horizontal rear shocks
Crossover dual exhaust
New directional signals on beach-style handlebar
Chrome, Laced Steel 16-inch wheels
Tombstone taillight
Fender-mounted running light
Removable passenger pillion for solo or two-up seating
Retro fuel tank trim and badge with oil tank patent badge
Full-length floorboards with heel-and-toe shifter
FXST Softail Standard
Just a little or a lot of creativity can give the Softail Standard a personality all its own, or more than likely, that of its owner. Proving that less can be more, the Softail Standard is considered an original long factory custom. It’s also an excellent canvas for customization. Now boasting the Twin Cam 96B engine, 6-speed Cruise Drive transmission and Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI), the Softail Standard has long custom style remaining true to its hard tail roots. The new 200mm rear tire rolls below a redesigned Bobtail fender to give the Softail Standard a striking stance. A new extended rider footpeg and rear brake pedal provide a stylish way to stretch out. Chrome, Profile Laced Aluminum front wheel and Polished, Solid Disc Forged Aluminum rear wheel are available as factory-installed options. Available in four solid colors.
FXST Softail Standard features:
New rigid-mount 1584cc Twin Cam 96B balanced engine
Silver powder-coated engine and covers
New 6-speed Cruise Drive transmission
Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) standard
Hard tail styling with twin, hidden, horizontal rear shocks
Fat 200mm rear tire
Wide rear Bobtail fender
Chrome, Laced Steel 21-inch front wheel
Silver, Slotted Disc Cast Aluminum 17-inch rear wheel
Silver color-matched belt sprocket
Black horseshoe oil tank
Raked FX front forks
Custom Badlander seat
FXSTD Softail Deuce
As one of the more versatile motorcycles in a diverse family, the Softail Deuce remains a styling leader by getting low and long for 2007. With a lowered suspension reducing seat height by nearly an inch, the Softail Deuce is a custom motorcycle primed for the long ride. With the addition of the Twin Cam 96B engine, 6-speed Cruise Drive transmission and Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI), the Deuce brings more performance to its stylized look. A new extended rider footpeg and brake pedal allow the rider to stretch the legs from the low Badlander seat. Its chromed FX front end sports a Chrome, Laced Steel 21-inch wheel and chrome low-rise, flat-track style handlebar. The 160mm rear tire on a 17-inch Silver, Solid Disc Cast Aluminum wheel compliments the slipped Deuce rear fender, while the stretched fuel tank with full-length chrome console extends the long, low profile. Choose from six solid and four two-tone paint options for the Deuce, plus three two-tone custom color options.
FXSTD Softail Deuce features:
New rigid-mount, 1584cc Twin Cam 96B balanced engine
Black powder-coated engine with chrome covers
New 6-speed Cruise Drive transmission
Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) standard
Hard tail styling with twin, hidden, horizontal rear shocks
Lowered rear suspension and new shocks
New extended rider footpeg and brake pedal
Stretched fuel tank
Chrome, Laced Steel 21-inch front wheel
Silver, Solid Disc Cast Aluminum 17-inch rear wheel with 160mm tire
Fast-back style rear fender
Low, smooth Badlander seat
Chrome FX front forks
Chrome riser with low-rise flat-track handlebar
Chrome fender supports with hidden hardware
Chrome full-length tank console
FXSTB Night Train
The road is radical for the 2007 FXSTB Night Train, now rolling on a wide 200 mm rear tire with the new Twin Cam 96B engine, 6-speed Cruise Drive transmission and standard Electronic Port Sequential Fuel Injection (ESPFI). A new extended rider footpeg and brake pedal allows the rider to stretch out just that much further. The wide 200mm rear tire and Black, Slotted Cast Aluminum Disc rear wheel with color-matched belt sprocket under a Bobtail fender give the already intimidating FXSTB Night Train an even more aggressive attitude. The dark side never looked better with an all-black powertrain with wrinkle-black trim on the engine covers and air cleaner, oil tank and rear fender supports, and black console is perched on the fuel tank. The raked FX front end with drag bars over a 21-inch Chrome, Laced Steel Wheel and Badlander seat scream style for the street. The Chrome, Aluminum Profile Laced front wheel and Forged, Polished Aluminum Disc rear wheel are available as factory-installed options. Available in six solid colors, including three denim paint choices.
FXSTB Night Train features:
Rigid-mount, 1584cc Twin Cam 96B balanced engine
Black powder-coated engine with wrinkle-black and texture-black covers
New 6-speed Cruise Drive transmission
Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) standard
Hard tail styling with twin, hidden, horizontal rear shocks
Fat 200mm rear tire and wide rear bobtail fender
Black Slotted Disc Cast Aluminum 17-inch rear wheel
Chrome, Laced Steel 21-inch front wheel
Black color-matched belt sprocket
Low-slung Badlander seat
Drag bars on six-inch risers
Black tank console, air cleaner, oil tank and rear fender supports
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