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2008 Harley-Davidson Softail® Cross Bones

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Identification
Model Type  Cruiser
BASE MSRP(US)  $16,795.00
Dealers Harley-Davidson Dealers
Warranty  24
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Engine:  
Engine Brand Name  Twin Cam 96B™
Engine Type  V Twin
Cylinders  2
Engine Stroke  4-Stroke
Torque (Ft Lbs/Nm)  84.8 / 115
Torque RPM  3100
Cooling  Air
Valves  4
Valves Per Cylinder  2
Valve Configuration  OHV - Pushrod
Bore (mm/in)  95.3 / 3.75
Stroke (mm/in)  111.3 / 4.38
Displacement (cc/ci)  1573.2 / 96
Compression Ratio  9.2:1
Starter  Electric
Fuel Requirements  Premium
Ram Air Induction  No
US Miles Per Gallon (Hwy/City)  54 / 35
CAN Liters Per Kilometer (Hwy/City)  4.4 / 6.7
Fuel Type  Gas
Fuel Injector  Yes
Carburetor  No
Carburetion Type  Fuel Injected
Transmission:  
Transmission Type  Manual
Number Of Speeds  6
Overdrive  No
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)  Belt
Primary Drive (Engine / Transmission)  Chain
Gear Ratio (1/2/3/4/5/6)  9.31 / 6.42 / 4.77 / 3.93 / 3.28 / 2.79
Reverse  No
Heel Toe Shifter  Standard
Wheels & Tires:  
Wheels Composition  Steel
Chromed  No
Tire Brand  Dunlop®
Front Tire Width  135
Front Tire Aspect Ratio  90
Front Tire Speed Rating  72H
Front Wheel Diameter  16
Rear Tire Width  200
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio  55
Rear Tire Speed Rating  78V
Rear Wheel Diameter  17
Front Tire (Full Spec)  Dunlop® MT135/90B16 72H
Rear Tire (Full Spec)  Dunlop® 200/55 R17 78V
Brakes:  
Front Brake Type  Disc
Front Caliper Pistons  1
Rear Brake Type  Disc
Rear Caliper Pistons  2
Suspension:  
Front Suspension Type  Telescopic Fork
Front Central Suspension Strut  No
Steering Damper  No
Rear Suspension Type  Twin Sided Swing Arm
Number Rear Shock Absorbers  2
Rear Suspension Material  Steel
Air Adjustable  No
Steering:  
Steering Control  Handlebar
Technical Specifications:  
Length (in/mm)  90.5 / 2298.7
Wheelbase (in/mm)  64.5 / 1638.3
Rake (degrees)  32
Ground Clearance (in/mm)  4.9 / 124.5
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)  700 / 317.5
Wet Weight (lbs/kg)  737 / 334.3
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)  5 / 18.9
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)  2.25
Seats:  
Seat Type  One-Piece
Adjustable  Yes
Seat Material  Leather
Seat Location  Driver
Folding  No
Seat Height (in/mm)  26.6 / 675.6
Number Of Seats  1
Exterior:  
Frame  Steel
Floor Board Location  Driver
Hand Grip Material  Rubber
Chain Guard  No
Drive Shaft Guard  No
Belt Guard  Yes
Hand Guards  No
Brush Guard  No
Heel Guards  No
Light Guard  No
Air Cleaner Cover  Yes
Choke Knob Cover  No
Drive Shaft Cover  No
Master Cylinder Cover  Yes
Side Cover  Yes
Head Cover  Yes
Carburetor Cover  No
Front Fender Material  Steel
Rear Fender Material  Steel
Top Crown  Standard
Tank Divider Material  Leather
Pocket  No
Stand Type  Kick
Handlebars  Standard
License Plate  Standard
Instrumentation:  
Digital Instrumentation  Standard
Clock  Standard
Trip Odometer  Standard
Speedometer  Standard
Fuel Level Warning Type  Gauge
Service Reminder  Standard
Pricing:  
Warranty (Condition)  Limited
Destination Charge  300
Zero Price Schema  0
Identification:  
Generic Type (Primary)  Cruiser
Manufacturer Country  USA
Introduction Year  2008
Manufacturer Recommend Minimum Age  16
MIC Model Segment  ON-HWY Cruiser Over 900cc
Paint & Finish:  
Paint  Standard
Decal Kit  Standard
Lights:  
Headlight Mounts  Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)  Standard
Glass:  
Folding  Yes

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Cross Bones Comfort A Surprise
By Dave Koch(Owner), Jan. 1, 2009
Having owned and ridden a good number of bikes/brands continuously since 1967, the H-D Crossbones was the first truly surprising bike in a long time.



Although I was not expecting the kidney-thumping hardtail of my youth with a Softail offering, I was expecting some of the old 'thud and whistle'... Read Full Review

 

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