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2008 Harley-Davidson Softail® Heritage Softail Classic

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2008 Harley-Davidson Softail® Heritage Softail Classic
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2008 Harley-Davidson Softail® Heritage Softail Classic Specifications

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Model Type  Cruiser
BASE MSRP(US)  $17,945.00
Warranty  24
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Engine:  
Engine Type  V Twin
Cylinders  2
Engine Stroke  4-Stroke
Cooling  Air
Valves  4
Valves Per Cylinder  2
Valve Configuration  OHV - Pushrod
Compression Ratio  9.2:1
Starter  Electric
Fuel Requirements  Premium
Fuel Type  Gas
Transmission:  
Transmission Type  Manual
Number Of Speeds  6
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)  Belt
Wheels & Tires:  
Front Tire (Full Spec)  Dunlop® MT90B16 72H
Rear Tire (Full Spec)  Dunlop® 150/80 R16 71H
Brakes:  
Front Brake Type  Disc
Rear Brake Type  Disc
Technical Specifications:  
Wheelbase (in/mm)  64.5 / 1638.3
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)  5 / 18.9
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Dream come true
By Walt Russ(Owner), Jan. 1, 2009
I bought my 2008 Heritage Classic just last August. I've dreamt of getting a Harley for 37 years and finally took the plunge. I'm glad I did. There is no comparison between it and the old Hondas I was used to riding. It's like the difference between a Corvette and Civic.

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Awsome Ride
By Myron Billiot(Owner), Oct. 31, 2008
My 2008 Heritage will be a year old November 1st with 14,000 miles and I love it. The ride is great, plenty of power and great fuel economy, 50+ mpg. I use it to go to the grocery store as well as going on long trips. The only mods I made is true duals exhaust SE stage 1 intake and SERT to make i... Read Full Review

 

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WOW
By John (Owner), Mar. 21, 2010
Impressed, bike handles well. Fuel injection responds flawlessly. Bike is so smooth during acceleration it feels like a caddilac. 80mph feels like riding on a cloud. O.k. maybe not 0-100 in 2.5 secs but I can still blow past anything on the road with no problem. Got to pay attention to floorboards s... Read Full Review

 

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Awesome Ride
By Clay(Owner), Sep. 3, 2009
First Harley but certainly not going to be my last. I love this bike! I sat on every bike at my local dealership & the Heritage Classic kept drawing me back. I'm lovin it! Read Full Review

 

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Awesome
By Vince(Owner), Jul. 4, 2009
I had a 1999 Sportster for a few years before my wife bought me a 2008 Heritage for our anniversary. The ride is awesome and I've done a few mods like the exhaust and computer. Best ever! Read Full Review

 

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