2009 Harley-Davidson Softail® Fat Boy Reviews, Prices, and Specs

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				<td >Model Type</td>
				<td>&nbsp;Cruiser</td>
				<td>Touring</td>
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				<td >MSRP (US)</td>
				<td>&nbsp;$ 15999</td>
				<td>$ 17999</td>
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				<td >Warranty</td>
				<td>&nbsp;24</td>
				<td>12</td>
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			<th colspan="3" ><strong>Engine:</strong></th>
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			<td>Compression Ratio</td>
			<td>&nbsp;9.2:1</td>
			<td>9.4:1</td>
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			<td>Cooling</td>
			<td>&nbsp;Air</td>
			<td>Air / Oil</td>
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			<td>Cylinders</td>
			<td>&nbsp;2</td>
			<td>2</td>
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			<td>Engine Stroke</td>
			<td>&nbsp;4-Stroke</td>
			<td>4-Stroke</td>
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			<td>Engine Type</td>
			<td>&nbsp;V Twin</td>
			<td>V Twin</td>
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			<td>Fuel Requirements</td>
			<td>&nbsp;Premium</td>
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			<td>Fuel Type</td>
			<td>&nbsp;Gas</td>
			<td>Gas</td>
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			<td>Starter</td>
			<td>&nbsp;Electric</td>
			<td>Electric</td>
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			<td>Valve Configuration</td>
			<td>&nbsp;OHV - Pushrod</td>
			<td>SOHC</td>
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			<td>Valves</td>
			<td>&nbsp;4</td>
			<td>8</td>
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			<td>Valves Per Cylinder</td>
			<td>&nbsp;2</td>
			<td>4</td>
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			<td>Number Of Speeds</td>
			<td>&nbsp;6</td>
			<td>6</td>
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			<td>Primary Drive (Engine / Transmission)</td>
			<td>&nbsp;Chain</td>
			<td>Gear</td>
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			<td>Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)</td>
			<td>&nbsp;Belt</td>
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			<td>&nbsp;Manual</td>
			<td>Manual</td>
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			<td>Front Tire (Full Spec)</td>
			<td>&nbsp;Dunlop&reg; 140/75 R17 67V</td>
			<td>130/70 R18 Dunlop Elite 3</td>
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			<td>Rear Tire (Full Spec)</td>
			<td>&nbsp;Dunlop&reg; 200/55 R17 78V</td>
			<td>180/60 R16 Dunlop Elite 3</td>
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			<td>Front Brake Type</td>
			<td>&nbsp;Disc</td>
			<td>Dual Hydraulic Disc</td>
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			<td>&nbsp;Disc</td>
			<td>Hydraulic Disc</td>
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			<td>Fuel Capacity (gal/l)</td>
			<td>&nbsp;5 / 18.9</td>
			<td>5.8 / 22</td>
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			<td>Wheelbase (in/mm)</td>
			<td>&nbsp;64.5 / 1638.3</td>
			<td>65.7 / 1670</td>
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Compare 2009 Harley-Davidson Softail® Fat Boy to Others

Identification:
Model Type	Cruiser	Touring
MSRP (US)	$ 15999	$ 17999
Warranty	24	12
Engine:
Compression Ratio	9.2:1	9.4:1
Cooling	Air	Air / Oil
Cylinders	2	2
Engine Stroke	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Engine Type	V Twin	V Twin
Fuel Requirements	Premium
Fuel Type	Gas	Gas
Starter	Electric	Electric
Valve Configuration	OHV - Pushrod	SOHC
Valves	4	8
Valves Per Cylinder	2	4
Transmission:
Number Of Speeds	6	6
Primary Drive (Engine / Transmission)	Chain	Gear
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)	Belt	Belt
Transmission Type	Manual	Manual
Wheels & Tires:
Front Tire (Full Spec)	Dunlop® 140/75 R17 67V	130/70 R18 Dunlop Elite 3
Rear Tire (Full Spec)	Dunlop® 200/55 R17 78V	180/60 R16 Dunlop Elite 3
Brakes:
Front Brake Type	Disc	Dual Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Hydraulic Disc
Technical Specifications:
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)	5 / 18.9	5.8 / 22
Wheelbase (in/mm)	64.5 / 1638.3	65.7 / 1670

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