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Identification
Model Type  Cruiser
BASE MSRP(US)  $16,299.00
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)  93.7 / 127
Torque RPM  3000
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)  1584 / 96
Compression Ratio  9.2:1
Starter  Electric
Fuel Requirements  Premium
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 / 6.45 / 4.79 / 3.88 / 3.31 / 2.79
Reverse  No
Heel Toe Shifter  Standard
Wheels & Tires:  
Wheels Composition  Aluminum
Chromed  No
Tire Brand  Dunlop®
Front Tire Width  140
Front Tire Aspect Ratio  75
Front Tire Speed Rating  67V
Front Wheel Diameter  17
Rear Tire Width  200
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio  55
Rear Tire Speed Rating  78V
Rear Wheel Diameter  17
Front Tire (Full Spec)  Dunlop® 140/75 R17 67V
Rear Tire (Full Spec)  Dunlop® 200/55 R17 78V
Brakes:  
Front Brake Type  Hydraulic Disc
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)  11.5 / 292.1
Rear Brake Type  Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)  11.5 / 292.1
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  Yes
Steering:  
Steering Control  Handlebar
Technical Specifications:  
Length (ft)  7.86
Wheelbase (in/mm)  64.5 / 1638.3
Ground Clearance (in/mm)  4.8 / 121.9
Length (ft/ft)  7
Length (ft/in)  10
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)  700 / 317.5
Wet Weight (lbs/kg)  731.3 / 331.7
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)  5 / 18.9
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)  2.26
Seats:  
Seat Type  Two-Piece
Adjustable  No
Seat Material  Leather
Seat Location  Driver and Passenger
Folding  No
Seat Height (in/mm)  24.3 / 617.2
Number Of Seats  2
Detachable Passenger Seat  Standard
Grab Rail or Strap  Standard
Exterior:  
Frame  Steel
Floor Board Location  Driver
Hand Grips  Standard
Foot Peg Location  Passenger
Chain Guard  No
Drive Shaft Guard  No
Fork Guards  Yes
Tank Guard  No
Belt Guard  Yes
Hand Guards  No
Brush Guard  No
Heel Guards  No
Light Guard  No
Side Cover  Yes
Front Fender  Standard
Rear Fender  Standard
Rear Fender Rail  Standard
Tank Divider Material  Leather
Pocket  No
Stand Type  Kick
Handlebars  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  335
Identification:  
Generic Type (Primary)  Cruiser
Manufacturer Country  USA
Introduction Year  2010
Manufacturer Recommend Minimum Age  16
NADATrimID  70134
Display Name  Softail® Fat Boy® Lo
Paint & Finish:  
Metallic  No
Lights:  
Halogen Headlight (s)  Standard
Glass:  
Rearview Mirrors  Standard
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By RCC(Owner), Mar. 6, 2011
Just purchased a 2011 Vivid Black LO. Went with a Stage 1 kit, download and Rinehart Crossbacks. Bike Sounds incredible, it's waaaaayyyyyy more comfy than my old sporty, handles well, brakes are adequate. What a bike though. It oozes attitude with a dominant classic look and feel. Don't test one unl... Read Full Review

 

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I'm loving this bike
Jul. 11, 2011
The Lo is my second Harley and I absolutely love this bike! I used to own a 2006 Street Bob and left HD to explore other brands. This year I started looking at Harley's again and wasn't sure what I wanted. After sitting on the Fatboy Lo on the showroom floor, I knew it was going to be my next bik... Read Full Review

 

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What a Motorcycle
By David Protheroe(Owner), Nov. 18, 2011
I am writing from my living room where I been recovering from my first accident on a cruiser. I bought my H-D Fat Boy Lo, and after the accident I was certainly glad that I had selected it. The bike performed flawlessly and it is the reason I am here today. The low center of gravity gave me positive... Read Full Review

 

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Awesome Bike!
By Dee Casso(Owner), Nov. 30, 2011
Like another poster said...don't even sit on it unless you are ready to buy. My FB is so comfy and navigates easily in city traffic. I get a bunch of compliments on it. Many people find it hard to believe a lady rides a big bike like this...I wouldn't have any other bike!!! Read Full Review

 

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There is no other!
By Dee(Owner), Nov. 26, 2011
People expected me to get a Sportster because I am female. Many people even tell me'that's a lot of bike' or that's a lot of machine'. I got the Fatboy Lo and I am so glad I did! I am in LOVE! She's beautiful...lots of compliments everywhere I go. Like someone else said...the braking sysytem is... Read Full Review

 

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