Harley-Davidson Softail Standard (FXST) review

A proper Harley, with all that entails - chugging engine, clonking gears, lazy steering - and bags of character
The Softail is instantly recognisable to all as a Harley and it is every bit as cool as you'd hope (as long as you do hope that)
It's amazing how any manufacturer can continue to sell bikes this far out of date

If you buy one, it really has to be black. Flat bars add extra coolness but take away an element of comfort. Not enough to worry about though.If you buy one, it really has to be black. Flat bars add extra coolness but take away an element of comfort. Not enough to worry about though.

Length (mm)2413
Tank (litres)5
Dryweight (kg)286
Seats2
Seat Height (mm)718
Suspension Front41.3mm telescopic
Suspension RearMild steel, rectangular tube section swing arm
Wheels Front21 inch laced
Wheels Rear16 inch laced
Brakes FrontFour piston caliper, 292.1mm expansion rotor
Brakes RearFour piston caliper, 292.1mm expansion rotor
Tank Capacity (litres)18.9
Wheelbase (mm)1699
Ground Clearance (mm)142
Trail (mm)127
ChassisMild steel tubular frame, rectangular section backbone, stamped, cast and forged junctions, forged fender support, MIG welded
Cubic Capacity (cc)1450
Valves4
Max Power (bhp)68
Bore (mm)95.18
Stroke (mm)101.52
Valves Per Cylinder2
CoolingAir cooled
Fuel DeliveryCarburetion or electronic sequential port injectio
Stroke TypeFour Stroke
DriveBelt