SOFTAIL FAMILY VIDEO
In 1984 Harley Davidson unveiled their very first Softail model after seven years in development. The Softail design allowed the designers to hide the rear shock absorbers, to give the bike, a really clean and uncluttered look. The "hiding" of the rear suspension went on be the another trend setting method from Harley Davidson.
All Harley-Davidson Softail motorcycles offer the new 1584cc Twin Cam 96B counter-balanced engine, 6-speed Cruise Drive transmission and Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) as standard equipment for 2007. The Softail family adds the new FXSTC Softail Custom model, while also completely reloading the FLSTF Fat Boy model from top to bottom. The FX Bobtail models continue with the fat, 200mm-wide rear tires and the new engine and transmission increase Softail displacement and torque for a strong and smooth ride, while improving exhaust sound.
“Softail motorcycles have always delivered smooth, modern performance and authentically refined styling keeping the hard tail look at the forefront of the custom motorcycle scene,” said Scott Beck, Harley-Davidson Marketing Platform Director. “For 2007, the Softail family ramps up the performance and technology of a bigger and better engine. Combined with a smooth, easy running 6-speed transmission and electronic fuel injection, it is topped off with distinctive styling elements to deliver an emotional ride.”
The new FXSTC Softail Custom is comfortable and chromed-out with 1960s-inspired style and a number of new features. The classic FLSTF Fat Boy gets pumped up with a bigger engine, wider and bigger tires, chopped fenders, a thicker internally-wired handlebar and other additions. A popular feature on certain Softail models last year, a 200 mm-wide rear tire gives four Softail Bobtail models a bold look for 2007. Mounted on an aluminum disc wheel, the 200mm rear rubber tire appears on the FXSTC Softail Custom, the FXST Softail Standard, the FXSTB Night Train and the FLSTF Fat Boy.
The Softail line is named for the innovative Harley-Davidson Softail chassis. The Softail honors the vintage “hard tail” frame appearance of the 1930s and 1940s, while offering a modern, hidden rear suspension system that includes two horizontal rear shock absorbers mounted under the transmission and suspending the unique triangular Softail swingarm. The result is a truly modern interpretation of classic motorcycle style influenced by Harley-Davidson heritage and customer enthusiasm.