Motorcycle specifications Harley-Davidson1690 SOFTAIL HERITAGE CLASSIC FLSTC 2016 Roadside vintage
presentation of the 1690 SOFTAIL HERITAGE CLASSIC FLSTC 2016
The Heritage Classic carries with it more than just panniers and a windscreen. In the motorcycling landscape, it's a mix of deliciously retro old Cadillac, Palm Beach cruising and carefree weekend riding. Before turning our attention to the Touring range, it's worth sampling the most roadworthy of the Softail models. Especially as it benefits from a number of improvements for the 2016 model year.
Softails are hungry for power. And clearly, the 103 ci isn't enough. So they're all adopting the High Output version. With a specific camshaft and improved breathing, the Twin Cam is advertised for a few extra 5% of potato. Not yet enough to give the Heritage wings, but one more stride when it comes to relaunching its 347 kilos (fully loaded).
This 103+ version has been given a subtle, but obvious, makeover. Fewer studs on the passenger seat and leather saddlebags, a raised passenger folding seat at the end of the seat, a new tank badge, etc...
The styling remains old school, in direct relation to the Hydra-Glide of the 50s. Take advantage of the calm or the Aeolus with the removable windscreen, offer whitewall tires on spoked rims to complete the look, and stow in the luggage compartment some weekend fun. Incidentally, the suitcases benefit from a new internal structure to better retain their shape.
2015 was all about braking. The front disc was enlarged from 292 to 300 mm. The caliper and master cylinder were redesigned, the latter also benefiting from a performance-enhancing design. With the new high-friction pad material, lever effort was cut almost in half. Harley claims 40% less for optimal braking. Cruise control is now standard equipment, along with H-D Smart, ABS and all the charm of a classic idea.
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Key facts Harley-Davidson 1690 SOFTAIL HERITAGE CLASSIC FLSTC (2016) : What you need to know before you buy
Highlights
- Protection
- Loading capacity
- Engine
Weak points
- Ground clearance
- Impractical selector
- Comfort on heavy shocks
Prices
| Basic version | |
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 France |
22,450€
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Performance
- Max speed : approximately 160 km/h (99.40 mph)
- 0-100 km/h acceleration : 8.40 s
- Average fuel consumption : 5.60 liters/100km (0.42 mpg)
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Estimated range
: 338 km (210 miles)
Calculated range until tank is empty, not verified.
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Specifications Harley-Davidson 1690 SOFTAIL HERITAGE CLASSIC FLSTC 2016
- Chassis
- Frame : Double tubular steel cradle
- Fuel capacity : 18.90 liters (4.99 US gallons)
- Seat height : 690 mm (27.17 in)
- Length : 2,405 mm (94.69 in)
- Wheelbase : 1,635 mm (64.37 in)
- Dry weight : 333 kg (734 lb)
- Weight when fully loaded : 347 kg (765 lb)
- Front axle
- Telescopic fork Ø 41 mm, Wheel travel : 142 mm (5.59 in)
- Braking 1 disc Ø 300 mm (11.81 in), 4-piston caliper
- Front tire : 130 / 90 - 16 → Order this type of tire
- Pressure : 2.48 bar
- Transmission
- 6 stage gearbox , manual
- Secondary belt drive
- Rear axle
- 2 shock absorbers under the engine, Wheel travel : 103 mm (4.06 in)
- Braking 1 disc Ø 292 mm (11.5 in), 4-piston caliper
- Rear tire : 150 / 80 - 16 → Order this type of tire
- Pressure : 2.76 bar
- Motor
- two-cylinder 45° V-shaped , 4 strokes
- Injection
- Cooling system : by air
- tumbled
- 2 valves per cylinder
- 1,690 cc (Bore x stroke: 98.4 x 111.1 mm)
- 74 ch (73 hp) to 5,010 rpm
- 13.20 mkg to 3,000 rpm
- Power-to-weight ratio : 4.56 kg/ch
- Weight / torque ratio : 25.23 kg/mkg
- Compression : 9.6 : 1
- Standard equipment
- Brake assist : ABS as standard
- Practical information
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Bikers' reviews Leave a review - 14 reviews
A delight, easy to move on mountain roads, very maneuverable, I was scraping at every turn
But this year I fitted 2 x 2cm foot spacers and it attacks much better, scraping from time to time, but you tend to go looking for it.
Climbing in stage 1
A good pair even with 2 and a load
3500km in Italy this summer.
300km between fill-ups, so no regrets, I love it.
A very good tourer.
Bonne route
Rating : 5/5 Respond to Gio
Since then, it's been nothing but happiness. 60000km driven all over Europe and France, and still nothing to complain about.
i would have appreciated the cruise control, now standard, but I don't need it.
For me, it's the Harley - the look, the comfort, the feel of the handlebars.
In short, I can't put it down Rating : 5/5 Respond to Road2Hells
Too bad it scrapes so quickly.
Advantage: all sizes can ride it. Rating : 4/5 Respond to nires