2012 HarleyDavidson FLSTN Softail Deluxe Review

2012 Harley-Davidson FLSTN Softail Deluxe

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2012 Harley-Davidson FLSTN Softail Deluxe Review

Pure nostalgic beauty wrapped around completely modern power and performance

One of the most confidence-inspiring Big Twins, the Softail® Deluxe features an extremely low seat with "collapsing sides," pull back handlebar and riser, and easy-reach, extended kickstand. The powerful, counter-balanced Twin Cam 96B™ and 6-Speed Cruise Drive® transmission are appreciated by many riders. Exquisite style details round out every other corner of this bike, from the clean front light bar, to the tombstone taillight, to the chrome grab rail and luggage rack, to the laced wheels and wide whitewall tires. The addition of the new Security Package option means riders have the choice of adding anti-lock brakes, giving even more functionality to all this form.

2012 Harley-Davidson FLSTN Softail Deluxe Model Highlights

New Rigid-mounted, counter-balanced Twin Cam 103B™ V-Twin engine with Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
New Tubeless Chrome Aluminum Profile Laced wheel option
New Paint color options
- Fuel tank sender for accurate fuel-level readings
- Black powder-coated powertrain with chrome covers
- Chrome over/under shotgun exhaust
- Chrome, Laced Steel wheels
- Wide whitewall tires
- MU85B-16 rear tire
- Chrome nostalgic seven-inch ball headlamp
- Chrome oil tank
- Chrome nostalgic tank console with electronic speedometer
- Stainless steel, low-rise handlebar
- Full-length rider footboards
- Two-piece, two-up Softail® seat with “collapsing” sides and removable pillion and chrome grab rails
- Integrated chrome luggage rack
- Tombstone taillight
- Full-coverage front and rear fenders with chrome accents

2012 Harley-Davidson FLSTN Softail Deluxe Key Features and Benefits

- 6-Speed Cruise Drive® Transmission
- Horseshoe oil tank
- Five-gallon fuel tank
- Optional Chrome Profile Laced Aluminum wheels
- Optional Original Equipment Custom Color paint program

Specifications
US MSRP Price: Vivid Black $17,149, Solids $17,534, Two-Tones $17,854, Custom Colors $18,024 USD

Dimensions
Length 94.7 in. (2405 mm)
Overall Width 38.6 in. (980 mm)
Overall Height 44.3 in. (1125 mm)
Seat Height:
- Laden2 24.5 in. (622 mm)
- Unladen 25.9 in. (658 mm)
Ground Clearance 4.8 in. (122 mm)
Rake (steering head) 32.1°
Fork Angle 32°
Trail 5.8 in. (147 mm)
Wheelbase 64.5 in. (1638 mm)

Tires (Dunlop® Harley-Davidson® Series, wide whitewall):
- Front – D402F MT90-16 72H
- Rear – D402 MU85B16 77H
Fuel Capacity 5.0 gal. (18.9 L) (warning light at approximately 1.0 gal.)
Oil Capacity (w/filter) 3.5 qts. (3.3 L)
Transmission Capacity 1.0 qt. (.95 L)
Primary Chain
Case Capacity 1.0 qt. (.95 L)

Weight:
- As Shipped 695 lbs. (315.0 kg)
- In Running Order 726 lbs. (329.0 kg)
- Gross Vehicle Weight Rating 1160 lbs. (526.0 kg)
- Gross Axle Weight Rating:
- Front 430 lbs. (195.0 kg)
- Rear 730 lbs. (331.0 kg)

Engine
Engine Air-cooled, Twin Cam 103BTM
Valves Pushrod-operated, overhead valves with hydraulic, self-adjusting lifters; two valves per cylinder
Bore x Stroke 3.875 in. x 4.38 in. (98.4 mm x 111.1 mm)
Displacement 103 cu. in. (1690 cc)
Compression Ratio 9.6:1
Fuel System3 Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
Air Cleaner Paper, washable
Lubrication System Pressurized, dry-sump

Drivetrain
Primary Drive Chain, 34/46 ratio
Final Drive Belt, 32/66 ratio
Clutch Multi-plate, wet
Transmission 6-Speed Cruise Drive®
Gear Ratios (overall): U.S.
- 1st 9.311
- 2nd 6.454
- 3rd 4.793
- 4th 3.882
- 5th 3.307
- 6th 2.79

Chassis
Frame Mild steel tubular frame; rectangular section backbone; stamped, cast, and forged junctions; forged fender supports; MIG welded
Swingarm Mild steel, round tube sections, forged junctions; MIG welded
Front Forks 41.3 mm telescopic, “beer can” covers
Rear Shocks Hidden, horizontal-mounted, coil-over
Wheels4 (Tubeless Chrome Aluminum Profile Laced option): Steel Laced
- Front 16 in. x 3 in. (406 mm x 76 mm)
- Rear 16 in. x 3 in. (406 mm x 76 mm)

Brakes:
- Caliper Type 4-piston front and 2-piston rear
- Rotor Type (diameter x width): Patented, uniform expansion rotors
- Front 11.5 in. x .2 in. (292 mm x 5.1 mm)
- Rear 11.5 in. x .23 in. (292 mm x 5.8 mm)
- Anti-lock Braking System: Available

Suspension Travel:
- Front Wheel 5.1 in. (130 mm)
- Rear Wheel 3.6 in. (91 mm)

Performance
Engine Torque5 (per J1349):
- North America 98.7 ft. lbs. @ 3000 RPM (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM)
Lean Angle (per J1168):
- Right 25.8°
- Left 26.7°

Fuel Economy6 (EPA urban/highway test) 42 mpg (5.6 L/100 km)

Color Options
Solids
- Vivid Black
- Big Blue Pearl
- Ember Red Sunglo
Two-Tones
- Birch White/Sunburst Red
- Birch White/Midnight Pearl
Custom Colors
- Tequila Sunrise/H-D Orange

U.S. MSRP
Vivid Black $17,149
Solids $17,534
Two-Tones $17,854
Custom Colors $18,024

Electric
Battery (per Battery Council International Rating)
Sealed, maintenance-free, 12V, 19-amp/hour, 270 cca
Charging Three-phase, 38-amp system (439W @ 13V, 2000 rpm, 489W max power @ 13V)
Starting 1.2 kW electric with solenoid shift starter motor engagement

Lights (as per country regulation):
- Headlamp (quartz halogen) 55-watt low beam, 60-watt high beam
- Tail/Stop Lights 8W/28W (5W/21W)
- Turn Signal Lights 28W (21W) self-canceling
- Indicator Lamps: High beam, neutral, low oil pressure, turn signals, engine diagnostics, security system7 (optional), 6-speed, low fuel warnings

Warranty
Warranty8 24 months (unlimited mileage)
Service Interval9 First 1000 miles (1600 km), every 5000 miles (8000 km) thereafter

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