Harley-davidson Slim Softail Review

Item: Harley-davidson Slim Softail
Rating: 7.5
Author: Motoryk

"A genuinely desirable cruiser — buy smart and you won't regret it."

Experienced cruiser riders wanting authentic American style $8,500-$16,500 used 2012-2023

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Key Specs

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Top Speed

185 km/h (estimated; note: electronically limited in some markets)

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Power

93 hp

@ 5,020 rpm (Milwaukee-Eight 107, 2018–present)

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Torque

145 Nm

@ 3,000 rpm (Milwaukee-Eight 107, 2018–present)

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Fuel Economy

17.2 km/L

41 mpg · 5.8 L/100km (approx. 17.2 km/L) — estimated real-world average

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Service Every

8000 km

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Weight

300 kg

(curb weight, 2020 model)

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Engine

1745cc Milwaukee-Eight 107 V-twin (2018–2020), 1868cc Milwaukee-Eight 114 V-twin (2021–2025)

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Seat Height

660 mm

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Transmission

6-speed

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Used Buyer Review

The Slim is one of Harley's better-looking Softails — that blacked-out, stripped-down aesthetic ages well and still turns heads at every gas station. If you're shopping used, stick to 2018 and newer when Milwaukee-Eight replaced the Twin Cam. Night and day difference in heat management, vibration, and actual power delivery. The older 103/110 Twin Cams run forever if maintained, but they'll cook your right leg in traffic and the top-end rush just isn't there. Check the primaries for leaks, inspect the rear tire for cupping (these things eat rear tires if alignment's off), and make sure the stage tuning hasn't been butchered by some guy who watched a YouTube video. Aftermarket exhausts are almost universal — not necessarily a problem, but get it dyno-tuned or expect flat spots. Suspension is soft from the factory, borderline embarrassing on anything other than smooth tarmac. Budget $400-600 for a rear shock upgrade if you're doing real miles.