Harley-Davidson 2020 Softail Lineup

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Harley-Davidson’s new Softails aren’t the same as the one your dad used to seduce your mom back in the early 1990s. Some of us have two Fat Boys to thank on Father’s Day: the one who created us, and the one gave him the chance to do that. The elder Softails were far more about the look of a classic rigid H-D, just with a hidden rear suspension tucked under the frame. In those days, the Harley performance Big Twins of choice were the FXR and, later, the Dyna. That was all well and good for a couple of decades but eventually Harley melded performance and the shockless look into the new monoshock Softails in 2018, marrying style and function.

In keeping with the custom tradition, each model has its own attitude and style. Ranging from the blacked-out nostalgia of the Heritage Classic to the post-modern edge of the Fat Bob and FXDR 114 models.

The Low Rider S is an all-new blacked-out performance-cruiser with an aggressive style. Its 1-inch diameter motocross-style handlebar is mounted on 4-inch risers to put you in an aggressive riding position.
$17,999 (starting)
Engine Type Milwaukee-Eight 114
Displacement 114 cu. in. (1868 cc)
Induction Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
Transmission Speeds 6
Final Drive Belt
Front Brake Dual 4-piston calipers with floating rotors
Rear Brake 2-piston caliper with floating rotor
Wheelbase 63.6 in. (1615 mm)
Seat Height 27.2 in. (690 mm)
Fuel Capacity 5 gal. (18.9 l)
Claimed Dry Weight 650 lb. (295 kg)

The Breakout 114 model combines long, lean muscle with the Milwaukee-Eight® 114 engine and a 240mm rear tire.
$20,499
Engine Type Milwaukee-Eight 114
Displacement 114 cu. in. (1868 cc)
Induction Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
Transmission Speeds 6
Final Drive Belt
Front Brake 4-piston caliper with floating rotor
Rear Brake 2-piston caliper with floating rotor
Wheelbase 66.7 in. (1695 mm)
Seat Height 26.2 in. (665 mm)
Fuel Capacity 3.5 gal. (13.2 l)
Claimed Dry Weight 648 lb. (294 kg)

Underneath all the chrome and polish of the Deluxe lies the Milwaukee-Eight engine and the latest Softail frame and suspension. It’s lighter than ever but not the sveltest of the line, owing to its nod to a more classic style of Softail.
$18,399
Engine Type Milwaukee-Eight 107
Displacement 107 cu. in. (1746 cc)
Induction Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
Transmission Speeds 6
Final Drive Belt
Front Brake 4-piston caliper with solid, uniform expansion rotor
Rear Brake 2-piston caliper with floating rotor
Wheelbase 64.2 in. (1630 mm)
Seat Height 26.8 in. (680 mm)
Fuel Capacity 5 gal. (18.9 l)
Claimed Dry Weight 668 lb. (303 kg)

From the aggressive look of its 2-1-2 upswept exhaust and meaty fat tires to the inverted front forks and easily adjustable rear suspension, the Fat Bob 114 is for those who place performance a touch ahead of looks.
$18,799
Engine Type Milwaukee-Eight 114
Displacement 114 cu. in. (1868 cc)
Induction Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
Transmission Speeds 6
Final Drive Belt
Front Brake 4-piston caliper with floating rotor
Rear Brake 2-piston caliper with floating rotor
Wheelbase 63.6 in. (1615 mm)
Seat Height 28 in. (710 mm)
Fuel Capacity 3.6 gal. (13.6 l)
Claimed Dry Weight 653 lb. (296 kg)

The Fat Boy shed 30 lbs for 2020 but not enough weight to change the look. Rather, think of it as a bit of a sculpting phase without losing any bulk muscle. Its solid disc wheels are swathed in a 240mm rear tire and 160mm front tire. It also gets satin chrome finishes and signature LED lighting.
$20,599
Engine Type Milwaukee-Eight 114
Displacement 114 cu. in. (1868 cc)
Induction Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
Transmission Speeds 6
Final Drive Belt
Front Brake 4-piston caliper with floating rotor
Rear Brake 2-piston caliper with floating rotor
Wheelbase 65.6 in. (1665 mm)
Seat Height 26.6 in. (675 mm)
Fuel Capacity 5 gal. (18.9 l)
Claimed Dry Weight 671 lb. (304 kg)

The muscle cruiser of the Softail family, the FXDR 114 features the Milwaukee-Eight 114 V-Twin engine and all-new lightweight cast aluminum swing arm.
$18,999
Engine Type Milwaukee-Eight 114
Displacement 114 cu. in. (1868 cc)
Induction Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
Transmission Speeds 6
Final Drive Belt
Front Brake Dual 4-piston calipers with floating rotors
Rear Brake 2-piston caliper with floating rotor
Wheelbase 68.3 in. (1735 mm)
Seat Height 28.3 in. (720 mm)
Fuel Capacity 4.4 gal. (16.7 l)
Claimed Dry Weight 637 lb. (289 kg)

The Heritage Classic’s name sums it all the way up. Harley’s nod to its roots is a modern Softail in mid-20th Century clothing. It’s also one of the few models available as both a 114- and 107-inch variety.
$18,999 (starting)
Engine Type Milwaukee-Eight 107/Milwaukee-Eight 114
Displacement 107 cu. in. (1746 cc)/114 cu. in. (1868 cc)
Induction Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
Transmission Speeds 6
Final Drive Belt
Front Brake 4-piston caliper with solid, uniform expansion rotor
Rear Brake 2-piston caliper with solid, uniform expansion rotor
Wheelbase 64.2 in. (1630 mm)
Seat Height 26.8 in. (668 mm)
Fuel Capacity 5 gal. (18.9 l)
Claimed Dry Weight 697 lb. (316 kg)

Harley bills the Low Rider as “rugged individualism turned to metal with a rake on its front end, dual tank gauges, and ‘70s-inspired graphics.” While I don’t doubt any of that, what really makes it stand out to me is the fact that it’s the second least expensive model in the line, leaving you with about $4k to play with before you’ve spent as much as you would have on one of the others.
$14,899 (starting)
Engine Type Milwaukee-Eight 107
Displacement 107 cu. in. (1746 cc)
Induction Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
Transmission Speeds 6
Final Drive Belt
Front Brake 4-piston caliper with solid, uniform expansion rotor
Rear Brake 2-piston caliper with solid, uniform expansion rotor
Wheelbase 64.2 in. (1630 mm)
Seat Height 27.2 in. (690 mm)
Fuel Capacity 5 gal. (18.9 l)
Claimed Dry Weight 633 lb. (287 kg)

You get the classic look of spoked wheels, chopped fenders, and floorboards on the Softail Slim. It’s also 35 pounds lighter and packs greater lean angle than older Slim models.
$15,999 (starting)
Engine Type Milwaukee-Eight 107
Displacement 107 cu. in. (1746 cc)
Induction Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
Transmission Speeds 6
Final Drive Belt
Front Brake 4-piston caliper with solid, uniform expansion rotor
Rear Brake 2-piston caliper with solid, uniform expansion rotor
Wheelbase 64.2 in. (1630 mm)
Seat Height 26 in. (660 mm)
Fuel Capacity 5 gal. (18.9 l)
Claimed Dry Weight 642 lb. (291 kg)

I must say I’m puzzled that Harley-Davidson didn’t power the Sport Glide up to 114 inches. The MoCo did it with some of the other Softies and who doesn’t like more horsepower in a bike with “sport” in the name? The model features a mini batwing-inspired fairing and saddlebags that both detach in seconds to give you weekend travel capacity without going full bagger.

$18,599 (starting)
Engine Type Milwaukee-Eight 107
Displacement 107 cu. in. (1746 cc)
Induction Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
Transmission Speeds 6
Final Drive Belt
Front Brake 4-piston caliper with floating rotor
Rear Brake 2-piston caliper with solid, uniform expansion rotor
Wheelbase 64 in. (1625 mm)
Seat Height 26.8 in. (680 mm)
Fuel Capacity 5 gal. (18.9 l)
Claimed Dry Weight 670 lb. (304 kg)

One of the few instances of Harley-Davidson including apehangers as stock, the cheapest of the Softails is all about blacked out surfaces, spoked wheels, hidden digital instrumentation, forward controls, and chopped fenders.
$14,599 (starting)
Engine Type Milwaukee-Eight 107
Displacement 107 cu. in. (1746 cc)
Induction Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
Transmission Speeds 6
Final Drive Belt
Front Brake 4-piston caliper with solid, uniform expansion rotor
Rear Brake 2-piston caliper with solid, uniform expansion rotor
Wheelbase 64.2 in. (1630 mm)
Seat Height 26.8 in. (680 mm)
Fuel Capacity 5 gal. (18.9 l)
Claimed Dry Weight 630 lb. (286 kg)