About Harley-Davidson Softail® Blackline™
The 2011 Harley-Davidson Softail Blackline FXS is a modern long custom motorbike with a minimalist, low profile and plenty of vintage Harley-Davidson parts. The FXS Blackline features a rigid "hardtail" rear suspension and narrow rear profile. This contemporary custom bike is slung low with an aggressive riding position that is both cool and comfortable. The Harley Blackline is reminiscent of the glory days of Harley-Davidson motorcycling—the black headlight, slammed speedo mounted on the triple clamp, oval air cleaner cover and black horseshoe oil tank are reminiscent of pre-war H-D parts and accessories; the fuel tank with small tank graphics are inspired by the 1977 Low Rider motorcycle; and the black cylinders with gray heads and black rocker covers is a look you'd find on the Panheads and Shovelheads of the 1950's and 60's. The 2011 H-D Blackline is the newest addition to the Harley Softail motorcycles lineup, and features a lot of blacked out parts and not a ton of extras—everything is functional and ready for the road. For more Harley Softails, check out the Fat Boy or any one of the Harley-Davidson cruiser motorcycles. The Heritage Softail Classic gives you a classic motorcycle experience—learn more about this bike. Take a look at all of the Harley motorcycles and find the bike for you.
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Black Anodized, Profile Laced Aluminum
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Shown in Vivid Black
Black Anodized, Profile Laced Aluminum
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Shown in Cool Blue Pearl / Vivid Black
Black Anodized, Profile Laced Aluminum
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Shown in Sedona Orange / Vivid Black
Black Anodized, Profile Laced Aluminum
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The Harley-Davidson Blackline™ motorcycle has a clean look, simplified profile, and defiant attitude that embrace the pure essence of riding. The minimal tank graphics, split drag bars and narrow backend allow the V-Twin engine and fuel tank to steal the show. The Blackline is a modern metal machine built for freedom seekers who just want to get on and go.
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The split drag style handlebar with slammed speedo bolted right to the triple clamp adds to the minimalist, low profile appearance of the Blackline™ motorcycle. Inspired by the way hot rodders and custom pioneers used to slam their rides, the drag style handlebar is an old school garage feature that demands a forward, aggressive riding position.
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In the back, the Blackline™ motorcycle is clean and simple, keeping in line with the bike's overall modern minimalist attitude. The 144mm rear tire looks sinister tucked under a chopped, black fender and wrapped around a gloss black smoothie rim. Integrated stop-turn-tail lights add to the bare-bones look while giving you a touch of modern style and technology.
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Raw, gritty and no-nonsense—the Blackline™ motorcycle features black laced wheels with a large 21-inch wheel up front for a quintessential long custom look. In back, the gloss black smoothie rim is wrapped with a 144mm rear tire, creating a narrow profile for a contemporary style.
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If you want a comfortable ride but love that rigid-suspension look, you've found the right bike. We've kept all the modern comforts where they belong—below the surface of a rad, vintage-looking bike. You get the classic lines of a vintage "hardtail" frame with the horizontal rear shocks hidden in the guts. It's a signature Harley-Davidson rigid look that you won't find with most other bikes.
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Up to two times thicker than the competition, custom quality paint comes standard on all Harley-Davidson® motorcycles. Clearcoat layering up to five mils deep. Bigger metal flakes. Unique effects. Skimping simply is not in our vocabulary.
All Harley-Davidson® fuel tanks are finished by hand—that's what makes them stand out. Their seamless design and unmatched style are unique among all motorcycles on the road. The tanks are one of the first and last things people notice when they lay their eyes on a Harley-Davidson® motorcycle—so we make it worth their time.
The knowledge of what makes an engine truly move a rider runs deep at The Motor Company, and it was put to good use when we created the Twin Cam 96B™ counter-balanced engine. We sweated bullets perfecting every cubic inch, pushing design and technology forward.
And we did it all without compromising one bit of Harley-Davidson's unique styling. Evolved, yet carrying on the legacy of the Flathead, Knucklehead, Panhead, Shovelhead, Evolution® and Twin Cam 88® engines that came before. The performance and durability are a direct result of the untold miles logged on the V-Twin since 1909, and the proud heritage that comes from a century's worth of commitment to life on two wheels.
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Fire up the air-cooled, rigid-mounted Twin Cam 96B™ counter-balanced engine and feel the low-end torque unleashed for a smooth ride. Thanks to the lightweight piston design, delivery of the added power is more refined than ever. Then put your foot on the shifter and feel how the engine and Six-Speed Cruise Drive® transmission were designed to work together. Six speeds. A strong driveline and strong internal parts. Low routine maintenance. And a low cruising rpm couldn't feel better.
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Feast your eyes on the Twin Cam 96B™ counter-balanced engine and there's no mistaking its roots. This is authentic Harley-Davidson style through and through with an attention to detail you won't find on any other bike.
The engine features black powder-coated cylinders with grey heads and is topped off with black rocker covers and an oval air cleaner cover for a tough vintage Harley-Davidson attitude. Rigid-mounted and air-cooled, the 1584cc Twin Cam 96B™ engine provides increased power, smooth performance and a maintenance-free built-in primary auto chain tensioner. It's a jewel machined out of metal. Pure. Dripping with power.
From the classic edge of the cooling fins to the clean lines of cases and covers—the Twin Cam 96B™ engine makes an ironclad statement to holding on to what's right and staying true to what satisfies the rider.
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You want a ride that rumbles—not begs for mercy—when you lean on it a little. The Six-Speed Cruise Drive® transmission provides smooth, quiet shifting and reduces engine speed on the highway, so you get a better match between engine turnover and road speed. It's a rare ride when a bike responds like this, and a low growl goes a long way when you're opening up the road ahead.
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When it comes to the Blackline™ model with standard ABS, "stopping power" has a double meaning. The components of our ABS are tastefully hidden within the wheel hub, so you'll still turn heads with clean, streamlined design. More importantly, though, you get certainty in the saddle knowing your bike's going to behave when you need it.
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The factory installed next-generation security system features a hands-free fob that automatically arms and disarms the vehicle electronic security functions as you approach and walk away from the bike. Stick the fob on your ignition key ring and let it do all the work. It's this attention to details and security that make Harley-Davidson® motorcycles unique.
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Harley-Davidson leverages the latest in technology without compromising style and function. That means we hide electronics. The whole wiring harness is skillfully routed behind the jewels of the bike—the tank, engine and all the other eye-popping features you want to see. It's just another way The Motor Company goes the extra mile to give its bikes that premium, top-of-the-line fit and finish.
Hand controls on a Harley-Davidson® motorcycle are incredibly intuitive. The turn signals are self-canceling and, based on the speed and angle of the motorcycle, they know how long to stay on. Engaging the controls quickly becomes second nature so you can focus less on turning off your signal and more on basking in the freedom of the ride.
Whether you're crossing state lines or staying within city limits, you want sure contact with the road. The front end holds a premium touring tire with a three-ply polyester casing and two fiberglass belts. The back cruiser tire has an advanced tread pattern. Made from a specifically formulated compound, it delivers outstanding grip in wet or dry weather. And since they're from Dunlop®, you know you're wrapping your premium rollers in quality rubber.
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Harley-Davidson® motorcycles are different from any other bike out on the road. There's a balance to them. The steering, the maneuverability—it's all in concert. And each Harley-Davidson® model is tuned differently to create a unique riding experience for each individual no matter which bike they swing their leg over. Let's face it, we didn't get to where we are by being like everyone else.
With the custom forward-mounted controls on the Blackline™ motorcycle, you can kick back a little and stretch your legs for the ultimate cruise through town or across the state line. It's time to take in the open road the way you were meant to—on a two-wheeled machine that keeps it as real as you do.
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Slung low at 24 inches from the road, the two-up custom seat on the Blackline™ motorcycle slams you deep in the saddle of a machine that's easy to maneuver and keeps your feet close to the ground. And it's done without sacrificing the aggressive profile riding position you want in a long custom bike.
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Right out of the gate, the Blackline™ motorcycle puts you in position to look and feel confident in the saddle. With split drag bars, forward foot controls and a low-slung seat, you sit in an aggressive riding position that makes navigating the streets a cinch. Plus, you're sure to steal the glance of envious onlookers everywhere you roll.
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Our motorcycles are built to be ridden. A lot. So that means that rider comfort is top of mind. Always. With the Engine Idle Temperature Management Strategy (EITMS) feature, the motorcycle automatically cuts fuel and fire from the rear cylinder when idling, which helps reduce engine heat felt by rider and passenger. This feature can easily be turned on by your dealer.
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The seat is home for Harley-Davidson® motorcycle riders. They want a seat that has unique style without sacrificing comfort. Because of that, Harley-Davidson invests a lot of time in researching, designing and testing seats so that every bike has just the right saddle.
MSRP
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| Security Option | Standard | ||||||||
| Wheel Option | N/A | ||||||||
| ABS Option | Standard | ||||||||
| Reverse Option | N/A | ||||||||
| Cruise Control Option | N/A | ||||||||
| California Emissions | N/A | ||||||||
| Freight | N/A | ||||||||
| 96 Engine | N/A | ||||||||
| 103 Engine | N/A | ||||||||
| Length | N/A | 2410 mm | ||||||
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| Ground Clearance | N/A | 135 mm | ||||||
| Rake Steering Head | N/A | 30 ° | ||||||
| Trail | N/A | 123 mm | ||||||
| Wheelbase | N/A | 1670 mm | ||||||
| Fuel Capacity | N/A | 18.9 L | ||||||
| Oil Capacity | N/A | 2.85 L | ||||||
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| Engine 2 | Air-cooled, Twin Cam 96B™ | Air-cooled, Twin Cam 96B™ | ||||||||||||||||||
| Displacement | N/A | 1584 cc | ||||||||||||||||||
| Bore x Stroke | N/A / N/A | 95.3 mm / 111.1 mm | ||||||||||||||||||
| Engine Torque | N/A | EEC/95/1 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Engine Torque 3 | N/A @ N/A | 125 Nm @ 3500 rpm | ||||||||||||||||||
| Fuel System | Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) | Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Compression Ratio | N/A | 9.2:1 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Primary Drive | Chain, 34/46 ratio | Chain, 34/46 ratio | ||||||||||||||||||
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| Instruments | Triple clamp-mounted electronic speedometer with odometer, time-of-day clock on odometer, dual tripmeter, engine diagnostics readout, low fuel warning light and mileage countdown feature, low oil pressure indicator, 6-speed indicator, ABS indicator (optional), LED indicator lights | Triple clamp-mounted electronic speedometer with odometer, time-of-day clock on odometer, dual tripmeter, engine diagnostics readout, low fuel warning light and mileage countdown feature, low oil pressure indicator, 6-speed indicator, ABS indicator (optional), LED indicator lights |
| Indicator Lamps 6 | High beam, neutral, low oil pressure, turn signals, engine diagnostics, security system, 6-speed, low fuel warnings | High beam, neutral, low oil pressure, turn signals, engine diagnostics, security system, 6-speed, low fuel warnings |
| Brakes | 4-piston front and rear | 4-piston front and rear |
| Parking Brake | N/A | N/A |
| Lean Angle | / ° | 24.4 / 25.9 ° |
| Exhaust System | Chrome, over/under shotgun exhaust with slash-cut mufflers | Chrome, over/under shotgun exhaust with slash-cut mufflers |
| Colour Options 5 | Vivid Black Cool Blue Pearl / Vivid Black Sedona Orange / Vivid Black |
Vivid Black Cool Blue Pearl / Vivid Black Sedona Orange / Vivid Black |
Measurement reflects 81.7 kg operator weight.
Recommended 95 octane or higher fuel (R+M)/2.
Values shown are nominal. Performance may vary by country and region.
Standard and optional wheels may vary by country and region.
Availability of colours may vary from dealer to dealer and is subject to change without further notice.
Security system includes immobiliser and siren.
See motorcycle owner's manual for complete details.
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