Laden 655.3 mm / 25.8 in
Unladen 700.0 mm / 27.6 in
Ground Clearance
130 mm / 5.1 in
Dry Weight
298 kg / 656.0 lbs
Wet Weight
315 kg / 694.0 lbs
Fuel Capacity
18.9 Litres / 5.0 US gal
In July of 1999,
Harley-Davidson I announced that the FXST Softail series of machines -
Softail Custom Springer Softail, Fat Boy, Heritage Softail Classic and
Heritage Springer Softail models of that year - would be joined by two new
motorcycles Harley stated that Softails were rolling works of art that
continued to dominate the custom cruiser market Flowing lines, sleek chrome
and a robust 1340cc (80ci) Evolution engine enticed Harley-Davidson
enthusiasts to Softail models time and time again. Leading the Softail
family from 1999 were the newest Softail models, the FXST Softail Standard
and the FXSTB Night Train. It was certainly true that "less is more" with
the new FXST Softail Standard. Attractively priced, it provided an excellent
base for accessorizing with Harley-Davidson Genuine Motor Accessories.
A bare bones, no-frills styling
approach was taken in its creation, luring Softail fanatics to its genuine
Harley-Davidson appeal. The Evolution engine featured silver painted heads,
cylinders, cam cover, transmission and primary covers. Polished rocker boxes
top-off the engine. Available only in Vivid Black, the Softail Standard
featured a classic 21-inch (53.3cm) laced front wheel and a 16-inch (40.6cm)
laced rear wheel, passenger footpegs, a custom Pillow-
soft seat, wide handlebars and a
chrome oil filter. The "horseshoe" oil tank was all chrome, the rear fender
supports were chrome and it had a rear "Sissy Bar" with matching backrest.
All Softail models featured a
five-bolt derby cover for enhanced durability and styling, and were also
fitted with an electronic speedometer upgrade which allowed for on-board
diagnostics, to enable quicker trouble-shooting at Harley-Davidson's many
dealerships around the world. The Softail Custom and Springer Softail models
were also shown with new fuel tank decals for 1999. This was a
Harley-Davidson that could be tailored to anyone's needs, with a choice of
all sorts of goodies from the main dealer outlets, where accessories and
upgrades were abundant.
Any corrections or more information on these motorcycles will be kindly appreciated.