2011 Harley Davidson Softail Model Overview

Softail Harley-Davidson motorcycles are made to look like the
original hardtail motorcycles, i.e., the ones that had no springs or
shocks in the back. But the difference is the ride and handling. With
the shock absorbers tucked away behind the transmission, the look
remains but the ride and handling are better. All of these motorcycles
have the big Harley 1540cc specially balanced Twin-Cam engine.

Six Models From Which to Choose

If Softail Harley-Davidson motorcycles were a cake, you’d get six
layers. There is the Heritage Softail Classic, the Fat Boy, Softail
Deluxe, Cross Bones, Rocker C, and Fat Boy Lo. This is literally an
array of vehicles to suit every taste in this version of Harley
machines.

Heritage Softail Classic

This “boulevard cruiser” offers you everything a cruiser should. By
this we mean steel laced spoke wheels; studded black leather saddlebags
with modern quick release buckles; a large 7-inch ball headlamp, chrome
of course; wide seat with a comfortable passenger seat attached; and
full fenders with matching paint. You can even order white walls for
your tires. Color options are 12 in number, including four solid colors,
four two-tone colors, and four solid colors with complementary pin
stripping. Prices start at around $17,000.

Fat Boy

The Harley-Davidson Fat Boy has that classic chopper look, with a low
profile and room for one close sitting passenger. This handsome machine
comes in six solid colors, two two-tone colors, and three solids with
complementary pin stripping. Solid cast aluminum wheels are featured.
Base price is around $16,000.

Softail Deluxe

This machine – well, it’s eye catching. Big V-Twin power, full-size
dresser look, and many items that will impress. Check out the fenders.
These are full, matching-paint-job items with chrome fender tips. The
back fender has tapered chrome struts. There’s the 7-inch chrome
headlight; and you can order white wall tires, if you desire. Solid
colors are Vivid Black, Cool Blue Pearl, and Merlo Sunglow. Two tone
colors are Birch White over Vivid Black, Dark Candy Root Beer over Light
Candy Root Beer, Psychedelic Purple over Vivid Black, and Apple Green
over Vivid Black. Own one for about $17,000.

Cross Bones

This bike could make you look menacing. It’s got room for just one
rider on the extra-wide, spring seat – unless your partner wants to
share the seat with you, which is no problem. Exposed springs on the
front fork, steel laced wheels, and a few wires hanging on the
handlebars make this Harley look like you may have built it in your own
garage. Other features include mini ape handlebars, a chopped front
fender, and slash cut mufflers. Colors you can choose from are Vivid
Black, Black Denim, Sedona Orange, or Cool Blue Pearl. Buy a Cross Bones
starting at about $17,000.

Rocker C

Wow. You could easily get this Harley-Davidson machine confused with a
custom California body shop chopper. Swept back chrome mufflers,
extended chrome forks, single seat, five-spoke cast wheels, chrome
transmission cover, and chrome belt guard. But it’s the vehicle’s stance
that catches the eye. Low, laid back, and aggressive – all at the same
time. Order any of these “Deluxe” colors: Vivid Black, Scarlet Red, Cool
Blue, or Black Denim. And don’t forget the available customization on
this one, especially the flames on the tank, front and rear fenders.
Prices start at about $20,000.

Fat Boy Lo

The Fat Boy Lo is one compact power machine. Cast aluminum wheels,
heavy-duty front forks, fat bob tanks, and of course a low, low profile.
You’re in for a pleasant, laid back experience on this genuine
Harley-Davidson machine. Colors are just four: Vivid Black, Brilliant
White Pearl, Black Denim, and White Hot Denim. Buy one new for about
$16,000.