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Old Sep 29, 2011 | 11:26 PM
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That's interesting. Wonder why it's the opposite on the 96 CI?
 
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Old Sep 29, 2011 | 11:39 PM
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Also, there is no "A" motor. The is the 96 and the 96B. The "B" stands for balanced.
 
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You have it backwards. The B (for "balanced") in the Softail has less torque than the standard motor (the dyna and touring motor).
 
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Old Sep 29, 2011 | 11:45 PM
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Ok...Here's the deal. ALL models of Harley above the Sportsters and Dynas (for 2012) have the 103 cu in engines.

For 2012 the Road King has the non B engine and has 103 cu in motor and produces 100 ft lbs of torque.

The 2012 Soft Tail Deluxe has the 103B motor and produces 98.7 ft lbs of torque.
 
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Old Sep 30, 2011 | 12:56 AM
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No! It makes a couple tenths less as the balance sucks a little hp to spin it.

Since HD does not generally post HP of it's bikes, you can still tell by looking at the torque figures in the specs.
 

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Old Sep 30, 2011 | 02:46 PM
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Did we figure it out yet?
 
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Old Sep 30, 2011 | 06:40 PM
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Also don't get fooled by the numbers.HD measures the torque at the crank vs at the rear wheel on a dyno
 
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Old Sep 30, 2011 | 06:46 PM
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I was looking at 2011 bikes, both 96 cubes. the B motor makes more torque. I'm not sure about horsepower. The same was true in 2010 when I bought my Dyna.
 

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Old Sep 30, 2011 | 06:54 PM
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It depends on which 2011 B motor you are talking about. I thought they were all the same. Check of the 2011 Blackline. It has less torque.
 
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Old Sep 30, 2011 | 07:19 PM
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What the heck!? OK I give up! lol You would think measured at the crank it would have to be the same.
 
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