Thursday, May 9, 2013
2013 Harley Davidson Blackline
2013 Harley Davidson Blackline Review and Specifications
2013 Harley Davidson Blackline
The Blackline is a Harley Davidson Softail pared to the bone. Visual elements of the original bobbed movement are combined with the raw, hand-hew style embraced by today’s young builders. Up front you’ll find the unique Split Drag handlebar and triple clamp-mounted speeds. Out back is a skinny, 144 mm rear tire and chopped fender. And in between rides a sleek fuel tank with low-profile fuel cap and trim panel, a retro round air-cleaner and a lower than- low 24-inch seat height. And, it all rides on top of a powerful Twin Cam 103B® engine. The Harley Davidson Blackline model gets all the details right without adding anything unnecessary, reflecting the true spirit of the long, black road.
The Harley Davidson Softail rear suspension mimics the clean lines of a vintage hard tail frame but offers the comfort of a modern suspension that is hidden under the chassis. The rigid power train allows tight packaging of the engine and frame and creates a solid connection between the rider and the power that moves the motorcycle.
• 6-speed Cruise Drive transmission
• Horseshoe oil tank
• Optional Harley Davidson Smart Security System with hands-free security fob
The 2013 Harley Davidson Blackline motorcycles clean look, simplified profile, and defiant attitude embrace the pure essence of riding. The minimal tank graphics, split drag bars and narrow back end allow the Twin Cam 103 V-Twin engine and fuel tank to steal the show. The Harley Davidson Blackline model is a modern metal machine built for freedom seekers who just want to get on and go.
New for 2013, Hard Candy Custom paint is a large metal flake finish that’s more than just paint job, it’s a shining declaration of independence—bright, bold and unique. The 2013 Harley Davidson Softail Blackline is available in Hard Candy Coloma Gold Flake. Recalling the iconic rebel styling of ‘70s custom bikes, Hard Candy Custom™ paint marks another milestone in The Motor Company’s legacy of innovation. We start with several passes of 200 micron flake over a silver base, then clear coat it, hand-lay and mask the pattern and apply the Candy color to allow the flake to shine through. Then more clear coat and hand striping to a deep smooth finish. It’s a painstaking process that delivers a premium custom look straight from the factory, so you can start flying your colors with no waiting, no stripping or extra effort.
2013 Harley Davidson Blackline - Specifications
DIMENSIONS
Length 93 in. (2362 mm)
Overall Width 34 in. (864 mm)
Overall Height 47.3 in. (1201 mm)
Seat Height:
o Laden2 24 in. (610 mm)
o Unladen 26.1 in. (663 mm)
Ground Clearance 5.25 in. (133 mm)
Rake (steering head) 30°
Fork Angle 33.5°
Trail 4.8 in. (123 mm)
Wheelbase 66.5 in. (1689 mm)
Tires (Dunlop® Harley-Davidson® Series, blackwall):
o Front - D402F MH90-21 54H
o Rear - D402 MU85B16 77H
Fuel Capacity 5 gal. (18.9 L) (warning light at approximately 1.0 gal.)
Oil Capacity (w/filter) 3.5 qts. (3.3 L)
Transmission Capacity 1 qt. (1 L)
Primary Chain Case Capacity 1 qt. (.95 L)
Weight:
o As Shipped 648 lbs. (294 kg)
o In Running Order 675 lbs. (306 kg)
o Gross Vehicle Weight Rating 1124 lbs. (510 kg)
o Gross Axle Weight Rating:
o Front 414 lbs. (188 kg)
o Rear 710 lbs. (322 kg)
ENGINE
Engine Air-cooled, Twin Cam 103BTM
Valves Pushrod-operated, overhead valves with hydraulic, self-adjusting lifters; two valves per cylinder
Bore x Stroke 3.875 in. x 4.38 in. (98.4 mm x 111.1 mm)
Displacement 103 cu. in. (1690 cc)
Compression Ratio 9.6:1
Fuel System3 Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
Air Cleaner Paper, washable
Lubrication System Pressurized, dry-sump
DRIVETRAIN
Primary Drive Chain, 34/46 ratio
Final Drive Belt, 32/66 ratio
Clutch Multi-plate, wet
Transmission 6-speed Cruise Drive®
Gear Ratios (overall): U.S.
o 1st 9.311
o 2nd 6.454
o 3rd 4.793
o 4th 3.882
o 5th 3.307
o 6th 2.79
CHASSIS
Frame Mild steel tubular frame; rectangular section backbone; stamped, cast, and forged junctions; forged fender supports; MIG welded
Swingarm Mild steel, round tube sections, forged junctions; MIG welded
Front Forks 41.3 mm telescopic
Rear Shocks Hidden, horizontal-mounted, coil-over
Wheels4: Black Anodized, Aluminum Profile Laced
o Front 21 in. x 2.15 in. (533 mm x 55 mm)
o Rear 16 in. x 3 in. (406 mm x 76 mm)
Brakes:
o Caliper Type 4-piston front and 2-piston rear
o Rotor Type (diameter x width): Patented, uniform expansion rotors
o Front 11.5 in. x .2 in. (292 mm x 5.1 mm)
o Rear 11.5 in. x .23 in. (292mm x 5.8 mm)
o Anti-lock Braking System Optional
Suspension Travel:
o Front Wheel 5.6 in. (143 mm)
o Rear Wheel 3.6 in. (91 mm)
PERFORMANCE
Engine Torque5 (per J1349):
o North America 97.5 ft. lbs. @ 3000 RPM (132 Nm @ 3000 RPM)
Lean Angle (per J1168):
o Right 24.4°
o Left 25.9°
Fuel Economy6
(EPA urban/highway test) 42 mpg (5.6 L/100 km)
ELECTRIC
Battery (per Battery Council International Rating) Sealed, maintenance-free, 12V, 19-amp/hour, 270 cca
Charging Three-phase, 38-amp system (439W @ 13V, 2000 RPM, 489W max power @ 13V)
Starting 1.2 kW electric with solenoid shift starter motor engagement
Lights (as per country regulation):
o Headlamp (quartz halogen) 55-watt low beam, 60-watt high beam
o Turn Signal Lights 28W self-canceling
o Rear Tail/Stop/Turn Signal Lights 8W/28W self-canceling
o Indicator Lamps: High beam, neutral, low oil pressure, turn signals, engine diagnostics, security system7 (optional), 6-speed, low fuel warnings
2013 Harley Davidson Blackline MSRP Price:Custom Color Option $15,599 USD
