Cruisers

2009Big Bear Choppers Reaper 100 Carb

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The 2009 Big Bear Choppers Reaper 100 Carb is a classic American custom cruiser featuring a massive 1638cc V-twin engine delivering 95 horsepower and strong 149 Nm torque. Built for riders seeking authentic chopper styling with reliable carburetor-fed power, it excels in laid-back cruising and commanding road presence with its traditional belt-drive setup.

Capacity: 1638.8 ccm
Engine: V-Twin, four-stroke
Gearbox: 6-speed
Dry weight: 317.5 kg
Seat height: 584 mm
Power: 95.0 HP (69.9 kW)

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How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

Off-road & trail5%

Cornering20%

City riding30%

Daily riding40%

Touring35%

Two-up30%

Track10%

Best for: Built purely as a boulevard and show-stopping chopper, its purpose is styling and cruising presence rather than performance or versatility.
Built for: It rewards a laid-back, image-conscious rider who values a dramatic silhouette, deep torque, and a rumbling V-twin soundtrack over cornering agility.
Not ideal for: This is not a bike for riders wanting nimble handling, off-road capability, or a machine that feels light and flickable in tight traffic or twisty roads.

Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.

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Units

At 584mm, a rider of 175cm with a 79cm (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 2009 Big Bear Choppers Reaper 100 Carb, with a cramped knee angle of around 70 degrees and a slightly forward riding position.

Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated. This is an approximation from category-typical geometry, not a measurement of this bike or of you - sit on one before you buy.

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Full specifications

Engine

Capacity: 1638.8 ccm
Power: 95.0 HP (69.9 kW)
Torque: 149.2 Nm (15.2 kgf-m)
Engine type: V-Twin, four-stroke
Power/weight ratio: 0.2992 HP/kg (dry)
Bore x stroke: 101.6 x 101.6 mm
Fuel system: Carburettor
Starting: Electric
Ignition: S and S
Lubrication system: S and S high volume oil pump

Transmission

Gearbox: 6-speed
Transmission type: Manual
Final drive: Belt

Dimensions & weight

Wheelbase: 2108 mm
Overall length: 2819 mm
Seat height: 584 mm
Dry weight: 317.5 kg
Fuel capacity: 22.20 litres
Oil capacity: 4.70 litres

Chassis & suspension

Frame: BBC Reaper Chopper Softail
Front suspension: BBC Smooth Mount Hidden Axle
Rear suspension: Progressive
Front wheel travel: 76 mm
Rear wheel travel: 76 mm
Rake (fork angle): 40.0°
Trail: 95 mm

Brakes & wheels

Front brakes: Single disc. 4-piston calipers
Rear brakes: Single disc. 4-piston caliper
Front tyre: 90/80-21
Rear tyre: 250/80-18

Other

Color options: Gross Black, satin black, charcoal metallic, silver metallic, black cherry, candyred metallic, firecracker red, orange pearl, electric blue.

Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.