Cruisers

2017Boss Hoss BHC-3 LS3

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The 2017 Boss Hoss BHC-3 LS3 is an extreme cruiser designed for riders seeking maximum power and presence. Powered by a massive LS3 V8 engine, it delivers unmatched performance with a substantial 1,165-pound frame. Best known for its automotive-derived engine and radical styling, it appeals to enthusiasts wanting a true statement machine.

Capacity: 6162.0 ccm
Engine: V eight, four-stroke
Gearbox: Not on record
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Dry weight: 528.4 kg
Seat height: 673 mm
Power: 445.0 HP (324.8 kW) @ 5750 RPM

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What’s new for the 2017 Boss Hoss BHC-3 LS3

vs the 2016

Spec	2016	2017
Rear brakes	Single disc. 4-piston caliper	Single disc. 2-piston caliper

Other years 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017

How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

Off-road & trail5%

Cornering20%

City riding25%

Daily riding35%

Touring45%

Two-up55%

Track20%

Best for: It exists as a rolling spectacle and straight-line muscle cruiser, built to deliver car-engine power and a thunderous soundtrack rather than nimble handling.
Built for: It has a brash, larger-than-life personality, blending drag-strip acceleration with a laid-back cruiser silhouette and a genuine V8 rumble unlike anything else on two wheels.
Not ideal for: It is not for riders who want agile cornering, off-road capability, or an easy time filtering through tight urban traffic.

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 673mm, a rider of 175cm with a 79cm (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 2017 Boss Hoss BHC-3 LS3, with a cramped knee angle of around 75 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: 6162.0 ccm
Power: 445.0 HP (324.8 kW) @ 5750 RPM
CO2 Emissions: 198 CO2 g/km
Torque: 603.4 Nm (61.5 kgf-m) @ 4750 RPM
Engine type: V eight, four-stroke
Fuel consumption: 8.60 litres/100 km (11.6 km/l)
Power/weight ratio: 0.8422 HP/kg (dry)
Compression: 10.7:1
Cooling system: Liquid
Fuel system: Injection
Starting: Electric

Transmission

Transmission type: Automatic
Final drive: Belt

Dimensions & weight

Wheelbase: 2032 mm
Overall length: 2616 mm
Overall width: 711 mm
Seat height: 673 mm
Dry weight: 528.4 kg
Fuel capacity: 32.00 litres
Ground clearance: 114 mm

Chassis & suspension

Front suspension: Inverted forks, 63 mm, adjustable preload
Rear suspension: Dual coilover shocks, adjustable preload
Rear wheel travel: 330 mm
Rake (fork angle): 33.0°

Brakes & wheels

Front brakes: Double disc. Dual 4-piston caliper
Front brakes diameter: 320 mm
Rear brakes: Single disc. 2-piston caliper
Rear brakes diameter: 320 mm
Front tyre: 130/90-16
Rear tyre: 300/35-18

Other

Color options: Red/yellow/blue flames or custom color
Warranty: 12

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

What changed, year to year

Differences highlighted

Specification	2009	2011	2013	2015	2017
Capacity	6162 cc	6162 cc	6162 cc	6162 cc	6162 cc
Dry weight	528 kg	528 kg	528 kg	528 kg	528 kg
Seat height	673 mm	673 mm	673 mm	673 mm	673 mm
Fuel capacity	32.2 L	32.2 L	32.2 L	32.2 L	32 L