Cruisers

2003Harley-Davidson FXSTB Softail Night Train

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The 2003 Harley-Davidson FXSTB Softail Night Train is a dark-finished Softail cruiser with drag-style handlebars. Its air-cooled 1,450cc Twin Cam 88B V-twin makes 63 hp and 115 Nm through a five-speed gearbox and belt drive. A low 676 mm seat and 293 kg dry weight give it a long, low stance.

Capacity: 1450.0 ccm
Engine: V-Twin, four-stroke
Gearbox: 5-speed
Dry weight: 293.0 kg
Seat height: 676 mm
Power: 63.0 HP (46.3 kW)

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How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

Off-road & trail5%

Cornering30%

City riding45%

Daily riding50%

Touring40%

Two-up35%

Track10%

Best for: Built for bold, low-slung boulevard cruising and making a visual statement rather than outright performance or long-distance efficiency.
Built for: A dark, muscular Softail with a stripped-down, aggressive Night Train attitude, favoring torque-driven cruising over high-rev thrills.
Not ideal for: Not the right choice for riders seeking agile cornering, off-road capability, or a nimble daily commuter.

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 676mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 2003 Harley-Davidson FXSTB Softail Night Train, with a cramped knee angle of around 75 degrees and an upright 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: 1450.0 ccm
Power: 63.0 HP (46.3 kW)
Torque: 115.0 Nm (11.7 kgf-m) @ 3000 RPM
Engine type: V-Twin, four-stroke
Power/weight ratio: 0.2150 HP/kg (dry)
Bore x stroke: 95.3 x 101.6 mm
Compression: 8.9:1
Cooling system: Air
Fuel system: Injection
Starting: Electric
Valves per cylinder: 2

Transmission

Gearbox: 5-speed
Transmission type: Manual
Final drive: Belt
Clutch: Multi-plate with diaphragm spring in oil bath

Performance

Top speed: 155.0 km/h (96.3 mph)

Dimensions & weight

Seat height: 676 mm
Dry weight: 293.0 kg

Brakes & wheels

Front brakes: Single disc

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	1998	2001	2003	2004	2006	2009
Capacity	1338 cc	1450 cc	1450 cc	1450 cc	1450 cc	1584 cc
Dry weight	293 kg	293 kg	293 kg	293 kg	293 kg	303 kg
Seat height	676 mm	676 mm	676 mm	676 mm	676 mm	681 mm
Fuel capacity	—	—	—	—	—	18.9 L