Cruisers
2000Harley-Davidson Softail Springer
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The 2000 Harley-Davidson Softail Springer is a retro cruiser with a springer front fork. Its air-cooled V-twin makes 56 hp and 99 Nm through a five-speed gearbox and belt drive, for a top speed of about 155 km/h. A low 663 mm seat and 15.9-litre tank give it a classic look.
- Capacity
- 1450.0 ccm
- Engine
- V-Twin, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- 5-speed
- Dry weight
- 284.0 kg
- Seat height
- 663 mm
- Power
- 56.0 HP (41.2 kW)
What’s new for the 2000 Harley-Davidson Softail Springer
vs the 1999| Spec | 1999 | 2000 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine capacity | 1338.0 ccm (81.65 cubic inches) | 1450.0 ccm (88.48 cubic inches) |
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Built for laid-back boulevard cruising and show-worthy style rather than speed, distance-eating touring, or sporty cornering.
- Built for
- A classic springer-front Softail that trades on old-school hardtail looks, torquey low-end V-twin pull, and relaxed cruising rather than technical sophistication.
- Not ideal for
- Not the right choice for riders wanting agile cornering, high-speed touring comfort, or any kind of off-road capability.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
Will it fit you?
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Bike Reliability score, safety recalls and owner complaintsBike Reliability
How the score works →74
out of 100Good
The Harley-Davidson Softail Springer passed its annual roadworthiness test first time 87.9% of the time, 5.6 points above expected for bikes of the same age and mileage. That beats 74% of models.
This covers every year of the model.
87.9%Passed first time
5.0%Failed outright
7.0%Fixed during test
18,000Typical miles
398Tests
Pass rate by miles ridden
All years of this model.
Against its rivals · ranks 4 of 6
| # | Model (all years) | Score | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harley-Davidson Softail Heritage Classic | 91 Excellent | 106 |
| 2 | Harley-Davidson Dyna Wide Glide | 84 Excellent | 705 |
| 3 | Harley-Davidson Dyna Low Rider | 80 Excellent | 387 |
| 4 | Harley-Davidson Softail Springer | 74 Good | 398 |
| 5 | Harley-Davidson FXSTB Softail Night Train | 69 Good | 1,651 |
| 6 | Harley-Davidson XLH Sportster 1200 | 36 Below average | 718 |
Rivals are the most-viewed bikes on MotorcycleDB in the same category and engine size, from within three years of this model.
From British annual roadworthiness tests, 2005-2025. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 (DVSA MOT test data, Great Britain). How Bike Reliability works.
Engine
- Capacity
- 1450.0 ccm
- Power
- 56.0 HP (41.2 kW)
- Torque
- 99.0 Nm (10.1 kgf-m)
- Engine type
- V-Twin, four-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.1972 HP/kg (dry)
- Bore x stroke
- 88.8 x 108.0 mm
- Compression
- 8.5:1
- Cooling system
- Air
- Fuel system
- Carburettor
- Starting
- Electric
- Valves per cylinder
- 2
Transmission
- Gearbox
- 5-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
- Final drive
- Belt
Performance
- Top speed
- 155.0 km/h (96.3 mph)
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1636 mm
- Seat height
- 663 mm
- Dry weight
- 284.0 kg
- Wet weight
- 292.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 15.90 litres
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Single disc
- Rear brakes
- Single disc
- Front tyre
- MH 90-21
- Rear tyre
- MT 90-16
Specs last verified against published sources: .
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 | 1999 | 2000 | 2001 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 1338 cc | 1450 cc | 1449 cc |
| Dry weight | 284 kg | 284 kg | 284 kg |
| Seat height | 663 mm | 663 mm | 654 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 15.9 L | 15.9 L | 18.9 L |
| Bike Reliability ⓘ | Too few tests | Too few tests | Too few tests |
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
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Common questions
What is the engine size of the Harley-Davidson Softail Springer?
The 2000 Harley-Davidson Softail Springer has a Capacity of 1450.0 ccm (88.48 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Harley-Davidson Softail Springer have?
The 2000 Harley-Davidson Softail Springer has a Power of 56.0 HP (41.2 kW).
How many gears does the Harley-Davidson Softail Springer have?
The 2000 Harley-Davidson Softail Springer has a Gearbox of 5-speed.
What is the torque of the Harley-Davidson Softail Springer?
The 2000 Harley-Davidson Softail Springer has a Torque of 99.0 Nm (10.1 kgf-m or 73.0 ft.lbs).
How much does the Harley-Davidson Softail Springer weigh?
The 2000 Harley-Davidson Softail Springer has a Dry weight of 284.0 kg (626.1 pounds).
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