Chopper

The Harley Davidson Chopper softail is a customized bike with low seating. It was manufactured in the year 2001 and comes under the custom/cruiser category. The Harley Davidson Motor Company was started in 1903, at Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This company is especially known for its heavy bikes, distinct exhaust noise, leather, chrome, and the wild-rider image. Harleys (as they are often called) have long been customized by their riders. These customizations have given rise to 'Chopper' style of motorbikes. In 1969, the Chopper bike was seen in the movie 'Easy Rider'. After the war when soldiers and motorcycle enthusiast were returning home, they wanted to make their bikes weigh lighter by striping off the fancy metal work, and other components on it. The lower seating position and lighter weight, made the performance and handling of the motorbike very convenient. Some of today's custom made bikes are mistaken for chopper bikes, which they are not. The 2001 Harley Davidson Chopper Softail bike is one of the most famous Harley Davidson Chopper bike. It is powered by a 4-stroke air-cooled V2 with a displacement of 1499.00 cc. This bike is capable of providing a horsepower 63 HP at 5300 RPM, with a torque of 106.00 N-m at 3200 RPM. It is equipped with a 5 speed gear box and an electric starter. It has a gross weight of 305.0 kg, and has a wheel base of 1697 mm. Softail has a fuel capacity of 4.99 gallons with maximum output at 105.6 mph. The bike has two 292 mm front and rear disc brakes. Its custom options include leather Harley Davidson Badlander seats, shorty dual exhausts, LED taillights, diamond-style footpegs and grips, custom paints, vinyls, K'¼ryakyn Hypercharger Evolution engine, etc.