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The modern Night Train most enthusiasts recognize debuted in as a member of the Softail family.

: Introduced a 6-speed transmission , making highway cruising much smoother at lower RPMs. A Legacy of Customization

: Received the Twin-Cam 1450cc engine, providing significantly more power. Night TrainHD

: It combined a skinny 21-inch front wheel with a wide rear tire (upgraded to 200mm in later models) and a "Badlander" seat that sat the rider low and lean. Performance Upgrades :

: Its hallmark was the powder-black treated engine , a stark departure from the polished chrome engines found on most Harleys at the time. The modern Night Train most enthusiasts recognize debuted

: It was the first time the factory officially built a bike with a "custom chopper" profile, featuring a 74 cubic inch Shovelhead engine and a unique fiberglass "boat tail" seat. The Evolution: The Softail FXSTB (1998–2010)

Even though it was a "factory custom," owners rarely kept them stock. The Night Train became a favorite platform for extreme builds. : It combined a skinny 21-inch front wheel

: Near the end of its production run, it became a Europe-only model before being officially discontinued around 2010.