Arlen Ness Speedliner - 2013 Specifications and Reviews
The 2013 Arlen Ness Speedliner is a premium custom cruiser designed for riders seeking high-performance styling and engineering. Powered by a polished S and S 1851cc V-twin engine producing 112 horsepower and substantial low-end torque, it combines classic cruiser aesthetics with modern mechanical refinement. This bike is renowned for its meticulous craftsmanship and aggressive, streamlined design that appeals to discerning custom motorcycle enthusiasts.
2013
General information | |
| Category | Custom / cruiser |
| Year | 2013 |
| Model | Arlen Ness Speedliner |
Engine and Transmission Specifications | |
| Exhaust system | 2 into 1 |
| Driveline | Primary chain drive |
| Clutch | Rivera ´Pro-Clutch´ |
| Transmission type,final drive | Belt |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
| Bore x stroke | 101.6 x 114.3 mm (4.0 x 4.5 inches) |
| Compression | 10.1:1 |
| Torque | 168.14 Nm (17.1 kgf-m or 124.0 ft.lbs) |
| Power | 112.00 |
| Engine details | S and S polished engine |
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
| Capacity: | 1851.85 ccm (113.00 cubic inches) |
Brakes, suspension, Frame and wheels | |
| Wheels | Avon tyres |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Ness/PM 6-piston caliper with Ness 11´floating rotors |
| Front brakes | Single disc. Ness/PM 6-piston caliper with Ness 11´floating rotors |
| Rear tyre dimensions | 10.5-18 |
| Front tyre dimensions | 3.50-23 |
| Front suspension | 63.5mm inverted front forks with Ness solid billet trees |
| Rake (fork angle) | 42.0° |
| Frame type | Ness Y2k frame |
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Physical measures and capacities | |
| Fuel capacity | 18.93 litres (5.00 gallons) |
Other specs | |
| Maintenance | Find parts, fluids, filters, maintenance tools and service items on eBay |
| Comments | Many upgrades, eg., paint and graphics, additional powder coat(motor, wheels, swingarm tips, bars, etc), passenger set-ups, exotic seat covers, and more available. |
| Color options | Custom |
| Light | Ness billet lighting |
| Instruments | Digital |
| Starter | Electric |
Performance Profile & Rider Fit
112 hp
Peak Power
4.8s
0-60 mph
Best For
Track10%
City30%
Cornering25%
Daily Riding40%
Touring40%
Passenger45%
Rider Profile
| Best For | This is a machine best suited to confident, experienced riders comfortable with a long, heavy, radically raked custom chopper-style cruiser. |
| Purpose | Built as a boulevard show-and-go custom, it exists to turn heads and deliver big V-twin torque and attitude rather than to carve corners or cover long distances efficiently. |
| Rider Fit | The extreme 42-degree rake, wide 23/18-inch tyre combo, and low, stretched riding position demand strong low-speed handling skills and upper-body effort at a standstill or in tight maneuvers. |
| Character | Brash, muscular, and unapologetically flashy, this bike rewards riders who want a bold visual and auditory statement as much as raw power. |
| Not Ideal For | This is not the machine for riders wanting nimble city commuting, aggressive cornering, off-road capability, or a set-and-forget comfortable long-haul tourer. |
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