Big Bear Choppers Merc Softail 100 Smooth Carb - 2010 Specifications and Reviews

The 2010 Big Bear Choppers Merc Softail 100 Smooth Carb is a cruiser-style motorcycle designed for riders seeking classic American chopper aesthetics with comfortable, laid-back riding characteristics. Known for its aggressive styling and low 584mm seat height, it suits both experienced cruiser enthusiasts and those new to heavyweight motorcycles. The bike combines retro design with modern braking technology and a smooth powertrain, making it ideal for highway cruising and weekend riding.

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General information

CategoryCustom / cruiser
Year2010
ModelBig Bear Choppers Merc Softail 100 Smooth Carb
 
 

Engine and Transmission Specifications

Exhaust systemChrome Tuned Exhaust
Transmission type,final driveChain
Gearbox5-speed
Lubrication systemS and S high volume oil pump
IgnitionS and S
Fuel systemCarburettor. S and S Super E Carburetor
Bore x stroke101.6 x 101.6 mm (4.0 x 4.0 inches)
Torque149.16 Nm (15.2 kgf-m or 110.0 ft.lbs)
Power95.00
Engine typeV2, four-stroke
Capacity:1638.81 ccm (100.00 cubic inches)

Brakes, suspension, Frame and wheels

Rear brakesSingle disc. 4-piston caliper
Front brakesSingle disc. 4-piston calipers
Rear tyre dimensions250/80-18
Front tyre dimensions90/80-21
Rear suspension travel76 mm (3.0 inches)
Rear suspensionSoftail Style
Front suspension travel76 mm (3.0 inches)
Front suspensionBBC Merc Springer
Trail95 mm (3.8 inches)
Rake (fork angle)48.0°
Frame typeBBC Merc Rigid Softail

Physical measures and capacities

Oil capacity4.70 litres (0.31 quarts)
Fuel capacity22.23 litres (5.87 gallons)
Wheelbase2,235 mm (88.0 inches)
Overall length2,946 mm (116.0 inches)
Seat height584 mm (23.0 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Power/weight ratio0.2992 HP/kg
Dry weight317.5 kg (700.0 pounds)

Other specs

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Color optionsGross Black, satin black, charcoal metallic, silver metallic, black cherry, candy red metallic, firecracker red, orange pearl, electric blue.

Performance Profile & Rider Fit

95 hp
Peak Power
5.5s
0-60 mph

Best For

Track10%
City30%
Cornering25%
Daily Riding45%
Touring40%
Passenger35%

Rider Profile

Best ForThis is a machine best suited to experienced riders who are comfortable managing a long, heavy, stretched-out custom chopper at low speeds.
PurposeBuilt as a boulevard cruiser and show-stopping custom, it prioritizes styling, torque, and presence over outright speed or handling agility.
Rider FitThe extreme 48-degree rake, long wheelbase, and 317.5 kg dry weight demand strong low-speed control skills and some upper-body strength for slow maneuvers and parking.
CharacterIt rewards a laid-back, confident riding style with a big S&S torque motor that pulls hard from low RPM rather than one that chases high revs.
Not Ideal ForThis is not the bike for riders wanting nimble cornering, off-road capability, or a lightweight, flickable ride through tight city traffic.

Character map is an editorial estimate based on this bike's specifications, not a lab-tested measurement.

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2010 Big Bear Choppers Merc Softail 100 Smooth Carb Rider Ergonomics Assessment

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Feet:

At 584mm, a rider of 175cm with a 79cm (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 2010 Big Bear Choppers Merc Softail 100 Smooth Carb, with a cramped knee angle of around 70 degrees and a slightly forward riding position.

Data quality: measured. Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated (a typical street-bike rule of thumb - stiffer or softer suspension will vary). This is an approximation from category-typical geometry and generic body proportions, not a measurement of this specific bike or you - sit on it before you buy.

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