Engine: Milwaukee-Eight 114 air-cooled V-twin
Displacement: 1,868 cc (114 cubic inches)
Bore × stroke: 4.016 in × 4.500 in
Compression ratio: 10.5:1
Torque: 122–123 lb-ft at approximately 3,000–3,250 rpm
Transmission: 6-speed Cruise Drive
Final drive: Belt
Fuel system: Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
Fuel capacity: 6.0 US gallons
Claimed fuel economy: approximately 43–45 mpg
Length: 95.5–96.5 in
Wheelbase: 64.0 in
Seat height (laden): approximately 26.1–27.4 in (varies slightly with suspension and seat)
Ground clearance: 4.9–5.3 in
Rake / trail: 26° / 6.7–6.8 in
Front tire: 130/60B19
Rear tire: 180/55B18
Front suspension: 49 mm telescopic fork
Rear suspension: dual emulsion shocks with hand-adjustable preload (some later Specials moved away from air suspension)
Brakes: dual front discs, single rear disc; ABS standard on later examples; optional Reflex Defensive Rider Systems (cornering ABS, traction control, etc.) available
Curb weight: approximately 827–836 lb
Luggage capacity: roughly 2.3–2.5 cubic feet in the saddlebags