All Bikes/Compare/Harley-davidson Breakout vs Harley-davidson Softail Breakout 117 Harley-davidson Breakout vs Harley-davidson Softail Breakout 117
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Harley-davidson Breakout vs Harley-davidson Softail Breakout 117. Harley-davidson Breakout: 94 hp @ 5,020 rpm (2022+ Milwaukee-Eight 117; earlier models with Twin Cam 103 produced approx. 72 hp) hp, 317 kg (wet/curb weight, 2022+ model; earlier Softail-based models approx. 305 kg) weight, top speed 185 km/h (estimated; note: not officially published by Harley-Davidson), Motoryk rating 7.2/10. Harley-davidson Softail Breakout 117: ~100 hp @ 5,020 rpm hp, 303 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~185 km/h (estimated; governed/limited in practice), Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
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Harley-davidson Breakout
Harley-davidson Softail Breakout 117
Weight (kg) — lower is better
Horsepower
94 hp @ 5,020 rpm (2022+ Milwaukee-Eight 117; earlier models with Twin Cam 103 produced approx. 72 hp)
~100 hp @ 5,020 rpm
Torque
166 Nm @ 3,500 rpm (2022+ Milwaukee-Eight 117; note: earlier Twin Cam 103 produced approx. 130 Nm)
~166 Nm @ 3,500 rpm
Top Speed
185 km/h (estimated; note: not officially published by Harley-Davidson)
~185 km/h (estimated; governed/limited in practice)
Weight
317 kg (wet/curb weight, 2022+ model; earlier Softail-based models approx. 305 kg)
303 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, real-world average — note: varies by riding conditions)
~7.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Individual Reviews
Harley-davidson Breakout
7.2/10
"A stunning pose machine that rewards patient, straight-line riders generously."
Pros
+Milwaukee-Eight 114 pulls hard
+Bulletproof long-term reliability
+Stunning visual street presence
Cons
−Handling is genuinely compromised
−Ground clearance embarrassingly limited
−Heavy steering at low speeds
Harley-davidson Softail Breakout 117
7.8/10
"A stunning, straight-line bruiser that absolutely earns its keep."
Pros
+Jaw-dropping visual presence
+Enormous usable torque
+Solid long-haul reliability
Cons
−Terrible cornering clearance
−Eats rear tires fast
−Heavy for tight maneuvering
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