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All Bikes/Compare/Harley-davidson Cross Bones vs Harley-davidson Softail Custom

Harley-davidson Cross Bones vs Harley-davidson Softail Custom

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Harley-davidson Cross Bones vs Harley-davidson Softail Custom. Harley-davidson Cross Bones: approximately 60 hp @ 5,000 rpm (note: Harley did not officially publish HP figures for this era; estimated from Twin Cam 96B engine) hp, 297 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed approximately 175 km/h (note: estimated), Motoryk rating 7.0/10. Harley-davidson Softail Custom: 58 hp @ 5,000 rpm (note: estimated for Evolution 1340cc engine; exact figures vary by year) hp, 287 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 7.5/10.

Performance at a Glance

Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value

Harley-davidson Cross Bones Harley-davidson Softail Custom
Horsepower (hp)
60 hp
58 hp
Torque (Nm)
118 Nm
98 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
297 kg
287 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
approximately 60 hp @ 5,000 rpm (note: Harley did not officially publish HP figures for this era; estimated from Twin Cam 96B engine)
58 hp @ 5,000 rpm (note: estimated for Evolution 1340cc engine; exact figures vary by year)
Torque
approximately 118 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
98 Nm @ 3,500 rpm (note: estimated for Evolution 1340cc engine)
Top Speed
approximately 175 km/h (note: estimated)
175 km/h (estimated)
Weight
297 kg (wet/curb weight)
287 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
approximately 6.5 L/100km (note: estimated real-world average)
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L)
Fairing
No
No

Individual Reviews

Harley-davidson Cross Bones
Harley-davidson Cross Bones
7.0/10

"A stylish bobber bargain if you're buying with eyes wide open."

Pros
+Genuinely distinctive bobber aesthetics
+Twin Cam proven reliability
+Strong used parts availability
Cons
Springer fork demands regular maintenance
Solo seat brutally uncomfortable
Limited to short rides
Harley-davidson Softail Custom
Harley-davidson Softail Custom
7.5/10

"A beautiful, trustworthy cruiser if you buy smart and inspect thoroughly."

Pros
+Twin Cam reliability well-proven
+Slow, predictable depreciation
+Massive aftermarket parts availability
Cons
Cam chain tensioners wear early
Chrome quality embarrassingly poor
Highway comfort genuinely suffers

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