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

Harley-davidson Cross Bones vs Harley-davidson Softail Rocker

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Harley-davidson Cross Bones vs Harley-davidson Softail Rocker. 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 Rocker: 68 hp @ 5,000 rpm (estimated, based on Twin Cam 96B output) hp, 318 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 6.5/10.

Performance at a Glance

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

Harley-davidson Cross Bones Harley-davidson Softail Rocker
Horsepower (hp)
60 hp
68 hp
Torque (Nm)
118 Nm
113 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
297 kg
318 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)
68 hp @ 5,000 rpm (estimated, based on Twin Cam 96B output)
Torque
approximately 118 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
113 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
Top Speed
approximately 175 km/h (note: estimated)
175 km/h (estimated)
Weight
297 kg (wet/curb weight)
318 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
approximately 6.5 L/100km (note: estimated real-world average)
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L) — estimated real-world average
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 Rocker
Harley-davidson Softail Rocker
6.5/10

"A stylish oddball that rewards patient buyers who inspect carefully."

Pros
+Genuinely distinctive visual presence
+TC96 strong midrange torque
+Surprisingly capable handling
Cons
Ergonomics punish taller riders
Brakes need upgrading immediately
Rear fender mounts crack

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