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All Bikes/Compare/Harley-davidson Cvo Softail Convertible vs Harley-davidson Heritage Classic

Harley-davidson Cvo Softail Convertible vs Harley-davidson Heritage Classic

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Harley-davidson Cvo Softail Convertible vs Harley-davidson Heritage Classic. Harley-davidson Cvo Softail Convertible: 75 hp @ 5,000 rpm (note: Harley-Davidson rates this engine primarily by torque; HP figure is an estimate based on dyno data) hp, 363 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h (estimated, note: Harley-Davidson does not officially publish top speed figures), Motoryk rating 7.2/10. Harley-davidson Heritage Classic: 93 hp @ 5,020 rpm (Milwaukee-Eight 114, 2018+ models) hp, 345 kg (curb weight, 2022 model — note: varies slightly by year and configuration) weight, top speed 175 km/h (estimated; note: electronically limited in some markets), Motoryk rating 7.5/10.

Performance at a Glance

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

Harley-davidson Cvo Softail Convertible Harley-davidson Heritage Classic
Horsepower (hp)
75 hp
93 hp
Torque (Nm)
149 Nm
155 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
363 kg
345 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
75 hp @ 5,000 rpm (note: Harley-Davidson rates this engine primarily by torque; HP figure is an estimate based on dyno data)
93 hp @ 5,020 rpm (Milwaukee-Eight 114, 2018+ models)
Torque
149 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
155 Nm @ 3,250 rpm (Milwaukee-Eight 114, 2018+ models)
Top Speed
175 km/h (estimated, note: Harley-Davidson does not officially publish top speed figures)
175 km/h (estimated; note: electronically limited in some markets)
Weight
363 kg (wet/curb weight)
345 kg (curb weight, 2022 model — note: varies slightly by year and configuration)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L) — estimated real-world average
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L, based on 2018–2023 Milwaukee-Eight models)
Fairing
No
No

Individual Reviews

Harley-davidson Cvo Softail Convertible
Harley-davidson Cvo Softail Convertible
7.2/10

"A genuinely versatile cruiser worth buying only at the right price."

Pros
+Twin Cam 110 genuine torque
+Convertible system actually works
+CVO finish is exceptional
Cons
Punishing heat in traffic
Soft suspension limits spirited riding
CVO parts are expensive
Harley-davidson Heritage Classic
Harley-davidson Heritage Classic
7.5/10

"The best Harley to buy used if you value character over performance."

Pros
+Milwaukee-Eight runs impressively smooth
+Strong used parts availability
+Genuinely comfortable long-distance tourer
Cons
Pre-2016 tensioner issues lurk
Limited cornering clearance frustrates
Headers rust embarrassingly fast

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