Harley-davidson Deluxe Softail vs Harley-davidson Softail Slim — which has more power?

Harley-davidson Deluxe Softail produces 93 hp @ 5,020 rpm (Milwaukee-Eight 107, 2018+ models); Harley-davidson Softail Slim produces 94 hp @ 5,020 rpm (2018+ Milwaukee-Eight 107; note: Harley officially rates in torque, hp is estimated). Harley-davidson Softail Slim wins by 1 hp.

Harley-davidson Deluxe Softail vs Harley-davidson Softail Slim — which is more fuel-efficient?

Fuel use: Harley-davidson Deluxe Softail 6.0 L/100km (approx. 16.7 km/L) — estimated real-world average, Harley-davidson Softail Slim 6.2 L/100km (approx. 16 km/L) — estimated real-world average. Real-world economy varies by rider weight, traffic, and how hard the throttle gets twisted.

Harley-davidson Deluxe Softail vs Harley-davidson Softail Slim — which is more reliable?

Motoryk rates Harley-davidson Deluxe Softail 7.5/10 and Harley-davidson Softail Slim 7.5/10. Harley-davidson Deluxe Softail caveat: You regularly ride twisty roads or mountains. Harley-davidson Softail Slim caveat: You want canyon carving or aggressive riding dynamics.

Harley-davidson Deluxe Softail vs Harley-davidson Softail Slim — which is better for beginners?

Both are reasonable first-bike candidates. Harley-davidson Deluxe Softail: 93 hp. Harley-davidson Softail Slim: 94 hp.

Harley-davidson Deluxe Softail vs Harley-davidson Softail Slim — which should I commute on daily?

Both can commute, but lighter weight and gentler power win in traffic. Harley-davidson Deluxe Softail: 317 kg, 93 hp. Harley-davidson Softail Slim: 303 kg, 94 hp.

Harley-davidson Deluxe Softail vs Harley-davidson Softail Slim

Q: Harley-davidson Deluxe Softail vs Harley-davidson Softail Slim — which is faster?

Top speed: Harley-davidson Deluxe Softail 175 km/h (estimated; note: electronically limited in some markets), Harley-davidson Softail Slim 185 km/h (estimated). Harley-davidson Softail Slim is the faster of the two.

Q: Harley-davidson Deluxe Softail vs Harley-davidson Softail Slim — which is lighter?

Weight: Harley-davidson Deluxe Softail 317 kg (curb weight, 2018+ model), Harley-davidson Softail Slim 303 kg (curb weight, 2018+ model).

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Harley-davidson Deluxe Softail vs Harley-davidson Softail Slim. Harley-davidson Deluxe Softail: 93 hp @ 5,020 rpm (Milwaukee-Eight 107, 2018+ models) hp, 317 kg (curb weight, 2018+ model) weight, top speed 175 km/h (estimated; note: electronically limited in some markets), Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Harley-davidson Softail Slim: 94 hp @ 5,020 rpm (2018+ Milwaukee-Eight 107; note: Harley officially rates in torque, hp is estimated) hp, 303 kg (curb weight, 2018+ model) weight, top speed 185 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 7.5/10.