Harley-davidson Deuce vs Harley-davidson Softail Custom
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Harley-davidson Deuce vs Harley-davidson Softail Custom. Harley-davidson Deuce: 67 hp @ 5,000 rpm hp, 299 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 170 km/h, 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 Deuce
Harley-davidson Softail Custom
Horsepower (hp)
67 hp
58 hp
Torque (Nm)
119 Nm
98 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
170 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
299 kg
287 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
67 hp @ 5,000 rpm
58 hp @ 5,000 rpm (note: estimated for Evolution 1340cc engine; exact figures vary by year)
Torque
119 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
98 Nm @ 3,500 rpm (note: estimated for Evolution 1340cc engine)
Top Speed
170 km/h
175 km/h (estimated)
Weight
299 kg (wet/curb weight)
287 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L)
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Harley-davidson Deuce
7.0/10
"A gorgeous boulevard cruiser that rewards patient, mechanically-aware buyers."
Pros
+Stunning factory custom styling
+Comfortable solo cruising ergonomics
+Strong Harley parts availability
Cons
−Twin Cam reliability concerns
−Two-up riding nearly impossible
−Handling gets sloppy fast
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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