Menu
🏍️
Bikes
Reviews
⚖️
Compare
📚
Guides
📊
Samples
camera_alt
Free Inspection
Start a new bike check
Privacy
Terms
All Bikes/Compare/Harley-davidson Heritage Softail Classic vs Harley-davidson Softail Deluxe

Harley-davidson Heritage Softail Classic vs Harley-davidson Softail Deluxe

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Harley-davidson Heritage Softail Classic vs Harley-davidson Softail Deluxe. Harley-davidson Heritage Softail Classic: 68 hp @ 5,000 rpm (Milwaukee-Eight 107; earlier Twin Cam 96 produced approx. 60 hp) hp, 337 kg (wet/curb weight — based on 2017 Twin Cam model; Milwaukee-Eight variants similar) weight, top speed 175 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Harley-davidson Softail Deluxe: 86 hp @ 5,020 rpm (2018+ Milwaukee-Eight 107) hp, 318 kg (curb weight, 2018+ model) weight, top speed 175 km/h (estimated — note: not a performance-focused model), Motoryk rating 7.5/10.

Performance at a Glance

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

Harley-davidson Heritage Softail Classic Harley-davidson Softail Deluxe
Horsepower (hp)
68 hp
86 hp
Torque (Nm)
144 Nm
145 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
337 kg
318 kg
Type
Classic
Cruiser
Horsepower
68 hp @ 5,000 rpm (Milwaukee-Eight 107; earlier Twin Cam 96 produced approx. 60 hp)
86 hp @ 5,020 rpm (2018+ Milwaukee-Eight 107)
Torque
144 Nm @ 3,000 rpm (Milwaukee-Eight 107; note: Twin Cam 96 produced approx. 110 Nm)
145 Nm @ 3,000 rpm (2018+ Milwaukee-Eight 107)
Top Speed
175 km/h
175 km/h (estimated — note: not a performance-focused model)
Weight
337 kg (wet/curb weight — based on 2017 Twin Cam model; Milwaukee-Eight variants similar)
318 kg (curb weight, 2018+ model)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L) — estimate based on typical real-world Twin Cam/Milwaukee-Eight usage
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L, real-world average)
Fairing
No
No

Individual Reviews

Harley-davidson Heritage Softail Classic
Harley-davidson Heritage Softail Classic
7.5/10

"Buy the Milwaukee-Eight version and you won't regret it."

Pros
+Milwaukee-Eight models impressively smooth
+Strong used market availability
+Genuinely comfortable long-distance cruiser
Cons
Twin Cam tensioner issues lurk
Limited cornering clearance frustrates
Thirsty at the pump
Harley-davidson Softail Deluxe
Harley-davidson Softail Deluxe
7.5/10

"Buy 2018-newer and you get a genuinely excellent slow-lane companion."

Pros
+Stunning retro visual presence
+M8 107 torque delivery
+Comfortable all-day riding position
Cons
Limited cornering ground clearance
Runs hot in traffic
Pre-2018 cam tensioner issues

Top 10 Accessories

Picks that work on either bike.

Affiliate · we may earn
Full-Face Motorcycle Helmet
Helmet
Full-Face Motorcycle Helmet
View on Amazon →
Riding Gloves
Gloves
Riding Gloves
View on Amazon →
Mesh Riding Jacket
Jacket
Mesh Riding Jacket
View on Amazon →
Riding Boots
Boots
Riding Boots
View on Amazon →
Chain Lube & Cleaner Kit
Chain Lube
Chain Lube & Cleaner Kit
View on Amazon →
Battery Trickle Charger
Battery Tender
Battery Trickle Charger
View on Amazon →
Handlebar Phone Mount
Phone Mount
Handlebar Phone Mount
View on Amazon →
Waterproof Motorcycle Cover
Bike Cover
Waterproof Motorcycle Cover
View on Amazon →
Roadside Tool Kit
Tool Kit
Roadside Tool Kit
View on Amazon →
Helmet Action Camera
Action Camera
Helmet Action Camera
View on Amazon →
search Inspect either bike now — Free