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Harley-davidson Heritage Softail Classic vs Triumph Speed Twin 900
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Harley-davidson Heritage Softail Classic vs Triumph Speed Twin 900. 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. Triumph Speed Twin 900: 65 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 216 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
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Harley-davidson Heritage Softail Classic
Triumph Speed Twin 900
Weight (kg) — lower is better
Horsepower
68 hp @ 5,000 rpm (Milwaukee-Eight 107; earlier Twin Cam 96 produced approx. 60 hp)
65 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
144 Nm @ 3,000 rpm (Milwaukee-Eight 107; note: Twin Cam 96 produced approx. 110 Nm)
80 Nm @ 3,800 rpm
Top Speed
175 km/h
185 km/h (estimated)
Weight
337 kg (wet/curb weight — based on 2017 Twin Cam model; Milwaukee-Eight variants similar)
216 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L) — estimate based on typical real-world Twin Cam/Milwaukee-Eight usage
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L typical real-world average)
Individual Reviews
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
Triumph Speed Twin 900
7.8/10
"A characterful, honest middleweight that rewards everyday riders handsomely."
Pros
+Smooth, tractable parallel twin
+Genuinely handsome classic styling
+Comfortable all-day ergonomics
Cons
−Useless stock mirrors
−Early fueling roughness issue
−Switchgear feels budget-grade
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