All Bikes/Compare/Harley-davidson Softail Custom vs Harley-davidson Softail Deluxe Harley-davidson Softail Custom vs Harley-davidson Softail Deluxe
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Harley-davidson Softail Custom vs Harley-davidson Softail Deluxe. 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. 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
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Harley-davidson Softail Custom
Harley-davidson Softail Deluxe
Weight (kg) — lower is better
Horsepower
58 hp @ 5,000 rpm (note: estimated for Evolution 1340cc engine; exact figures vary by year)
86 hp @ 5,020 rpm (2018+ Milwaukee-Eight 107)
Torque
98 Nm @ 3,500 rpm (note: estimated for Evolution 1340cc engine)
145 Nm @ 3,000 rpm (2018+ Milwaukee-Eight 107)
Top Speed
175 km/h (estimated)
175 km/h (estimated — note: not a performance-focused model)
Weight
287 kg (wet/curb weight)
318 kg (curb weight, 2018+ model)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L)
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L, real-world average)
Individual Reviews
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
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
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