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

Fuel use: Harley-davidson Softail Custom 6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L), Harley-davidson Softail Deluxe 6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L, real-world average). Real-world economy varies by rider weight, traffic, and how hard the throttle gets twisted.

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

Motoryk rates Harley-davidson Softail Custom 7.5/10 and Harley-davidson Softail Deluxe 7.5/10. Harley-davidson Softail Custom caveat: You prioritize comfort or long-distance touring riding. Harley-davidson Softail Deluxe caveat: You regularly ride twisty roads aggressively.

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

Both are reasonable first-bike candidates. Harley-davidson Softail Custom: 58 hp. Harley-davidson Softail Deluxe: 86 hp.

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

Both can commute, but lighter weight and gentler power win in traffic. Harley-davidson Softail Custom: 287 kg, 58 hp. Harley-davidson Softail Deluxe: 318 kg, 86 hp.

Harley-davidson Softail Custom vs Harley-davidson Softail Deluxe

Q: Harley-davidson Softail Custom vs Harley-davidson Softail Deluxe — which has more power?

Harley-davidson Softail Custom produces 58 hp @ 5,000 rpm (note: estimated for Evolution 1340cc engine; exact figures vary by year); Harley-davidson Softail Deluxe produces 86 hp @ 5,020 rpm (2018+ Milwaukee-Eight 107). Harley-davidson Softail Deluxe wins by 28 hp.

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

Top speed: Harley-davidson Softail Custom 175 km/h (estimated), Harley-davidson Softail Deluxe 175 km/h (estimated — note: not a performance-focused model).

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

Weight: Harley-davidson Softail Custom 287 kg (wet/curb weight), Harley-davidson Softail Deluxe 318 kg (curb weight, 2018+ model). Harley-davidson Softail Custom is lighter by 31 kg.

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.