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Harley-davidson Softail Custom vs Harley-davidson Softail Slim

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Harley-davidson Softail Custom vs Harley-davidson Softail Slim. 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 Slim: 94 hp @ 5,020 rpm (2018+ Milwaukee-Eight 107; note: Harley officially rates in torque, hp is estimated) hp, 303 kg (curb weight, 2018+ model) weight, top speed 185 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 Softail Custom Harley-davidson Softail Slim
Horsepower (hp)
58 hp
94 hp
Torque (Nm)
98 Nm
145 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
185 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
287 kg
303 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
58 hp @ 5,000 rpm (note: estimated for Evolution 1340cc engine; exact figures vary by year)
94 hp @ 5,020 rpm (2018+ Milwaukee-Eight 107; note: Harley officially rates in torque, hp is estimated)
Torque
98 Nm @ 3,500 rpm (note: estimated for Evolution 1340cc engine)
145 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
Top Speed
175 km/h (estimated)
185 km/h (estimated)
Weight
287 kg (wet/curb weight)
303 kg (curb weight, 2018+ model)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L)
6.2 L/100km (approx. 16 km/L) — estimated real-world average
Fairing
No
No

Individual Reviews

Harley-davidson Softail Custom
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 Slim
Harley-davidson Softail Slim
7.5/10

"A characterful, honest cruiser that rewards patient, smooth riders."

Pros
+Milwaukee-Eight torque is excellent
+Retro styling ages beautifully
+Strong used market supply
Cons
Stock suspension genuinely disappointing
16-inch front limits handling
Pre-2018 heat management poor

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PUIG Chopper Windshield Harley Softail Slim
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V&H Shortshots Staggered Chrome Softail
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Longride Leather Throw-Over Saddlebags Harley Softail
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Drag Specialties Upswept Sissy Bar Softail Slim
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Kuryakyn Engine Guard Highway Crash Bar Softail
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