All Bikes/Compare/Harley-davidson Softail Deluxe vs Harley-davidson Heritage Classic 114 Harley-davidson Softail Deluxe vs Harley-davidson Heritage Classic 114
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Harley-davidson Softail Deluxe vs Harley-davidson Heritage Classic 114. 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. Harley-davidson Heritage Classic 114: 93 hp @ 5,020 rpm hp, 345 kg (curb/wet weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h (estimated; Harley-Davidson does not officially publish top speed figures), Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
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Harley-davidson Softail Deluxe
Harley-davidson Heritage Classic 114
Weight (kg) — lower is better
Horsepower
86 hp @ 5,020 rpm (2018+ Milwaukee-Eight 107)
93 hp @ 5,020 rpm
Torque
145 Nm @ 3,000 rpm (2018+ Milwaukee-Eight 107)
155 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
Top Speed
175 km/h (estimated — note: not a performance-focused model)
185 km/h (estimated; Harley-Davidson does not officially publish top speed figures)
Weight
318 kg (curb weight, 2018+ model)
345 kg (curb/wet weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L, real-world average)
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
Individual Reviews
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
Harley-davidson Heritage Classic 114
7.8/10
"A serious touring cruiser that earns its premium price tag used."
Pros
+114 motor genuinely strong
+Comfortable two-up touring
+Strong resale value holds
Cons
−Heavy at low speeds
−Stock suspension feels soft
−Thirsty in city traffic
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