Harley-davidson Softail Heritage vs Harley-davidson Softail Deluxe
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Harley-davidson Softail Heritage vs Harley-davidson Softail Deluxe. Harley-davidson Softail Heritage: 90 hp @ 5,020 rpm hp, 337 kg (curb weight, 2018+ Milwaukee-Eight model) weight, top speed 177 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10. 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
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Harley-davidson Softail Heritage
Harley-davidson Softail Deluxe
Horsepower (hp)
90 hp
86 hp
Torque (Nm)
142 Nm
145 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
177 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
337 kg
318 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
90 hp @ 5,020 rpm
86 hp @ 5,020 rpm (2018+ Milwaukee-Eight 107)
Torque
142 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
145 Nm @ 3,000 rpm (2018+ Milwaukee-Eight 107)
Top Speed
177 km/h
175 km/h (estimated — note: not a performance-focused model)
Weight
337 kg (curb weight, 2018+ Milwaukee-Eight model)
318 kg (curb weight, 2018+ model)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, real-world average)
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L, real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Harley-davidson Softail Heritage
7.8/10
"The definitive used classic cruiser — buy 2018-onwards, budget wisely."
Pros
+Milwaukee-Eight pulls effortlessly everywhere
+Huge used market availability
+Bulletproof resale value
Cons
−Twin Cam heat management poor
−Handling limits arrive early
−Chrome upkeep costs real money
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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