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All Bikes/Compare/Harley-davidson Softail Rocker vs Harley-davidson Softail Deluxe

Harley-davidson Softail Rocker vs Harley-davidson Softail Deluxe

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Harley-davidson Softail Rocker vs Harley-davidson Softail Deluxe. Harley-davidson Softail Rocker: 68 hp @ 5,000 rpm (estimated, based on Twin Cam 96B output) hp, 318 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 6.5/10. 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

Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value

Harley-davidson Softail Rocker Harley-davidson Softail Deluxe
Horsepower (hp)
68 hp
86 hp
Torque (Nm)
113 Nm
145 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
318 kg
318 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
68 hp @ 5,000 rpm (estimated, based on Twin Cam 96B output)
86 hp @ 5,020 rpm (2018+ Milwaukee-Eight 107)
Torque
113 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
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
318 kg (wet/curb weight)
318 kg (curb weight, 2018+ model)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L) — estimated real-world average
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L, real-world average)
Fairing
No
No

Individual Reviews

Harley-davidson Softail Rocker
Harley-davidson Softail Rocker
6.5/10

"A stylish oddball that rewards patient buyers who inspect carefully."

Pros
+Genuinely distinctive visual presence
+TC96 strong midrange torque
+Surprisingly capable handling
Cons
Ergonomics punish taller riders
Brakes need upgrading immediately
Rear fender mounts crack
Harley-davidson Softail Deluxe
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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Air Filter
Replacement Air Filter
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Air Filter
Harley-Davidson Softail Deluxe Air Filter
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Spark Plugs
Harley-Davidson Softail Deluxe Spark Plugs
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