Harley-davidson Softail Slim vs Harley-davidson Softail Heritage
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Harley-davidson Softail Slim vs Harley-davidson Softail Heritage. 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. 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.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Harley-davidson Softail Slim
Harley-davidson Softail Heritage
Horsepower (hp)
94 hp
90 hp
Torque (Nm)
145 Nm
142 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
177 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
303 kg
337 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
94 hp @ 5,020 rpm (2018+ Milwaukee-Eight 107; note: Harley officially rates in torque, hp is estimated)
90 hp @ 5,020 rpm
Torque
145 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
142 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
Top Speed
185 km/h (estimated)
177 km/h
Weight
303 kg (curb weight, 2018+ model)
337 kg (curb weight, 2018+ Milwaukee-Eight model)
Fuel
6.2 L/100km (approx. 16 km/L) — estimated real-world average
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
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
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
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