American Eagle Raven vs Precision Cycle Works Detroit Chopper Softtail (2009)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the American Eagle Ravenstacks up against the Precision Cycle Works Detroit Chopper Softtail. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecAmerican Eagle RavenPrecision Cycle Works Detroit Chopper Softtail
Model year20092009
Price
Engine1573 cc1573 cc
Weight272 kg
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. 4-piston caliSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires90/90-21 / 180/55-18 90/90-21 / 250-18

American Eagle Raven vs Precision Cycle Works Detroit Chopper Softtail — which should you buy?

Picking between the American Eagle Raven and the Precision Cycle Works Detroit Chopper Softtail usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the American Eagle Raven brings its published horsepower in a 272 kg package, while the Precision Cycle Works Detroit Chopper Softtail counters with its own power figure.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: