Big Dog Coyote vs American IronHorse Judge (2011)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Big Dog Coyotestacks up against the American IronHorse Judge. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecBig Dog CoyoteAmerican IronHorse Judge
Model year20112009
Price$23,900
Engine1917 cc1917 cc
Weight300 kg315 kg
Seat height25 mm
Fuel capacity3.8 L3.5 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. 4-piston Diff boreSingle disc. 4-piston polished calipers
Rear brakesSingle disc. 4-pistonSingle disc. 4-piston polished calipers
TiresMH90-21 / 250/40-R18 90/90-H21 / 240/40-V18

Big Dog Coyote vs American IronHorse Judge — which should you buy?

Picking between the Big Dog Coyote and the American IronHorse Judge usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Big Dog Coyote brings its published horsepower in a 300 kg package, while the American IronHorse Judge counters with its own power figure at 315 kg.

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: