Big Dog Ridgeback vs Bourget Citizen Soldier III (2011)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Big Dog Ridgebackstacks up against the Bourget Citizen Soldier III. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecBig Dog RidgebackBourget Citizen Soldier III
Model year20112010
Price$27,900
Engine1917 cc1917 cc
Weight308 kg
Seat height24 mm
Fuel capacity4.4 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. 4-piston Diff boreSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. 4-pistonSingle disc
TiresMH90-21 / 330/30-R17

Big Dog Ridgeback vs Bourget Citizen Soldier III — which should you buy?

Picking between the Big Dog Ridgeback and the Bourget Citizen Soldier III usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Big Dog Ridgeback brings its published horsepower in a 308 kg package, while the Bourget Citizen Soldier III 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: