Bourget Shredder vs Big Dog K-9 (2013)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Bourget Shredderstacks up against the Big Dog K-9. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecBourget ShredderBig Dog K-9
Model year20132011
Price$29,900
Engine1917 cc1917 cc
Weight318 kg
Seat height24 mm
Fuel capacity4.4 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomatic6-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. Wilwood Brake CalipersSingle disc. 4-piston Diff bore
Rear brakesSingle disc. Wilwood Brake CalipersSingle disc. 4-piston
Tires255/35-ZR18 / 285/35-ZR18 MH90-21 / 300/35-R18

Bourget Shredder vs Big Dog K-9 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Bourget Shredder and the Big Dog K-9 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Bourget Shredder brings its published horsepower, while the Big Dog K-9 counters with its own power figure at 318 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: