Flyrite Choppers Scorcher vs Harley-Davidson FLSTC Heritage Softail Classic Peace Officer (2009)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Flyrite Choppers Scorcherstacks up against the Harley-Davidson FLSTC Heritage Softail Classic Peace Officer. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecFlyrite Choppers ScorcherHarley-Davidson FLSTC Heritage Softail Classic Peace Officer
Model year20092008
Price$18,999$18,133
Engine1573 cc1573 cc
Torque119 Nm
Weight329 kg
Seat height24 mm27 mm
Fuel capacity2.3 L5.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. FRC 4-pistonSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. FRC 2-pistonSingle disc
Tires3.00-21 / MT90-60 100/90-H19 / 150/80-B16

Flyrite Choppers Scorcher vs Harley-Davidson FLSTC Heritage Softail Classic Peace Officer — which should you buy?

Picking between the Flyrite Choppers Scorcher and the Harley-Davidson FLSTC Heritage Softail Classic Peace Officer usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Flyrite Choppers Scorcher brings its published horsepower, while the Harley-Davidson FLSTC Heritage Softail Classic Peace Officer counters with its own power figure at 329 kg. On price, the Harley-Davidson FLSTC Heritage Softail Classic Peace Officer has the lower MSRP.

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: