Harley-Davidson Dyna Super Glide Custom vs Zero Engineering Type 9 Softail (2014)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Harley-Davidson Dyna Super Glide Customstacks up against the Zero Engineering Type 9 Softail. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHarley-Davidson Dyna Super Glide CustomZero Engineering Type 9 Softail
Model year20142014
Price$13,549
Engine1573 cc1573 cc
Torque125 Nm
Weight295 kg226 kg
Seat height26 mm
Fuel capacity5.0 L1.9 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. 4-piston fixed Single disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. 2-piston torque-free floatingSingle disc
Tires100/90-H19 / 160/70-V17 5.00-16 / 5.00-16

Harley-Davidson Dyna Super Glide Custom vs Zero Engineering Type 9 Softail — which should you buy?

Picking between the Harley-Davidson Dyna Super Glide Custom and the Zero Engineering Type 9 Softail usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Harley-Davidson Dyna Super Glide Custom brings its published horsepower in a 295 kg package, while the Zero Engineering Type 9 Softail counters with its own power figure at 226 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: