Harley-Davidson Dyna Wide Glide vs Harley-Davidson Softail Breakout Special Edition (2017)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Harley-Davidson Dyna Wide Glidestacks up against the Harley-Davidson Softail Breakout Special Edition. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHarley-Davidson Dyna Wide GlideHarley-Davidson Softail Breakout Special Edition
Model year20172014
Price$15,999
Engine1690 cc1690 cc
Horsepower80 hp
Torque130 Nm129 Nm
Weight295 kg305 kg
Seat height27 mm25 mm
Fuel capacity4.7 L5.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. 4-piston fixed. ABS.Single disc. 4-piston
Rear brakesSingle disc. 2-piston torque-free floating. ABS.Single disc. 2-piston
Tires80/90-21 / 180/60-B17 130/60-B21 / 240/40-R18

Harley-Davidson Dyna Wide Glide vs Harley-Davidson Softail Breakout Special Edition — which should you buy?

Picking between the Harley-Davidson Dyna Wide Glide and the Harley-Davidson Softail Breakout Special Edition usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Harley-Davidson Dyna Wide Glide brings 80 hp in a 295 kg package, while the Harley-Davidson Softail Breakout Special Edition counters with its own power figure at 305 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: