Harley-Davidson FLSTC Heritage Softail Classic Firefighter vs APC Double Down (2008)

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

Spec comparison

SpecHarley-Davidson FLSTC Heritage Softail Classic FirefighterAPC Double Down
Model year20082007
Price
Engine1573 cc1573 cc
Torque119 Nm
Weight329 kg284 kg
Seat height27 mm25 mm
Fuel capacity5.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. Hawg Halters Inc. 4-piston
Rear brakesSingle disc. Hawg Halters Inc. 4-piston
Tires140/75-R17 / 150/80-B16 90/90-21 / 240/40-18

Harley-Davidson FLSTC Heritage Softail Classic Firefighter vs APC Double Down — which should you buy?

Picking between the Harley-Davidson FLSTC Heritage Softail Classic Firefighter and the APC Double Down usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Harley-Davidson FLSTC Heritage Softail Classic Firefighter brings its published horsepower in a 329 kg package, while the APC Double Down counters with its own power figure at 284 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: