Harley-Davidson FLSTC Heritage Softail Classic vs Harley-Davidson FLHTCUTG Tri Glide Ultra Classic (2012)

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

Spec comparison

SpecHarley-Davidson FLSTC Heritage Softail ClassicHarley-Davidson FLHTCUTG Tri Glide Ultra Classic
Model year20122012
Price$17,349$30,499
Engine1688 cc1688 cc
Torque131 Nm136 Nm
Weight331 kg387 kg
Seat height26 mm27 mm
Fuel capacity5.0 L6.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. 4-piston caliper. Optional ABS.Double disc. 4-piston calipers
Rear brakesSingle disc. 2-piston caliper. Optional ABS.Single disc. 4-piston caliper.
TiresMT90-B16 / 150/80-B16 130/80-NW17 / 205/65-P15

Harley-Davidson FLSTC Heritage Softail Classic vs Harley-Davidson FLHTCUTG Tri Glide Ultra Classic — which should you buy?

Picking between the Harley-Davidson FLSTC Heritage Softail Classic and the Harley-Davidson FLHTCUTG Tri Glide Ultra Classic usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Harley-Davidson FLSTC Heritage Softail Classic brings its published horsepower in a 331 kg package, while the Harley-Davidson FLHTCUTG Tri Glide Ultra Classic counters with its own power figure at 387 kg. On price, the Harley-Davidson FLSTC Heritage Softail Classic 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: