Harley-Davidson FLSTNI Softail Deluxe vs Harley-Davidson FXDP Dyna Defender (2006)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Harley-Davidson FLSTNI Softail Deluxestacks up against the Harley-Davidson FXDP Dyna Defender. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHarley-Davidson FLSTNI Softail DeluxeHarley-Davidson FXDP Dyna Defender
Model year20062004
Price$16,995
Engine1442 cc1442 cc
Torque115 Nm115 Nm
Weight314 kg313 kg
Seat height25 mm28 mm
Fuel capacity5.0 L5.1 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle discDouble disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
TiresMT90-B16 / MU85-B16 MM90-19 / MT90B16-71H

Harley-Davidson FLSTNI Softail Deluxe vs Harley-Davidson FXDP Dyna Defender — which should you buy?

Picking between the Harley-Davidson FLSTNI Softail Deluxe and the Harley-Davidson FXDP Dyna Defender usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Harley-Davidson FLSTNI Softail Deluxe brings its published horsepower in a 314 kg package, while the Harley-Davidson FXDP Dyna Defender counters with its own power figure at 313 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: