Harley-Davidson FXCSTS Softail Screamer vs Road Hopper Type5 Shovel Iron Edition (2022)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Harley-Davidson FXCSTS Softail Screamerstacks up against the Road Hopper Type5 Shovel Iron Edition. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHarley-Davidson FXCSTS Softail ScreamerRoad Hopper Type5 Shovel Iron Edition
Model year20002022
Price
Engine1499 cc1518 cc
Horsepower148 hp
Torque200 Nm
Weight220 kg260 kg
Seat height26 mm
Fuel capacity4.5 L1.9 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed
Front brakesDual discSingle disc. HD 1-Piston
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc. Wilwood 2-P
Tires5.00-16 / 5.00-16

Harley-Davidson FXCSTS Softail Screamer vs Road Hopper Type5 Shovel Iron Edition — which should you buy?

Picking between the Harley-Davidson FXCSTS Softail Screamer and the Road Hopper Type5 Shovel Iron Edition usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Harley-Davidson FXCSTS Softail Screamer brings 148 hp in a 220 kg package, while the Road Hopper Type5 Shovel Iron Edition counters with its own power figure at 260 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: