Harley-Davidson FXCW Softail Rocker vs Harley-Davidson FXDSE CVO Screaming Eagle Dyna (2009)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Harley-Davidson FXCW Softail Rockerstacks up against the Harley-Davidson FXDSE CVO Screaming Eagle Dyna. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHarley-Davidson FXCW Softail RockerHarley-Davidson FXDSE CVO Screaming Eagle Dyna
Model year20092008
Price$24,995
Engine1584 cc1584 cc
Torque117 Nm123 Nm
Weight307 kg295 kg
Seat height25 mm
Fuel capacity5.0 L5.1 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. 4-piston Single disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. 2-pistonSingle disc
Tires90/90-R19 / 240/40-R18 100/90-H19 / 160/70-B17

Harley-Davidson FXCW Softail Rocker vs Harley-Davidson FXDSE CVO Screaming Eagle Dyna — which should you buy?

Picking between the Harley-Davidson FXCW Softail Rocker and the Harley-Davidson FXDSE CVO Screaming Eagle Dyna usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Harley-Davidson FXCW Softail Rocker brings its published horsepower in a 307 kg package, while the Harley-Davidson FXDSE CVO Screaming Eagle Dyna counters with its own power figure at 295 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: