Harley-Davidson FXCW Softail Rocker vs Harley-Davidson FXSTB Softail Night Train (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 FXSTB Softail Night Train. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHarley-Davidson FXCW Softail RockerHarley-Davidson FXSTB Softail Night Train
Model year20092009
Price
Engine1584 cc1584 cc
Torque117 Nm117 Nm
Weight307 kg303 kg
Seat height25 mm25 mm
Fuel capacity5.0 L5.0 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 MT90-21 / 200/55-R17

Harley-Davidson FXCW Softail Rocker vs Harley-Davidson FXSTB Softail Night Train — which should you buy?

Picking between the Harley-Davidson FXCW Softail Rocker and the Harley-Davidson FXSTB Softail Night Train 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 FXSTB Softail Night Train counters with its own power figure at 303 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: