Harley-Davidson Heritage Softail Classic vs Victory Police Commander I (2017)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Harley-Davidson Heritage Softail Classicstacks up against the Victory Police Commander I. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHarley-Davidson Heritage Softail ClassicVictory Police Commander I
Model year20172017
Price$17,549
Engine1690 cc1731 cc
Horsepower78 hp97 hp
Torque125 Nm161 Nm
Weight333 kg393 kg
Seat height27 mm27 mm
Fuel capacity5.0 L6.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. ABS. 4-piston.Double disc. Floating rotor with 4-piston calipers. ABS.
Rear brakesSingle disc. ABS. 2-piston.Single disc. Floating rotor with 2-piston caliper. ABS.
TiresMT90-B16 / 150/80-B16 130/70-R18 / 180/60-R16

Harley-Davidson Heritage Softail Classic vs Victory Police Commander I — which should you buy?

Picking between the Harley-Davidson Heritage Softail Classic and the Victory Police Commander I usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Harley-Davidson Heritage Softail Classic brings 78 hp in a 333 kg package, while the Victory Police Commander I counters with 97 hp at 393 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: