Harley-Davidson Softail Blackline vs Redneck Bad Ass Bagger (2013)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Harley-Davidson Softail Blacklinestacks up against the Redneck Bad Ass Bagger. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHarley-Davidson Softail BlacklineRedneck Bad Ass Bagger
Model year20132012
Price$15,599
Engine1688 cc1688 cc
Torque134 Nm
Weight294 kg
Seat height24 mm
Fuel capacity5.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. 4-piston Single disc. HHI
Rear brakesSingle disc. 2-pistonSingle disc. HHI
TiresMH90-21 / 200/55-R17 80/90-21 / 300-18

Harley-Davidson Softail Blackline vs Redneck Bad Ass Bagger — which should you buy?

Picking between the Harley-Davidson Softail Blackline and the Redneck Bad Ass Bagger usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Harley-Davidson Softail Blackline brings its published horsepower in a 294 kg package, while the Redneck Bad Ass Bagger counters with its own power figure.

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: