Harley-Davidson Softail Heritage Springer vs Harley-Davidson 1340 Dyna Low Rider (1998)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Harley-Davidson Softail Heritage Springerstacks up against the Harley-Davidson 1340 Dyna Low Rider. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHarley-Davidson Softail Heritage SpringerHarley-Davidson 1340 Dyna Low Rider
Model year19981995
Price
Engine1338 cc1338 cc
Horsepower56 hp48 hp
Torque93 Nm86 Nm
Weight313 kg272 kg
Seat height26 mm27 mm
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle discDual disc
Rear brakesSingle disc

Harley-Davidson Softail Heritage Springer vs Harley-Davidson 1340 Dyna Low Rider — which should you buy?

Picking between the Harley-Davidson Softail Heritage Springer and the Harley-Davidson 1340 Dyna Low Rider usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Harley-Davidson Softail Heritage Springer brings 56 hp in a 313 kg package, while the Harley-Davidson 1340 Dyna Low Rider counters with 48 hp at 272 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: