Harley Davidson Softail® Low Rider® ST vs Harley Davidson Softail® Heritage Classic (2026)

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

Spec comparison

SpecHarley Davidson Softail® Low Rider® STHarley Davidson Softail® Heritage Classic
Model year20262026
Price$23,999$19,999
Engine1923 cc1923 cc
Weight311 kg313 kg
Seat height715 mm690 mm
Fuel capacity18.0 L18.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionManual, 6 speed, BeltManual, 6 speed, Belt
Front brakesDual Hydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
Rear brakesHydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
TiresMichelin® Scorcher® 31 110/90 R19 62H / Michelin® Scorcher® 31 180/70 R16 77HDunlop® Harley Davidson Series 130/90 R16 73H / Dunlop® Harley Davidson Series 150/80 R16 77H

Harley Davidson Softail® Low Rider® ST vs Harley Davidson Softail® Heritage Classic — which should you buy?

Picking between the Harley Davidson Softail® Low Rider® ST and the Harley Davidson Softail® Heritage Classic usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Harley Davidson Softail® Low Rider® ST brings its published horsepower in a 311 kg package, while the Harley Davidson Softail® Heritage Classic counters with its own power figure at 313 kg. On price, the Harley Davidson Softail® Heritage Classic has the lower MSRP.

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: