Harley-Davidson VRSCX V-Rod vs Harley-Davidson FLSTSC Softail Springer Classic (2007)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Harley-Davidson VRSCX V-Rodstacks up against the Harley-Davidson FLSTSC Softail Springer Classic. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHarley-Davidson VRSCX V-RodHarley-Davidson FLSTSC Softail Springer Classic
Model year20072007
Price$19,995$17,545
Engine1573 cc1573 cc
Torque117 Nm120 Nm
Weight289 kg321 kg
Seat height27 mm28 mm
Fuel capacity5.0 L5.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. 4-piston Single disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. 4-pistonSingle disc
Tires120/70-ZR19 / 240/40-R18 140/75-R17 / 150/80-B16

Harley-Davidson VRSCX V-Rod vs Harley-Davidson FLSTSC Softail Springer Classic — which should you buy?

Picking between the Harley-Davidson VRSCX V-Rod and the Harley-Davidson FLSTSC Softail Springer Classic usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Harley-Davidson VRSCX V-Rod brings its published horsepower in a 289 kg package, while the Harley-Davidson FLSTSC Softail Springer Classic counters with its own power figure at 321 kg. On price, the Harley-Davidson FLSTSC Softail Springer 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: