Harley-Davidson VRSCX V-Rod vs Harley-Davidson FXSTD Softail Deuce (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 FXSTD Softail Deuce. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHarley-Davidson VRSCX V-RodHarley-Davidson FXSTD Softail Deuce
Model year20072007
Price$19,995$17,345
Engine1573 cc1573 cc
Torque117 Nm122 Nm
Weight289 kg301 kg
Seat height27 mm27 mm
Fuel capacity5.0 L4.9 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 MH90-21 / 160/70-B17

Harley-Davidson VRSCX V-Rod vs Harley-Davidson FXSTD Softail Deuce — which should you buy?

Picking between the Harley-Davidson VRSCX V-Rod and the Harley-Davidson FXSTD Softail Deuce 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 FXSTD Softail Deuce counters with its own power figure at 301 kg. On price, the Harley-Davidson FXSTD Softail Deuce 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: