Precision Cycle Works Detroit Cruiser vs Harley-Davidson FLSTC Heritage Softail Classic Firefighter (2009)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Precision Cycle Works Detroit Cruiserstacks up against the Harley-Davidson FLSTC Heritage Softail Classic Firefighter. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecPrecision Cycle Works Detroit CruiserHarley-Davidson FLSTC Heritage Softail Classic Firefighter
Model year20092008
Price
Engine1573 cc1573 cc
Torque119 Nm
Weight329 kg
Seat height27 mm
Fuel capacity5.0 L5.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. Wilwood brake calipers with polished S.S. rotors.
Rear brakesSingle disc. Wilwood brake calipers with polished S.S. rotors.
Tires90/90-21 / 250-18 140/75-R17 / 150/80-B16

Precision Cycle Works Detroit Cruiser vs Harley-Davidson FLSTC Heritage Softail Classic Firefighter — which should you buy?

Picking between the Precision Cycle Works Detroit Cruiser and the Harley-Davidson FLSTC Heritage Softail Classic Firefighter usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Precision Cycle Works Detroit Cruiser brings its published horsepower, while the Harley-Davidson FLSTC Heritage Softail Classic Firefighter counters with its own power figure at 329 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: