Saxon Firestorm vs Precision Cycle Works Detroit Roadster (2012)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Saxon Firestormstacks up against the Precision Cycle Works Detroit Roadster. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Saxon Firestorm | Precision Cycle Works Detroit Roadster |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2012 | 2009 |
| Price | — | — |
| Engine | 1573 cc | 1573 cc |
| Weight | 291 kg | — |
| Seat height | 26 mm | — |
| Fuel capacity | 5.0 L | — |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Front brakes | Single disc. Bremo 4-piston calipers | Single disc. Wilwood brake calipers with polished S.S. rotors. |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Bremo 2-piston calipers | Single disc. Wilwood brake calipers with polished S.S. rotors. |
| Tires | 90/90-21 / 260-18 | 90/90-21 / 250-18 |
Saxon Firestorm vs Precision Cycle Works Detroit Roadster — which should you buy?
Picking between the Saxon Firestorm and the Precision Cycle Works Detroit Roadster usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Saxon Firestorm brings its published horsepower in a 291 kg package, while the Precision Cycle Works Detroit Roadster counters with its own power figure.
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: