Saxon Hotrod Sceptre vs Harley-Davidson FLSTC Heritage Softail Classic Firefighter (2012)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Saxon Hotrod Sceptrestacks 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
| Spec | Saxon Hotrod Sceptre | Harley-Davidson FLSTC Heritage Softail Classic Firefighter |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2012 | 2008 |
| Price | — | — |
| Engine | 1573 cc | 1573 cc |
| Torque | — | 119 Nm |
| Weight | 284 kg | 329 kg |
| Seat height | 25 mm | 27 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 4.5 L | 5.0 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Front brakes | Single disc. Bremo 4-piston | — |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Bremo 2-piston | — |
| Tires | 90/90-21 / 260-18 | 140/75-R17 / 150/80-B16 |
Saxon Hotrod Sceptre vs Harley-Davidson FLSTC Heritage Softail Classic Firefighter — which should you buy?
Picking between the Saxon Hotrod Sceptre and the Harley-Davidson FLSTC Heritage Softail Classic Firefighter usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Saxon Hotrod Sceptre brings its published horsepower in a 284 kg package, 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: