Saxon Hotrod Sceptre vs American Eagle Raven (2012)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Saxon Hotrod Sceptrestacks up against the American Eagle Raven. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecSaxon Hotrod SceptreAmerican Eagle Raven
Model year20122009
Price
Engine1573 cc1573 cc
Weight284 kg272 kg
Seat height25 mm
Fuel capacity4.5 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. Bremo 4-pistonSingle disc. 4-piston cali
Rear brakesSingle disc. Bremo 2-pistonSingle disc
Tires90/90-21 / 260-18 90/90-21 / 180/55-18

Saxon Hotrod Sceptre vs American Eagle Raven — which should you buy?

Picking between the Saxon Hotrod Sceptre and the American Eagle Raven 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 American Eagle Raven counters with its own power figure at 272 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: