Saxon Hotrod Sceptre vs Precision Cycle Works Detroit Bobber (2012)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Saxon Hotrod Sceptrestacks up against the Precision Cycle Works Detroit Bobber. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Saxon Hotrod Sceptre | Precision Cycle Works Detroit Bobber |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2012 | 2009 |
| Price | — | — |
| Engine | 1573 cc | 1573 cc |
| Weight | 284 kg | — |
| Seat height | 25 mm | — |
| Fuel capacity | 4.5 L | — |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Front brakes | Single disc. Bremo 4-piston | Single disc. Wilwood brake calipers with 11-1/2” polished S.S. rotors. |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Bremo 2-piston | Single disc. Wilwood brake calipers with 11-1/2” polished S.S. rotors. |
| Tires | 90/90-21 / 260-18 | 90/90-21 / 250-18 |
Saxon Hotrod Sceptre vs Precision Cycle Works Detroit Bobber — which should you buy?
Picking between the Saxon Hotrod Sceptre and the Precision Cycle Works Detroit Bobber 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 Precision Cycle Works Detroit Bobber 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: