Saxon Hotrod Sceptre vs Precision Cycle Works Detroit Chopper Rigid (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 Chopper Rigid. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecSaxon Hotrod SceptrePrecision Cycle Works Detroit Chopper Rigid
Model year20122009
Price
Engine1573 cc1573 cc
Weight284 kg
Seat height25 mm
Fuel capacity4.5 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. Bremo 4-pistonSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. Bremo 2-pistonSingle disc
Tires90/90-21 / 260-18 90/90-21 / 250-18

Saxon Hotrod Sceptre vs Precision Cycle Works Detroit Chopper Rigid — which should you buy?

Picking between the Saxon Hotrod Sceptre and the Precision Cycle Works Detroit Chopper Rigid 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 Chopper Rigid 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: