Saxon Javelin vs Harley-Davidson FLSTC Heritage Softail Classic Firefighter (2009)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Saxon Javelinstacks 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

SpecSaxon JavelinHarley-Davidson FLSTC Heritage Softail Classic Firefighter
Model year20092008
Price
Engine1573 cc1573 cc
Torque119 Nm
Weight300 kg329 kg
Seat height26 mm27 mm
Fuel capacity3.5 L5.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. Bremo 4-piston calipers
Rear brakesSingle disc. Bremo 2- piston calipers
Tires2.15-21 / 300-18 140/75-R17 / 150/80-B16

Saxon Javelin vs Harley-Davidson FLSTC Heritage Softail Classic Firefighter — which should you buy?

Picking between the Saxon Javelin and the Harley-Davidson FLSTC Heritage Softail Classic Firefighter usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Saxon Javelin brings its published horsepower in a 300 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: