Saxon Javelin vs Precision Cycle Works Detroit Chopper Softtail (2009)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Saxon Javelinstacks up against the Precision Cycle Works Detroit Chopper Softtail. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Saxon Javelin | Precision Cycle Works Detroit Chopper Softtail |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2009 | 2009 |
| Price | — | — |
| Engine | 1573 cc | 1573 cc |
| Weight | 300 kg | — |
| Seat height | 26 mm | — |
| Fuel capacity | 3.5 L | — |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Front brakes | Single disc. Bremo 4-piston calipers | Single disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Bremo 2- piston calipers | Single disc |
| Tires | 2.15-21 / 300-18 | 90/90-21 / 250-18 |
Saxon Javelin vs Precision Cycle Works Detroit Chopper Softtail — which should you buy?
Picking between the Saxon Javelin and the Precision Cycle Works Detroit Chopper Softtail 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 Precision Cycle Works Detroit Chopper Softtail 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: