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

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Saxon Sceptrestacks 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 SceptreHarley-Davidson FLSTC Heritage Softail Classic Firefighter
Model year20092008
Price
Engine1573 cc1573 cc
Torque119 Nm
Weight284 kg329 kg
Seat height25 mm27 mm
Fuel capacity4.5 L5.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle disc
Tires120-21 / 260-18 140/75-R17 / 150/80-B16

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

Picking between the Saxon Sceptre and the Harley-Davidson FLSTC Heritage Softail Classic Firefighter usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Saxon Sceptre brings its published horsepower in a 284 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: