Zero Engineering Type 9 EVO vs Harley-Davidson FLHTC 1340 (with sidecar) (reduced effect) (2016)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Zero Engineering Type 9 EVOstacks up against the Harley-Davidson FLHTC 1340 (with sidecar) (reduced effect). Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecZero Engineering Type 9 EVOHarley-Davidson FLHTC 1340 (with sidecar) (reduced effect)
Model year20161988
Price$28,640
Engine1311 cc1337 cc
Horsepower50 hp
Seat height25 mm
Fuel capacity2.6 L5.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. HydraulicDual disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. HydraulicSingle disc
Tires4.50-18 / 5.00-16 MT90-16T / MT90-16T

Zero Engineering Type 9 EVO vs Harley-Davidson FLHTC 1340 (with sidecar) (reduced effect) — which should you buy?

Picking between the Zero Engineering Type 9 EVO and the Harley-Davidson FLHTC 1340 (with sidecar) (reduced effect) usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Zero Engineering Type 9 EVO brings its published horsepower, while the Harley-Davidson FLHTC 1340 (with sidecar) (reduced effect) counters with 50 hp.

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: