Zero Engineering Type 9 Softail vs Saxon Henchman (2014)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Zero Engineering Type 9 Softailstacks up against the Saxon Henchman. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecZero Engineering Type 9 SoftailSaxon Henchman
Model year20142012
Price
Engine1573 cc1573 cc
Weight226 kg232 kg
Seat height26 mm
Fuel capacity1.9 L3.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc. Bremo 4-piston calipers
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc. Bremo 2 piston calipers
Tires5.00-16 / 5.00-16 2.15-21 / 200-18

Zero Engineering Type 9 Softail vs Saxon Henchman — which should you buy?

Picking between the Zero Engineering Type 9 Softail and the Saxon Henchman usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Zero Engineering Type 9 Softail brings its published horsepower in a 226 kg package, while the Saxon Henchman counters with its own power figure at 232 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: