Harley-davidson Heritage Softail Classic vs Yamaha Xsr900
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Harley-davidson Heritage Softail Classic vs Yamaha Xsr900. Harley-davidson Heritage Softail Classic: 68 hp @ 5,000 rpm (Milwaukee-Eight 107; earlier Twin Cam 96 produced approx. 60 hp) hp, 337 kg (wet/curb weight — based on 2017 Twin Cam model; Milwaukee-Eight variants similar) weight, top speed 175 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Yamaha Xsr900: 119 hp @ 10,000 rpm (2022+ model) hp, 193 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 220 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Harley-davidson Heritage Softail Classic
Yamaha Xsr900
Horsepower (hp)
68 hp
119 hp
Torque (Nm)
144 Nm
93 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
220 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
337 kg
193 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
68 hp @ 5,000 rpm (Milwaukee-Eight 107; earlier Twin Cam 96 produced approx. 60 hp)
119 hp @ 10,000 rpm (2022+ model)
Torque
144 Nm @ 3,000 rpm (Milwaukee-Eight 107; note: Twin Cam 96 produced approx. 110 Nm)
93 Nm @ 7,000 rpm (2022+ model)
Top Speed
175 km/h
220 km/h (estimated)
Weight
337 kg (wet/curb weight — based on 2017 Twin Cam model; Milwaukee-Eight variants similar)
193 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L) — estimate based on typical real-world Twin Cam/Milwaukee-Eight usage
5.5 L/100km (approx 18 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Harley-davidson Heritage Softail Classic
7.5/10
"Buy the Milwaukee-Eight version and you won't regret it."
Pros
+Milwaukee-Eight models impressively smooth
+Strong used market availability
+Genuinely comfortable long-distance cruiser
Cons
−Twin Cam tensioner issues lurk
−Limited cornering clearance frustrates
−Thirsty at the pump
Yamaha Xsr900
8.5/10
"The best used triple you can buy under eight grand."
Pros
+CP3 triple is brilliant
+Surprisingly practical daily rider
+Strong parts availability
Cons
−Low-RPM fueling can stumble
−Stock suspension merely adequate
−Bar-end mirrors get damaged
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