Harley-Davidson Heritage Softail Classic

Model Year
2025
Make
Harley-Davidson

The Harley-Davidson Heritage Softail Classic (now sold simply as the Harley-Davidson Heritage Classic in recent years) is a classic-styled cruiser motorcycle that blends nostalgic vintage design with modern Harley-Davidson performance and comfort. It features a torque-rich V-Twin engine, a Softail frame with hidden rear suspension, a detachable windshield, and hard saddlebags — making it ideal for relaxed highway cruising, weekend touring, or everyday riding with old-school style.

Technical Specifications

Key Specifications (2025–2026 Heritage Classic – typical)

🔧 Engine & Performance

  • Engine: Milwaukee-Eight® 117 Classic V-Twin (modern Softail powerplant)

  • Displacement: 117 cu in (~1,923 cc)

  • Horsepower: ~98 hp (~73 kW) @ ~4,600 rpm

  • Torque: ~120 lb-ft (~163 Nm) @ ~2,500 rpm

  • Fuel System: Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)

Dimensions & Weight

  • Seat Height (laden): ~26.3 in (~668 mm)

  • Wheelbase: ~64.2 in (~1,631 mm)

  • Fuel Tank Capacity: ~5 gal (~18.9 L)

  • Weight (Running Order): ~728 lb (~330 kg)

  • Fuel Economy: ~47 mpg (combined)

Chassis & Features

  • Frame: Softail with hidden rear shocks for a classic hardtail look

  • Suspension: Traditional front fork and mono-shock rear

  • Brakes: Front and rear disc brakes with ABS

  • Tires: Bias blackwall cruiser tires (e.g., 130/90B16 front, 150/80B16 rear)

  • Features: Detachable windshield, lockable saddlebags, classic styling cues