Detailed comparison of Harley-Davidson Roadster and Harley-Davidson Softail Low Rider. The ex-showroom price of Harley-Davidson Roadster is ₹ 11,08,945 and Harley-Davidson Softail Low Rider is ₹ 14,69,000. Harley-Davidson Roadster is available in 3 colours and Harley-Davidson Softail Low Rider is available in 4 colours. Compare Harley-Davidson Roadster vs Harley-Davidson Softail Low Rider based on different parameters like Power, Performance, Dimensions, Features and more. Make an informed buying decision between Roadster and Softail Low Rider.
| Harley-Davidson Roadster 4.8 out of 5 | Harley-Davidson Softail Low Rider 4.8 out of 5 | - | - | |
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| Harley-Davidson Roadster vs Harley-Davidson Softail Low Rider Comparison Overview | ||||
| Displacement (Engine Capacity) | 1202 cc | 1746 cc | - | - | 
| Mileage - Owner Reported | 20 kmpl | 15 kmpl | - | - | 
| Transmission | 5 Speed manual | 6 Speed Manual | - | - | 
| Kerb Weight | 259 kg | 300 kg | - | - | 
| Power & Performance | ||||
| Valves Per Cylinder | 2 | N/A | - | - | 
| Reserve Fuel Capacity | N/A | 3.8 litres | - | - | 
| Ignition | N/A | Digital CDI | - | - | 
| Riding Range | 250 Km | N/A | - | - | 
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 12.5 litres | 18.9 litres | - | - | 
| Fuel Delivery System | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection | - | - | 
| Clutch | Wet Multiplate | Wet Multiplate | - | - | 
| Transmission Type | Chain Drive | Chain Drive | - | - | 
| Cooling System | Air Cooled | Air Cooled | - | - | 
| Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 | - | - | 
| Displacement (Engine Capacity) | 1202 cc | 1746 cc | - | - | 
| Stroke | 96.8 mm | 111 mm | - | - | 
| Bore | 88.9 mm | 100 mm | - | - | 
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 | - | - | 
| Emission Standard | BS-IV | BS-VI | - | - | 
| Max Torque | 98 Nm @ 4,250 rpm | 145 Nm @ 3,000 rpm | - | - | 
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol | - | - | 
| Transmission | 5 Speed manual | 6 Speed Manual | - | - | 
| Mileage - Owner Reported | 20 kmpl | 15 kmpl | - | - | 
| Dimensions & Chassis | ||||
| Kerb Weight | 259 kg | 300 kg | - | - | 
| Overall Length | 2,185 mm | 2,355 mm | - | - | 
| Overall Width | 841 mm | 965 mm | - | - | 
| Overall Height | 1,082 mm | 1,155 mm | - | - | 
| Wheelbase | 1,505 mm | 1,630 mm | - | - | 
| Ground Clearance | 150 mm | 130 mm | - | - | 
| Seat Height | 785 mm | 690 mm | - | - | 
| Chassis Type | Tubular | N/A | - | - | 
| Brakes, Wheels & Suspension | ||||
| Braking System | Dual Channel ABS | Dual Channel ABS | - | - | 
| Front Brake Type | Disc | Disc | - | - | 
| Front Brake Size | 300 mm | N/A | - | - | 
| Rear Brake Type | Disc | Disc | - | - | 
| Rear Brake Size | 260 mm | N/A | - | - | 
| Calliper Type | Dual Piston Caliper | Front-4 Piston Rear-2 Piston Calliper | - | - | 
| Wheel Type | Alloy | Alloy | - | - | 
| Front Wheel Size | 19 inch | 19 inch | - | - | 
| Rear Wheel Size | 18 inch | 16 inch | - | - | 
| Front Tyre Size | 120/70R19 M/C 60V | 110/90B19,62H,BW | - | - | 
| Rear Tyre Size | 150/70R18 M/C 70V | 180/70B16,77H,BW | - | - | 
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Tubeless | - | - | 
| Radial Tyres | Yes | Yes | - | - | 
| Front Suspension | 43 mm inverted forks | N/A | - | - | 
| Rear Suspension | Variable rate spring over 36 mm piston | N/A | - | - | 
| Features | ||||
| Start Type | Electric Start | Electric Start | - | - | 
| Brake/Tail Light | N/A | LED Taillamp | - | - | 
| AHO (Automatic Headlight On) | N/A | Yes | - | - | 
| Under seat storage | N/A | No | - | - | 
| Front storage box | N/A | No | - | - | 
| USB charging port | N/A | No | - | - | 
| GPS & Navigation | N/A | No | - | - | 
| Mobile App Connectivity | N/A | No | - | - | 
| DRLs (Daytime running lights) | N/A | Yes | - | - | 
| Pass Light | Yes | Yes | - | - | 
| Turn Signal | Yes | Yes | - | - | 
| Headlight Type | Halogen And Bulb Type | LED Headlamp | - | - | 
| Battery | Maintenance Free | Maintenance Free | - | - | 
| Clock | Yes | Yes | - | - | 
| Killswitch | Yes | Yes | - | - | 
| Shift Light | Yes | Yes | - | - | 
| Odometer | Digital | Digital | - | - | 
| Digital Fuel Guage | Yes | Yes | - | - | 
| Pillion Footrest | Yes | Yes | - | - | 
| Pillion Seat | Yes | Yes | - | - | 
| Pillion Grabrail | Yes | Yes | - | - | 
| Pillion Backrest | No | No | - | - | 
| Low Battery Indicator | Yes | Yes | - | - | 
| Low Oil Indicator | Yes | Yes | - | - | 
| Low Fuel Indicator | Yes | Yes | - | - | 
| Tripmeter Type | Digital | Digital | - | - | 
| No. of Tripmeters | 2 | 2 | - | - | 
| Stepped Seat | Yes | Yes | - | - | 
| Stand Alarm | Yes | Yes | - | - | 
| Tachometer | Analogue | Analogue | - | - | 
| Fuel Guage | Yes | Yes | - | - | 
| Speedometer | Digital | Analogue | - | - | 
| Colours | ||||
| Available Colours | 
                                                                
                                                                
                                                        Vivid Black
                                                     
                                                                
                                                                
                                                        Wicked Red
                                                     
                                                                
                                                                
                                                        Billiard White
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                                                        Vivid Black
                                                     
                                                                
                                                                
                                                        Billiard Blue
                                                     
                                                                
                                                                
                                                        Billiard Red
                                                     
                                                                
                                                                
                                                        Stone Washed White Pearl
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Q: Which bike is better, Harley-Davidson Roadster or Harley-Davidson Softail Low Rider?
A: According to our expert rating, Harley-Davidson Roadster has a score of 4.8/5 whereas Harley-Davidson Softail Low Rider scored 4.8/5.
Q: Among Harley-Davidson Roadster and Harley-Davidson Softail Low Rider, which bike is cheaper?
A: Harley-Davidson Roadster is cheaper than Harley-Davidson Softail Low Rider . Harley-Davidson Roadster has an ex-showroom price of ₹ 11,08,945 while the ex-showroom price of Harley-Davidson Softail Low Rider is ₹ 14,69,000.
Q: Apart from Harley-Davidson Roadster and Harley-Davidson Softail Low Rider, are there similar alternatives?
A: Apart from Harley-Davidson Roadster and Harley-Davidson Softail Low Rider the other similar alternatives are Triumph Street Twin, Triumph Speed Twin 900, Triumph Bonneville T120 and Triumph Bonneville T100.