Big Dog Ridgeback vs American IronHorse Classic Chop (2011)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Big Dog Ridgebackstacks up against the American IronHorse Classic Chop. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Big Dog Ridgeback | American IronHorse Classic Chop |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2011 | 2009 |
| Price | $27,900 | — |
| Engine | 1917 cc | 1917 cc |
| Weight | 308 kg | 310 kg |
| Seat height | 24 mm | — |
| Fuel capacity | 4.4 L | 3.4 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Front brakes | Single disc. 4-piston Diff bore | Single disc. 4-piston polished calipers |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. 4-piston | Single disc. 4-piston polished calipers |
| Tires | MH90-21 / 330/30-R17 | 90/90-21 / 180/40-18 |
Big Dog Ridgeback vs American IronHorse Classic Chop — which should you buy?
Picking between the Big Dog Ridgeback and the American IronHorse Classic Chop usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Big Dog Ridgeback brings its published horsepower in a 308 kg package, while the American IronHorse Classic Chop counters with its own power figure at 310 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: