Harley-Davidson FLSTC Heritage Softail Classic Firefighter vs Harley-Davidson FXST Softail Standard (2008)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Harley-Davidson FLSTC Heritage Softail Classic Firefighterstacks up against the Harley-Davidson FXST Softail Standard. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHarley-Davidson FLSTC Heritage Softail Classic FirefighterHarley-Davidson FXST Softail Standard
Model year20082007
Price$14,995
Engine1573 cc1573 cc
Torque119 Nm119 Nm
Weight329 kg297 kg
Seat height27 mm28 mm
Fuel capacity5.0 L5.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle disc
Tires140/75-R17 / 150/80-B16 100/90-H19 / 200/55-R17

Harley-Davidson FLSTC Heritage Softail Classic Firefighter vs Harley-Davidson FXST Softail Standard — which should you buy?

Picking between the Harley-Davidson FLSTC Heritage Softail Classic Firefighter and the Harley-Davidson FXST Softail Standard usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Harley-Davidson FLSTC Heritage Softail Classic Firefighter brings its published horsepower in a 329 kg package, while the Harley-Davidson FXST Softail Standard counters with its own power figure at 297 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: