Harley-Davidson FLSTS Heritage Springer vs Harley-Davidson FXSTS Springer Softail (2003)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Harley-Davidson FLSTS Heritage Springerstacks up against the Harley-Davidson FXSTS Springer Softail. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHarley-Davidson FLSTS Heritage SpringerHarley-Davidson FXSTS Springer Softail
Model year20032003
Price
Engine1449 cc1449 cc
Torque110 Nm106 Nm
Weight340 kg305 kg
Seat height26 mm27 mm
Fuel capacity5.2 L5.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol

Harley-Davidson FLSTS Heritage Springer vs Harley-Davidson FXSTS Springer Softail — which should you buy?

Picking between the Harley-Davidson FLSTS Heritage Springer and the Harley-Davidson FXSTS Springer Softail usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Harley-Davidson FLSTS Heritage Springer brings its published horsepower in a 340 kg package, while the Harley-Davidson FXSTS Springer Softail counters with its own power figure at 305 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: