Harley-Davidson Heritage Softail Classic vs Victory Police Commander II (2017)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Harley-Davidson Heritage Softail Classicstacks up against the Victory Police Commander II. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHarley-Davidson Heritage Softail ClassicVictory Police Commander II
Model year20172017
Price$17,549
Engine1690 cc1731 cc
Horsepower78 hp97 hp
Torque125 Nm161 Nm
Weight333 kg393 kg
Seat height27 mm27 mm
Fuel capacity5.0 L5.8 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. ABS. 4-piston.Double disc. Floating rotor with 4-piston calipers. ABS.
Rear brakesSingle disc. ABS. 2-piston.Single disc. Floating rotor with 2-piston caliper. ABS.
TiresMT90-B16 / 150/80-B16 130/70-R18 / 180/60-R16

Harley-Davidson Heritage Softail Classic vs Victory Police Commander II — which should you buy?

Picking between the Harley-Davidson Heritage Softail Classic and the Victory Police Commander II usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Harley-Davidson Heritage Softail Classic brings 78 hp in a 333 kg package, while the Victory Police Commander II counters with 97 hp at 393 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: