Harley Davidson Softail® Low Rider® S vs Harley-Davidson Low Rider ST (2026)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Harley Davidson Softail® Low Rider® Sstacks up against the Harley-Davidson Low Rider ST. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHarley Davidson Softail® Low Rider® SHarley-Davidson Low Rider ST
Model year20262024
Price$19,999$23,399
Engine1923 cc1923 cc
Horsepower103 hp
Torque170 Nm
Weight292 kg315 kg
Seat height715 mm27 mm
Fuel capacity18.0 L5.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionManual, 6 speed, Belt6-speed
Front brakesDual Hydraulic DiscSingle disc. ABS. 4-piston
Rear brakesHydraulic DiscSingle disc. ABS. 2-piston
TiresMichelin® Scorcher® 31 110/90 R19 62H / Michelin® Scorcher® 31 180/70 R16 77H110/90-B19 / 180/70-B16

Harley Davidson Softail® Low Rider® S vs Harley-Davidson Low Rider ST — which should you buy?

Picking between the Harley Davidson Softail® Low Rider® S and the Harley-Davidson Low Rider ST usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Harley Davidson Softail® Low Rider® S brings its published horsepower in a 292 kg package, while the Harley-Davidson Low Rider ST counters with 103 hp at 315 kg. On price, the Harley Davidson Softail® Low Rider® S has the lower MSRP.

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: