Harley-Davidson VRSCD Night-Rod vs Honda CTX1300 Deluxe (2018)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Harley-Davidson VRSCD Night-Rodstacks up against the Honda CTX1300 Deluxe. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHarley-Davidson VRSCD Night-RodHonda CTX1300 Deluxe
Model year20082018
Price$14,995$17,499
Engine1250 cc1261 cc
Horsepower83 hp
Torque115 Nm106 Nm
Weight289 kg
Seat height27 mm28 mm
Fuel capacity5.0 L5.2 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. 4-piston calipersDouble disc. ABS
Rear brakesSingle disc. 4-piston calipersSingle disc. ABS
Tires120/70-ZR19 / 180/55-ZR18 130/70-R18 / 200/50-R17

Harley-Davidson VRSCD Night-Rod vs Honda CTX1300 Deluxe — which should you buy?

Picking between the Harley-Davidson VRSCD Night-Rod and the Honda CTX1300 Deluxe usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Harley-Davidson VRSCD Night-Rod brings its published horsepower in a 289 kg package, while the Honda CTX1300 Deluxe counters with 83 hp. On price, the Harley-Davidson VRSCD Night-Rod 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: