Saxon Hotrod Sceptre vs Harley-Davidson FXDC Dyna Super Glide Custom (2012)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Saxon Hotrod Sceptrestacks up against the Harley-Davidson FXDC Dyna Super Glide Custom. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecSaxon Hotrod SceptreHarley-Davidson FXDC Dyna Super Glide Custom
Model year20122012
Price$12,999
Engine1573 cc1573 cc
Torque125 Nm
Weight284 kg294 kg
Seat height25 mm26 mm
Fuel capacity4.5 L5.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. Bremo 4-pistonSingle disc. 4-piston fixed. Optional ABS.
Rear brakesSingle disc. Bremo 2-pistonSingle disc. 2-piston torque-free floating. Optional ABS.
Tires90/90-21 / 260-18 100/90-H19 / 160/70-V17

Saxon Hotrod Sceptre vs Harley-Davidson FXDC Dyna Super Glide Custom — which should you buy?

Picking between the Saxon Hotrod Sceptre and the Harley-Davidson FXDC Dyna Super Glide Custom usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Saxon Hotrod Sceptre brings its published horsepower in a 284 kg package, while the Harley-Davidson FXDC Dyna Super Glide Custom counters with its own power figure at 294 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: