Harley-Davidson Softail Heritage Classic 114 FLHCS 2023 vs. Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ 2023

Harley-Davidson Softail Heritage Classic 114 FLHCS 2023

Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ 2023

Technical Specifications Harley-Davidson Softail Heritage Classic 114 FLHCS 2023 compared to Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ 2023

Harley-Davidson Softail Heritage Classic 114 FLHCS 2023

Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ 2023

Harley-Davidson Softail Heritage Classic 114 FLHCS 2023

Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ 2023

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	V	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	102 mm	Bore	78 mm
Stroke	Stroke	114.3 mm	Stroke	62.1 mm
Engine power	Engine power	95 HP	Engine power	119 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	5,020 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	10,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	155 Nm	Torque	93 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	3,250 rpm	Rpm at Torque	7,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	10.5	Compression Ratio	11.5
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Belt	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	3
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves	Valves	OHV	Valves	DOHC
Displacement	Displacement	1,868 ccm	Displacement	890 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork

Suspension Rear

Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Aluminium
Frame type	Frame type	Double cradle	Frame type	Twin Tube
Rake	Rake	60 degree	Rake	25 degree
Trail	Trail	140 mm	Trail	108 mm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Single disk	Type	Double disk

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Suspension electronically adjustable, Collision warning, Combined Brake System, Cornering ABS, Radar cruise control, Ride by Wire, Quickshifter, Traction control, Anti-wheelie

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	130 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	90 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	16 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	150 mm	Rear tyre width	180 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	80 %	Rear tyre height	55 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,415 mm	Length	2,175 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,630 mm	Wheelbase	1,500 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	680 mm	Seat Height	810 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	18.9 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	19 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A
Range	Range	343 km	Range	380 km
Combined CO2 emissions	Combined CO2 emissions	128 g/km	Combined CO2 emissions	116 g/km
Combined fuel consumption	Combined fuel consumption	5.5 l/100km	Combined fuel consumption	5 l/100km

Equipment

Equipment	Equipment	LED-Headlights	Equipment	Connectivity, Heated grips, Case system, Cornering lights, LED-Headlights, TFT display, Windscreen adjustable

Pros and Cons in comparison

Harley-Davidson Softail Heritage Classic 114 FLHCS 2023

If you can only try one Harley-Davidson, the Heritage is definitely a good choice. With its classic appearance and the roaring Milwaukee Eight V2, it embodies the brand's core values like no other model. It is also well suited as a touring bike thanks to cruise control, a comfortable saddle, side panniers and windshield. However, it is definitely the wrong bike for chasing the best times on the home track; the brakes and chassis are not designed for this. Anyone who demands that of it has not (yet) understood the subject of Harley-Davidson cruisers.

Classic look

powerful engine

great sound

good touring bike with practical qualities

high value retention

Pillion seat undersized

chassis and brakes below class average

steep entry price

Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ 2023

It's unbelievable how wide the range of this motorbike is. When needed, it looks like a cheeky sports machine with which one likes to scrape the footrests. On the other hand, it glides confidently along the motorway. The Tracer 9GT+ is a great all-rounder!

Fun, rev-happy engine

Agile handling

Top quickshifter

Practical touring equipment

Well-functioning adaptive cruise control, which is a pleasure to use in practice

Huge, easy-to-read TFT display

Good operation of the electronics.

Vibrations on the footrests

very cumbersome navigation integration into the display

filigree-looking windshield that wobbles noticeably at high speeds.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Harley-Davidson Softail Heritage Classic 114 FLHCS vs Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+

Price Harley-Davidson Softail Heritage Classic 114 FLHCS

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