The Harley-Davidson Heritage Softail Classic is a classic touring cruiser introduced in 1986. Its Softail frame hides the rear shocks to mimic the look of a hardtail, and it adds studded leather saddlebags, a windscreen and whitewall tyres for a 1950s-inspired look.
It used the Evolution, Twin Cam and later Milwaukee-Eight engines. In 2018 Harley moved it to the new Softail chassis as the Heritage Classic. It is one of Harley's most iconic models. Rivals include the Indian Chief Vintage and Honda Shadow.
| Year | Photo | Engine | Power | Weight | Seat | Fields |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | ![]() |
1746 cc | 86 hp | 316 kg | 680 mm | 42 |
| 2018 | ![]() |
1746 cc | 90 hp | 317 kg | 673 mm | 40 |
| 2017 | ![]() |
1338 cc | 78 hp | 333 kg | 690 mm | 42 |
| 2016 | ![]() |
1338 cc | 74.8 hp | 333 kg | 690 mm | 42 |
| 2015 | ![]() |
1338 cc | 73.8 hp | 326 kg | 690 mm | 42 |
| 2014 | ![]() |
1688 cc | 94 hp | 326 kg | 648 mm | 45 |
| 2013 | ![]() |
1688 cc | 94 hp | 326 kg | 648 mm | 41 |
| 2012 | ![]() |
1690 cc | 75 hp | 317 kg | 673 mm | 37 |
| 2011 | ![]() |
1584 cc | 68 hp | 317 kg | 673 mm | 28 |
| 2010 | ![]() |
1584 cc | 68 hp | 317 kg | 673 mm | 28 |
| 2009 | ![]() |
1584 cc | 68 hp | 317 kg | 673 mm | 28 |
| 2008 | ![]() |
1584 cc | 68 hp | 317 kg | 673 mm | 28 |
| 2007 | ![]() |
1584 cc | 68 hp | 317 kg | 673 mm | 28 |
| 2006 | – | 1450 cc | 63 hp | 317 kg | 673 mm | 28 |
| 2005 | – | 1450 cc | 63 hp | 317 kg | 673 mm | 28 |
| 2004 | – | 1450 cc | 63 hp | 317 kg | 673 mm | 28 |
| 2003 | ![]() |
1450 cc | 63 hp | 317 kg | 673 mm | 28 |
| 2002 | ![]() |
1450 cc | 63 hp | 317 kg | 673 mm | 28 |
| 2001 | ![]() |
1450 cc | 63 hp | 317 kg | 673 mm | 28 |
| 2000 | ![]() |
1450 cc | 63 hp | 317 kg | 673 mm | 28 |
| 1999 | ![]() |
1338 cc | 56 hp | 317 kg | 673 mm | 38 |
| 1998 | ![]() |
1340 cc | 56 hp | 317 kg | 673 mm | 38 |
| 1997 | ![]() |
1338 cc | 57 hp | 287 kg | 705 mm | 36 |
| 1996 | ![]() |
1338 cc | 57 hp | 287 kg | 705 mm | 35 |