Classic Harley Davidson Heritage

The Softail's 1584cc engine is rigid-mounted to the frame and, despite efforts this year to reduce vibration, this bike still shakes fairly as your speed rises. At 70, you're fine; hit 80 and your teeth start to rattle, while anything over 90 is like riding through an earthquake zone under mortar attack. But that's all part of the experience. You feel like you're going hell for leather without putting your licence on the line. And you feel like you own the world.

Harley Davidson Heritage Classic

Harley Davidson Heritage Classic

Harley Davidson Heritage Classic

Harley Davidson Heritage Classic

Harley Davidson Heritage Classic

Harley Davidson Heritage Classic

Harley Davidson Heritage Classic

Harley Davidson Heritage Classic

Harley Davidson Heritage Classic

Harley Davidson Heritage Classic

OUR STEER ON THE HERITAGE SOFTAIL CLASSIC

Price: £13,795 to £14,245, depending on colour

Engine: 1,584cc air-cooled twin cam

Torque: 86 ft.lb / 117.0 Nm @ 3200 rpm

Transmission: 6-speed, carbon fibre belt drive

Weight: 326kg

Fuel capacity: 18.9 litres

Top speed: 110mph (est)

Seat height: 622 mm