Comparison of Harley-Davidson FLSTN Softail Deluxe 2006 and Harley-Davidson VRSCDX Night Rod Special 2012 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Harley-Davidson VRSCDX Night Rod Special 2012 × |  Harley-Davidson FLSTN Softail Deluxe 2006 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2012 | 2006 |
| Make | Harley-Davidson | Harley-Davidson |
| Model | Harley-Davidson VRSCDX Night Rod Special | Harley-Davidson FLSTN Softail Deluxe |
| Category | Custom / cruiser | Custom / cruiser |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke | V2, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | 2 |
| Fuel system | Injection. Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) | Carburettor |
| Engine details | Liquid-cooled, Revolution®, 60° V-Twin. Overhead cam, 4 valves per cylinder, solid tappet with shim-under-bucket lash adjustment. | - |
| Displacement (cm³) | 1250.1 | 1442.2 |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km) | 6.36 | 5 |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Belt | Belt |
| Torque (Nm) | 115.3 | 115.3 |
| Bore (mm) | 105 | 95.3 |
| Stroke (mm) | 72 | 101.6 |
| Gearbox | 5-speed | 5-speed |
| Greenhouse gases | 147.6 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) | 116.0 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Driveline | Primary Drive Gear, 117/64 ratio Final Drive Belt, 72/28 ratio. High-performance carbon-fiber drive belt. | - |
| Clutch | 9-plate, wet, Assist and Slip | Multi-plate clutch with diaphragm spring in oil bath |
| Lubrication system | Pressurized, dry-sump | - |
| Compression | 11.5:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Exhaust system | Straight-shot exhaust with brushed finish dual mufflers; black end caps and exhaust shield | Chrome, over/under shotgun with shorty duals |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | 43 mm Inverted fork | - |
| Rear suspension | Preload adjustable shocks. Polished, one-piece cast aluminum with black powder-coat finish swingarm. | - |
| Front brakes | Single disc. 4-piston calipers. Optional ABS. | Single disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. 4-piston caliper. Optional ABS. | Single disc |
| Diameter (mm) | 300 | 292 |
| Frame type | Steel perimeter upper frame with hydroformed main rails and bolt-on lower frame rails; MIG welded | - |
| Front tyre | 120/70-ZR19 | MT90-B16 |
| Rear tyre | 240/40-R18 | MU85-B16 |
| Wheels | Black, Split 5-Spoke Cast Aluminum w/ Orange Pinstripe | - |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 102 | - |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 74 | - |
| Trail (mm) | 130 | - |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 34 | 32 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | - |
| Color options |
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| Light | 55-watt low beam, 60-watt high beam headlight | - |
| Instruments | Electronic speedometer with odometer, time-of-day clock on odometer, dual tripmeter, fuel gauge with low fuel warning light and countdown feature | - |
| Electrical Voltage (V) | 12 | - |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,702 | 1,638 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 303.9 | 328.4 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 288 | 314 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,365 | 2,405 |
| Seat height (mm) | 650 | 622 |
| Alternate seat height | - | 673 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 122 | 122 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 18.93 | 18.92 |
| Oil capacity (l) | 4.7 | - |
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