What is the first year the Heritage came with cruise control standard?
Was it an option before becoming standard equipment?

I'm looking at used bikes, and think I may want cruise control.

Thanks

 

As far as I am aware is 2016. That's when they went from throttle cable to throttle by wire

 

2017 is the first year.

It was offered standard on the S models in '16. SlimS and Fatboy S

 

2016 is the first year a Heritage came with cruise.
Prior to 2016 the only option for cruise on a Heritage was a custom fit by non-Harley vendors.

 

It was standard for all 2016 Heritage Softail Classics. I didn't know if I would need it. But now I use it all of the time. 2016's also came standard with ABS.

 

I stand corrected. Didn't realize the '16s were standard.

NEW IN 2016
High Output Twin Cam 103B™ engine
Newly designed air cleaner cover with High Output 103 badging
Refreshed style with fewer studs and updated conchos that feature red starburst inserts
Redesigned saddlebags with improved internal structure and new mount system
Left-hand cruise control, standard
Electronic throttle control system
Paint color options including Custom colors

 

I put the cruise mate throttle control on my 02 heritage & love it, you don't have to buy a 2016 for cruise control. for $75 and about 1/2 hour +/- you can have it & not have to worry about an electronic glitch down the road.