Why Softail more expensive than Dyna

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Jun 1, 2009 | 03:47 AM

#41

nigelgeast

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From: Durban South Africa

There are differences in prices between the years to, the 2007 Dyna FXDC MRSP was $14'645-00 where as in 2008 it dropped to $12'995-00 so the guys who bought in 2008 like me scored, go figure that one out,

Jun 1, 2009 | 06:46 AM

#42

PigInaBlanket

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Originally Posted by PaFatboy

Most people like the Softails cause they sit a little lower, look like a hardtail, etc. Way back in 1973 my Superglide "kicker" looked like a Dyna.

Actually the Deluxe and Rocker are the only Softails that sit lower than any Dyna. The Softail Custom and the Crossbones sit higher than any Dyna. The rest are pretty even.

09 Dyna Street Bob seat height unladen 26.7 in.
09 Dyna Low Rider seat height unladen 26.8 in.
09 Dyna Fat Bob seat height unladen 27.0 in.
09 Dyna Superglide seat height unladen 27.6 in.
09 Dyna Superglide Custom seat height unladen 27.8 in.

09 Softail Deluxe seat height unladen 25.9 in.
09 Softail Rocker seat height unladen 26.2 in.
09 Softail Night Train seat height unladen 26.8 in.
09 Softail Heritage seat height unladen 27.1 in.
09 Softail Rocker C seat height unladen 27.4 in.
09 Softail Fat Boy seat height unladen 27.5 in.
09 Softail Custom seat height unladen 28.3 in.
09 Softail Crossbones seat height unladen 30.1 in.

Jun 1, 2009 | 10:34 AM

#43

TequilaJohn

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Well, if'n yer comparin a Dyna to a Softail Deluxe...then it's easy...the Deluxe is a blinged out chrome *****...and, ya know how expensive those gals are.

Jun 1, 2009 | 10:51 AM

#44

robbieaz62

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I think the first guy had it right: Supply and demand. I don't think it costs any more to build a sports car than a sedan but the sports car is always more expensive. Not that the Softtail is a sports car and the Dyna a sedan. Actually it's kinda the reverse. Now I'm confused ...

Jun 1, 2009 | 12:53 PM

#45

faber

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Quote:

Originally Posted by robbieaz62

Sports cars are more expensive because of materials and R&D, largely. Boutique brands, though, do have far higher manufacturing costs.

As for the Dyna and Softail......for years no major engineering improvements have happened to one line that hasn't also happened to the other (within a year or so, if not at the same time), e.g. engine changes, 5- to 6-speed, etc.

So why the cost difference?

People will spend the money.

If a thirsty man walked up to your lemonade stand, convinced that your lemonade was the one and only kind for him, would you take the time to explain how many kinds of beverages there are, their differences, etc., or would you just sell him an $18,000 cup of lemonade?