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All Bikes/Compare/Harley-davidson Breakout vs Harley-davidson Fat Boy

Harley-davidson Breakout vs Harley-davidson Fat Boy

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Harley-davidson Breakout vs Harley-davidson Fat Boy. Harley-davidson Breakout: 94 hp @ 5,020 rpm (2022+ Milwaukee-Eight 117; earlier models with Twin Cam 103 produced approx. 72 hp) hp, 317 kg (wet/curb weight, 2022+ model; earlier Softail-based models approx. 305 kg) weight, top speed 185 km/h (estimated; note: not officially published by Harley-Davidson), Motoryk rating 7.2/10. Harley-davidson Fat Boy: 93 hp @ 5,020 rpm (Milwaukee-Eight 114, current generation) hp, 317 kg (wet/curb weight, 2023 FLFBS model) weight, top speed 175 km/h (estimated; note: electronically limited in some markets), Motoryk rating 7.8/10.

Performance at a Glance

Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value

Harley-davidson Breakout Harley-davidson Fat Boy
Horsepower (hp)
94 hp
93 hp
Torque (Nm)
166 Nm
161 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
317 kg
317 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
94 hp @ 5,020 rpm (2022+ Milwaukee-Eight 117; earlier models with Twin Cam 103 produced approx. 72 hp)
93 hp @ 5,020 rpm (Milwaukee-Eight 114, current generation)
Torque
166 Nm @ 3,500 rpm (2022+ Milwaukee-Eight 117; note: earlier Twin Cam 103 produced approx. 130 Nm)
161 Nm @ 3,000 rpm (Milwaukee-Eight 114, current generation)
Top Speed
185 km/h (estimated; note: not officially published by Harley-Davidson)
175 km/h (estimated; note: electronically limited in some markets)
Weight
317 kg (wet/curb weight, 2022+ model; earlier Softail-based models approx. 305 kg)
317 kg (wet/curb weight, 2023 FLFBS model)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, real-world average — note: varies by riding conditions)
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L, real-world average for current Milwaukee-Eight model)
Fairing
No
No

Individual Reviews

Harley-davidson Breakout
Harley-davidson Breakout
7.2/10

"A stunning pose machine that rewards patient, straight-line riders generously."

Pros
+Milwaukee-Eight 114 pulls hard
+Bulletproof long-term reliability
+Stunning visual street presence
Cons
Handling is genuinely compromised
Ground clearance embarrassingly limited
Heavy steering at low speeds
Harley-davidson Fat Boy
Harley-davidson Fat Boy
7.8/10

"A genuine icon that rewards patient, budget-conscious buyers who shop carefully."

Pros
+Milwaukee-Eight genuinely smooth engine
+Bulletproof resale value retention
+Effortless low-speed stability
Cons
Heavy at 674lbs wet
Pre-2017 compensator issues costly
Poor slow-speed cornering clearance

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Bullet Fairing 7in Windshield Harley Fat Boy
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Twin Slash 3in Slip-On Mufflers Harley Softail
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Twin Slash 3in Slip-On Mufflers Harley Softail
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Leather Throw-Over Saddlebags Harley Softail Fat Boy
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Leather Throw-Over Saddlebags Harley Softail Fat Boy
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Tall Sissy Bar Backrest Kit Harley Softail Fat Boy
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Paladin Highway Crash Bar Harley Softail Fat Boy
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Gloves
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Mesh Riding Jacket
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Chain Lube & Cleaner Kit
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