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All Bikes/Compare/Harley-davidson Cvo Softail Convertible vs Harley-davidson Fat Boy

Harley-davidson Cvo Softail Convertible vs Harley-davidson Fat Boy

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Harley-davidson Cvo Softail Convertible vs Harley-davidson Fat Boy. Harley-davidson Cvo Softail Convertible: 75 hp @ 5,000 rpm (note: Harley-Davidson rates this engine primarily by torque; HP figure is an estimate based on dyno data) hp, 363 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h (estimated, note: Harley-Davidson does not officially publish top speed figures), 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 Cvo Softail Convertible Harley-davidson Fat Boy
Horsepower (hp)
75 hp
93 hp
Torque (Nm)
149 Nm
161 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
363 kg
317 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
75 hp @ 5,000 rpm (note: Harley-Davidson rates this engine primarily by torque; HP figure is an estimate based on dyno data)
93 hp @ 5,020 rpm (Milwaukee-Eight 114, current generation)
Torque
149 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
161 Nm @ 3,000 rpm (Milwaukee-Eight 114, current generation)
Top Speed
175 km/h (estimated, note: Harley-Davidson does not officially publish top speed figures)
175 km/h (estimated; note: electronically limited in some markets)
Weight
363 kg (wet/curb weight)
317 kg (wet/curb weight, 2023 FLFBS model)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L) — estimated real-world average
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L, real-world average for current Milwaukee-Eight model)
Fairing
No
No

Individual Reviews

Harley-davidson Cvo Softail Convertible
Harley-davidson Cvo Softail Convertible
7.2/10

"A genuinely versatile cruiser worth buying only at the right price."

Pros
+Twin Cam 110 genuine torque
+Convertible system actually works
+CVO finish is exceptional
Cons
Punishing heat in traffic
Soft suspension limits spirited riding
CVO parts are expensive
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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Bullet Fairing 7in Windshield Harley Fat Boy
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Twin Slash 3in Slip-On Mufflers Harley Softail
Vance & Hines · Exhaust
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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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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Paladin Highway Crash Bar Harley Softail Fat Boy
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