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All Bikes/Compare/Harley-davidson Fat Bob vs Harley-davidson Forty-eight

Harley-davidson Fat Bob vs Harley-davidson Forty-eight

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Harley-davidson Fat Bob vs Harley-davidson Forty-eight. Harley-davidson Fat Bob: 93 hp @ 5,020 rpm (2018+ Milwaukee-Eight 107; note: Harley rates in torque primarily, hp is an estimate) hp, 303 kg (wet/curb weight, 2018+ Softail-based model) weight, top speed 185 km/h (estimated, note: varies by year and engine variant), Motoryk rating 7.8/10. Harley-davidson Forty-eight: 60 hp @ 6,000 rpm hp, 253 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 170 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10.

Performance at a Glance

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

Harley-davidson Fat Bob Harley-davidson Forty-eight
Horsepower (hp)
93 hp
60 hp
Torque (Nm)
145 Nm
97 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
170 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
303 kg
253 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
93 hp @ 5,020 rpm (2018+ Milwaukee-Eight 107; note: Harley rates in torque primarily, hp is an estimate)
60 hp @ 6,000 rpm
Torque
145 Nm @ 3,000 rpm (2018+ Milwaukee-Eight 107)
97 Nm @ 3,500 rpm
Top Speed
185 km/h (estimated, note: varies by year and engine variant)
170 km/h
Weight
303 kg (wet/curb weight, 2018+ Softail-based model)
253 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, real-world estimate for 2018+ model)
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No

Individual Reviews

Harley-davidson Fat Bob
Harley-davidson Fat Bob
7.8/10

"The Fat Bob rewards riders who want character over compromise."

Pros
+Milwaukee-Eight 114 pulls hard
+Handles better than expected
+Distinctive aggressive street presence
Cons
Heavy at low speed maneuvers
107 version underpowered highway
Cam tensioner issues pre-2020
Harley-davidson Forty-eight
Harley-davidson Forty-eight
7.5/10

"A charismatic city scramblers that demands realistic expectations about range and comfort."

Pros
+Bulletproof Sportster engine reliability
+Parts availability everywhere
+Genuinely stunning visual presence
Cons
Tiny tank, terrible range
Seat punishes longer rides
Many dropped examples exist

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