Harley-davidson Fat Bob vs Harley-davidson Low Rider St
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Harley-davidson Fat Bob
Harley-davidson Low Rider St
Horsepower (hp)
93 hp
93 hp
Torque (Nm)
145 Nm
166 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
185 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
303 kg
358 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
93 hp @ 5,020 rpm (2018+ Milwaukee-Eight 107; note: Harley rates in torque primarily, hp is an estimate)
93 hp @ 5,020 rpm
Torque
145 Nm @ 3,000 rpm (2018+ Milwaukee-Eight 107)
166 Nm @ 3,500 rpm
Top Speed
185 km/h (estimated, note: varies by year and engine variant)
185 km/h (estimated)
Weight
303 kg (wet/curb weight, 2018+ Softail-based model)
358 kg (curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, real-world estimate for 2018+ model)
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
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 Low Rider St
8.2/10
"The best all-rounder Harley has built in decades."
Pros
+Milwaukee-Eight 117 pulls hard
+Semi-active suspension genuinely capable
+Commanding, confidence-inspiring ergonomics
Cons
−Rear passenger comfort is poor
−Headers bluing on early examples
−Limited luggage without accessories
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