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All Bikes/Compare/Harley-davidson Fat Bob vs Harley-davidson Nightster

Harley-davidson Fat Bob vs Harley-davidson Nightster

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Harley-davidson Fat Bob vs Harley-davidson Nightster. 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 Nightster: 89 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 220 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 7.8/10.

Performance at a Glance

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

Harley-davidson Fat Bob Harley-davidson Nightster
Horsepower (hp)
93 hp
89 hp
Torque (Nm)
145 Nm
95 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
185 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
303 kg
220 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
93 hp @ 5,020 rpm (2018+ Milwaukee-Eight 107; note: Harley rates in torque primarily, hp is an estimate)
89 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
145 Nm @ 3,000 rpm (2018+ Milwaukee-Eight 107)
95 Nm @ 5,000 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)
220 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 Nightster
Harley-davidson Nightster
7.8/10

"A genuinely good motorcycle that earns respect beyond the badge."

Pros
+Revolution Max engine is excellent
+Actually corners with confidence
+Low, manageable seat height
Cons
Stock seat is punishment
Cramped for tall riders
Limited wind protection

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