Harley-davidson Fat Bob vs Harley-davidson Sportster Xl1200x Forty-eight
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 Sportster Xl1200x Forty-eight
Horsepower (hp)
93 hp
66 hp
Torque (Nm)
145 Nm
96 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
175 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)
66 hp @ 5,500 rpm (estimated SAE net; Harley-Davidson did not officially publish figures for this model)
Torque
145 Nm @ 3,000 rpm (2018+ Milwaukee-Eight 107)
96 Nm @ 3,500 rpm
Top Speed
185 km/h (estimated, note: varies by year and engine variant)
175 km/h (estimated; note: varies with rider and conditions)
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. 18.2 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 Sportster Xl1200x Forty-eight
7.5/10
"Brilliant urban bruiser, but that tank will break your heart."
Pros
+Punchy low-end torque delivery
+Iconic aggressive bobber styling
+Low seat, beginner-friendly height
Cons
−Tiny tank kills range
−Suspension soft stock
−Vibration fatigues on highways
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