Harley-davidson Fat Bob vs Suzuki Vzr1800 Intruder M1800r
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
Suzuki Vzr1800 Intruder M1800r
Horsepower (hp)
93 hp
127 hp
Torque (Nm)
145 Nm
163 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
200 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
303 kg
347 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
93 hp @ 5,020 rpm (2018+ Milwaukee-Eight 107; note: Harley rates in torque primarily, hp is an estimate)
127 hp @ 6,000 rpm
Torque
145 Nm @ 3,000 rpm (2018+ Milwaukee-Eight 107)
163 Nm @ 3,200 rpm
Top Speed
185 km/h (estimated, note: varies by year and engine variant)
200 km/h (electronically limited; estimated, as Suzuki did not publish an official figure)
Weight
303 kg (wet/curb weight, 2018+ Softail-based model)
347 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, real-world estimate for 2018+ model)
6.5–7.5 L/100km (approx. 13–15 km/L, 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
Suzuki Vzr1800 Intruder M1800r
8.0/10
"The best value muscle cruiser you can buy used today."
Pros
+Indestructible V-twin engine
+Shaft drive, zero hassle
+Stunning visual presence
Cons
−Serious heat from engine
−Heavy at low speeds
−Suspension soft with passenger
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