Harley-davidson Fat Bob vs Yamaha V-star 950
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
Yamaha V-star 950
Horsepower (hp)
93 hp
54 hp
Torque (Nm)
145 Nm
82 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
303 kg
261 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
93 hp @ 5,020 rpm (2018+ Milwaukee-Eight 107; note: Harley rates in torque primarily, hp is an estimate)
54 hp @ 7,500 rpm (estimated; Yamaha did not officially publish power figures for this model)
Torque
145 Nm @ 3,000 rpm (2018+ Milwaukee-Eight 107)
82 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
Top Speed
185 km/h (estimated, note: varies by year and engine variant)
175 km/h (estimated; note: real-world conditions may vary slightly)
Weight
303 kg (wet/curb weight, 2018+ Softail-based model)
261 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, real-world estimate for 2018+ model)
4.5 L/100km or approximately 22 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
Yamaha V-star 950
7.5/10
"A dependable, fuss-free cruiser that rewards patient, practical used buyers."
Pros
+Shaft drive, zero chain maintenance
+Bulletproof engine reliability
+Low seat, confidence inspiring
Cons
−Front fork seals leak early
−Top speed feels breathless highway
−Suspension firm over rough roads
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