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All Bikes/Compare/Harley-davidson Hydra-glide Revival vs Harley-davidson Fat Boy

Harley-davidson Hydra-glide Revival vs Harley-davidson Fat Boy

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Harley-davidson Hydra-glide Revival vs Harley-davidson Fat Boy. Harley-davidson Hydra-glide Revival: 93 hp @ 5,020 rpm (estimated, based on Milwaukee-Eight 114 platform) hp, ~364 kg (curb weight, estimated based on Heritage Classic platform) weight, top speed ~177 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 8.0/10. Harley-davidson Fat Boy: 93 hp @ 5,020 rpm (Milwaukee-Eight 114, current generation) hp, 317 kg (wet/curb weight, 2023 FLFBS model) weight, top speed 175 km/h (estimated; note: electronically limited in some markets), Motoryk rating 7.8/10.

Performance at a Glance

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

Harley-davidson Hydra-glide Revival Harley-davidson Fat Boy
Horsepower (hp)
93 hp
93 hp
Torque (Nm)
161 Nm
161 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
177 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
364 kg
317 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
93 hp @ 5,020 rpm (estimated, based on Milwaukee-Eight 114 platform)
93 hp @ 5,020 rpm (Milwaukee-Eight 114, current generation)
Torque
161 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
161 Nm @ 3,000 rpm (Milwaukee-Eight 114, current generation)
Top Speed
~177 km/h (estimated)
175 km/h (estimated; note: electronically limited in some markets)
Weight
~364 kg (curb weight, estimated based on Heritage Classic platform)
317 kg (wet/curb weight, 2023 FLFBS model)
Fuel
~6.5 L/100km (estimated real-world average)
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L, real-world average for current Milwaukee-Eight model)
Fairing
No
No

Individual Reviews

Harley-davidson Hydra-glide Revival
Harley-davidson Hydra-glide Revival
8.0/10

"A gorgeous, rideable collectible that rewards patient, attentive owners handsomely."

Pros
+Stunning period-correct visual execution
+Milwaukee-Eight 114 is bulletproof
+Strong resale value retention
Cons
Springer needs diligent maintenance
Limited long-distance comfort
Premium price for nostalgia
Harley-davidson Fat Boy
Harley-davidson Fat Boy
7.8/10

"A genuine icon that rewards patient, budget-conscious buyers who shop carefully."

Pros
+Milwaukee-Eight genuinely smooth engine
+Bulletproof resale value retention
+Effortless low-speed stability
Cons
Heavy at 674lbs wet
Pre-2017 compensator issues costly
Poor slow-speed cornering clearance

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