Harley-davidson Softail Fat Boy 114 vs Harley-davidson Softail Breakout 117
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Harley-davidson Softail Fat Boy 114 vs Harley-davidson Softail Breakout 117. Harley-davidson Softail Fat Boy 114: 93 hp @ 5,020 rpm hp, 317 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h (estimated; note: electronically limited in some markets), Motoryk rating 8.0/10. Harley-davidson Softail Breakout 117: ~100 hp @ 5,020 rpm hp, 303 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~185 km/h (estimated; governed/limited in practice), Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Harley-davidson Softail Fat Boy 114
Harley-davidson Softail Breakout 117
Horsepower (hp)
93 hp
100 hp
Torque (Nm)
155 Nm
166 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
185 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
317 kg
303 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
93 hp @ 5,020 rpm
~100 hp @ 5,020 rpm
Torque
155 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
~166 Nm @ 3,500 rpm
Top Speed
185 km/h (estimated; note: electronically limited in some markets)
~185 km/h (estimated; governed/limited in practice)
Weight
317 kg (wet/curb weight)
303 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
~7.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Harley-davidson Softail Fat Boy 114
8.0/10
"A genuinely capable, characterful cruiser that justifies its premium used price."
Pros
+Milwaukee-Eight pulls hard everywhere
+Solid, confidence-inspiring handling
+Excellent long-distance comfort
Cons
−Heavy at low speeds
−Stock exhaust sounds muffled
−Fuel economy disappoints
Harley-davidson Softail Breakout 117
7.8/10
"A stunning, straight-line bruiser that absolutely earns its keep."
Pros
+Jaw-dropping visual presence
+Enormous usable torque
+Solid long-haul reliability
Cons
−Terrible cornering clearance
−Eats rear tires fast
−Heavy for tight maneuvering
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