Harley-davidson Softail Fat Boy Lo vs Harley-davidson Nightster — which is more fuel-efficient?

Fuel use: Harley-davidson Softail Fat Boy Lo 6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L) — typical real-world average, Harley-davidson Nightster 5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L typical real-world average). Real-world economy varies by rider weight, traffic, and how hard the throttle gets twisted.

Harley-davidson Softail Fat Boy Lo vs Harley-davidson Nightster — which is more reliable?

Motoryk rates Harley-davidson Softail Fat Boy Lo 7.5/10 and Harley-davidson Nightster 7.8/10. Harley-davidson Nightster scores higher on the overall verdict. Harley-davidson Softail Fat Boy Lo caveat: You commute daily through stop-start traffic. Harley-davidson Nightster caveat: You need long-distance touring comfort daily.

Harley-davidson Softail Fat Boy Lo vs Harley-davidson Nightster — which is better for beginners?

Both are reasonable first-bike candidates. Harley-davidson Softail Fat Boy Lo: 67 hp. Harley-davidson Nightster: 89 hp.

Harley-davidson Softail Fat Boy Lo vs Harley-davidson Nightster — which should I commute on daily?

Both can commute, but lighter weight and gentler power win in traffic. Harley-davidson Softail Fat Boy Lo: 317 kg, 67 hp. Harley-davidson Nightster: 220 kg, 89 hp.

Harley-davidson Softail Fat Boy Lo vs Harley-davidson Nightster

Q: Harley-davidson Softail Fat Boy Lo vs Harley-davidson Nightster — which has more power?

Harley-davidson Softail Fat Boy Lo produces 67 hp @ 3,500 rpm (note: estimate based on Twin Cam 96 / 103 engine outputs; Harley-Davidson did not always publish official HP figures); Harley-davidson Nightster produces 89 hp @ 7,500 rpm. Harley-davidson Nightster wins by 22 hp.

Q: Harley-davidson Softail Fat Boy Lo vs Harley-davidson Nightster — which is faster?

Top speed: Harley-davidson Softail Fat Boy Lo 175 km/h (estimated), Harley-davidson Nightster 185 km/h (estimated). Harley-davidson Nightster is the faster of the two.

Q: Harley-davidson Softail Fat Boy Lo vs Harley-davidson Nightster — which is lighter?

Weight: Harley-davidson Softail Fat Boy Lo 317 kg (wet/curb weight), Harley-davidson Nightster 220 kg (wet/curb weight).

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Harley-davidson Softail Fat Boy Lo vs Harley-davidson Nightster. Harley-davidson Softail Fat Boy Lo: 67 hp @ 3,500 rpm (note: estimate based on Twin Cam 96 / 103 engine outputs; Harley-Davidson did not always publish official HP figures) hp, 317 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Harley-davidson Nightster: 89 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 220 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 7.8/10.