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All Bikes/Compare/Harley-davidson Softail Fat Boy Lo vs Harley-davidson Softail Standard

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

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Harley-davidson Softail Fat Boy Lo vs Harley-davidson Softail Standard. 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 Softail Standard: 68 hp @ 5,020 rpm hp, 298 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 177 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 7.5/10.

Performance at a Glance

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

Harley-davidson Softail Fat Boy Lo Harley-davidson Softail Standard
Horsepower (hp)
67 hp
68 hp
Torque (Nm)
132 Nm
145 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
177 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
317 kg
298 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
67 hp @ 3,500 rpm (note: estimate based on Twin Cam 96 / 103 engine outputs; Harley-Davidson did not always publish official HP figures)
68 hp @ 5,020 rpm
Torque
132 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
145 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
Top Speed
175 km/h (estimated)
177 km/h (estimated)
Weight
317 kg (wet/curb weight)
298 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L) — typical real-world average
6.2 L/100km (approximately 16.1 km/L) — estimated real-world average
Fairing
No
No

Individual Reviews

Harley-davidson Softail Fat Boy Lo
Harley-davidson Softail Fat Boy Lo
7.5/10

"A genuine head-turner that rewards patient, relaxed riders who plan accordingly."

Pros
+Seriously aggressive visual presence
+Low seat aids shorter riders
+Strong low-end torque
Cons
Terrible heat management in traffic
Limited cornering clearance
Suspension too soft stock
Harley-davidson Softail Standard
Harley-davidson Softail Standard
7.5/10

"A dependable, stripped-back cruiser that rewards practical buyers over posers."

Pros
+Milwaukee-Eight torque is addictive
+Bulletproof parts availability
+Solid chassis post-2018
Cons
Stock seat is genuinely awful
Rear suspension purely cosmetic
Chrome pits without careful maintenance

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