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All Bikes/Compare/Harley-davidson Street Bob vs Harley-davidson Softail Slim

Harley-davidson Street Bob vs Harley-davidson Softail Slim

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Harley-davidson Street Bob vs Harley-davidson Softail Slim. Harley-davidson Street Bob: 93 hp @ 5,020 rpm (2018+ Milwaukee-Eight 107) hp, 291 kg (wet/curb weight — 2021 model) weight, top speed 185 km/h (estimated; note: electronically limited in some markets), Motoryk rating 7.8/10. Harley-davidson Softail Slim: 94 hp @ 5,020 rpm (2018+ Milwaukee-Eight 107; note: Harley officially rates in torque, hp is estimated) hp, 303 kg (curb weight, 2018+ model) weight, top speed 185 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 Street Bob Harley-davidson Softail Slim
Horsepower (hp)
93 hp
94 hp
Torque (Nm)
145 Nm
145 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
185 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
291 kg
303 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
93 hp @ 5,020 rpm (2018+ Milwaukee-Eight 107)
94 hp @ 5,020 rpm (2018+ Milwaukee-Eight 107; note: Harley officially rates in torque, hp is estimated)
Torque
145 Nm @ 3,000 rpm (2018+ Milwaukee-Eight 107)
145 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
Top Speed
185 km/h (estimated; note: electronically limited in some markets)
185 km/h (estimated)
Weight
291 kg (wet/curb weight — 2021 model)
303 kg (curb weight, 2018+ model)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approximately 18 km/L) — estimated real-world average
6.2 L/100km (approx. 16 km/L) — estimated real-world average
Fairing
No
No

Individual Reviews

Harley-davidson Street Bob
Harley-davidson Street Bob
7.8/10

"The best-value Harley experience you can buy used today."

Pros
+Milwaukee-Eight pulls strong everywhere
+Stripped aesthetic ages brilliantly
+2018+ frame transforms ride
Cons
Pre-2018 suspension genuinely poor
No wind protection whatsoever
Pushrod tube leaks common
Harley-davidson Softail Slim
Harley-davidson Softail Slim
7.5/10

"A characterful, honest cruiser that rewards patient, smooth riders."

Pros
+Milwaukee-Eight torque is excellent
+Retro styling ages beautifully
+Strong used market supply
Cons
Stock suspension genuinely disappointing
16-inch front limits handling
Pre-2018 heat management poor

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Pirate Battery YTX20HL-BS 310 CCA Maintenance-Free 12V 19Ah Battery Replacement for ATV, Harley Davidson Motorcycle, Jet Skis, Scooter, UTV, and More - Nut and Bolt (T3) Terminal
Battery
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PUIG Chopper Windshield Harley Softail Slim
PUIG · Windshield
PUIG Chopper Windshield Harley Softail Slim
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2006-2016 Softail & Dyna Primary Cover Gasket and Seal Kit Compatible with 2007-2016 Harley Davidson Dyna Low Rider Street Bob Wide Glide Super Glide Fat Boy FLSTF Heritage Softail Night Train
Chain & Lube
2006-2016 Softail & Dyna Primary Cover Gasket and Seal Kit Compatible with 2007-2016 Harley Davidson Dyna Low Rider Street Bob Wide Glide Super Glide Fat Boy FLSTF Heritage Softail Night Train
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V&H Shortshots Staggered Chrome Softail
Vance & Hines · Exhaust
V&H Shortshots Staggered Chrome Softail
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Dunlop Harley-Davidson D402 Front Motorcycle Tire MT90B-16 (72H) Wide White Wall - Fits: Harley-Davidson CVO Dyna Fat Bob FXDFSE 2009-2010
Tires
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Longride Leather Throw-Over Saddlebags Harley Softail
Longride · Saddlebags
Longride Leather Throw-Over Saddlebags Harley Softail
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V-Twin Oil Change Kit Synthetic w/Black Filter, Twin Cam
Engine Oil
V-Twin Oil Change Kit Synthetic w/Black Filter, Twin Cam
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Drag Specialties Upswept Sissy Bar Softail Slim
Drag Specialties · Sissy Bar
Drag Specialties Upswept Sissy Bar Softail Slim
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Front and Rear Brake Pads for Harley Davidson Fatboy, Softail Deluxe, Heritage Softail Classic, Street Bob, Dyna Wide Glide, Low Rider, Night Train, Super Glide, Softail Custom, Softail Slim, Rocker C
Brake Pads
Front and Rear Brake Pads for Harley Davidson Fatboy, Softail Deluxe, Heritage Softail Classic, Street Bob, Dyna Wide Glide, Low Rider, Night Train, Super Glide, Softail Custom, Softail Slim, Rocker C
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Kuryakyn Engine Guard Highway Crash Bar Softail
Kuryakyn · Crash Bar
Kuryakyn Engine Guard Highway Crash Bar Softail
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