Harley-davidson Switchback vs Harley-davidson Dyna Fat Bob
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Harley-davidson Switchback vs Harley-davidson Dyna Fat Bob. Harley-davidson Switchback: 67 hp @ 5,500 rpm hp, 318 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 177 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.0/10. Harley-davidson Dyna Fat Bob: 68 hp @ 5,500 rpm (note: estimated for 96ci Twin Cam; 103ci variant approx. 73 hp) hp, 305 kg (wet/curb weight, 2008-2017 Dyna FXDF) weight, top speed 185 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Harley-davidson Switchback
Harley-davidson Dyna Fat Bob
Horsepower (hp)
67 hp
68 hp
Torque (Nm)
110 Nm
112 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
177 km/h
185 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
318 kg
305 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
67 hp @ 5,500 rpm
68 hp @ 5,500 rpm (note: estimated for 96ci Twin Cam; 103ci variant approx. 73 hp)
Torque
110 Nm @ 3,500 rpm
112 Nm @ 3,500 rpm (Twin Cam 96; 103ci approx. 119 Nm)
Top Speed
177 km/h
185 km/h
Weight
318 kg (wet/curb weight)
305 kg (wet/curb weight, 2008-2017 Dyna FXDF)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approximately 18 km/L)
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L, real-world average for 2008-2017 Dyna Fat Bob)
Fairing
Yes
No
Individual Reviews
Harley-davidson Switchback
7.0/10
"A flawed but likeable do-it-all Harley worth buying at the right price."
Pros
+Nimble Dyna-based handling
+Strong Twin Cam 103
+Versatile convertible concept
Cons
−Lean stock fueling issues
−Convertible hardware corrodes easily
−Cam chest oil leaks common
Harley-davidson Dyna Fat Bob
7.8/10
"Raw, honest American muscle that rewards careful used-buying diligence."
Pros
+Bulletproof Twin Cam reliability
+Genuinely aggressive visual presence
+Responsive handling for its class
Cons
−Cam tensioners need early inspection
−Rear isolator mounts crack silently
−Motorway cruising vibration tiring
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