Boss Hoss BHC-3 LS300 vs Boss Hoss BHC-3 ZZ4 (2012)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Boss Hoss BHC-3 LS300stacks up against the Boss Hoss BHC-3 ZZ4. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecBoss Hoss BHC-3 LS300Boss Hoss BHC-3 ZZ4
Model year20122011
Price
Engine4807 cc5700 cc
Horsepower295 hp355 hp
Torque414 Nm549 Nm
Weight499 kg504 kg
Seat height27 mm28 mm
Fuel capacity8.5 L8.5 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesDouble disc. Dual 4-piston caliperDouble disc. Floating disc, dual 4-piston calipers
Rear brakesSingle disc. 4-piston caliperSingle disc. Floating disc, 4-piston calipers
Tires130/90-16 / 230/60-15 130/90-16 / 230/60-15

Boss Hoss BHC-3 LS300 vs Boss Hoss BHC-3 ZZ4 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Boss Hoss BHC-3 LS300 and the Boss Hoss BHC-3 ZZ4 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Boss Hoss BHC-3 LS300 brings 295 hp in a 499 kg package, while the Boss Hoss BHC-3 ZZ4 counters with 355 hp at 504 kg.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: