Harley-Davidson FLHTCUTG Tri Glide Ultra Classic vs Harley-Davidson FLSTFSE Screamin Eagle Fat Boy (2012)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Harley-Davidson FLHTCUTG Tri Glide Ultra Classicstacks up against the Harley-Davidson FLSTFSE Screamin Eagle Fat Boy. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHarley-Davidson FLHTCUTG Tri Glide Ultra ClassicHarley-Davidson FLSTFSE Screamin Eagle Fat Boy
Model year20122006
Price$30,499$28,495
Engine1688 cc1688 cc
Torque136 Nm130 Nm
Weight387 kg318 kg
Seat height27 mm
Fuel capacity6.0 L5.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. 4-piston calipersDouble disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. 4-piston caliper.Single disc
Tires130/80-NW17 / 205/65-P15

Harley-Davidson FLHTCUTG Tri Glide Ultra Classic vs Harley-Davidson FLSTFSE Screamin Eagle Fat Boy — which should you buy?

Picking between the Harley-Davidson FLHTCUTG Tri Glide Ultra Classic and the Harley-Davidson FLSTFSE Screamin Eagle Fat Boy usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Harley-Davidson FLHTCUTG Tri Glide Ultra Classic brings its published horsepower in a 387 kg package, while the Harley-Davidson FLSTFSE Screamin Eagle Fat Boy counters with its own power figure at 318 kg. On price, the Harley-Davidson FLSTFSE Screamin Eagle Fat Boy has the lower MSRP.

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: