Harley-Davidson FLSTF Softail Fat Boy vs Harley-Davidson FLHTCUSE Screamin Eagle Ultra Classic Electra Glide (2012)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Harley-Davidson FLSTF Softail Fat Boystacks up against the Harley-Davidson FLHTCUSE Screamin Eagle Ultra Classic Electra Glide. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHarley-Davidson FLSTF Softail Fat BoyHarley-Davidson FLHTCUSE Screamin Eagle Ultra Classic Electra Glide
Model year20122006
Price$16,349$31,995
Engine1688 cc1688 cc
Torque134 Nm136 Nm
Weight315 kg383 kg
Seat height25 mm
Fuel capacity5.0 L5.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. 4-piston caliper. Optional ABS.Double disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. 2-piston caliper. Optional ABS.Single disc
Tires140/75-R17 / 200/55-R17

Harley-Davidson FLSTF Softail Fat Boy vs Harley-Davidson FLHTCUSE Screamin Eagle Ultra Classic Electra Glide — which should you buy?

Picking between the Harley-Davidson FLSTF Softail Fat Boy and the Harley-Davidson FLHTCUSE Screamin Eagle Ultra Classic Electra Glide usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Harley-Davidson FLSTF Softail Fat Boy brings its published horsepower in a 315 kg package, while the Harley-Davidson FLHTCUSE Screamin Eagle Ultra Classic Electra Glide counters with its own power figure at 383 kg. On price, the Harley-Davidson FLSTF Softail 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: