Harley-Davidson FLSTFI Softail Fat Boy vs Harley-Davidson FXDLI Dyna Glide Low Rider (2005)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Harley-Davidson FLSTFI Softail Fat Boystacks up against the Harley-Davidson FXDLI Dyna Glide Low Rider. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHarley-Davidson FLSTFI Softail Fat BoyHarley-Davidson FXDLI Dyna Glide Low Rider
Model year20052005
Price
Engine1449 cc1449 cc
Torque101 Nm102 Nm
Weight307 kg290 kg
Seat height25 mm25 mm
Fuel capacity5.0 L4.6 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesDouble discDouble disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
TiresMH90-B16 / 150/80-16 100/90-19 / 150/80-16

Harley-Davidson FLSTFI Softail Fat Boy vs Harley-Davidson FXDLI Dyna Glide Low Rider — which should you buy?

Picking between the Harley-Davidson FLSTFI Softail Fat Boy and the Harley-Davidson FXDLI Dyna Glide Low Rider usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Harley-Davidson FLSTFI Softail Fat Boy brings its published horsepower in a 307 kg package, while the Harley-Davidson FXDLI Dyna Glide Low Rider counters with its own power figure at 290 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: