Harley-Davidson FXDB Dyna StreetBob vs Harley-Davidson FLSTC Softail (2012)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Harley-Davidson FXDB Dyna StreetBobstacks up against the Harley-Davidson FLSTC Softail. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHarley-Davidson FXDB Dyna StreetBobHarley-Davidson FLSTC Softail
Model year20122008
Price$12,999
Engine1573 cc1584 cc
Torque125 Nm117 Nm
Weight289 kg326 kg
Seat height26 mm
Fuel capacity4.7 L5.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. 4-piston fixed. Optional ABS.Single disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. 2-piston torque-free floating. Optional ABS.Single disc
Tires100/90-H19 / 160/70-V17 MT90-B16 / 150/80-B16

Harley-Davidson FXDB Dyna StreetBob vs Harley-Davidson FLSTC Softail — which should you buy?

Picking between the Harley-Davidson FXDB Dyna StreetBob and the Harley-Davidson FLSTC Softail usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Harley-Davidson FXDB Dyna StreetBob brings its published horsepower in a 289 kg package, while the Harley-Davidson FLSTC Softail counters with its own power figure at 326 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: