Harley-Davidson Softail Breakout Special Edition vs Harley-Davidson FLSTFB Fat Boy Special (2014)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Harley-Davidson Softail Breakout Special Editionstacks up against the Harley-Davidson FLSTFB Fat Boy Special. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHarley-Davidson Softail Breakout Special EditionHarley-Davidson FLSTFB Fat Boy Special
Model year20142012
Price
Engine1690 cc1690 cc
Torque129 Nm
Weight305 kg313 kg
Seat height25 mm
Fuel capacity5.0 L5.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. 4-piston Double disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. 2-pistonSingle disc
Tires130/60-B21 / 240/40-R18 140/75-R17 / 200/55-R17

Harley-Davidson Softail Breakout Special Edition vs Harley-Davidson FLSTFB Fat Boy Special — which should you buy?

Picking between the Harley-Davidson Softail Breakout Special Edition and the Harley-Davidson FLSTFB Fat Boy Special usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Harley-Davidson Softail Breakout Special Edition brings its published horsepower in a 305 kg package, while the Harley-Davidson FLSTFB Fat Boy Special counters with its own power figure at 313 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: