Harley Davidson Softail® Breakout® vs Harley Davidson Softail® Street Bob® (2026)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Harley Davidson Softail® Breakout®stacks up against the Harley Davidson Softail® Street Bob®. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHarley Davidson Softail® Breakout®Harley Davidson Softail® Street Bob®
Model year20262026
Price$22,999$14,999
Engine1923 cc1923 cc
Weight297 kg282 kg
Seat height665 mm680 mm
Fuel capacity18.0 L13.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionManual, 6 speed, BeltManual, 6 speed, Belt
Front brakesHydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
Rear brakesHydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
TiresMichelin® Scorcher® 11 130/60 R21 63H / Michelin® Scorcher® 11 240/40 R18 79VDunlop® Harley Davidson Series 100/90 R19 57H / Dunlop® Harley Davidson Series 150/80 R16 77H

Harley Davidson Softail® Breakout® vs Harley Davidson Softail® Street Bob® — which should you buy?

Picking between the Harley Davidson Softail® Breakout® and the Harley Davidson Softail® Street Bob® usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Harley Davidson Softail® Breakout® brings its published horsepower in a 297 kg package, while the Harley Davidson Softail® Street Bob® counters with its own power figure at 282 kg. On price, the Harley Davidson Softail® Street Bob® 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: