Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Boy S vs Harley-Davidson Dyna Low Rider S (2017)

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

Spec comparison

SpecHarley-Davidson Softail Fat Boy SHarley-Davidson Dyna Low Rider S
Model year20172017
Price$20,199$17,499
Engine1801 cc1801 cc
Horsepower92 hp97 hp
Torque146 Nm156 Nm
Weight320 kg293 kg
Seat height26 mm27 mm
Fuel capacity5.0 L4.7 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. 4-piston. ABS.Single disc. ABS, 4-piston fixed.
Rear brakesSingle disc. 2-piston. ABS.Single disc. ABS, 2-piston torque-free floating
Tires140/75-R17 / 200/55-R17 100/90-B19 / 160/70-B17

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

Picking between the Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Boy S and the Harley-Davidson Dyna Low Rider S usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Boy S brings 92 hp in a 320 kg package, while the Harley-Davidson Dyna Low Rider S counters with 97 hp at 293 kg. On price, the Harley-Davidson Dyna Low Rider S 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: