Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Boy Special vs Dirico Retro Flyer (2016)

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

Spec comparison

SpecHarley-Davidson Softail Fat Boy SpecialDirico Retro Flyer
Model year20162016
Price$21,945
Engine1690 cc1690 cc
Horsepower78 hp
Torque132 Nm
Weight320 kg
Seat height26 mm
Fuel capacity5.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. 4-piston. ABS.Single disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. 2-piston. ABS.Single disc
Tires140/75-R17 / 200/55-R17 130/90-16 / 150/80-16

Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Boy Special vs Dirico Retro Flyer — which should you buy?

Picking between the Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Boy Special and the Dirico Retro Flyer usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Boy Special brings 78 hp in a 320 kg package, while the Dirico Retro Flyer counters with its own power figure.

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: