Harley Davidson Softail® Fat Boy® vs Harley Davidson Softail® Low Rider® S (2026)

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

Spec comparison

SpecHarley Davidson Softail® Fat Boy®Harley Davidson Softail® Low Rider® S
Model year20262026
Price$22,599$19,999
Engine1923 cc1923 cc
Weight303 kg292 kg
Seat height675 mm715 mm
Fuel capacity18.0 L18.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionManual, 6 speed, BeltManual, 6 speed, Belt
Front brakesHydraulic DiscDual Hydraulic Disc
Rear brakesHydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
TiresMichelin® Scorcher® 11 160/60 R18 70V / Michelin® Scorcher® 11 240/40 R18 79VMichelin® Scorcher® 31 110/90 R19 62H / Michelin® Scorcher® 31 180/70 R16 77H

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

Picking between the Harley Davidson Softail® Fat Boy® and the Harley Davidson Softail® Low Rider® S usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Harley Davidson Softail® Fat Boy® brings its published horsepower in a 303 kg package, while the Harley Davidson Softail® Low Rider® S counters with its own power figure at 292 kg. On price, the Harley Davidson Softail® 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: