Harley Davidson Softail® Street Bob® vs Harley-Davidson Softail® Fat Boy® Gray Ghost (2026)

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

Spec comparison

SpecHarley Davidson Softail® Street Bob®Harley-Davidson Softail® Fat Boy® Gray Ghost
Model year20262025
Price$14,999
Engine1923 cc1923 cc
Weight282 kg315 kg
Seat height680 mm
Fuel capacity13.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionManual, 6 speed, Belt
Front brakesHydraulic Disc
Rear brakesHydraulic Disc
TiresDunlop® Harley Davidson Series 100/90 R19 57H / Dunlop® Harley Davidson Series 150/80 R16 77HMichelin® Scorcher® 11 160/60 R18 70V BW / Michelin® Scorcher® 11 240/40 R18 79V BW

Harley Davidson Softail® Street Bob® vs Harley-Davidson Softail® Fat Boy® Gray Ghost — which should you buy?

Picking between the Harley Davidson Softail® Street Bob® and the Harley-Davidson Softail® Fat Boy® Gray Ghost usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Harley Davidson Softail® Street Bob® brings its published horsepower in a 282 kg package, while the Harley-Davidson Softail® Fat Boy® Gray Ghost counters with its own power figure at 315 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: