Harley-Davidson Street Bob vs Harley-Davidson Softail Deluxe (2020)

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

Spec comparison

SpecHarley-Davidson Street BobHarley-Davidson Softail Deluxe
Model year20202019
Price$14,599$18,049
Engine1746 cc1746 cc
Horsepower86 hp86 hp
Torque149 Nm148 Nm
Weight286 kg303 kg
Seat height27 mm26 mm
Fuel capacity3.5 L5.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. Optional ABS. 4-pistonSingle disc. ABS. 4-piston
Rear brakesSingle disc. Optional ABS. 2-pistonSingle disc. ABS. 2-piston
Tires100/90-B19 / 150/80-B16 MT90-B16 / MU85-B16

Harley-Davidson Street Bob vs Harley-Davidson Softail Deluxe — which should you buy?

Picking between the Harley-Davidson Street Bob and the Harley-Davidson Softail Deluxe usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Harley-Davidson Street Bob brings 86 hp in a 286 kg package, while the Harley-Davidson Softail Deluxe counters with 86 hp at 303 kg. On price, the Harley-Davidson 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: