Buell S2-T vs Harley-Davidson FXE F 1200 Fat Bob (1996)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Buell S2-Tstacks up against the Harley-Davidson FXE F 1200 Fat Bob. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecBuell S2-THarley-Davidson FXE F 1200 Fat Bob
Model year19961979
Price
Engine1203 cc1206 cc
Horsepower76 hp58 hp
Torque103 Nm
Weight220 kg
Seat height30 mm
Fuel capacity5.0 L4.1 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed4-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. 1, six-piston PM caliperDual disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. Single-action Brembo caliperSingle disc
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 170/60-ZR17 3.75-19 / 5.10-16

Buell S2-T vs Harley-Davidson FXE F 1200 Fat Bob — which should you buy?

Picking between the Buell S2-T and the Harley-Davidson FXE F 1200 Fat Bob usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Buell S2-T brings 76 hp in a 220 kg package, while the Harley-Davidson FXE F 1200 Fat Bob counters with 58 hp.

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: