Buell XB12XT Ulysses vs Harley-Davidson FXE F 1200 Fat Bob (2010)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Buell XB12XT Ulyssesstacks 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 XB12XT UlyssesHarley-Davidson FXE F 1200 Fat Bob
Model year20101979
Price$12,999
Engine1203 cc1206 cc
Horsepower103 hp58 hp
Torque114 Nm
Weight211 kg
Seat height33 mm
Fuel capacity4.4 L4.1 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed4-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. ZTL™ brake, 6-piston, fixed caliper; 375 mm single-sided, inside-out, stainless steel, floating rotorDual disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. Two-piston, direct mount caliper; stainless steel, fixed rotorSingle disc
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17 3.75-19 / 5.10-16

Buell XB12XT Ulysses vs Harley-Davidson FXE F 1200 Fat Bob — which should you buy?

Picking between the Buell XB12XT Ulysses and the Harley-Davidson FXE F 1200 Fat Bob usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Buell XB12XT Ulysses brings 103 hp in a 211 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: