Flyrite Choppers Scorcher vs Harley-Davidson FLSTF Fat Boy Firefighter (2009)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Flyrite Choppers Scorcherstacks up against the Harley-Davidson FLSTF Fat Boy Firefighter. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecFlyrite Choppers ScorcherHarley-Davidson FLSTF Fat Boy Firefighter
Model year20092008
Price$18,999
Engine1573 cc1573 cc
Torque123 Nm
Weight315 kg
Seat height24 mm28 mm
Fuel capacity2.3 L5.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. FRC 4-piston
Rear brakesSingle disc. FRC 2-piston
Tires3.00-21 / MT90-60 140/75-R17 / 200/55-R17

Flyrite Choppers Scorcher vs Harley-Davidson FLSTF Fat Boy Firefighter — which should you buy?

Picking between the Flyrite Choppers Scorcher and the Harley-Davidson FLSTF Fat Boy Firefighter usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Flyrite Choppers Scorcher brings its published horsepower, while the Harley-Davidson FLSTF Fat Boy Firefighter 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: