Harley-Davidson Dyna Fat Bob Dark Custom vs Samurai Chopper Type 7 (2016)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Harley-Davidson Dyna Fat Bob Dark Customstacks up against the Samurai Chopper Type 7. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHarley-Davidson Dyna Fat Bob Dark CustomSamurai Chopper Type 7
Model year20162010
Price
Engine1202 cc1202 cc
Weight247 kg205 kg
Seat height27 mm28 mm
Fuel capacity5.0 L2.1 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. Optional ABS. 4-piston fixedSingle disc. HD 1-Piston
Rear brakesSingle disc. Optional ABS. 2-piston torque-free floatingSingle disc. Wilwood 2-P
Tires130/90-B16 / 180/70-B16 4.50-18 / 4.50-18

Harley-Davidson Dyna Fat Bob Dark Custom vs Samurai Chopper Type 7 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Harley-Davidson Dyna Fat Bob Dark Custom and the Samurai Chopper Type 7 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Harley-Davidson Dyna Fat Bob Dark Custom brings its published horsepower in a 247 kg package, while the Samurai Chopper Type 7 counters with its own power figure at 205 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: