Harley-Davidson FLD Dyna Switchback vs Harley-Davidson FLSTFSE Screamin Eagle Fat Boy (2012)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Harley-Davidson FLD Dyna Switchbackstacks up against the Harley-Davidson FLSTFSE Screamin Eagle Fat Boy. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHarley-Davidson FLD Dyna SwitchbackHarley-Davidson FLSTFSE Screamin Eagle Fat Boy
Model year20122006
Price$15,999$28,495
Engine1688 cc1688 cc
Torque136 Nm130 Nm
Weight316 kg318 kg
Seat height26 mm
Fuel capacity4.7 L5.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. 4-piston fixed. Optional ABS.Double disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. 2-piston torque-free floating. Optional ABS.Single disc
Tires130/70-B18 / 160/70-B17

Harley-Davidson FLD Dyna Switchback vs Harley-Davidson FLSTFSE Screamin Eagle Fat Boy — which should you buy?

Picking between the Harley-Davidson FLD Dyna Switchback and the Harley-Davidson FLSTFSE Screamin Eagle Fat Boy usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Harley-Davidson FLD Dyna Switchback brings its published horsepower in a 316 kg package, while the Harley-Davidson FLSTFSE Screamin Eagle Fat Boy counters with its own power figure at 318 kg. On price, the Harley-Davidson FLD Dyna Switchback 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: