Harley-Davidson FLD Dyna Switchback vs Harley-Davidson FXDF Dyna Fat Bob (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 FXDF Dyna Fat Bob. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHarley-Davidson FLD Dyna SwitchbackHarley-Davidson FXDF Dyna Fat Bob
Model year20122012
Price$15,999$15,349
Engine1688 cc1688 cc
Torque136 Nm136 Nm
Weight316 kg305 kg
Seat height26 mm26 mm
Fuel capacity4.7 L5.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. 4-piston fixed. Optional ABS.Single disc. 4-piston fixed. Optional ABS.
Rear brakesSingle disc. 2-piston torque-free floating. Optional ABS.Single disc. 2-piston torque-free floating. Optional ABS.
Tires130/70-B18 / 160/70-B17 130/90-B16 / 180/70-B16

Harley-Davidson FLD Dyna Switchback vs Harley-Davidson FXDF Dyna Fat Bob — which should you buy?

Picking between the Harley-Davidson FLD Dyna Switchback and the Harley-Davidson FXDF Dyna Fat Bob 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 FXDF Dyna Fat Bob counters with its own power figure at 305 kg. On price, the Harley-Davidson FXDF Dyna Fat Bob 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: