Harley-Davidson FLSTF Fat Boy vs Harley-Davidson FXCWC Softail Rocker C (2011)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Harley-Davidson FLSTF Fat Boystacks up against the Harley-Davidson FXCWC Softail Rocker C. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHarley-Davidson FLSTF Fat BoyHarley-Davidson FXCWC Softail Rocker C
Model year20112011
Price$15,999$19,499
Engine1584 cc1584 cc
Torque127 Nm125 Nm
Weight315 kg316 kg
Seat height28 mm27 mm
Fuel capacity5.2 L5.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. 4-piston Single disc. 4-piston. Patented, uniform expansion rotors
Rear brakesSingle disc. 2-pistonSingle disc. 2-piston. Patented, uniform expansion rotors
Tires140/75-R17 / 200/55-R17 90/90-R19 / 240/40-R18

Harley-Davidson FLSTF Fat Boy vs Harley-Davidson FXCWC Softail Rocker C — which should you buy?

Picking between the Harley-Davidson FLSTF Fat Boy and the Harley-Davidson FXCWC Softail Rocker C usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Harley-Davidson FLSTF Fat Boy brings its published horsepower in a 315 kg package, while the Harley-Davidson FXCWC Softail Rocker C counters with its own power figure at 316 kg. On price, the Harley-Davidson FLSTF Fat Boy 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: