Harley-Davidson FLSTFB Fat Boy Special vs Triumph Thunderbird Storm ABS (2015)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Harley-Davidson FLSTFB Fat Boy Specialstacks up against the Triumph Thunderbird Storm ABS. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Harley-Davidson FLSTFB Fat Boy Special | Triumph Thunderbird Storm ABS |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2012 | 2015 |
| Price | — | $14,999 |
| Engine | 1690 cc | 1699 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 98 hp |
| Torque | — | 156 Nm |
| Weight | 313 kg | 308 kg |
| Seat height | — | 28 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 5.0 L | 5.8 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Front brakes | Double disc | Double disc. Nissin 4-piston fixed calipers. ABS. |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc. Brembo 2-piston floating caliper. ABS |
| Tires | 140/75-R17 / 200/55-R17 | 120/70-R19 / 200/50-R17 |
Harley-Davidson FLSTFB Fat Boy Special vs Triumph Thunderbird Storm ABS — which should you buy?
Picking between the Harley-Davidson FLSTFB Fat Boy Special and the Triumph Thunderbird Storm ABS usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Harley-Davidson FLSTFB Fat Boy Special brings its published horsepower in a 313 kg package, while the Triumph Thunderbird Storm ABS counters with 98 hp at 308 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: