Harley-Davidson FLSTFB Fat Boy Special vs Victory Hammer S (2018)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Harley-Davidson FLSTFB Fat Boy Specialstacks up against the Victory Hammer S. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHarley-Davidson FLSTFB Fat Boy SpecialVictory Hammer S
Model year20122018
Price$15,599
Engine1690 cc1731 cc
Horsepower97 hp
Torque153 Nm
Weight313 kg
Seat height27 mm
Fuel capacity5.0 L4.5 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble discDouble disc. Floating rotor with 4-piston calipers
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc. Floating rotor with 2-piston caliper
Tires140/75-R17 / 200/55-R17 130/70-R18 / 250/40-R18

Harley-Davidson FLSTFB Fat Boy Special vs Victory Hammer S — which should you buy?

Picking between the Harley-Davidson FLSTFB Fat Boy Special and the Victory Hammer S 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 Victory Hammer S counters with 97 hp.

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: