Harley-Davidson FLSTSB Softail Cross Bones vs Harley-Davidson FLSTFB Fat Boy Lo (2011)

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

Spec comparison

SpecHarley-Davidson FLSTSB Softail Cross BonesHarley-Davidson FLSTFB Fat Boy Lo
Model year20112011
Price$16,999$16,299
Engine1584 cc1584 cc
Torque127 Nm127 Nm
Weight318 kg318 kg
Seat height30 mm26 mm
Fuel capacity5.2 L5.2 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc. 4-piston
Rear brakesSingle disc. Single pistonSingle disc. 2-piston
TiresMT90-B16 / 200/55-R17 140/75-R17 / 200/55-R17

Harley-Davidson FLSTSB Softail Cross Bones vs Harley-Davidson FLSTFB Fat Boy Lo — which should you buy?

Picking between the Harley-Davidson FLSTSB Softail Cross Bones and the Harley-Davidson FLSTFB Fat Boy Lo usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Harley-Davidson FLSTSB Softail Cross Bones brings its published horsepower in a 318 kg package, while the Harley-Davidson FLSTFB Fat Boy Lo counters with its own power figure at 318 kg. On price, the Harley-Davidson FLSTFB Fat Boy Lo 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: