Harley-Davidson FXE F 1200 Fat Bob vs Honda VFR1200X Crosstourer Limited Edition (2013)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Harley-Davidson FXE F 1200 Fat Bobstacks up against the Honda VFR1200X Crosstourer Limited Edition. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHarley-Davidson FXE F 1200 Fat BobHonda VFR1200X Crosstourer Limited Edition
Model year19792013
Price
Engine1206 cc1237 cc
Horsepower58 hp127 hp
Torque126 Nm
Seat height34 mm
Fuel capacity4.1 L5.7 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission4-speed6-speed
Front brakesDual discDouble disc. Combined ABS
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc. Combined ABS
Tires3.75-19 / 5.10-16 110/80-R19 / 150/70-R17

Harley-Davidson FXE F 1200 Fat Bob vs Honda VFR1200X Crosstourer Limited Edition — which should you buy?

Picking between the Harley-Davidson FXE F 1200 Fat Bob and the Honda VFR1200X Crosstourer Limited Edition usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Harley-Davidson FXE F 1200 Fat Bob brings 58 hp, while the Honda VFR1200X Crosstourer Limited Edition counters with 127 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: