Harley-Davidson Softail Breakout Special Edition vs Harley-Davidson Street Bob Dark Custom (2014)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Harley-Davidson Softail Breakout Special Editionstacks up against the Harley-Davidson Street Bob Dark Custom. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHarley-Davidson Softail Breakout Special EditionHarley-Davidson Street Bob Dark Custom
Model year20142014
Price$13,349
Engine1690 cc1690 cc
Torque129 Nm125 Nm
Weight305 kg290 kg
Seat height25 mm26 mm
Fuel capacity5.0 L4.7 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. 4-piston Single disc. 4-piston fixed
Rear brakesSingle disc. 2-pistonSingle disc. 2-piston torque-free floating
Tires130/60-B21 / 240/40-R18 100/90-19 / 160/70-17

Harley-Davidson Softail Breakout Special Edition vs Harley-Davidson Street Bob Dark Custom — which should you buy?

Picking between the Harley-Davidson Softail Breakout Special Edition and the Harley-Davidson Street Bob Dark Custom usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Harley-Davidson Softail Breakout Special Edition brings its published horsepower in a 305 kg package, while the Harley-Davidson Street Bob Dark Custom counters with its own power figure at 290 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: