Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob Dark Custom vs Dirico Retro Flyer (2018)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob Dark Customstacks up against the Dirico Retro Flyer. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHarley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob Dark CustomDirico Retro Flyer
Model year20182016
Price$16,049
Engine1690 cc1690 cc
Horsepower80 hp
Torque135 Nm
Weight305 kg
Seat height23 mm
Fuel capacity5.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. ABS. 4-piston. Single disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. ABS. 2-piston.Single disc
Tires130/90-B16 / 180/70-B16 130/90-16 / 150/80-16

Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob Dark Custom vs Dirico Retro Flyer — which should you buy?

Picking between the Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob Dark Custom and the Dirico Retro Flyer usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob Dark Custom brings 80 hp in a 305 kg package, while the Dirico Retro Flyer counters with its own power figure.

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: