Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Boy S vs Harley-Davidson CVO Pro Street Breakout (2017)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Boy Sstacks up against the Harley-Davidson CVO Pro Street Breakout. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHarley-Davidson Softail Fat Boy SHarley-Davidson CVO Pro Street Breakout
Model year20172017
Price$20,199$25,799
Engine1801 cc1801 cc
Horsepower92 hp92 hp
Torque146 Nm151 Nm
Weight320 kg318 kg
Seat height26 mm26 mm
Fuel capacity5.0 L5.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. 4-piston. ABS.Single disc. ABS. 4-piston
Rear brakesSingle disc. 2-piston. ABS.Single disc. ABS. 2-piston
Tires140/75-R17 / 200/55-R17 130/60-B19 / 240/40-R18

Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Boy S vs Harley-Davidson CVO Pro Street Breakout — which should you buy?

Picking between the Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Boy S and the Harley-Davidson CVO Pro Street Breakout usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Boy S brings 92 hp in a 320 kg package, while the Harley-Davidson CVO Pro Street Breakout counters with 92 hp at 318 kg. On price, the Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Boy S 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: