Harley Davidson Softail® Fat Boy® vs Big Dog Wolf (2026)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Harley Davidson Softail® Fat Boy®stacks up against the Big Dog Wolf. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHarley Davidson Softail® Fat Boy®Big Dog Wolf
Model year20262011
Price$22,599$35,900
Engine1923 cc1976 cc
Weight303 kg349 kg
Seat height675 mm26 mm
Fuel capacity18.0 L4.5 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionManual, 6 speed, Belt6-speed
Front brakesHydraulic DiscSingle disc. 4-piston Diff bore
Rear brakesHydraulic DiscSingle disc. 4-piston drive side
TiresMichelin® Scorcher® 11 160/60 R18 70V / Michelin® Scorcher® 11 240/40 R18 79V130/760-R23 / 220/50-R20

Harley Davidson Softail® Fat Boy® vs Big Dog Wolf — which should you buy?

Picking between the Harley Davidson Softail® Fat Boy® and the Big Dog Wolf usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Harley Davidson Softail® Fat Boy® brings its published horsepower in a 303 kg package, while the Big Dog Wolf counters with its own power figure at 349 kg. On price, the Harley Davidson Softail® Fat Boy® 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: