Harley Davidson Softail® Fat Boy® vs Harley-Davidson Low Rider ST (2026)

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

Spec comparison

SpecHarley Davidson Softail® Fat Boy®Harley-Davidson Low Rider ST
Model year20262024
Price$22,599$23,399
Engine1923 cc1923 cc
Horsepower103 hp
Torque170 Nm
Weight303 kg315 kg
Seat height675 mm27 mm
Fuel capacity18.0 L5.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionManual, 6 speed, Belt6-speed
Front brakesHydraulic DiscSingle disc. ABS. 4-piston
Rear brakesHydraulic DiscSingle disc. ABS. 2-piston
TiresMichelin® Scorcher® 11 160/60 R18 70V / Michelin® Scorcher® 11 240/40 R18 79V110/90-B19 / 180/70-B16

Harley Davidson Softail® Fat Boy® vs Harley-Davidson Low Rider ST — which should you buy?

Picking between the Harley Davidson Softail® Fat Boy® and the Harley-Davidson Low Rider ST 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 Harley-Davidson Low Rider ST counters with 103 hp at 315 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: