Harley-Davidson Softail Springer vs Harley-Davidson Fat Boy Injection (2001)

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

Spec comparison

SpecHarley-Davidson Softail SpringerHarley-Davidson Fat Boy Injection
Model year20012001
Price
Engine1449 cc1449 cc
Horsepower63 hp64 hp
Torque106 Nm105 Nm
Seat height26 mm26 mm
Fuel capacity5.0 L5.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc

Harley-Davidson Softail Springer vs Harley-Davidson Fat Boy Injection — which should you buy?

Picking between the Harley-Davidson Softail Springer and the Harley-Davidson Fat Boy Injection usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Harley-Davidson Softail Springer brings 63 hp, while the Harley-Davidson Fat Boy Injection counters with 64 hp.

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: