Harley-Davidson Softail Street Bob Dark Custom vs Harley-Davidson Dyna Low Rider (2018)

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

Spec comparison

SpecHarley-Davidson Softail Street Bob Dark CustomHarley-Davidson Dyna Low Rider
Model year20182017
Price$13,845$14,975
Engine1690 cc1690 cc
Horsepower86 hp77 hp
Torque127 Nm125 Nm
Weight289 kg298 kg
Seat height27 mm27 mm
Fuel capacity3.5 L4.7 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. Optional ABS. 4-pistonSingle disc. 4-piston fixed.
Rear brakesSingle disc. Optional ABS. 2-pistonSingle disc. 2-piston torque-free floating
Tires100/90-B19 / 150/80-B16 100/90-B19 / 160/70-B17

Harley-Davidson Softail Street Bob Dark Custom vs Harley-Davidson Dyna Low Rider — which should you buy?

Picking between the Harley-Davidson Softail Street Bob Dark Custom and the Harley-Davidson Dyna Low Rider usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Harley-Davidson Softail Street Bob Dark Custom brings 86 hp in a 289 kg package, while the Harley-Davidson Dyna Low Rider counters with 77 hp at 298 kg. On price, the Harley-Davidson Softail Street Bob Dark Custom 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: