Harley-Davidson Softail Street Bob Dark Custom vs Harley-Davidson Dyna Street Bob (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 Street Bob. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHarley-Davidson Softail Street Bob Dark CustomHarley-Davidson Dyna Street Bob
Model year20182017
Price$13,845$13,849
Engine1690 cc1690 cc
Horsepower86 hp78 hp
Torque127 Nm130 Nm
Weight289 kg291 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-V17

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

Picking between the Harley-Davidson Softail Street Bob Dark Custom and the Harley-Davidson Dyna Street Bob 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 Street Bob counters with 78 hp at 291 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: