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

Spec comparison

SpecHarley-Davidson Softail Street Bob Dark CustomHarley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob Dark Custom
Model year20182018
Price$13,845$16,049
Engine1690 cc1690 cc
Horsepower86 hp80 hp
Torque127 Nm135 Nm
Weight289 kg305 kg
Seat height27 mm23 mm
Fuel capacity3.5 L5.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. Optional ABS. 4-pistonDouble disc. ABS. 4-piston.
Rear brakesSingle disc. Optional ABS. 2-pistonSingle disc. ABS. 2-piston.
Tires100/90-B19 / 150/80-B16 130/90-B16 / 180/70-B16

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

Picking between the Harley-Davidson Softail Street Bob Dark Custom and the Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob Dark Custom 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 Softail Fat Bob Dark Custom counters with 80 hp at 305 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: