Honda VTX 1800 Classic Style vs Harley-Davidson FXDFSE CVO Dyna Fat Bob (2009)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda VTX 1800 Classic Stylestacks up against the Harley-Davidson FXDFSE CVO Dyna Fat Bob. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHonda VTX 1800 Classic StyleHarley-Davidson FXDFSE CVO Dyna Fat Bob
Model year20062009
Price$13,599
Engine1795 cc1800 cc
Torque133 Nm
Weight340 kg318 kg
Seat height27 mm25 mm
Fuel capacity5.3 L5.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble discDouble disc. 4-piston calipers
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc. 2-piston calipers
Tires150/80-R17 / 180/70-R15 130/90-B16 / 180/70-B16

Honda VTX 1800 Classic Style vs Harley-Davidson FXDFSE CVO Dyna Fat Bob — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda VTX 1800 Classic Style and the Harley-Davidson FXDFSE CVO Dyna Fat Bob usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda VTX 1800 Classic Style brings its published horsepower in a 340 kg package, while the Harley-Davidson FXDFSE CVO Dyna Fat Bob counters with its own power figure at 318 kg.

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: