Precision Cycle Works Detroit Chopper Softtail vs Harley-Davidson FLSTF Fat Boy Firefighter (2009)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Precision Cycle Works Detroit Chopper Softtailstacks up against the Harley-Davidson FLSTF Fat Boy Firefighter. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecPrecision Cycle Works Detroit Chopper SofttailHarley-Davidson FLSTF Fat Boy Firefighter
Model year20092008
Price
Engine1573 cc1573 cc
Torque123 Nm
Weight315 kg
Seat height28 mm
Fuel capacity5.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle disc
Tires90/90-21 / 250-18 140/75-R17 / 200/55-R17

Precision Cycle Works Detroit Chopper Softtail vs Harley-Davidson FLSTF Fat Boy Firefighter — which should you buy?

Picking between the Precision Cycle Works Detroit Chopper Softtail and the Harley-Davidson FLSTF Fat Boy Firefighter usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Precision Cycle Works Detroit Chopper Softtail brings its published horsepower, while the Harley-Davidson FLSTF Fat Boy Firefighter counters with its own power figure at 315 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: