Saxon Hotrod Sceptre vs Harley-Davidson FLSTF Fat Boy Firefighter (2012)

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

Spec comparison

SpecSaxon Hotrod SceptreHarley-Davidson FLSTF Fat Boy Firefighter
Model year20122008
Price
Engine1573 cc1573 cc
Torque123 Nm
Weight284 kg315 kg
Seat height25 mm28 mm
Fuel capacity4.5 L5.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. Bremo 4-piston
Rear brakesSingle disc. Bremo 2-piston
Tires90/90-21 / 260-18 140/75-R17 / 200/55-R17

Saxon Hotrod Sceptre vs Harley-Davidson FLSTF Fat Boy Firefighter — which should you buy?

Picking between the Saxon Hotrod Sceptre and the Harley-Davidson FLSTF Fat Boy Firefighter usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Saxon Hotrod Sceptre brings its published horsepower in a 284 kg package, 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: