Yamaha Star Warrior vs Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Boy Lo (2017)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Yamaha Star Warriorstacks up against the Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Boy Lo. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecYamaha Star WarriorHarley-Davidson Softail Fat Boy Lo
Model year20132017
Price$13,190
Engine1672 cc1688 cc
Torque136 Nm
Weight320 kg
Seat height28 mm24 mm
Fuel capacity4.0 L5.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. Hydraulic. Double disc. 4-piston. ABS.
Rear brakesSingle disc. Hydraulic. Single disc. 2-piston. ABS.
Tires120/70-ZR18 / 200/50-ZR17 140/75-R17 / 200/55-R17

Yamaha Star Warrior vs Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Boy Lo — which should you buy?

Picking between the Yamaha Star Warrior and the Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Boy Lo usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Yamaha Star Warrior brings its published horsepower, while the Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Boy Lo counters with its own power figure at 320 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: