Harley-Davidson Nightster 2023 vs. Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob 114 FXFBS 2024

Harley-Davidson Nightster 2023

Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob 114 FXFBS 2024

Overview - Harley-Davidson Nightster 2023 vs Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob 114 FXFBS 2024

Harley-Davidson Nightster 2023

Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob 114 FXFBS 2024

Technical Specifications Harley-Davidson Nightster 2023 compared to Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob 114 FXFBS 2024

Harley-Davidson Nightster 2023

Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob 114 FXFBS 2024

Harley-Davidson Nightster 2023

Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob 114 FXFBS 2024

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	V	Engine type	V
Bore	Bore	79 mm	Bore	102 mm
Stroke	Stroke	66 mm	Stroke	114.3 mm
Engine power	Engine power	89 HP	Engine power	94 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	5,020 rpm
Torque	Torque	95 Nm	Torque	155 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	5,750 rpm	Rpm at Torque	3,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12	Compression Ratio	10.5
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Belt	Transmission	Belt
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Gearshift	Transmission Type	Gearshift
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	OHV
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	Air
Displacement	Displacement	975 ccm	Displacement	1,868 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Diameter	Diameter	41 mm	Diameter	43 mm

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Dual Shock	Shock absorber	Monoshock

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Tubular, Load-bearing engine	Frame type	Double cradle
Rake	Rake	60 degree	Rake	62 degree
Trail	Trail	137 mm	Trail	132 mm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Single disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Double piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Fixed caliper	Shock mount	Floating caliper

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Riding modes, Traction control	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	100 mm	Front tyre width	150 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	90 %	Front tyre height	80 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	19 inch	Front tyre diameter	16 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	150 mm	Rear tyre width	180 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	80 %	Rear tyre height	70 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch
Length	Length	2,250 mm	Length	2,340 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,545 mm	Wheelbase	1,615 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	705 mm	Seat Height	710 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	11.7 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	13.2 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A
Range	Range	245 km	Range	240 km
Combined CO2 emissions	Combined CO2 emissions	126 g/km	Combined CO2 emissions	128 g/km
Combined fuel consumption	Combined fuel consumption	5.1 l/100km	Combined fuel consumption	5.5 l/100km

Equipment

Equipment	Equipment	LED-Headlights	Equipment	LED-Headlights

Pros and Cons in comparison

Harley-Davidson Nightster 2023

Comfort on long rides, a lot of fun on winding roads and easy handling: I felt at home on the new Harley-Davidson Nightster right from the start. It's a bike that can be ridden fast around the bends or cruised in a relaxed way - with an engine that is powerful but not intimidating. On the modern Sportster version, I appreciate the presence of traction control, anti-hopping clutch and different riding modes. The Nightster gives me a real Harley feeling, just a little more unexcited compared to its predecessors. For my California trip, it was exactly the right choice.

easy handling

comfort on long distances

extensive equipment with riding modes, traction control, anti-hopping clutch and more

chic & modern Sportster look.

Relatively small fuel tank

Keyless system only for ignition, not for handlebar lock and fuel tank

Rear suspension not very comfortable on rough road surfaces

Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob 114 FXFBS 2024

The Fat Bob is the sportiest of the 8 new Harley-Davidson Softail models. You can tell not only by the fact that this wicked muscle bike is already visually close to being a naked bike, but also by the components: 43 mm upside-down fork, dual brake discs and 180 rear tyres. The surprisingly light-footed handling cannot be prevented by the 150 front tyres and 306 kilos of weight; only the lean angle clearance could be better. But the overall appearance is right and the big V2 engine delivers 94 hp and 155 Nm of torque (the Fat Bob is also available with a "smaller" engine with 87 hp and 145 Nm of torque).

Powerful engine

good brakes

comfortable seating position

fine workmanship

cool look

little lean angle clearance

high weight

not the mini fittings of the Street Bob

high price

Price Comparison Average Market Price Harley-Davidson Nightster vs Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob 114 FXFBS

Price Harley-Davidson Nightster

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Price Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob 114 FXFBS

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