Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Boy FLSTF 2013 vs. Kawasaki Z1000 2012

Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Boy FLSTF 2013

Kawasaki Z1000 2012

Technical Specifications Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Boy FLSTF 2013 compared to Kawasaki Z1000 2012

Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Boy FLSTF 2013

Kawasaki Z1000 2012

Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Boy FLSTF 2013

Kawasaki Z1000 2012

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	98.4 mm	Bore	77 mm
Stroke	Stroke	111.1 mm	Stroke	56 mm
Engine power	Engine power	79 HP	Engine power	138 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	5,250 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	9,600 rpm
Torque	Torque	132 Nm	Torque	110 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	3,250 rpm	Rpm at Torque	7,800 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	9.6	Compression Ratio	11.8
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Ignition	Ignition	Transistor	Ignition	Digital
Transmission	Transmission	Belt	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cooling	Cooling	Air	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	1,690 ccm	Displacement	1,043 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Aluminium
Frame type	Frame type	Double cradle	Frame type	Double cradle

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Single disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Shock mount	Shock mount	Floating caliper	Shock mount	Semi-Schwimmsattel

Brakes Rear

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

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	140 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	75 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	200 mm	Rear tyre width	190 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	55 %	Rear tyre height	50 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,396 mm	Length	2,095 mm
Width	Width	990 mm	Width	805 mm
Height	Height	1,085 mm	Height	1,085 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,635 mm	Wheelbase	1,440 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	690 mm	Seat Height	815 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	18.9 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	15 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Boy FLSTF 2013

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Kawasaki Z1000 2012

All in all, the new Z1000 is a successful further development of its predecessor. The lack of traction control is more of a marketing problem than a problem for end customers.

Powerful engine

rich sound

unique design

No traction control

nervous chassis

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Boy FLSTF vs Kawasaki Z1000

Price Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Boy FLSTF

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