Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob 114 FXFBS 2019 vs. Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2021

Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob 114 FXFBS 2019

Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob 114 FXFBS 2019

Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2021

Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2021

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Overview - Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob 114 FXFBS 2019 vs Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2021

Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob 114 FXFBS 2019

Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob 114 FXFBS 2019

Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2021

Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2021

Technical Specifications Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob 114 FXFBS 2019 compared to Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2021

Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob 114 FXFBS 2019
Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2021

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeVEngine typeV
BoreBore102 mmBore105 mm
StrokeStroke114.3 mmStroke72.3 mm
Engine powerEngine power94 HPEngine power122 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power5,020 rpmRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpm
TorqueTorque155 NmTorque125 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque3,000 rpmRpm at Torque6,000 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio10.5 Compression Ratio12
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionBeltTransmissionBelt
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
ValvesValvesOHVValvesDOHC
CoolingCoolingAirCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement1,868 ccmDisplacement1,252 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionTelescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel
Frame typeFrame typeDouble cradleFrame typeTubular, Load-bearing engine
RakeRake28 degreeRake60 degree
TrailTrail132 mmTrail148 mm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeSingle disk
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonSingle piston
Shock mountShock mountFloating caliperShock mountFixed caliper

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width150 mmFront tyre width160 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height80 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter16 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width180 mmRear tyre width180 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height70 %Rear tyre height70 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter16 inchRear tyre diameter16 inch
LengthLength2,340 mmLength2,265 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,615 mmWheelbase1,520 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height710 mmSeat Height755 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity13.6 lFuel Tank Capacity11.8 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob 114 FXFBS 2019

Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob 114 FXFBS 2019

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

Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2021

Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2021

The Sportster S returns to the tradition of this model series - yes, it really used to be about sport! That's why the latest American creation, with its 122 hp and 125 Nm of torque, doesn't want to be a cruiser, but instead is almost classless in its pursuit of customers. What is on offer is a wonderful poser bike that is surprisingly easy to ride after a little familiarisation. The single-disc brake at the front has a lot of work to do and the fat 160 front tyre does not steer in quite naturally. In addition, the rider has to cope with a hard suspension and a seating position that is energy-sapping on long stages - which of course doesn't matter at all in front of the ice cream parlour. Electronics and safety are top-notch, which mitigates the tidy price for true fans.

Powerful, refined engine

unique looks

full electronics package with cornering ABS and lean angle-dependent traction control

low-maintenance belt drive

unrivalled

Chassis really hard

turn-in behaviour somewhat unwilling because of the wide front tyre

small tank capacity.

Price Comparison Average Market Price Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob 114 FXFBS vs Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S

Price Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob 114 FXFBS

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Price Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S

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