Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob 114 FXFBS 2021 vs. BMW F 900 XR 2022

Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob 114 FXFBS 2021

BMW F 900 XR 2022

Overview - Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob 114 FXFBS 2021 vs BMW F 900 XR 2022

Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob 114 FXFBS 2021

BMW F 900 XR 2022

Technical Specifications Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob 114 FXFBS 2021 compared to BMW F 900 XR 2022

Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob 114 FXFBS 2021

BMW F 900 XR 2022

Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob 114 FXFBS 2021

BMW F 900 XR 2022

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	V	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	102 mm	Bore	86 mm
Stroke	Stroke	114.3 mm	Stroke	77 mm
Engine power	Engine power	94 HP	Engine power	105 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	5,020 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	8,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	155 Nm	Torque	92 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	3,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	10.5	Compression Ratio	13.1
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Belt	Transmission	Chain
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	OHV	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	Air	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	1,868 ccm	Displacement	895 ccm

Suspension Front

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

Suspension Rear

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

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Double cradle	Frame type	Twin Tube, Load-bearing engine
Rake	Rake	62 degree	Rake	60.5 degree
Trail	Trail	132 mm	Trail	105.2 mm

Brakes Front

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

Brakes Rear

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

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Anti-slipping control, Riding modes

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	150 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	80 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	16 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	180 mm	Rear tyre width	180 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	70 %	Rear tyre height	55 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,340 mm	Length	2,140 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,615 mm	Wheelbase	1,518 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	710 mm	Seat Height	815 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	13.6 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	15.5 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob 114 FXFBS 2021

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

BMW F 900 XR 2022

A bike in this performance class probably couldn't be more accessible. The XR waggles playfully through the bends and immediately inspires confidence in the saddle. Even lengthy touring is easy and you always get out of the saddle feeling relaxed. However, the sporty look of the BMW also awakens a desire for some thrills. However, the engine cannot quite fulfil this desire. The engine, transmission and quickshifter are a little too tame overall and could do with a little more sportiness.

Clean engine reponsiveness

very easy to ride bike

cool looks, great display

good brakes

light handling

stable riding feel

great connectivity

high maximum lean angle

well-tuned ABS

easy to manoeuvre

reliable and practical Advanced Rider Assistance Systems such as lean angle ABS

moderate seat height and slim design for universal comfort