Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob 114 FXFBS 2021 vs. Kawasaki Z900 2021

Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob 114 FXFBS 2021

Kawasaki Z900 2021

Overview - Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob 114 FXFBS 2021 vs Kawasaki Z900 2021

Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob 114 FXFBS 2021

Kawasaki Z900 2021

Technical Specifications Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob 114 FXFBS 2021 compared to Kawasaki Z900 2021

Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob 114 FXFBS 2021

Kawasaki Z900 2021

Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob 114 FXFBS 2021

Kawasaki Z900 2021

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	V	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	102 mm	Bore	73.4 mm
Stroke	Stroke	114.3 mm	Stroke	56 mm
Engine power	Engine power	94 HP	Engine power	125.4 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	5,020 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	9,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	155 Nm	Torque	98.6 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	3,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	7,700 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	10.5	Compression Ratio	11.8
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Ignition	Ignition	Transistor	Ignition	Digital
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	4
Valves	Valves	OHV	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	Air	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	1,868 ccm	Displacement	948 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
Material	Material	Steel	Material	Aluminium

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Double cradle	Frame type	Double cradle
Rake	Rake	62 degree	Rake	65 degree
Trail	Trail	132 mm	Trail	105 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

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Riding modes, Ride by Wire, Traction control

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	2,070 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,615 mm	Wheelbase	1,450 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	710 mm	Seat Height	795 mm
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob 114 FXFBS 2021

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Kawasaki Z900 2021

In terms of price-performance, the Kawasaki Z900 is hard to beat at the moment. With the perfectly tuned engine, the high-quality chassis components and the electronics added for 2020, this naked bike offers everything that sporty riders will be looking for. There is really nothing to complain about, except for the lack of a quickshifter option.

powerful four-cylinder

intuitive handling

good equipment

aggressive looks

value for money

No quickshifter option

competitors with 6-axis IMU electronically ahead.