Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Boy Special FLSTFB 2012 vs. Harley-Davidson Softail Slim FLS 2016

Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Boy Special FLSTFB 2012

Harley-Davidson Softail Slim FLS 2016

Overview - Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Boy Special FLSTFB 2012 vs Harley-Davidson Softail Slim FLS 2016

Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Boy Special FLSTFB 2012

Harley-Davidson Softail Slim FLS 2016

Technical Specifications Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Boy Special FLSTFB 2012 compared to Harley-Davidson Softail Slim FLS 2016

Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Boy Special FLSTFB 2012

Harley-Davidson Softail Slim FLS 2016

Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Boy Special FLSTFB 2012

Harley-Davidson Softail Slim FLS 2016

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	95.3 mm	Bore	98.4 mm
Stroke	Stroke	111.1 mm	Stroke	111.1 mm
Engine power	Engine power	78 HP	Engine power	79 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	3,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	5,250 rpm
Torque	Torque	132 Nm	Torque	132 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	3,250 rpm	Rpm at Torque	3,250 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	9.2	Compression Ratio	9.6
Transmission	Transmission	Belt	Transmission	Belt
Cooling	Cooling	Air	Cooling	Air
Displacement	Displacement	1,584 ccm	Displacement	1,690 ccm

Brakes Front

Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Shock mount	Shock mount	Fixed caliper	Shock mount	Fixed caliper

Brakes Rear

Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Floating caliper	Shock mount	Floating caliper

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	16 inch
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch
Length	Length	2,390 mm	Length	2,350 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,630 mm	Wheelbase	1,635 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	670 mm	Seat Height	650 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	18.9 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	18.9 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Boy Special FLSTFB 2012

If you're going too fast, or if you really want to, you can flip the Fatboy all the way to the running boards in every bend. It's better to rein in your speed, enjoy the pressure from the rev sub-cellar and just be one thing - cool.

Revealed look

dark design

double shotgun exhaust

extreme sportiness

cool ride.

Very high weight

low horsepower

underwhelmed braking ability

minimal lean angle clearance.

Harley-Davidson Softail Slim FLS 2016

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Boy Special FLSTFB vs Harley-Davidson Softail Slim FLS

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Overview - Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Boy Special FLSTFB 2012 vs Harley-Davidson Softail Slim FLS 2016