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

Harley-Davidson Softail Slim FLS 2012

Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Boy Special FLSTFB 2012

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

Harley-Davidson Softail Slim FLS 2012

Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Boy Special FLSTFB 2012

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

Harley-Davidson Softail Slim FLS 2012

Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Boy Special FLSTFB 2012

Harley-Davidson Softail Slim FLS 2012

Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Boy Special FLSTFB 2012

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	98.4 mm	Bore	95.3 mm
Stroke	Stroke	111.1 mm	Stroke	111.1 mm
Engine power	Engine power	79 HP	Engine power	78 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	5,250 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	3,500 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	9.6	Compression Ratio	9.2
Transmission	Transmission	Belt	Transmission	Belt
Cooling	Cooling	Air	Cooling	Air
Displacement	Displacement	1,690 ccm	Displacement	1,584 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 width	Front tyre width	90 mm	Front tyre width	140 mm
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	16 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	159 mm	Rear tyre width	200 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	80 %	Rear tyre height	55 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,350 mm	Length	2,390 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,635 mm	Wheelbase	1,630 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	650 mm	Seat Height	670 mm
Dry Weight	Dry Weight	305 kg	Dry Weight	330 kg
Kerb Weight	Kerb Weight	318 kg	Kerb Weight	313 kg
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 Slim FLS 2012

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

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.

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

Price Harley-Davidson Softail Slim FLS

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Price Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Boy Special FLSTFB

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