The Harley-Davidson Fat Boy Special motorcycle specifications include a 1,690 cc (103.12 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 333 kg (734.1 lb).
Key specifications
How the Harley-Davidson Fat Boy Special compares
This compares the motorcycle with all Harley-Davidson models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Harley-Davidson database average.
About 33% higher than the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 88th percentile across Harley-Davidson models.
About 6% heavier than the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 66th percentile across Harley-Davidson models.
Very close to the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 24th percentile across Harley-Davidson models.
About 11% larger than the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 69th percentile across Harley-Davidson models.
Harley-Davidson database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Harley-Davidson specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
1,690 cc — larger displacement than about 88% of Harley-Davidson models.
333 kg — heavier than about 66% of Harley-Davidson models, or lighter than about 34%.
660 mm — taller than about 24% of Harley-Davidson models.
18.9 L — larger than about 69% of Harley-Davidson fuel tanks in this database.
Dimensions compared with Harley-Davidson average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across Harley-Davidson models where that dimension is available.
2,385
2,376
Close to average.
1,630
1,599
Close to average.
660
689
4% below average.
125
128
Close to average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 140/75-R17 |
|---|---|
| Rear tire size | 200/55-R17 |
| Engine oil capacity | 3.30 L (3.49 US qt) |
| Estimated theoretical fuel range | 338 km |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 0.89:1 (Undersquare) |
Model information
| Year released | 2017 |
|---|---|
| Category | Custom / cruiser |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,690 cc (103.12 cu in) |
| Torque | 126.0 Nm (12.8 kgf-m or 92.9 ft.lbs) @ 3,000 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 98.4 x 111.1 mm (3.9 x 4.4 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 9.7:1 |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Fuel system | Injection. Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Starter | Electric |
| Oil capacity | 3.30 L (3.49 US qt) |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Belt (final drive) |
| Clutch | Multi-plate with diaphragm spring in oil bath |
Chassis and suspension
| Front suspension | Telescopic fork |
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| Rear suspension | Twin shocks |
| Rake | 31.0° |
| Trail | 147 mm (5.8 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Double disc. ABS. 4-piston. |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc. ABS. 4-piston. |
| Front tire | 140/75-R17 |
| Rear tire | 200/55-R17 |
| Wheels | Black, Bullet Hole Disc Cast Aluminum |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 333 kg (734.1 lb) |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 320 kg (705.5 lb) |
| Seat height | 660 mm (26.0 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,385 mm (93.9 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,630 mm (64.2 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 125 mm (4.9 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 18.93 L (5.00 US gal) |
|---|---|
| Fuel consumption | 5.60 L/100 km (17.9 km/l or 42.00 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases | 129.9 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission) |
Performance
| Power/weight ratio | 0.2344 hp/kg |
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Electrical and instruments
| Instruments | Tank-mounted electronic speedometer with odometer, time-of-day clock on odometer, dual tripmeter, rpm/gear display, fuel gauge with low fuel warning light and countdown feature, low oil pressure indicator light, engine diagnostics readout, LED indicator lights, 6-speed indicator light |
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| Lights | High beam, neutral, low oil pressure, turn signals, engine diagnostics, security system (optional), 6-speed, low fuel warnings |
Other specifications
| Color options | Vivid Black, Black Denim, Charcoal Denim, Red Iron Denim, Crushed Ice Denim |
|---|---|
| Exhaust system | Shotgun exhaust, black denim |
| Price as new | Euro 21299. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
| Comments | Sold in Europe |
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