Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Boy Lo Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Boy Lo motorcycle specifications include a 1,688 cc (103.00 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 330.2 kg (728 lb).

Key specifications

2013-2017Model years
1,688 ccDisplacement
133.8 Nm @ 3,000 rpmTorque
330.2 kgWet weight
616 mmSeat height
18.9 LFuel tank
1,638 mmWheelbase
122 mmGround clearance
Model years covered
20132014201520162017
Year-specific specification changes

The 2013 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Compression ratio
20179.7:1
Dry weight
2016319.3 kg (704 lb)
2017320 kg (705.5 lb)
Front brakes
20152017Double disc. 4-piston. ABS.
Rear brakes
20162017Single disc. 2-piston. ABS.
Torque
2014132.1 Nm (13.5 kgf-m or 97.4 ft.lbs) @ 3,000 rpm
20152016132.0 Nm (13.5 kgf-m or 97.4 ft.lbs) @ 3,000 rpm
2017136.0 Nm (13.9 kgf-m or 100.3 ft.lbs) @ 3,000 rpm
Wet weight
2016332.5 kg (733 lb)
2017333 kg (734.1 lb)

How the Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Boy Lo 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.

Displacement1,688 cc
Low 165 ccAverage 1,275 ccHigh 1,868 cc

About 32% higher than the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 85th percentile across Harley-Davidson models.

Wet weight330.2 kg
Low 183 kgAverage 312.9 kgHigh 507 kg

About 6% heavier than the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 65th percentile across Harley-Davidson models.

Seat height616 mm
Low 622 mmAverage 689 mmHigh 780 mm

About 11% lower than the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 1st percentile across Harley-Davidson models.

Fuel capacity18.9 L
Low 7.9 LAverage 17 LHigh 22.7 L

About 11% larger than the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 69th percentile across Harley-Davidson models.

This model Harley-Davidson database average

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.

Displacement85th

1,688 cc — larger displacement than about 85% of Harley-Davidson models.

Wet weight65th

330.2 kg — heavier than about 65% of Harley-Davidson models, or lighter than about 35%.

Seat height1st

616 mm — taller than about 1% of Harley-Davidson models.

Fuel capacity69th

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.

Overall length2,395 mm
This bike

2,395

Harley-Davidson avg

2,376

Close to average.

Wheelbase1,638 mm
This bike

1,638

Harley-Davidson avg

1,599

Close to average.

Seat height616 mm
This bike

616

Harley-Davidson avg

689

11% below average.

Ground clearance122 mm
This bike

122

Harley-Davidson avg

128

5% below average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

V2, four-stroke • 1,688 cc • Air cooled
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 1,638 mmSeat 616 mmClearance 122 mm
6-speed • Belt (final drive) • 140/75-R17 front / 200/55-R17 rear

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 0.88:1 (Undersquare)

Engine specifications

Engine type V2, four-stroke
Displacement 1,688 cc (103.00 cu in)
Torque 133.8 Nm (13.6 kgf-m or 98.7 ft.lbs) @ 3,000 rpm
Bore × stroke 98.4 x 111.3 mm (3.9 x 4.4 inches)
Compression ratio 9.6:1
Cooling system Air
Fuel system Injection. Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
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

Rake 31.6°
Trail 147 mm (5.8 inches)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Double disc. 4-piston
Rear brakes Single disc. 2-piston
Front tire 140/75-R17
Rear tire 200/55-R17
Wheels Black, Bullet Hole Disc Cast Aluminum

Dimensions and weight

Wet weight 330.2 kg (728 lb)
Dry weight 313 kg (690 lb)
Seat height 616 mm (24.3 inches)
Overall length 2,395 mm (94.3 inches)
Wheelbase 1,638 mm (64.5 inches)
Ground clearance 122 mm (4.8 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)

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
Lights High beam, neutral, low oil pressure, turn signals, engine diagnostics, security system (optional), 6-speed, low fuel warnings

Other specifications

Color options Anniversary Vintage Bronze/Anniversary Vintage Black, Candy Orange, Black Denim, Vivid Black
Exhaust system Denim Black and Satin Chrome, over/under shotgun exhaust with dual mufflers
Price as new US$ 16799. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc.

Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Harley-Davidson models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Harley-Davidson information before relying on them. Visit the official Harley-Davidson website.