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

The Harley-Davidson Fat Boy motorcycle specifications include a 1,337 cc (81.58 cu in) engine, power of 67 hp (48.9 kW) @ 5,000 rpm, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 298 kg (657 lb).

Key specifications

1990, 1991, 1992, 1996, 1997Model years
1,337 ccDisplacement
67 hpPower
97.0 Nm @ 2,350 rpmTorque
298 kgWet weight
675 mmSeat height
16 LFuel tank
Model years covered
19901991199219961997
Year-specific specification changes

The 1990 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Displacement
199619971,338 cc (81.64 cu in)
Dry weight
19961997284 kg (626.1 lb)
Front brakes
19921996Single disc
Front tire
1992MT 90-16
Fuel system
1991Carburettor. Keihin, 38mm
Power
199249 hp (35.8 kW) @ 5,000 rpm
199657 hp (41.6 kW) @ 5,000 rpm
199755 hp (40.1 kW) @ 5,000 rpm
Rear brakes
19921996Single disc
Rear tire
1992MT 90-16
Power/weight ratio
19960.2007 hp/kg
19970.1937 hp/kg
Seat height
1996692 mm (27.2 inches)
1997654 mm (25.7 inches)
Top speed
1997155.0 km/h (96.3 mph)

How the Harley-Davidson Fat Boy 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.

Engine power67 hp
Low 19.3 hpAverage 63.9 hpHigh 119.7 hp

Very close to the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 68th percentile across Harley-Davidson models.

Displacement1,337 cc
Low 165 ccAverage 1,275 ccHigh 1,868 cc

Very close to the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 55th percentile across Harley-Davidson models.

Wet weight298 kg
Low 183 kgAverage 312.9 kgHigh 507 kg

Very close to the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 41st percentile across Harley-Davidson models.

Seat height675 mm
Low 622 mmAverage 689 mmHigh 780 mm

Very close to the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 40th percentile across Harley-Davidson models.

Fuel capacity16 L
Low 7.9 LAverage 17 LHigh 22.7 L

About 6% smaller than the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 37th 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.

Engine power68th

67 hp — more powerful than about 68% of Harley-Davidson models with power data.

Displacement55th

1,337 cc — larger displacement than about 55% of Harley-Davidson models.

Wet weight41st

298 kg — heavier than about 41% of Harley-Davidson models, or lighter than about 59%.

Seat height40th

675 mm — taller than about 40% of Harley-Davidson models.

Fuel capacity37th

16 L — larger than about 37% 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 length2,370 mm
This bike

2,370

Harley-Davidson avg

2,376

Close to average.

Overall width1,665 mm
This bike

1,665

Harley-Davidson avg

1,054

58% above average.

Overall height1,085 mm
This bike

1,085

Harley-Davidson avg

1,208

10% below average.

Seat height675 mm
This bike

675

Harley-Davidson avg

689

Close to average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

V2, four-stroke • 1,337 cc • Air cooled • 67 hp
Chassis snapshot

Seat 675 mm
5-speed • Belt (final drive) • 130/90-16 front / 130/90-16 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 130/90-16
Rear tire size 130/90-16
Front tire width 130 mm
Front tire aspect ratio 90%
Front rim diameter 16 in
Rear tire width 130 mm
Rear tire aspect ratio 90%
Rear rim diameter 16 in
Power-to-weight ratio 0.225 hp/kg
Power-to-weight 224.8 hp/tonne
Specific power 50.1 hp/L
Bore/stroke ratio 0.82:1 (Undersquare)

Model information

Category Sport touring

Engine specifications

Engine type V2, four-stroke
Displacement 1,337 cc (81.58 cu in)
Power 67 hp (48.9 kW) @ 5,000 rpm
Torque 97.0 Nm (9.9 kgf-m or 71.5 ft.lbs) @ 2,350 rpm
Bore × stroke 88.8 x 108 mm (3.5 x 4.3 inches)
Compression ratio 8.5:1
Valves per cylinder 2.0
Cooling system Air
Fuel system Carburettor
Fuel control Overhead Valves (OHV)
Ignition Analogue CDI
Starter Electric
Lubrication Dry sump

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 5-speed
Final drive Belt (final drive)
Clutch Dry, multiple discs, cable operated

Chassis and suspension

Front suspension 39mm Telescopic forks
Rear suspension Dual remote shocks adjustable preload,

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Single disc. Four-piston calipers.
Rear brakes Single disc. Four-piston calipers.
Front tire 130/90-16
Rear tire 130/90-16

Dimensions and weight

Wet weight 298 kg (657 lb)
Dry weight 320 kg (705.5 lb)
Seat height 675 mm (26.6 inches)
Overall length 2,370 mm (93.3 inches)
Overall width 1,665 mm (65.6 inches)
Overall height 1,085 mm (42.7 inches)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 16.00 L (4.23 US gal)

Performance

Top speed 148.0 km/h (92.0 mph)
Power/weight ratio 0.2094 hp/kg

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.