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

The Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Boy Special motorcycle specifications include a 1,690 cc (103.12 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 330 kg (727.5 lb).

Key specifications

2013, 2015, 2016Model years
1,690 ccDisplacement
134.0 Nm @ 3,000 rpmTorque
330 kgWet weight
670 mmSeat height
18.9 LFuel tank
1,630 mmWheelbase
125 mmGround clearance
Model years covered
201320152016
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.

Bore × stroke
2015201698.4 x 111.3 mm (3.9 x 4.4 inches)
Dry weight
2015318 kg (701.1 lb)
2016320 kg (705.5 lb)
Front brakes
20152016Double disc. 4-piston. ABS.
Fuel system
20152016Injection. Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
Rear brakes
2016Single disc. 2-piston. ABS.
Torque
20152016132.0 Nm (13.5 kgf-m or 97.4 ft.lbs) @ 3,250 rpm
Wet weight
2015332 kg (731.9 lb)
2016333 kg (734.1 lb)
Wheels
2016Black, Cast Aluminum

How the Harley-Davidson Softail 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.

Displacement1,690 cc
Low 165 ccAverage 1,275 ccHigh 1,868 cc

About 33% higher than the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 88th percentile across Harley-Davidson models.

Wet weight330 kg
Low 183 kgAverage 312.9 kgHigh 507 kg

About 5% heavier than the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 63rd percentile across Harley-Davidson models.

Seat height670 mm
Low 622 mmAverage 689 mmHigh 780 mm

Very close to the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 34th 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 58th 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.

Displacement88th

1,690 cc — larger displacement than about 88% of Harley-Davidson models.

Wet weight63rd

330 kg — heavier than about 63% of Harley-Davidson models, or lighter than about 37%.

Seat height34th

670 mm — taller than about 34% of Harley-Davidson models.

Fuel capacity58th

18.9 L — larger than about 58% 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 length2,385 mm
This bike

2,385

Harley-Davidson avg

2,376

Close to average.

Wheelbase1,630 mm
This bike

1,630

Harley-Davidson avg

1,599

Close to average.

Seat height670 mm
This bike

670

Harley-Davidson avg

689

Close to average.

Ground clearance125 mm
This bike

125

Harley-Davidson avg

128

Close to average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

V2, four-stroke • 1,690 cc • Air cooled
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 1,630 mmSeat 670 mmClearance 125 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 0.89:1 (Undersquare)

Model information

Category Custom / cruiser

Engine specifications

Engine type V2, four-stroke
Displacement 1,690 cc (103.12 cu in)
Torque 134.0 Nm (13.7 kgf-m or 98.8 ft.lbs) @ 3,000 rpm
Bore × stroke 98.4 x 111.1 mm (3.9 x 4.4 inches)
Compression ratio 9.6:1
Valves per cylinder 4.0
Cooling system Air
Fuel system Injection. Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection
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 kg (727.5 lb)
Dry weight 313 kg (690 lb)
Seat height 670 mm (26.4 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 18.90 L (4.99 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
Price as new Euro 20445. UK £ 16095. 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.