Differences Between the Street Bob and the Fat Bob

Posted by Hotmetal Harley on April 8th, 2021

you go out and search around for a Harley Davidson Street Bob for sale, you might be concerned with finding the best possible model. Here at Hot Metal Harley Davidson, we take pride in helping our clients get the best possible deals on their motorcycles and getting the best one for their needs. Below, we will help people on the edge between a Street Bob and Fat Bob by breaking down the major differences.

1. The Price

Before you consider finding a Harley Davidson Street Bob for sale, you might be concerned with the price difference. The Fat Bob is usually priced a few thousand more or so than the Street Bob. As we compare the specifications below, it will be easier to see why this is the case. To be clear though, both of these models are very high-quality regardless of the starting price difference.

2. Sizes of the Models

One of the biggest differences that we find right off the bat is the difference in the sizes of these two models. The Fat Boy is about an inch longer than the Street Bob, a couple of inches taller than the Street Bob, and a tad closer to the ground than the Street Bob. The Fat Bob also has a slightly larger gas tank than the Street Bob.

3. Feel of the Ride

Those who want a fatter model with a beefier feel to the ride tend to prefer the Fat Bob over the Street Bob. The Fat Bob has a more powerful motor to support the heavier frame. If you want a more powerful-feeling ride, you might like the Fat Bob a little more. However, the Street Bob is the sleekier and lighter-feeling model.

4. Control

If you want to get the better Harley model in terms of how sharp the turns can be, you might be interested in getting a Fat Bob. With the bulker wheels, they have a lot more control when it comes time to do turns. Therefore those who want a little more control, especially on dirt roads away from the pavement should consider getting a Fat Bob.

5. Wheel Size

In addition to the overall size of the vehicle, we find pretty sharp differences between these two models when we consider the wheel size. Fat Bob models have beefier tires that are better for providing smoother rides, traction on wet roads, and staying stable while on the road. Wheel size is something you should look into if you are into off-roading and biking outside of the city.

Interested in Getting a Street Bob?

If you want to find a nice Harley Davidson Street Bob for sale, then you should consider getting one with us here at Hot Metal Harley Davidson. We have lots of great used and new models for you to check out. Come by and see what we have in stock today!