2012 Honda VT1300CX vs 2025 Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Boy 117

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2012 Honda VT1300CX 2012 Honda VT1300CX

Custom / cruiser

Engine
V2, four-stroke
Power
N/A
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
610.7 pounds
2025 Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Boy 117 2025 Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Boy 117

Custom / cruiser

Engine
Four stroke, V-Twin, 2 Milwaukee-Eight 117 custom, Pushrod-operated, overhead valves with hydraulic, self-adjusting lifters, 4 valves per cylinder
Power
77 kW / 104Hp @ 4800 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
315 kg / 694 lbs
Full Specifications
General
Year-2025
ColoursBlue, black-
Make Model-Harley Davidson Softail Fat Boy 117
Dimensions
Height (in.)45.3 inches-
Ground Clearance (mm)126 mm-
Ground Clearance (in.)5.0 inches-
Length (in.)101.4 inches-
Length (mm)2,575 mm-
Width (mm)900 mm-
Width (in.)35.4 inches-
Wheelbase (mm)1,805 mm-
Seat Height (in.)26.7 inches-
Wheelbase (in.)71.1 inches-
Seat Height (mm)678 mm-
Height (mm)1,150 mm-
Seat Height678 mm / 26.7 in.Unladen 675 mm / 26.6 in Laden 658 mm / 25.9 in
Wheelbase1,805 mm / 71.1 in.1650 mm / 65 in
Ground Clearance-125 mm / 4.9 in
Height1,150 mm / 45.3 in.1120 mm / 44.1 in
Length2,575 mm / 101.4 in.2365 mm / 93.1 in
Width900 mm / 35.4 in.965 mm / 40.0 in
Weights & Capacities
Fuel Capacity (l)20.30 litres-
Fuel Capacity (gal.)5.36 gallons-
Dry Weight (lbs.)668.0 pounds-
Dry Weight (kg)303303
Wet Weight (kg)277.0 kg315
Wet Weight (lbs.)610.7 pounds-
Dry Weight303 kg / 668.0 lbs303 kg / 668 lbs
Fuel Capacity20.30 litres / 5.36 gallons18.9 Litres / US 5.0 gal
Wet Weight277.0 kg / 610.7 lbs315 kg / 694 lbs
Performance
Max Power-77 kW / 104Hp @ 4800 rpm
Max Torque107.00 Nm (10.9 kgf-m or 78.9 ft.lbs) @ 2250171 Nm / 126 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio0.1881 HP/kg-
Engine
Bore x Stroke (in,)3.5 x 4.1 inches-
Fuel ControlSOHC-
Bore x Stroke (mm)89.5 x 104.3 mm-
Displacement (ci)80.06 cubic inches-
CO2114.4 CO-
Displacement (cc)1312.00 cc-
Engine TypeV2, four-stroke-
Displacement-1923 cc / 117 cu in
Engine Detail52° V-twinFour stroke, V-Twin, 2 Milwaukee-Eight 117 custom, Pushrod-operated, overhead valves with hydraulic, self-adjusting lifters, 4 valves per cylinder
Fuel SystemInjection. PGM-FI with automatic enricher circuit-
Bore x Stroke-103.5 x 114.3 in
Compression Ratio9.2:110.3:1
Cooling System-Air cooled
EmissionsMeets current California Air Resources Board (CARB) and EPA standards.-
Exhaust-2-into-2 staggered, catalyst in muffler
Fuel Consumption4.93 litres/100 km (20.3 km/l or 47.71 mpg)-
Fuel Induction-Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
IgnitionDigital with 3-dimensional mapping, 2 sparks per cylinder?Single-fire, non-wasted, map-controlled spark ignition
Lubrication-Pressurized, dry-sump with oil cooler
StarterElectricElectric
Valve System4-
Drivetrain
ClutchElectronic Dual ClutchMechanical, 10 plate wet, assist & conventional
Final DriveShaft drive (cardan)Belt, 32/66 ratio
Gear Ratios-1st 9.311 / 2nd 6.454 / 3rd 4.793 / 4th 3.882 / 5th 3.307 / 6th 2.79
Gearbox5-speed-
Primary DriveShaftChain, 34/46 ratio
Transmission / Drive-6 Speed
Chassis
Wheel Travel - Front (mm)119 mm-
Trail (in.)4.0 inches-
Trail (mm)101 mm-
Wheel Travel - Front (in.)4.7 inches-
Wheel Travel - Rear (mm)130 mm-
Wheel Travel - Rear (in.)5.1 inches-
Frame Type-Mild steel, tubular frame, rectangular section backbone, stamped, cast, and forged junctions, MIG welded, aluminum forged fender supports
Suspension - Front45mm telescopic fork with 130mm stroke and 102.4mm axle travel?Dual bending valve 49mm telescopic with aluminum fork triple clamps, dual rate spring, "beer can" covers
Suspension - RearMonoshock with adjustable rebound damping and 35-position spring preload adjustability, 95mm axle travel?Hidden, free piston, coil-over monoshock, 43mm stroke, hydraulic preload adjustment
Lean Angle-25.6°
Rake25.0°30°
Swingarm-Mild steel, tubular sections, stamped x-member, forged axle junctions, MIG welded, removable belt spacer
Trail101 mm / 4.0 in.104 mm / 4.1 in
Wheel Travel - Front119 mm / 4.7 in.130 mm / 5.1 in
Wheel Travel - Rear130 mm / 5.1 in.86 mm / 3.4 in
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front Diameter (in.)13.2 inches-
Brakes - Front Diameter (mm)336 mm-
Brakes - Rear Diameter (in.)11.7 inches-
Brakes - Rear Diameter (mm)296 mm-
Brakes - FrontDouble disc. Twin-piston caliper2 x 300mm discs, 4 piston fixed caliper
Brakes - RearSingle discSingle 292mm disc, 2 piston floating caliper
ABS-Standard
RimsCast aluminium-
Tyres - Front120/70-ZR17160/60R18,70V,BW
Tyres - Rear190/55-ZR17240/40R18,79V,BW
Wheels-Machined, Lakester cast aluminum
Wheels - Front-18 x 4,5 in
Wheels - Rear-18 x 8.0 in