2013 Victory Hard-Ball vs 2025 Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Boy 117

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2013 Victory Hard-Ball 2013 Victory Hard-Ball

Custom / cruiser

Engine
Four stroke, 50° V twin SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, self-adjusting cam chains, hydraulic lifters
Power
96.9 hp / 71.3 kW
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
340 kg / 751 lbs
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
Year2012 - 132025
Make ModelVictory Hard-BallHarley Davidson Softail Fat Boy 117
Dimensions
Seat Height667 mm / 26.2 inUnladen 675 mm / 26.6 in Laden 658 mm / 25.9 in
Wheelbase1647 mm / 64.8 in1650 mm / 65 in
Ground Clearance 120 mm / 4.7 in125 mm / 4.9 in
Height-1120 mm / 44.1 in
Length2372 mm / 93.4 in2365 mm / 93.1 in
Width-965 mm / 40.0 in
Weights & Capacities
Dry Weight (kg)340303
Wet Weight (kg)-315
Dry Weight340 kg / 751 lbs303 kg / 668 lbs
Fuel Capacity22 Litres / 5.8 US gal18.9 Litres / US 5.0 gal
Maximum Load / GVWR1151 lbs / 523 kg-
Oil Capacity4.73 L / 5.0 US Quarts-
Wet Weight-315 kg / 694 lbs
Performance
Max Power96.9 hp / 71.3 kW77 kW / 104Hp @ 4800 rpm
Max Torque144 Nm / 14.6 kgf-m / 106 ft-lb171 Nm / 126 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm
Engine
Displacement1731cc /106 cu-in1923 cc / 117 cu in
Engine DetailFour stroke, 50° V twin SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, self-adjusting cam chains, hydraulic liftersFour stroke, V-Twin, 2 Milwaukee-Eight 117 custom, Pushrod-operated, overhead valves with hydraulic, self-adjusting lifters, 4 valves per cylinder
Bore x Stroke101 x 108 mm103.5 x 114.3 in
Compression Ratio9.4:110.3:1
Cooling SystemAir/oil cooledAir cooled
ExhaustSplit dual exhaust with crossover2-into-2 staggered, catalyst in muffler
Fuel InductionElectronic Fuel Injection with dual 45mm throttle bodiesElectronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
Ignition-Single-fire, non-wasted, map-controlled spark ignition
Lubrication-Pressurized, dry-sump with oil cooler
Starter-ElectricElectric
EV Specifics
Battery Capacity12V, 18 Ah-
Drivetrain
ClutchWet, multi-plateMechanical, 10 plate wet, assist & conventional
Final DriveCarbon fiber reinforced beltBelt, 32/66 ratio
Gear Ratios-1st 9.311 / 2nd 6.454 / 3rd 4.793 / 4th 3.882 / 5th 3.307 / 6th 2.79
Primary Drive-Chain, 34/46 ratio
Transmission / Drive6 Speed 6 Speed
Chassis
Frame Type-Mild steel, tubular frame, rectangular section backbone, stamped, cast, and forged junctions, MIG welded, aluminum forged fender supports
Suspension - Front43mm Conventional telescopic forkDual bending valve 49mm telescopic with aluminum fork triple clamps, dual rate spring, "beer can" covers
Suspension - RearSingle, mono-tube gas Cast Aluminum with rising rate linkage, Preload adjustable springHidden, free piston, coil-over monoshock, 43mm stroke, hydraulic preload adjustment
Lean Angle-25.6°
Rake 32°30°
Swingarm-Mild steel, tubular sections, stamped x-member, forged axle junctions, MIG welded, removable belt spacer
Trail170 mm / 6.7 in104 mm / 4.1 in
Wheel Travel - Front130 mm / 5.1 in130 mm / 5.1 in
Wheel Travel - Rear75 mm / 3.0 in86 mm / 3.4 in
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2x 300mm floating rotor 4 piston caliper, ABS2 x 300mm discs, 4 piston fixed caliper
Brakes - RearSingle 300mm floating rotor 2 piston caliper, ABSSingle 292mm disc, 2 piston floating caliper
ABS-Standard
Tyres - Front130/70-18 67H Dunlop 491 Elite II160/60R18,70V,BW
Tyres - Rear180/70-16 Dunlop Elite 3240/40R18,79V,BW
Wheels-Machined, Lakester cast aluminum
Wheels - Front-18 x 4,5 in
Wheels - Rear-18 x 8.0 in