Harley-Davidson Fat Boy vs Harley-Davidson Road Glide
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Harley-Davidson Fat Boy and Harley-Davidson Road Glide are both cruisers and turn up together on most shortlists. The Road Glide costs ₹17,72,000 more than the Fat Boy, so the question is whether what it adds is worth roughly 63% extra.
The Fat Boy takes 4 of the 6 categories we score. Our overall ratings are 6/10 for the Fat Boy and 6/10 for the Road Glide.
Category by category
Price
Fat Boy
The Fat Boy starts ₹17,72,000 lower (₹28,03,000 against ₹45,75,000), about ₹56,200 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
Fat Boy
Fat Boy claims 18 kmpl against 16 kmpl. That is roughly ₹6,162 a year in fuel at 30 km a day.
Performance
Fat Boy
Fat Boy has the better power-to-weight ratio: 296 against 282 bhp per tonne. It will feel quicker with a pillion and on overtakes.
Safety kit
Tie
Braking and safety equipment are matched.
Features
Road Glide
Road Glide gets slipper clutch, colour tft console, bluetooth connectivity and turn-by-turn navigation and 1 more items.
City manners
Fat Boy
Fat Boy is 63 kg lighter and lower in the seat (675 mm), which you feel in traffic and when parking.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the Fat Boy if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- mileage matters more to you than outright performance
- you ride two-up or on highways and want the stronger engine
- you are a new rider or shorter and want the lighter bike
Buy the Road Glide if
- your priority is relaxed highway cruising
- your priority is long rides
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | Fat Boy | Road Glide |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹28,03,000 | ₹45,75,000 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹31,42,178 | ₹51,23,983 |
| Fuel, 5 years | ₹2,46,480 | ₹2,77,290 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹35,000 | ₹35,000 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹1,50,824 | ₹2,45,952 |
| Five-year total | ₹35,74,482 | ₹56,82,225 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | Harley-DavidsonFat Boy | Harley-DavidsonRoad Glide |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹28,03,000 | ₹45,75,000 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹88,890 | ₹1,45,090 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 1868 cc | 1923 cc |
| Engine type | 2 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves | 2 Cylinder, Air Cooled, 4 Valves |
| Power | 93.9 bhp | 107.2 bhp |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 18 kmpl | 16 kmpl |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled | Air-cooled |
| Transmission | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Electric | ||
| Top speed | 177 km/h | 177 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 317 kg | 380 kg |
| Fuel tank | 18.9 L | 22.7 L |
| Seat height | 675 mm | 720 mm |
| Ground clearance | 115 mm | 145 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1665 mm | 1625 mm |
| Length | 2370 mm | 2410 mm |
| Width | 985 mm | 990 mm |
| Height | 1095 mm | 1325 mm |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Disc, 300 mm, 4 piston caliper | Disc, 300 mm, 4 piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Disc, 292 mm, 2 piston caliper | Disc, 300 mm, 1 piston caliper |
| ABS / CBS | Dual Channel ABS | Dual Channel ABS |
| Front suspension | Dual-bending valve 49 mm telescopic with aluminum fork triple clamps | 49 mm Dual Bending Valve |
| Rear suspension | Hidden, free piston, coil-over monoshock; 43mm stroke | 76.2 mm Dual Outboard Emulsion with Preload Adjustability |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 160/60-R18 | 130/60-B19 |
| Rear tyre | 240/40-R18 | 180/55-B18 |
Fat Boy vs Road Glide: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the Fat Boy or the Road Glide?
- The Fat Boy is cheaper by ₹17,72,000 at the base variant (₹28,03,000 against ₹45,75,000 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better mileage, the Fat Boy or the Road Glide?
- The Fat Boy claims 18 kmpl against 16 kmpl. Real-world figures for both will be lower.
- What is the on-road price difference between the Fat Boy and Road Glide in Delhi?
- About ₹19,81,805: roughly ₹31,42,178 for the Fat Boy and ₹51,23,983 for the Road Glide, base variants, including road tax, registration and insurance.
- Which costs less to own over five years?
- Our estimate for five years at 30 km a day in Delhi is ₹35,74,482 for the Fat Boy and ₹56,82,225 for the Road Glide, including purchase, fuel, servicing and insurance renewals. The Fat Boy comes out ₹21,07,743 ahead.
