Harley-Davidson Breakout 117 vs Fat Boy 114 — 240mm Softail Muscle Cruiser Showdown
ENGINEERING & RIDING VERDICT
Breakout 117 commands attention with a raked-out 21-inch front wheel, forward drag bars, and 1,923cc Milwaukee-Eight 117 punch; Fat Boy 114 counters with iconic Lakester solid-disc wheels, plush floorboards, and relaxed boulevard leverage.
Side-by-Side OEM Specification & Fluid Matrix
| Specification | Harley-Davidson Breakout 117 (FXBR Milwaukee-Eight) | Harley-Davidson Fat Boy 114 (FLFBS Milwaukee-Eight) |
|---|---|---|
| Engine · Power · Torque | 1923 cc · 102 hp · 168 N·m | 1868 cc · 94 hp · 155 N·m |
| Seat Height & Wet Weight | 665 mm (26.2 in) · 310 kg (683 lbs) | 675 mm (26.6 in) · 317 kg (699 lbs) |
| Fuel Tank & Est. Range | 18.9 L → ~336 km (209 mi) | 18.9 L → ~344 km (214 mi) |
| Oil Capacity (With Filter) & Spec | 4.7 L (4.97 US qt) · SAE 20W-50 JASO MA2 | 4.7 L (4.97 US qt) · SAE 20W-50 JASO MA2 |
| OEM Oil Filter | HD 62700297 (Chrome) / 62700296 (Black) / HF171C | HD 62700297 (Chrome) / 62700296 (Black) / HF171C |
| Tires & Cold Pressure (Solo) | 130/60B21 63H / 240/40R18 79V 36 / 42 PSI (250/290 kPa) |
160/60R18 70V / 240/40R18 79V 36 / 42 PSI (250/290 kPa) |
| Spark Plug & Battery | HD 6R10 (31600012 — Dual-Plug M8 Heads) (×4) · HD 65989-97E / YTX20HL-BS | HD 6R10 (31600012 — Dual-Plug M8 4V Heads) (×4) · HD 65989-97E / YTX20HL-BS |
| Valve Check Interval | 48,000 km | 48,000 km |
DIY Wrenching & Maintenance Cost Differences
Both Softails share Harley’s 3-Hole fluid architecture (4.7 L 20W-50 engine + 1,065 ml Primary + 828 ml Transmission), 4× 6R10 spark plugs, and hot-sidestand dipstick checks, differing primarily in front wheel geometry (130/60B21 vs 160/60R18) and rear 240/40R18 tire bias.
02 // ERGONOMIC & SPEC MATRIX
Interactive 1:1 Spec & Seat-Arch Footing Simulator
Calculates real-feel leg reach by factoring in thigh-splay seat arch width and dual-sport suspension sag—not just raw static seat height.
| Metric (Rider Height: 173 cm) | Harley-Davidson Breakout 117 (FXBR Milwaukee-Eight) | Harley-Davidson Fat Boy 114 (FLFBS Milwaukee-Eight) |
|---|---|---|
| Static Seat / Effective Arch Reach | 665 mm → ~679 mm Comfortable Both-Feet Flat-Foot |
675 mm → ~689 mm Comfortable Both-Feet Flat-Foot |
| Displacement · Power · Torque | 1923 cc · 102 hp · 168 N·m | 1868 cc · 94 hp · 155 N·m |
| Wet Curb Weight | 310 kg (683 lbs) | 317 kg (699 lbs) |
| Fuel Tank & Est. Touring Range | 18.9 L → ~336 km (209 mi) | 18.9 L → ~344 km (214 mi) |
| Oil Capacity (With Filter) & Grade | 4.7 L (4.97 qt) · SAE 20W-50 JASO MA2 · Primary 1065ml · Trans 828ml | 4.7 L (4.97 qt) · SAE 20W-50 JASO MA2 · Primary 1065ml · Trans 828ml |
| Cold Tire Pressure (Front / Rear) | 36 / 42 PSI (250/290 kPa) | 36 / 42 PSI (250/290 kPa) |
| OEM Spark Plug & Battery | HD 6R10 (31600012 — Dual-Plug M8 Heads) (×4) · HD 65989-97E / YTX20HL-BS | HD 6R10 (31600012 — Dual-Plug M8 4V Heads) (×4) · HD 65989-97E / YTX20HL-BS |