I bought a 2012 Sportster 1200C this year. But I am thinking my final destination would be a Fat Bob. I bought the Sportster as the answer my Kawasaki Voyager touring bike - too big and too heavy. I have both bikes.

The Sportster is very easy to ride, nimble, fast, and light. But now I think its too small.

I regret not test riding the Fat Bob.

Anybody venture a comparison of the Sportster 1200C to the Fat Bob?

 

You bet! I own an 05 sporty, reply enjoying it. However, I drool when I see a fatbob!

 

Who wouldn't?

 

Me

 

Only if it was an '08 with mid controls. After that you have to replace all kinds of parts to install mids.

 

I have both. My sporty is a street tracker, but it started out as a 1200R.
If I could only have one, it wouldn't be the sporty. By a long shot.
The Fat Bob isn't any faster, but it's fun/comfortable enough to ride all day. Sportys are a two hour bike. Ride somewhere an hour away, stop for lunch, ride back.

 

I rode a Street Bob with mids and it felt more cramped than my Custom with forwards. Dyna's really aren't that much bigger.

 

I had a Sporty. I had the same questions you did. Purchased a Fat Bob two years ago and have never looked back. Good luck with your decision.

 

I test drove a 2010 Fat Bob once. I rode nice. More stretched out than a C model with forwards. The bike felt a lot bigger though when at slow speeds. The only thing I liked about it more than my bike was the color. Denim white.