Harley-Davidson Fat Boy 114 Review. Does it ride as good as it looks?

In this video we review the new Harley-Davidson Fat Boy 114, fitted with Vance and Hines Eliminator 300 slip ons.
What do you think about that huge back wheel? We think it looks terrific and that it didn't ride as badly as some people say!
In fact - it rather impressed us!

[davidaubuchon]

Just bought a 22' Fatboy. Great review. I don't find that large back tire to be an issue at all. I think that some people that come to Harley expect Sports bike type performance out of are meant for cruising, enjoying the journey and aren't meant to be sport bikes. Love them. Thanks for posting this. Nice review.

[paulallen]

I have a fat boy 2018 107 great bike handles great people say it’s hard to handle with a rear tyre that size I say not true. It’s so easy to handle and light . I have just put on Vance Hines slip on‘s. Sounds great.

[SmokeyBear]

Ever since I was a kid I wanted a fat boy. Terminator 2 :)

[Mattis_Bengtsson]

Best YT channel for motorbike-entusiasts!

[Logan-wvqf]

Greetings from Central Coast California!
My very first Harley (3 years ago) is a 2004 Fatboy-fuel injected, Vance Hines Long Shot pipes, with 68k miles. Meticulously cared for by previous owner. Comfortable, amazingly well balanced, easy handling. No problems, very dependable. Ride 2 up with my honey on medium trips to Big Sur and Carmel/Monterey (hard leather covered bags). Previous bike was a 1980 Yamaha XS850. Love the Fatboy!
Handles like a dream. Plenty of power. Trustworthy local mechanic told me “Keep the fluids changed and she’ll hit 150K with no problem.” I’m at 88k now.
Great video-Thank you!!
-An Army Veteran and Proud Teacher
❤️🇺🇸

[WRVC]

I live in Louisville, KY USA... I’m nearing retirement from a career in Law Enforcement. I would love to go to Europe and bring a bike and just tour...
Watching you ride in this video only makes me want to do it more.

Maybe after the world calms down.. if it calms down.

[thejerseyj]

At 2:10, a TR-6 ! My favorite sports car, I've owned two of them and they were dependable daily drivers that had an exhaust note straight from Heaven.
The glimpse of English villages and country roads were a treat. And, the Fat Boy is definitely the coolest brute on two wheels.
All in all a very enjoyable video. ✌

[roadking]

This is the best video yet I have seen for the new Fat Boy motorcycle. I want to see one taken from another vehicle so I can see the Fat Boy in action moving down the road. I want to see the movement of the front and rear suspension as it is in motion.

[beardedbiker]

First as always great video good content secondly I have lost count how many times I have watched this video because it is refreshing to see someone actually recommend a fatboy as an every day bike. everybody seems to gravitate towards the big touring bikes and yes they are great bikes but they seem to do one thing really well long days in the saddle munching the miles on the super slab. There’s loads of softail owners doing the same trips 400-500 mile days and not wishing they had a touring bike. Keep up the great work and it wouldn’t break my heart for you to review the new Road Glide...

[richardwitalis]

First time I've heard a Harley described as lovely.

[lencampey]

Nice looking bike as I have been looking at this one as well as the breakout! Will probably make a decision next year on which to go for as I am still enjoying my Sportster Iron. Good video and thanks for the Info, when are you testing the breakout?

[TonyHO]

Great video guys, the 2018 fat boy grew on me, initially didn't like it but it it a traditionally modern Harley! Did that make any sense? 🙃 cheers!

[MrKamp]

Love this review and love Fat Boy too.
I’m 59 and will get Fat Boy 2020 soon.
It will be my first big bike, very excited ^^.

[Kojak-zhqo]

I’m really tempted to get one, nice review mate 👍

[pmjn]

super video Guys, I believe the Fatboy is named after that atomic Bomb dropped on Japan at the end of WW2 which I think was is 6th August 1945.
A test ride on the Breakout, and the Fatbob, would be also interesting, Id be interested to here if they all have this squeaky drive belt, and weak side stand, like the heritage, 114ci.

[alanbriggs]

It was between the fat boy and the heritage, last time I bought a harley. Heritage won because I like to do long days on a bike, but I didn't find it comfortable enough and ended up with a Kawasaki Ninja 1000, which is a great all-day bike. Now that covid has put paid to that sort of trip I really wish I had a fat boy.

[thelindsayf]

Admit it is a cool looker but i think the solid wheels could be a problem at speed on a windy day. Great video. I just purchased the street glide special after much much consternation tossing between it the heritage and road king but in the end i just couldnt go past the stereo and gps and the look. Please ride the Road King though, even though i didnt go that way i think it is the best for pure riding of them all even with the 107. keep up the good work.

[lisar]

I have only owned Pans Shovels and two twin cams all were FLH FLCTC and FLHRIC types bikes not counting my four Flathead Harley's and Indians. I sold my twin cams this year and picked up a 1998 FLSTF Fatboy. I really like the Fatboy it is lighter and more nimble than my other FLH type HD's. It seem more like my old flatheads in weight I am liking it so far. I am down to this 98 FLSTF and my 72 FLH now but at my age that will be enough.

[FZMello]

Just bought a 2019 in Blue Max. Supposed to pick it up this weekend. Can't wait! That said, how do people travel in both directions on those spartan back streets? I see cars parked facing in both directions, so they have to be 2-way, right?

[Jer_O]

Great review. Love your videos guys. Looking forward to your breakout review.