120th Anniversary Softail Heritage and Fat Boy Harley-Davidson │ Close Look 

This channel makes a huge service to the HD community imo. It is straightforward and honest, it has history, it is informative. My 2 cents on the pricing. In Germany the 120th anniversary paint scheme costs you 6450$ with today's exchange rate. The Fat Boy is 27K instead of the 21K you mentioned for California. Prices here are insanely blown off. In some cases they are up 2K from the 22MY. I love both bikes for what they are. Either the Deluxe or the Heritage should always remain in the catalogue as long as HD produces internal combustion motors. The design is the pinnacle of a period that many of us have grown to love through music, design, fashion, etc. When I see the Heritage I hear "Jailhouse Rock" in my mind. It is old school badass, and that comes from a 32 y.o. As a side note, I think people living in rainy or snowy parts love the functionality and design of the fenders, because they save from collecting dirt on the radiator and other intricate parts to clean in the bike. Now if you live in sunny places that is not a worry, so a Heritage in, say, Michigan or Wisconsin, makes perfect sense to me. As we all know, the worse the weather is, the more saddle bag space / wind protection / better lighting you need.

I would love to get one of these Fat Boyz and park it in my living room like a piece of art! A man can dream

I just purchased the 120 Heritage. #964 of 2000... I LOVE the Heritage!

Heritage Softail is by far the " Old School " staple of Harley. It is the sleeper, it does everything. And it does it well. If Harley were to promote it more it would sell faster then anything Harley offers. One ride and it's " The Bike" to buy

FatBoy the Best, can’t stop looking at it. Excellent Video 👍👍👍✌️

I love the fatboy, always been my favorite bike. Grew up riding on the back of my dad’s.

I have the Anniversary HSC 2023, got it mid Feb, have almost 400 miles on it. Just added some LED blinker lights, heated grips, luggage rack (gloss black), crash bars (gloss black). Everything else will remain stock. Paint scheme is incredible, Ride very smooth. Mine is #553/2000.

You're right, out here in the Midwest the Heritage is still popular. I think it makes sense to have a lighter weight touring bike alternative. I do like the blacked-out version, but I think the Heritage really shines with the chrome option. And sense the Deluxe is gone (really miss that bike), they should offer white walls to go along with the laced wheels. Just a beautiful bike.

The Heritage is still really popular here in FL, especially the most recent years/model. It was actually my first HD back in 2015. BTW, your content continues to be the Gold Standard for HD Matt. It’s obvious you work hard- just know it’s appreciated and admired.

Ohio here. I think the heritage is still relevant. No bias because I own one (red iron denim). I sat on an ST to get it out of my system as that is much more my demo and it wasn’t as comfortable. I’m bought it because it’s a pickup truck. It has bags to throw my stuff, I can have a tall sissy bar for looks, or I can mount a tour pack. And in all black, it looks mean. My buddies all more wonder why I don’t have a touring bike, but I didn’t want to give up the nimble feel of my triumph when I traded it. The Heritage suits all my needs. I have all the tall guy mods done, and I do light touring but it’s just as fun to beat on around town. You really do have the best HD content on RU-vid. Keep up the good work man!

I think the 120th anniversary colors are brilliant! Love it ♥️🤙🏼

Here on the east coast Heritage Classic, Fat Boy, Breakout, are Softail kings We love them.

Whitewalls look great on the Heritage (as on the Deluxe), especially when stripped of the bags and windshield. Definitely the most versatile bike in the softail lineup.

Have to say that red Fatboy is my favorite

I love everything about this bike

Love the Heritage Classic. Yes, East Coast here.

Thanks for the close look detailing on these 2 bikes Matt! I love them both a lot. I appreciate everything you do like these featured bikes, and your touring with friends and family. Keep up the outstanding work! Thanks for keeping them family friendly too.

I have had 3 Heritage Softails. Bought a 21 Street Glide and traded it back in for a 22 Heritage 13 months later. Love the Heritage and won't own any other model.

Heritage classic 120th is absolutely beautiful. Would love to see a new Heritage springer with new tech integrated in.

love the Fatboy, but sad Harley cheaped out and didn't chrome the lower legs, but other than that it's FLAWLESS !!

My favorite would be the 2018 and the 2023. I am a lover of red colors on vehicles. And I also love that black and blue together. Ride safe.

The motorcycle demographic sales is strange. When the Lowrider ST came out they were hard to get on the west coast from what i understand. In Minnesota where i live, the dealer had a couple on the floor for months where as the Heritages are more desired in my area.

Kept the Heritage and discontinued the Road King Standard? I guess they know what they are doing but I was bummed. I was hoping for a 114 RKS in chrome.

Heritage is definitely my favourite of the HD lineup. I live in Sweden, mostly use my bike in the city and sometimes go for a longer trips. I like that you can remove the windshield and bags easily for a nicer look in my opinion, but still have them for the longer trips when needed. And the size and proportions look good. Oh I should mention, I don't have a Harley but one day I will and it will be a Heritage from 2018 or newer (114) ;)

Beautiful, they nailed the looks with that Heirloom Red. Great camera work Matt, max drool factor as always..

Thanks for the video Matt, the 120 Anniversary paint looks so good. I ordered a Fatboy from my dealer here in West Australia I was lucky to get one as all of their allocation was originally spoken for, but someone pulled out of their order for some unknow reason so I paid a deposit and its arriving sometime within the next few days. Had the 2018, 115 anniversary Fatboy and sold it recently. Loving the M8 Softail range.

Love the heritage! Go figure I live in the Midwest lol

Heritage Classic is in deed one of Harley's best bikes.

Awesome paint on the 120th anniversary bikes. 2018 blue 💙 anniversary did Rock 🙂

Take the windshield and bags off the Heritage and you have the old Deluxe. Looks great in both trims and the Heritage sells well in the Northeast. The ST was derived from the California scene so no surprise it sells well out west.

My favorite motorcycle is The Awesome Fat Boy 114 !!!

Heritage is huge here in Philly area. I think it may be one of the most popular bikes at the Langhorne dealership. Also since this anniversary edition is pretty much as is, I think the Heritage is a good choice since it come with bags and windshield already.

Classic HD right there. 🤘⚡️🤘✨✨✨

Matt the Heritage Softail is Harley Davidson. I live in the Midwest and ride a 2009 Heritage. It is the most classic and iconic Harley.

Love the 120 line up!!! great video!!!

Love my 2018 Heritage! Was looking to purchase a Road King. Too bulky and heavy for me (i'm 5'8" 165#). I see the Heritage as a Road King LITE that does everything very well! Thank you for your contribution to You tube!

I love the Heritage!! I can’t wait to get mine!!

2021 Fatboy 114 and I love mine

Awesome job Matt, good job 👏

Yup 2023 is the best anniversary edition. That colorful ❤

Great looking paint scheme on the Anniversary bikes. I prefer chrome finishes on my bikes. I love the Fat Boy but your review on the Heritage has me thinking of one. For all practical touring purposes the Heritage makes sense. Thanks for posting this review.

I just bought this bike! My first Harley from my other bikes. Love it so far.

Anniversary red is absolutely beautifulThank you for the video take care

Two beautiful machines, great video.

I like the anniversary model so much I bought one. 521 of 2000 Heritage.

Thanks for the video Matt. I always find them relaxing. I think the anniversary bikes look sharp.

Man, I love the look of that anniversary Heritage Classic. That Anniversary Red is killer. If I were to buy another Harley, it would be that red Anniversary Heritage or a 2022 red and black Heritage. Then I'd do a stage III on it much like Jamie's in that previous Laidlaw video. I promised I'd stop at three bikes: a 2017 Red + Black CVO Street Glide, a red 2017 Roadster(love this bike), and an El Diablo. I put a deposit down on the El Diablo in Feb of 2022 based on a rumor. At that point in time, most of the sales staff had not heard about the El Diablo. Yes, Im single and retired. Lol. I try to stay away from the local dealership since it's a huge temptation, but then again, money spent at the dealer is money well spent helping to support the guys at that local dealership. I mean, HD is afterall an American icon, even if it is run by a German.

I live in OC, CA and have the denim red 2018 Heritage Classic and I get compliments everywhere I go!

The heritage is the best all around bike fun solo but good 2 up and can tour with it also.

I agree, 2018 models i liked very much too. These anniversary models Heritage cleans the table imo.

Absolutely spectacular bikes!!!

Love the Heritage ,bought 2022 Black&Blue, chrome ,mag wheel version, then blacked side panels and rear of light shells! Mate has lovely 85th anniversary Springer Heritage ,uses regularly.This colour scheme makes Knock Out bikes!

Nobody does paint like HD, these bikes are stunning and it and are works of art, when you look at the way the body lines ,paint,seat lines just flow into one another. No other manufacturer comes even close. I would say that the Heritage model is just as iconic as the Fatboy. Here in New England they are very popular. I have 2021 Heritage Classic Deadwood Green and wherever I go someone compliments the bike. One other thing, for this Anniversary model it seems reasonable for the 1500 dollar upcharge for the paint,badging,seat details etc, You would pay a hell of a lot more than that if you brought your basic black model to a paint shop to have it done to this level. Thanks for all the videos Matt! Keep em coming-

I bought the Heritage aniversary edition and for what i want it is perfect I am 6 foot 220 pounds and it fits me perfectly. To me it is everything a Harley should be. It is called a Classic for a reason. Mine is number 1533 of 2000

Heritage Classic comes very well set up with the clear windshield,lighting and lockable bags. Ultimately the blacked out Street Glide Special with the batwing fairing is my favourite.

Had a Heritage for years. Bought a brand new 2021 Street Glide. 13 months later traded it for a 2022 Heritage. Love the Heritage.

Loved the heritage classic nod!

I won’t pay the dealer markup for the anniversary paint sorry , so I bought the white sand pearl Low Rider ST instead for MSRP thanks Matt

Amazing paint scheme!

Nice review keep up the good work Matt

I have a 2018 Heritage special edition and I also have a 2022 Low Rider st. They are both great bikes but the Heritage is my all time favorite Harley. It does everything great.

I bought my first new Harley in 2003. I had a Dyna Low Rider with the Gold Key Package. Virtually every motorcycle model that year had the Anniversary black and Silver paint. Gunmetal was also an anniversary color that I haven’t seen since 03’. My Bike is long gone, but I still have my gold key with the 100 year anniversary logo and my points cover which had the holographic logo.

What a beautiful bike!

Matt, I have a 2018 Heritage. I really like the look of the 2023 anniversary model. Thank you for making a video on it. There definately is a market for the Heritage. It is basically a bagger on a softail frame. Excellent ride for longer trips--500 miles or so. Add a sissy bar bag an you are all set. Thank you.

The Heritage looks great in the 120 anniversary colors!

Definitely likes the satin chrome, beautiful, understated and classy.

Thank you very much Matt 😊 ... This Video was veeery interessting for me ... I like the Heritage Models ... I think Harley has there with the Classics the absolute Best Composition of Style, Touring and Crusing in Combi with Comfort and Quality in the hole Motor Cycle World ... When your only the Money for only one Bike ... THIS it is ... ALL in ONE ... 😀👍 My Favorit ( in Classic ) for a long Time ... Momently I 😉 like a little more for looong Touring ... so for me is a Option a ( classic Style ) E-Glide or Road King ... But when Start with Day or Weekend Trips and look for a good all Day Combi ... the Heritage is the Best Milestone on the Way ... Heartly Wishes and a big Thank Your Arne 👋 😊

Excellent job

Traditional chrome! Double wing tank badge and 2018-2021 wheels ( not cut open) 😊

That Heritage looks great.

The heritage really looks nice

Always liked the Heritage. I like it even more now

The Heritage Classic looks really good and solid.

6:39 I had a 2018 Fatboy I JUST traded for a ‘23 Road Glide. It had satin chrome, which I preferred. Paint was black tempest, which had some flake in it. I think that color with the satin chrome just popped. Loved that bike, but I was getting my ass kicked riding 100-200 mile day trips…

I think these 2023 Anniversary models are beautiful.The reddish paint jobs are out of sight!!! Say Matt my dealer finally got the delivery of the 2023 Road Glide 3 Billard Blue I ordered 6 (six) weeks ago !!! And now tomorrow I will pick it up with the mods I wanted added. I LOVE it .... THANKS to you for the Road Glide 3 introduction video that got me inspired!!!

Wish they had this color for the Low Rider S

Definitely a fan of the satin myself

I miss my Heritage 114. It is a *great* bike. Leaps and bounds ahead of the 2015 Fat Bob that got replaced. Selling it was a bit of a necessity for a different 2 up bike. I'm diggin the new Prospector Gold with chrome!

Heritage Rules ! Can't go wrong with the Heritage !

Loved the satin chrome look. I had hoped at the time of the release that they'd expand it to offer it with other bikes. Unfortunately that didn't happen. I've always been a big fan of the Heritage model and I'm originally from Southern California, not far from you Matt. :) This anniversary model really nailed it. I love the color, love the ox-blood coloring on the seat and bags. I like it so much I'm kinda tempted to trade my 2020 Roadglide in for it. lol

Love that Fat Boy. Thanks for the review Matt.

I really like the 120 year paint scheme

Great report again Thanks Mat Yaron Israel

I can't believe that HD still doesn't use LEDs on the turn signals. C'mon, HD!

BADASS! 😱🤔❤️

I'm a great chrome lover but the satin chrome look was fantastic and also helped to set the fat boy apart from other models. Not a great fan of the coloured panels on the saddle for 120th but that's nit picking. The paint is brilliant and well thought through as always, I love the fading up to the stripe and the eagle feathers on the cvo are supercool. Tank badge is sweet too. Grab em fast if you want one. I managed to get my 115th heritage by a matter of minutes, still have it and love it. 115th is my favourite anniversary but then again, I'm biased lol.

Great review bud

I agree about the heritage it's super capable and that styling is holding it back probably all around. It's actually the only bike that I feel super comfortable on stock when throwing a leg-over it in the showroom floor. I've seriously considered buying a heritage many times but the lowriders I think is the way to go for most folks. The fat Bob yes the Chrome is the right way to go

In Germany you have to pay around 6000 euros extra to get the anniversary look on your bike!

The seat on the Heritage is so so comfortable. It seems that seat should be used on more bikes. Good review by the way.

Commenting twice, but wanted to say…I love, LOVE this Anniversary. I’d consider if I didn’t love the color I have as much as I do. I have an 18 FLHCS in red iron denim.

Big fan of the Heritage since I own a 97...

Nice

Softail would be nice 120th 😮💚✌️🦅✨️

The Heritage grew on me. Keep it. Great lighting. Wish they would’ve did the Heritage in black trim though.

I actually loved my copper top heritage. I know a lot of people didn't care for the color scheme but duracell sure did

I’m a Goldwing man, but I really like the fat boy. Looks more beefy than the breakout. 🇺🇸⭐️

I’d say best anniversary year so far

The Fatboy is a beautiful bike but satin chrome all day. I like the Heritage in the heirloom red fade and black finish!

Very nice motorcicle 👏👏👏👌👍✌️