2018 Fat Bob 114 ci Review - Harley Davidson 

I purchased mine last December and my only serious issue is the amount of water it throws on me from the rear tire. I took it to a bike show and took 2nd and its still stock. Younger crowd loved it.

When I was in the States, the dealer said he sold 3 of these in a week! One of your best reviews!

Excellent review! Now I want to ride one.. never cared much for Harleys before... Now you've got my interest

Really excited with where Harley is going with the new models. They’re evolving in some exciting ways for sure. Right solid review bud. Keep it up and ride safe!

Dude I love your reviews man! Back in August I was gonna purchase the 2017 street bob after watching your review on it. But then I decided to wait until the new 2018 models came out and I'm glad I waited because this new Fat Bob looks amazing ! Keep it up mate !

"I'm coming to a crossroad and I'm not talking about my life" lol

Well done with the review, mate! I agree with just about everything you said. Test rode it a few days after the presser, and was really impressed with the total package. I see this bike, or your current bike in my future! Hopefully I can find a nice, pre-owned when that day comes!

I hadn't rode a bike in years, I seen the new Fat Bob and loved the look. I went straight to my local Harley dealer and jumped on one for a test ride. Yeehaa! Looks like I'm getting back into riding next year! Harley must have done something right because they pulled me back into the market after having been absent for years. I think they are going to be successful with bringing in new riders to their brand. Smart.

I test rode the 107 a few weeks ago and loved it as well. I thought the riding stance was very comfortable and the handling was phenomenal. This bike is getting a bad rap from the diehard Harley fans, but I feel like the 2018 Fat Bob is new school vs old school and is mainly aimed to more of a new school rider vs the older Harley rider. This was a fun video as always!

Love all the British lingo- Cheeky, spot-on, sorted, brilliant... sounds like Wheeler Dealers dudes.

Sat on one and the mcn show in London last week very impressed and felt really comfortable.......I’ve got a victory highball, used to have the Harly night train years ago......I’ve got a test ride sorted at Oxford Harley Davidson as soon as the weather turns......great review cheers 👍🏼

I really enjoy all of your videos. it's a rider perspective versus a dealer perspective. it comes down to personal preference. in this bike I see classic Harley, sport bike looking exhaust, dual purpose looking tires, and futuristic looks. it's trying to appeal to a wide range of riders. attracting younger riders isn't really a model issue it's a money issue. Harley here in the states does a poor job of advertising the finance options. many folks don't know they take various types of trades like cars, boats,4 wheelers, etc. they don't advertise the rider to rider financing either. most folks don't know you can finance a private party sale thru the dealership. my son is 25 and was hell bent on a sport bike. that need for speed that we all had. I talked him into going to the Harley dealer and riding some bikes. after we talked about the kind of riding he wanted to do, to my surprise he chose a heritage and loves it.

I stopped by the local Harley dealership to check out the new Fat Bob. Love it. I own a 2014 Fat Bob and think I will keep it even though I love the new Fat Bob. I would want the 114 and it makes the bike too pricey. I gave it thought to trade my 2014 in but after consideration I think I will keep my 2014 Fat Bob and save the money. I just cannot see spending that kind of money when I can focus on paying my 2014 off and doing some mods to it. Great job on video!

"Only has 12 miles on it, so I'm gonna be taking it relatively easy on her." Boooooo!

Picked up my FB 107 yesterday and put 352 miles on it today. This is a fun ass bike and it loves to rev. Ride hard or stay home😎

Never die before you ride. Really loved it.

I bought a new 2019 yesterday. Wow! Nice bike. Phase II and slip-0n. Seat is is comfortable. Just breaking it in for now.

I just slapped that like button!! :P This was an expected review!! Love the fat bob and would love to have one!! :D btw, still need to ride down there before the good weather season ends haha take care!

I saw a photo of the fat bob in a magazine and immediate fell in love I ordered on new from Leeds Harley Davidson and took delivery of her November 2018 and have to say not disappointed love her I was a Suzuki man not now .

I rode this bike a few weeks ago and loved it. The only thing I didn’t like was the foot break peddle. It was to far forward. It felt like I had to stretch my foot to push on it. Great video.

Fantastic-looking bike. Love the flat track bars. Stock it's slightly more powerful than my 1670 cc Yamaha MT-01 and puts out 4 ft/lb more but, although you say the Harley is light, it's 40 kg more than the MT. Your reviews are excellent.

The intro music is on point 👌🏾👌🏾🏍🏍🏍

Under a ton of pressure at work...got the message you put up a new post and jumped on it. Of course you would customize it...wouldn't expect anything less....:-)

A fantastic Harley. Really want one of these!

You do the best reviews on the planet 🌎🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥watching from 🇨🇦

It’s a Great bike. I Love mine. I’ve been lucky to have owned quite a few Harley’s over the years, loved them all and still do. But this one does it for me I love it soooo much. Well done Harley this is the all in one Harley Davidson, Fun, Fast, Looks Ace, Handles Great, So comfy it’s got it all. It’s my every day Harley. Some people don’t like the change but what I say is You love your choice of Harley and I love mine This One. Each to there own. Ride One. My last bike was a Low rider S which was great but I Love this more.

The stock exhaust pipes are silver (in the States. I could be different where you are located). The black pipes are a Screaming Eagle upgrade.

Really like your review. From LA but lived in Amsterdam for last two years. Rain Rain rain and more rain. Rode BMW's there. Back home in Los Angeles a year since Ive been back from NL. No bike. So just purchased the 2019 Sportster 883 Iron. Kept that two weeks. Then traded up for the Fat Bob. Wow what a bike. Test rode all the ones I liked but this 2019 FB 114 rides so nice. reminds me of my sports bikes. Very comfortable seat, suspension wonderful on the back. forward controls are comfortable but would adjust right brake lever a bit more back toward me. Bumps are so nice now. Adjustable ease. I flipped my mirrors so I can see 100% better. Few things I want to change is exhaust stage one ? For sound it would be nice if it were just a tad louder. Can be expensive -tuner- full pipes or just slip ons. Don't like how high the pipes are and long same as you said. Sissy with rear rack one piece aftermarket would be nice for travel backpack. Not going to put bags on this bike like it naked. I do have small HD tool bag for front of bike above headlight for small items. I'm in break in mode so yes easy on the tires brakes and engine.

Beautiful bike meant to perform. Almost bought one several months ago. The 3.6 gallon gas tank killed the deal. A regular ride of 220 miles or more is done often. In the far west mountains and deserts a range of 140 miles or so is unacceptable and may find me out of gas and no stations anywhere around. Maybe next years Fat Bob's will have a 5 gallon tank and allow this bike to actually do what it should was built for; long comfortable riding on a performance machine. Not looking for gas or just riding to grandma's or the Harley dealership!

Imo it's the best looking harley! And I have a VROD

How do you like it compared to the low rider s? Do you like it more or less?

Diggin the pipes! Subbed :)

Great video as always, I'm 6,2 do you think I'd fit on it?

Would like the speedo above bars in my field of vision avoiding looking down !

Test rode this yesterday has lots of torque and super beefy I’m use to sportsters so this one felt like a beast great bike man just not my taste. Picks up real quick with the 107

Thank you for a great perspective. So, looks like everyone tend to compare it to X-Diavel or something, but for me the question would be how it would compare to a Triumph Rocket III. Any thoughts? Thank you.

How was the clutch? I rode a 2017 Breakout for a day on some twisties and my left hand nearly feel off!

I did a test ride on the 114, nice bike. It reminded me of my Honda CB919. Downside, the motor got hot on the inside of my right leg-just like the Sportsters. IDK, for the money, I’d buy the 919 or Bandit.

Spot on with the rear fender! It needed to be flushed with the tyre not some gap.

Great video mate! I ride two Harley Davidson's around the beautiful Island of Cyprus and video my rides, this one could be my third? If I can get hold of one with that waiting list! Subscribed!

i seen one of these for the first time in the local harley shop and i loved it , had a mad max look to it with the aggressive looking tires and appearance . i leaning towards buying one of these in april / may :D but i want the matte white one , i think that color is very nice on that bike .

Question ?? Just looked at your review on the Indian scout and just looked at this review on the harley !I'm in the market for a bike ? these 2 have now caught my eye , which one of these is the best in your opinion?? The bike is only going to be used for work and home , freeway riding is involved at 110 kph then city riding at 40 to 60 kph See my drama ???? Have a honda cb 500 now that's doing the work What do u think ????

The head light is looking awsm.

Picking up my new 114 Wed.Agree with you about changing rear guard. Where can i order one in this country? Good video

The only two things that pushed me towards the Street Bob we’re the huge front tire, easily corrected, and that gawd awful headlight that looks like a cheap sci-fi robot prop. The rest of it looks awesome.

Fantastic looking bike

They're getting there! :-) Must admit though, the wiring, brackets and cables could be better fixed/hidden. Not so refined...

In 2017/2018 I just want to know how long Harley Davidson is going to get away with a chain primary drive system? A new motor, new technology, better cooling and they are not using or designed a gear drive primary. Harley-Davidson can keep the traditional primary cover for appearances but go with a smoother and lower maintenance gear drive primary.

Iam planning to buy far bob ... but whay iam concern about is the ground clerance .. we all knw how small speed brakers are in mumbai...so i wanna ask does it touch the small creeky brakers on mumbai streets?

Yas..thanks mate..

Popped to Plymouth Harley this am...... put deposit on mine 3 weeks ago.....be lucky to get it before Christmas.......... gonna be a long few months lol

It does have a stage 1 doesn't it? It has the SE breather. Comes standard on the 114cu

I'm pretty much the same size as you but for me riding position of the new fat bob was a bit off. Also the foot pegs were somehow weird, I couldn't get my legs comfortable in a way that they would just "hang" there, instead I had to tighten my leg muscles and physically keep my legs on the pegs which is tiring in the long run. Didn't have that problem with the other new models. Also the mirrors were so low that my fingers were constantly hitting them when working the clutch. That of course is a minor complain and easy to fix, but still. In addition to that, foot controls were angled in a weird way that it was not natural and effortless to use them.

Can this bike be modified to mid-control? It seems like a good handling bike that I’d like to track for fun and be able to move around on.

would i be able to ride this if im 167 cm tall (5.5 inch approximately). would any shot rider here lend me an advice on what's the optimum seat height for me ?

Beautiful bike

Excellent review... What are pros & cons of Fat Bob vs Breakout? This will be my very first road bike. I've rode mx bikes, but never a road bike before. I love the simplistic & minimalist look of this bike. Is this a good choice for first road bike? I fell in love with this bike when I walked into the HD showroom and saw 2018 Breakout Black ( it was first bike closest to the door ). I was intimidated at first. It seemed so big & too heavy compared to MX bikes. But after sitting on it for awhile, off & on for ~ 2 to 3 hrs, ( I was in showroom for 6hrs straight hrs 1st day & visited HD couple more days where I sat on it some more & felt more comfortable with weight ). Although they allow test drives I don't have a motorcycle license. They mentioned there's school I can go to on weekends to get on bike training & also pass written test and get license / certified. Majority of my rides will be less than 125 miles. However, I could see myself occasionally wanting to go 200 and rarely 300 or 400 miles one way? Sales people tried to convince me to buy 2018 CVO Road Glide because they said eventually it'd be a lot better because of all the additional features; however, although I could purchase the CVO, I like the simplistic & minimalist look of this bike... If necessary as I become better & more familiar with road bikes / breakout, I could purchase CVO Road Glide later, in addition to the breakout, if I really get into long distance riding. Is this bike ok for riding twisting roads in mountains? Would wind resistance against my body be an issue at 65 to 70 mph? Any thoughts & suggestions would be appreciated. I plan to get black version. There's 107, 114 & 117, which engine should beginner start with? I saw somewhere that tank on this is smaller 3.5g vs 5g. Again I love streamline look of this bike; however, some mentioned range is much more limited between refueling, 164 to empty ( 47 * 3.5 ) but should refuel at 1/4 before empty ~123 miles. Is that a problem? Some said it would / could be in group ride where other riders have 5g tanks and could go ~50 more additional miles before refueling. Thanks in advance for sharing..."

I’m planning to buy another bike but im torn between 2017 NIGHTROD and 2020 FATBOB. What do you guys think?

Well covered review , yet to be convinced with this bike at all however

Would have to change exhaust first and add a V&H Fuelpak 3 tuner with a better air intake. Then would change the handle bars to some pull backs. Even though the fuel tank is slimmer to match the bikes styling I would rather have had at least a 4+ gallon tank. starting to sound more like my Dyna. Thanks for sharing.

How would you compare this to the outgoing V-rod?

Is this release date for America as well? I call the dealer and they made it sound like I could buy it and hope on it right away..

Monster...

Don’t worry. This bike can handle the rain even on new tires

whats with the number plate bracket? thats the first thing that takes a 1 way ride dump.

The one I test rode in U.K. had brushed aluminium slipons. Are the black ones on this bike what we would get ? They look much better !

Where did you get the HP numbers since not even HD wants to say?

Any good for a 6,3 bloke??

Exactly what I want..

I have a 17 streetglide but I'm seriously considering a fat bob for my second bike to take shorter rides

1:11 "In true British style it's now starting to rain." You dont know how lucky you are. To ride the new Fat Bob, I mean :)

I'll be trading my 2020 Iron 1200 In On a 2022 Fat Bob next weekend. I originally rode sport bikes but I'm now hooked on H.D. I love my Sportster but it lacks in performance. I am not able to carve corners like I want to without dragging parts. The Sportster stock suspension is not up to the challenge I give it.

Just a Review, goes right into changes and opinions

hey dude, seen a few of your videos. Couldn't find one on the new Softail Street Bob. I'd love to hear your thoughts on it, if you're so inclined. Thanks!

Love that bike normally I buy Ducati actually I have 4 of them.. But this bike i liked so much I bought one. Ps and added short loud pipes. And few more extras ;)

Can you review a R NineT for a comparison?

Did you get muddy from that short rear fender?

i dont actually know what happens with new tires. what? do they suck at first?

very nice looking bike, But for me i would prefer that it had mid controls.

Can a person of height 5.4 can ride it..?

and I just became your 12,000 sub . . .cool

Rode a 2018 fat bob with a stage 4 117 kit on it. The power was ok, but the ergonomics ruined it for me. I absolutely hated it. I'm 6 feet tall and I felt so cramped. Just my experience though, give one a try if you can

It is a very good cruiser

HOLY SHIT i thought you were driving on the wrong side of the road!

Damn that’s some narrow roads!

What music was that ?

thats sick!!!

I've been thinking about this long and hard (since the beginning of my beer) and I have a solution to your issue with it always raining when you want to review a new bike. First, you'll need to recruit a few friends. The more the better. Second, get everyone into the North Sea. Third, push the U.K. further toward the center of the Atlantic Ocean. That's it. You're welcome.

What music is that at the beginning of the video ?

Love it 😆

how does this bike take in off-roads?

Comfy!!

Can a big guy like 6 ft 220 lbs look normal riding this or is this bike small?

Still loving your videos! I am 5' 9" also but I have a 34" pant inseam and felt scrunched up on this bike. It really felt like I was on a super charged Sportster.

Really nice ride however I personally don't like the handle bars I would get a different type

Men i love you acent jajaja nice video

Pleasant review, but don't understand how you can have a "nice" clunk out of the gearbox!! I cringe when I clunk a gear on my V Star! In my younger days, gearshifts used to be silent.

What do you call a long distance ride how many miles

What about the brakes ? Is it good ! Because on my test drive those foot brake is not good . What's ur opinion ?

Well...i ride a 2014 FXDF and it will have to last for muuuch longer. Went to our local HD Dealer on "the day" and was quite shocked. Darling, THEY have shrunk the bikes ! Shortened the whellbase ! The all new Softail "Fat Bob" optically has become some kind of a rice-cooker , the seating position doesn't fit for a 6ft + rider any more. I sit higher on the bike and the tank just disappears between my legs. On my "Old" FXDF my legs and knees are left and right of the tank, at about half it's hight, the NEW Fat Bob is a DWARF. .... . I won't comment it's looks because other riders may be of different opinion. I don't like the new "japanese" look at all. Technically the Milwaukee Eight is just marginally tougher than my Twincam 103, the leaning angle is identical, no chance to fit saddle-bags, the tank even grew SMALLER ! I'd NEVER buy a bike that forces me to the gas-station every 110 miles !!! Silly enough VICTORY decided to cease production of their great bikes more or less same time when HARLEY decided to dump the fun-tastic DYNA's and try to modernise their bikes to fight the VICTORY's .... Silly world.... in My Opinion Harley committed suicide if you don't want a HD Tourer. I love my DYNA FXDF - because of her size, her agility and her CHARACTER ! That Motorcycle is LIVING ! The NEW Softail "Dyna's" are so wonderful smooth but...without any character. May be even good motorcycles they are no HARLEYS any more . .