2019 Harley-Davidson Fat Bob (FXFBS)│Test Ride & Review 

i'm a fat bob 114 owner for two days now and i'm freaking love it and put smile on my face. yup a former gsxr1000 rider for over a decade

“I’m not going on RU-vid.” Dude, you’re on RU-vid and I’m watching you from 3,000 miles away. Now you’re famous.

I started with Yamahas and Honda’s. Found my way to the Road king classic in 2007 and the Road Glide Special in 2015. So after riding touring bikes for 11 years I saw this crazy looking Mad Max meets Robo Cop 2018 Fat Bob. I wanted something more city friendly for my 55 mile (each way) daily commute here in Phoenix. I can honestly say I have never thrown a leg over a bike I loved more to ride! I am almost 50 so no spring chicken...but not the old guard either. The old guard would not even sit on this bike, and that’s OK with me. I can tell you that not only is it the best bike I have ever ridden in my 30 years of riding. But it made me remember how fun it is to ride a bike that is not a bagger. Beggars have their place and if you’re taking long rides there’s nothing better. But I’ve purchased the accessories to allow me to take long rides on this bike and it does just fine. But riding around town and when you want to have fun ...there is no comparison. The brakes and suspension set this bike apart and it is a absolute blast. If you’re skeptical of this bike I suggest at least taking it for a test ride and see for yourself. You might just be very surprised on how much it grows on you after you actually ride it. This is absolutely my favorite bike period and I am very happy that Harley Davidson is opening the door, their minds, and creativity to allow for new creations such as this. Thank you Harley Davidson!!!!

Been on my Fat Bob a year now and I wouldn't trade it for anything. For those of you that haven't spent any time on a cruiser, this bike will serve you well on 12 hour rides just fine. I have the rack and tall sissy on mine and can carry a weeks worth of supplies and all my camera gear. More if a use a backpack. The Fat Bob just feels like your riding on a cloud with the power of a jet beneath you. The hardest part about riding it is staying within the limits of the law. And I am an old fart :

That intro was epic! 😂 man the Fat Bob sure is growing on me! I use to be one of the dyna bros before I went and bought my FXBB! Love the new softail lineup! LFFL!

It’s good to see some Father Son bonding on the back of a Harley. Thanks for the vlog Matt.

I bought a 2019 Fat Bob today. Phase II and slip on exhaust. I have owned many bikes but this is my first Harley. Raced Sport bikes and motor cross. I thing I really noticed, the seat is way to comfortable 😂.

That intro was epic on so many levels. Thanks for sharing!

I do like that bike. It never had to grow on me, liked it the second I saw it.

Really enjoy the in-depth reviews you do of the bikes. Good job!!

I’m so so happy wirh my Fatbob. Worth every penny to me. Finally a Harley that was definitely designed for me !

Love being able to see both bikes during the review, Matt.

I was very much one of those that initially didn’t like the Fat Bob, but I’m slowly but surely coming around!

That’s the cutest thing. Wish my dad liked riding. When I told him I had a motorcycle he said the same thing my grandma told him. “If you get a motorcycle you better buy a casket to go with it.” And I’m 38, haha. Great vid.

I own an older Fat Bob and I’m in agreement with you and your assessment Matt. I also dig the new models styling, it’s the bomb lol.

Just SUBSCRIBED! Bought my 2018 Fat Bob last summer and put on almost 8K miles already. LOVE IT.

Great review Matt, thanks for sharing. Cheers

I test drove that bike 2 weeks ago and i am in love with it!! Amazing motorcycle!! Sad i can't afford it!

Just too cool that you guys can do that together!

Just traded my 883 for a fat bob 114 , rode it home this afternoon . What an awesome bike. I only took my bike test October last year so very much a novice. Went with a sportster for my first bike as it seamed a safer option for a newbie . The fat bob is not anywhere near to unmanageable as I feared it would be when I opted for a sportster . I still lack a bit of higher speed corner confidence but the fat bob has improved that 100% on a short 37 mile ride home from the dealer . Its just so planted and safe feeling. Apart from pushing it backwards into my garage which is harder than a sportster actual riding is sooo much better . Its a beast but it feels so safe and easy to ride. And the head light that looks like a cylon`s eye is awesome too . Wish Id just jumped straight into the fat bob from the start . Im nowhere near going to find its limits for a while but I`m reaching higher limits immediately just because of the bike .

Another great vid Matt! If I hadn't gotten the deal I got on my SGS for bike week this year I might have ended up on a fat Bob. Such an aggressive bike with so much customization options, especially with the club style you West coast guys are pioneering.

I just bought the '19 Iron 1200 but sat on a bunch of different HDs at the dealer; the fatbob was one of my favorite models. It was super comfortable and the riding triangle just agreed with me. I really dig the look of it too. I can see picking one up in the future. The Sportglide surprised me too...seems like a great package.

Love your dad. "I'm not going on RU-vid!" Good stuff.

Hey Matt! Love the Fat Bob videos since I have a 2018 I’ve put 17k miles on so far. Love the detail and little known attributes you point out

Luv luv luv my fat bob. Gonna add cruise control when I do my 10k next month.

that's dope dude you guys still got that bond fuckin 30 years later i used to ride with my dad some when i was little too, when he gets back from the store i'll go out with him again. Must've went along way he's been gone for 20 some odd years.

Love the blue painters tape. Nice to see the Dadz.

You have a great channel! Love the HDs just by watching your show. Don’t know how to ride yet but working on it.

Man you guys did a kick ass job on that coast glide. It's a beautiful bike, I like the way you have it displayed in the showroom.

I love my 2018 FatBob!!!

Oh man I love this bike! Absolute favorite Harley, can’t wait to ride one off the lot someday!

Greetings from Esmeraldas, Ecuador. i love this FatBob, is awesome bike!!!!

That was great! I bought my first NEW Harley from Jerry in 1995 & again in 1999 at the old dealership...Jerry & Brent are the 2 best guys I’ve ever dealt with!

Recently upgraded to the FXFBS, super excited for next season.

Thanks for the great video Matt. I've been looking to get a new bike, and to be honest I hadn't considered the new Fat Bob as I was leaning heavily toward a Street Bob. I checked out a Fat Bob last weekend and I was surprised at how comfortable it was. The Fat Bob has now moved to the top of my list.

I think this is the only way i would be okay being on the back. My uncle introduced me to bikes way back when. I wish he was around so he could take me for a ride. Anywho....great vid as always and great PSA 😂

Love my 2019. So fun

I quite like the styling - looks very solid with good lean angles. Possible to get a larger tank for more range and to add a quarter fairing?

The opening reminded me of why I love ridding bikes... brought back memories of being young and running around with me friends, that I'm still ridding with to this day... one of them has a 2014 fat Bob as a matter of fact! We love that bike... lol much to his annoyance. we both got to ride the new one and wow it's really a great bike. Living proof baby boomers like the new bikes also. Oh and I'm glad to hear the king of bikes people's choice award went to your dealership, I just got my sticker in the mail... class act Harley Davidson!!! Glad I found your channel Matt 😎

One of your best, but I like bright colors on HD’s!!! Still stuck on the Candy paint jobs!!!😎

It doesn't matter if you are young or old, male or female, like one type of mc over another, just go test ride one today especially with the 114. This is one FUN bike to ride!!!! You have the torque, it is fast, it is comfortable, it is nimble, brakes very well, it will put a smile on your face. I am older and own a 2017 Street Glide Special, I plan to keep it for long rides and touring then after its paid for looking at getting a Fat Bob for all around fun riding. I would do a Stage II with a high performance cam. Stage 3 or 4 would be too much for me. There are motorcycles out there that are just FUN to ride (forget about name, brand, style, etc) and this is one of them.

Very nice review ;-) Matt, is there available your ranking for the Fat Bob 2019, please?

Matt grear to see your dad still gets on a bike, take care, God Bless from the Philippines

I am not a US citizen, but I love America!

Thank you for this i needed a good smile.....

Can either the ‘18-‘19 fat bobs be upgraded to 117”?

Ur commentary is excellent on the bikes.

I do really like the fat bob, but i was wondering can a larger fuel tank be installed

Matt. Could you please discuss or do a video on how to take badges off a denim color bike? I saw your video on the pros and cons of both paints, but I want to remove the stock decals and add my own without messing up the paint

Great review as always. Any chance you guys will be reviewing a vrod/night rod with apes added? Would be interested in the handling opinions and comfort. Cheers 👍🤘☘

I see Bender from Futurama in that headlight. I'm so close to picking up a used '18 Fat Bob for my first bike.

Awsome video great to see family involved in your video aswell. any plans for a new freewheeler video ?

Can the foot controls be moved backed to give more of a mid control stance ? Please let me know.

Loved the 1st part of video; that was fun to watch!!! Own a 2014 Fat Bob but not sure if I would like the shorter rake on the new models nor the “closer” forward controls. Definitely need to test ride it.

Hi Matt, what would you move up to from the Street Bob if you owned one and wanted to upgrade? I do short trips during the week to and from work and long trips on the weekend. So am really interested in your opinion about a nice comfortable allrounder with a decent sized tank.

What are your thoughts on the Fat Bob versus the 2020 30th anniversary fat boy? I’m about to trade by 2019 low rider in on of these options.

Great review Matt. I’m thinking about trading my 2017 low rider s for the new fat boy 114.

Great vids! Been strongly considering getting a Sport Glide and actually rode my first Harleys this weekend at a demo day and loved it. What I would actually love to see is a review comparing a Harley to a different type of motorcycle. I'm currently on a Triumph Sprint GT, and would like to know how touring on a Heritage or Sport Glide would compare to my Sports Tourer, for example loading capacity, cruising speed, economy, keeping up with the guys on their GS's and Tigers through the mountains, etc. I get it's comparing apples to tequila but the reality is not everyone rides the same brand yet we all ride together. Maybe make something happen?

does anyone know if the forward controls off that fatbob will work on a fatboy?

Matt, any difference between the 2019 and 2020 Fatbob??

I like this bike, but ended up getting a Heritage 114. What a smooth ride. These new Softail frames are great. I do wish these had an analog speedo with the digital tach instead of being reverse of that. I would definitely like to ride one of these.

Since I just about to start with the driver licens for MC, I bought myself a Yamaha Mt07, but damn, this one is probably one of the best looking bikes I've ever seen. Thank you for the review 👍👊

Kick ! love you riding with your Dad !

Matt how long has it been since your Dad has given you a ride on the back of a Harley?

Love your videos man!! I’m stuck between a Softail slim S and a deluxe. What are your thoughts??

I love the new Fat Bob. Even though I just got another Sportster not too long ago I'm thinking that next year I will trade it in for a new Street Bob. The Street Bob has always been one of my favorites from Harley. I'm really digging this new Fat Bob.

I would love if you also review older harleys and compare, for instance, this generation fat bob, with the previous one and the first generation as well

Would this bike be appropriate for a rider about 6’3”, 300 pounds? I have an Ultra Classic, but I’d like to get something a little more light and agile for town use, and keep the Classic for longer trips. Thanks

I bought a 2018 114 Fatbob last year......mainly cause of your review on it !!! Luv the bike handles awesome ! Got a 2 bros exhaust on there that thunders like a champ Not an advanced rider at all but learning to harness the power of this beast Gotta do stage 3 down the road....luv the low end torque. BTW had to remove my battery couple months ago....took me all of 30 min no shit keep the vids coming bro ! cheers

I gotta take one out again. I took one out when they released but I was a Dyna owner at the time and pretty salty. I did like my street bob compared to the softail version. But my fat bob ride was pretty short and I wasn’t willing to give it a fair shot. I’m pretty used to my street glide now so I feel like I’d notice the handling characteristics much better now

Picking up my new one tomorrow😀

the art of ride ! HD for ever

Never had a Harley... mostly GSA's but, really love the look of the Fat Bob. Maybe it would be a fun to live with alternative... more every day than touring. Would you recommend it? Great review by the way. Thanks !

Not used to seeing you was a passenger on the motorcycle. Matt but it was cool thanks for the video take care

Awwe yeahhh! First Family of LA’s finest Harley Davidson dealership. Laidlaw’s Harley Davidson. Life’s short people, buy the damn bike!

Classic video. 😂👍

That is a masterpiece

First thing I did after buying my 19 fltrxs was purchase passenger backrest and a luggage rack. Thank God NOHD had the foresight to install the docking unit to accommodate those additions. Next I'm buying a back rest for myself. It's that or find a woman to ride everytime I take a long ride.

Nice

How tall are you? I'm 6'2 and looking into seriously purchasing this bike. Is it for a taller person like myself or would I need a lot of adjustments?

I have Dyna Fat Bob. As a tall man I love the riding position. The new one feels and looks much smaller bike.

Could you fit a 5 gallon Lowrider tank to a Fatbob?

great vid mate but still loving my 2017 DYNA fat bob lol just one question not about the fat bob if that's cool!!! why didn't Harley bring out a 115 anniversary road king? of all the Harleys in the line up!!!! do you have any ideas why this is the case mate???????

More on customizations on the FXFBS Fat Bob..It's Cool....

Well said Matt! I love mine it puts a smile on my face everyday...... Ride hard or stay home😎 CW rated this bike the #1 cruiser they loved it.....haha nope not a grandpa bike😀

Wobbly as hell at 110mph ... Planted as f 20-60 weaving and sliding feeling like it’s safe, fast and ultra smooth roller coaster. The fat tires makes you feel smart when tackling pot holes which are everywhere in SF / Bay Area high traffic areas... I think some people are setting them up for brief weekend touring jaunts and then breaking it down for quick daily commutes and daring sports ridding with lots of chill cruising. The bike looks sooo substantial and I always get both complements and player hate looks every time I’m out and I don’t even have a upgraded pipe yet... oh... the jealous eyes will increase with pipe, so too the love. I came off of Bmw sport touring bikes (2012, f800st and 2000, 1100rs) and prior I had 2007 Kawasaki 600RR... even more prior but serious time was spent 3-5X a week on race courses with Jet Skis for a couple years... My point is the second you want to act the fool on this bike it weaves so fast that you just think it and it just snakes & goes there’s. With after market wheels, and a stage 2 the speed will truly sport bike snap, but from daily speeds. I like cruising allot, but as Matt said it’s way more a sports cruiser. Chill for some miles and then wind it up... kinda hooligan style makes the bike happiest. Very much a adult kids bike, absolutely fun. Ive scene quite a few people tour them up style / function wise with the mustache bars, wind screens, bags and sissy bars... smaller bar bags and nook like bags... and the bike then looks like a mean 🐴 😡... the kind that says... fuck with me and I’ll kick you, other wise load me nice and let’s be on our way. So I think it’s a truly versatile ride. At 80 for a hour going straight though I am not happy. I want taller bars, and the ability to kick out my legs... other wise I want to speed but the bike does not like high speeds, wobbly due to head angle and wind on your jacket can give the bike additional ammo to wobble. I ride in dense traffic and twisties... but miss the relaxed free way.... does have the relaxed around city and cruise vibe, roll the strip vibe, feels good in a parking lot (some bike don’t), easy to park and move about/reverse... I ride it off curbs, slowly but also pop up some carefully... as to park sometimes... it’s do able on this bike without a problem... just don’t sit on it off of some curbs and go slow or it will scrap a “I’m really stupid” sound 😱🤗😂 So I think the tour upgrades allow the bike to flex out where as if you go ?Street Glide? You would never slim it down for small runs nor dense traffic / quick events even though it tours nicer it won’t be a lively twist machine nor traffic weasel without excessive inputs, the FatBob can make a Sidewinder 🐍 say DAMN!

How tall is the guy riding the Fat Bob at the beginning? It looks pretty small under him.

Great video… thinking of picking up a 114 heritage

That’s rad you got your pops out there for a cruise - probably blown away how far Harley-Davidson has advanced. “You better not be recording” 🤣

I will say I’m not the biggest fan of the head light but I’ve definitely come to like the fat bob now

Great video Matt. How was the height of fat bob for someone of your height? I couldn't help but chuckle at the beginning before your Dad got on. it looked you were just about to drag your knees on the asphalt Loved seeing your dad in this episode. Ride safe.

Hey Matt, what gloves were you using in this video?

Hey Matt....always love your videos but interesting you often refer to the Street Bob as a beginners bike. I have been riding more than 40yrs, used to race road and motocross and ride a BMW S1000RR everyday. I own a 2017 Low Rider S and basically I am not a slow rider and I really like the new Street Bob because it’s nice and light and nimble....I am considering selling my FXDLS and going with a stage 2 FXBB. I just wish the tank was a bit bigger...

Does adding a stage 1 reduce gas mileage? I ask this because with a 3.6 gal gas tank I don’t want to lose any more mpg/tank.

Ahh meu sonhoo

I love change! Keeps things feeling new. When this bike came out, I was super interested. I bought a 2018 Super Duke 1290r because I like safety. The Harley just has ABS. Most European bikes, at that MSRP, have stability control with Cornering ABS/Cornering Traction control, TFT dash, driver modes, electronic suspension, etc. The Harley is still a little heavy but if it offered more safety stuff, they would of made a sale. I have been riding for 50 years, raced cars/motorcycles professionally, and I want the electronics. Anything that will keep me out of the hospital just once is worth it to me. Computers respond faster than humans as they are never tired and always alert. Harley is starting to go in the right direction, especially if they want global sales. Euro 5 emissions arrive in 2020 so they have to move in a new direction!

Just bought this bike for my wife. I LOVE it and the added bonus was it was EXACTLY what she wanted. Maybe in a few years I may buy a 2nd FatBob for myself because she's already started getting stingy about letting me ride it...HAHA

Did they change the "FX" name for the new fat Bob and streetbob? And also I feel like the new Harley's have shrunk a little bit, but other than like I love the looks

Couldn't agree more with you about how awesome the Fat Bob is. I have a 2015 with the 103, which is so comfortable and when I'm ready to get my next Harley it will be a a new Fat Bob. PS. Look who made it on RU-vid! 😂

Is it very common in the US to ride on the road without leather gloves? I've never seen anyone in Australia do this who isn't under 18 years old