2021 Harley Davidson Fat Boy | First Ride 

Dan, as an American, I'm always humbled when I hear good reviews of classic American products by those outside of the US, so thank you for that. I know that both Americans and Brits go back and forth sometimes over stereotypes, hopefully in a good-natured way, but I would like to think that America did something right with Harley-Davidson. I do feel a mark of pride that America gave the world the Harley, just as Britain gave the world so many classic bikes as well; namely the Triumph Bonneville series, which I love (in fact, if I don't pick an Iron 883, then a Bonneville model might be my first bike). I think Harley hit it out of the park with this model, and like you I recall seeing the first one in Terminator 2 when I was 9 years old. Great bike! In my opinion, the 2022 model looks even better with the cutouts in the wheels. But besides that it's pretty much perfect as is. If it were mine, I'd change the exhaust to something else. That's a bike that definitely needs to be heard with looks like that, but not something overly obnoxious. I think the new Fatboy 114 is a "thinking man's motorcycle". If you want to upgrade it, then it takes some thought so that you don't ruin the original purpose of the bike, which is to be a cruiser, much like what the Cadillac Eldorado was in the 70s, That's my opinion anyways. Thanks for the review!

This dude can ride !! I haven’t seen anybody run this big girl that hard on a video !!! She is a curvy girl !!! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

For me, the most beautiful Harley...

Loved the video! Fun watching you drive a big Harley when you usually drive the more sporty alternatives. Gives a different point of view that's much appreciated. Keep posting, love the chill and fun vibe. 😊

Thanks for explaining the difference between soft tails and hard tails i never knew this! The bike looks breathtaking with those forks and wheels! Just perfect! 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩

The giggles say it all. Great vid Dan. 👍

That's the most un-Harley sounding Harley Ive ever heard lol. Definitely one of the best looking models in HDs line up! Look forward to a new Sportster S review! Most exciting bike I think since the Vrod as far as HDs go. Cheers!

Looks a great bike, fun fun and chill chill

Wouldn't want to have to ride one every day but as you said, boy it'd be nice to have one in the garage - plus a guy to keep it clean and polish the chrome!

I must admit, I would love a Fat Boy.

If you like in now, just wait until you get the aftermarket exhaust.

Your video really made me smile. Fab to hear a fellow Brit ‘whoop’ in excitement on a fatboy. I have recently purchased the same bike, but haven’t (yet) ridden it anywhere near as vigorously as you have! I’m not so experienced with bikes, so it’s difficult for me to be able to compare it to anything else. (My last bike was a Ducati monster 15 years ago). However, I had heard lots of comments about harleys being poor bikes to ride compared to other modern bikes, so it was very interesting, and comforting, to hear you be so positive about the bike’s handling and performance. I have found the suspension to feel good, but I will try playing with the dial to see if a higher number improves the feeling further. Thanks for vid and the inspiration 😀

Great review, judging by the much laughter you had a fabulous time testing it😁 But because it’s too many ££££’s, I will just dream on🤨

Beautiful bike and another great video to go alongside! Brown-trouser moment 13:14 haha...

Great review as always Dan. What an iconic bike. That’s the first bike I fell in love with when I was much younger, thanks to Arnie! Carnt believe I was 7 when I watched that film ha ha! That thing fly’s for being a big heavy brute. Love the sound and it just looks amazing. Awesome video 👍🏻

No aftermarket exhausts available for 2021 Harley’s due euro 5 sensors 😢. I had a 2011 Fat Boy now I have a Sport Glide these M8 engines are so much better. Nice video thanks. 😎👍

Great vid as usual! Keep up the good work and stay safe :) Also may I suggest doing another small cc bike hehe, always fun to see your take on sub 400cc bikes

This is the shat pank ride for England man!

Harleys are sweet...

Fantastic review 👍thankyou

Awesome video! Curious as to what seats are on that unit ? Tks for sharing

If it's loud you know what you can do you don't like it you know what you can do

Fantastic video but I’m annoyed as now I want one so much fun and you get to keep your license 👏👌😊👍

Nice Dan, have this bike next week! Monster 👍

Vance and Hines big radius pipes it will sounds amazing Does the sissy bar come with it

I actually find myself liking this monster price is out of my league but I would if I could ,different silencers maybe bars and that's it for me and I have always had four's luv it cheers : )

Very good video, Dan. You just need to take a ride with a Boss Hoss V8. That really is a BBBig Fat bike. Greetings and we continue to accompany you on the motorcycles.

Although a louder sound seems better, you need to hear the sounds of this motor so you know when it’s getting ready to throw a part. Primary chain adjuster being the main culprit.

If neutral is proving tricky, then a little blip on the throttle whilst trying to get neutral normally does the trick with a Harley 👍

Is this the Sundowner Seat ? Not standard, which some say is uncomfortable…..not standard mirrors either, maybe why they vibrate ?

Definitely chrome over that satin finish they had before.

Hate Harleys, hate cruisers!! Rode a Fatboy, totally got it, now own a 2019 with the satin finish, gotta be easier to keep in good nick in the UK than full chrome

In Europe I have a 1670 cc MT-01 which puts out 110 ft/lb at 3,700 rpm and only weighs 263 kg wet / fuelled. You can imagine what that the torque feels like: no traction control or ABS. Proper bike. I prefer the 114 Fat Bob to the Fat Boy, but they are both too heavy. I would really like a Sportster 1250 S.

I guessed the HD riders don't know how much sound pollution they make, now I think they know and they enjoy it in a sadistic way Good that HD has some relatively silent ones

The main reason we don’t see many of Fat Boy on the road is: Fat Boy are only good on Straight Lines * Not made for Road you have to Turn \ Sharp Corners, never heard from any reviews where the riders aren’t complaining about handling The Tiers are too Flat Just like the original Sportster Roadster Tires Changing to the right Tiers makes it to a Much more enjoyable Ride - Not only in a Straight Line

Mirrors, grips, switch housings, seat; none of that is stock on that bike. Neither are the rear blinkers if they’re led. The thing with the gear indicator going off, I don’t know why they did that. There’s a button behind the clutch lever. When you depress the clutch, the indicator goes off. Makes no sense. Before I bought mine, I was really worried about the handling characteristics. So many reviews claiming it was hard to handle in corners. I’ve never ridden a sport bike, so maybe compared to that? But since owning one, I’ve felt all those reviews were just a bunch of hot air.

A relic

I own a 2022 Fat Boy, same vivid black color, at 94 hp it really does have excellent acceleration, it actually sounds good when riding it, I may buy different pipes someday but I'm in no hurry. I will be adding cruise control, heated grips and bags that are easily detachable, I like naked bikes, never liked riding a huge dresser, not my style. The bags can be purchased from Harley, they are over $900 and total garbage, made of vinyl and😢 they fall apart (Chinese made) they have terrible reviews, so I researched bads and found Viking, an AMERICAN company makes great leather bags at one third of Harleys price, sorry Harley but you dropped the ball there. I will get a sissy bat I can lean against on longer trips and maybe a detachable windshield but I'm in no hurry for that, I don't like the looks of the bike with all that gear plugged on top of it, naked as much as possible. The bike has one flaw, the front disc brake physically moves when stopping and makes a clunking sound, I have yet to address this with Harley but I will, this issue has been mentioned in other videos. At over $28,000 out the door one wouldn't expect this problem to exist but it's not a deal breaker, just annoying. Overall I love the bike, it's a much better bike than my original 1996 Fat Boy, more refined, runs much better, faster, electronic ignition, anti-lock brakes, key fob security system, overall it's a pleasure to ride and I pity the cagers stuck in their ugly electric Prius. I find it sad that motorcycling seems to be less popular today, the young today are too busy playing Xbox, smoking dope and eating junk food, oh, and they're not even working, still living with mom and dad, they couldn't even afford to buy a used bicycle, I digress. I'd like to see more riders today, they don't know what they're missing. Thanks for the video, you ride like me!, ride safe mate.

which did you enjoy overall more? the Triumph Rocket or this one? And was hoping you had a review on the Triumph Bobber but will go to another channel for their reviews.

As much as I love this bike, the handling puts me off.....I think the Fat Bob would be better suited? I don't own either, just looking into them for now.

That seat is hideous looking on this bike, but I'm sure it's super comfortable for both rider and passenger and in the end, that's what counts. I like how it was also outfitted with nice H-D grips and chrome switch housings. I've got a RoadGlide Ultra and Sportster 72 but this bike is next on my list. I'm looking for a 2018 FatBoy 114 in the two-tone red color. Great review, and your enthusiasm is fun to watch. Keep up the great work. Ride safe...

You are like a baby when you enjoying a bike

Would you rate this bike over the Triumph Rocket 3? Which would did you like better?

Did you like this or the sv650 better?

what bike doesnt have rear suspension?

Purely for comfort, this one or the rocket?

If you had to choose between the rocket 3 and this, which would you choose?

Combien coûte cette belle monture ?❤️👍

is the speedo in KM ? not MPH ?

Dan, how about this year's rebel 1100? All reviews I could find say that it is limited to 100mph, is this the case with UK and European versions of the Rebel 1100?

That does not look like the stock seat. Do you know which seat that is? I am shopping around for a seat upgrade for my Fat Boy.

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Dan, it is very dangerous driving a Fatbot like that on the wrong side of the road.

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come with me if you want to live

Bad to the Bone!!

If it is not loud it is noisy

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Harley just catching up with the Japanese in the cubes department.

This is what I've got to say about it being loud wonit's loud walk this way talk this way and you can give me a kiss

This is so far off the original 50s style model. Looks bloody horrible. Heritage just not working for HD anymore. Why should it when you can buy better for less?

Exact copy of 2002 honda shadow 1100.

These big bikes are not meant for the little UK roads and shitty weather.

WRONG , The original Fatboys including the Fatboy Lo earned this moniker, This new total revamp ?? Solid wheels don’t make it a Fatboy. I’ve done the walk -around and the magic is just not there. If I want big power? I will buy a freakin Yamaha!

The motorcycle that derived it's name from Fat Man and Little Boy Love you Dan, but F Harley & all it's motorcycle

Your comentry is terribly boring try to be more professional

Certainly not one for me! Hate the look and for me, motorcycling is all about handling and fun, they are all a bit too 'fat old man cruiser' for me! Each to their own, but I won't be buying one!

Harleys are sad bikes.