2022 HARLEY DAVIDSON FAT BOY TEST RIDE & REVIEW 

Keen to hear from others what their first impressions of the new 2022 Fat Boy are, and would you buy one? Let us know in the comments!

Got a 2023 fatboy it's a comfortable ride handles the curves just fine I've owned choppers and 6 different harleys by far the most comfortable harley I've owned

These bikes are solid. I own the fatboy2021. It’s an AMAZING machine

Just purchased a 2022 Vivid Black Fat Boy and I love it, plenty of power and kind of comfortable. I do think before next summer when I plan to ride some longer distances I'll probably but a different seat. My butt gets pretty sore after riding for an hour or so. I've got that front disc brake clunk going on which I've read several other Fat Boy owners have run into. I hope Harley steps up the the plate and fixes it, it is quite noticeable when stopping, it's pretty loud. Other than that I do love the bike, the disc problem is not a deal breaker and I could learn to live with it. I'm going to put on the cruise control, heated grips, different seat along with detachable leather bags and windshield . I like naked Harleys, like the clean look and they're also lighter. The Fat Boy has 100 horsepower and I'm glad it finally got up there. Excellent review, I like that you talked about every aspect of the bike, very thorough, Thank you!

Thanks so much for this highly informative video. Am close to pulling the trigger on a 23 FB or a 22 Heritage Classic in New Zealand. The HC has bags of course and a screen but I would add a screen to the FB at purchase. Appreciate the more sporty look of the FB for the reasons you gave. Thanks again.

Just wanted to say that I loved the fact you recorded in 4:3 aspect ratio. I've not seen anything from the last 15 or so years filmed in 4:3.

Funniest comment: "I think it's got enough power for a passenger". Lmfao. It's a 1.8lt engine. My ute has a 1.9lt and my wife's car a 1.3. Pretty sure a motorbike with a 1.8lt donk can handle two-up

Excellent review!

Great video I love mine! have a hundred miles on mine so far so good. The pipes intake and other goodies are here so gotta go!

Great video guys 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻😍

Great review, bought this exact model and color a few weeks ago. Added the detachable Windshield and some handlebar speakers, and V&H Slipons. I don't get the reviews about the handling as it handles very well to me. I'm smiling every time I ride.

I have a 21, and it's a great bike. The 2022 rims look like they came off of a 1990s Nissan---Horrible The bike hasn't changed from 21 to 22 (except the rims) it rides great. I'm 6'1 and it fits me perfectly. It's much more nimble than it looks. Best bike I've ever owned.

Sweet looking bike. Im thinking of getting one once i get my full and if i ever have the funds to buy one outright

Ordered mine, in the shop now getting stage 2, s&s 465 with freedom straights along with tail tidy etc. One badass cruiser CAN NOT WAIT! Not worried about the naysayers, love the new wheels, emblem and single cap. Just don't like paying top dollar and having to fork out more for cruise. Thanks for the review

Love it, ride mine to work, rain hail and shine.

You wanna get to America with it. Take it for a spin around the Utah badlands. Great feeling. Hardly anyone around and the roads pretty much go on forever. Nevada is a good shout too.

Your size and weight would be an important factor in how this bike handles with such big tires. For smaller and lighter riders it probably would be more challenging.

What an absolute beast 😳🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

Actually really enjoyed this review. Currently on my 3rd GS (first being the old 1150), after deciding just over 15 years ago that I need to slow down a bit and give sports bikes a miss - family commitments changed my perspective I suppose. That said, I’ve always been drawn to HDs for some reason and look forward each year to the new model releases. Now in my mid 50s and think that I just need to bite the bullet and order a FB - my preferred model - before I get any older. The only fly in the ointment has always been the handling reviews, but I think you have put my mind to rest. My only other concern is will they drop the M117 into next year’s model? PS. Originally from NI but now live in the Canary Islands so won’t be hampered by the rain 😎

Aw man the solid wheels were made for this bike, made it more "fat" (badass) IMO :) Brad Richards, one of the designers, confirmed that the crosswind thing was all myth and there were no issues at all with that ( ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-w9uI_aO0bxM.html ). Interesting to hear a super positive take on the handling for a change, I've always suspected that the critics were a bit hasty. Beautiful, beautiful bike. Great vid too, I always enjoy reviews from ordinary folk (as opposed to youtube big shots).

If i had to have number plate tht big I would leave the country

great review ,, you seem quite overwhelmed,,,,, , after all like you say the low rider s should be THE sporty quick handling harley,,,, but the fatboy is right up there too if your not scared of the overall mass ;;;

I'd love to see the heal shifter back on this bike, I'd also love to see some slow manovers at walking pace. We all know what the handling at higher speeds are. If nothing else at least with the rim cut out you can put a chain around it Nice review.

Is there any way to get a smaller license plate ??

Hard to keep in check on bends- something a rider needs to be aware of

They are tuned differently from the factory

I cant decide wich bike to get (fatboy va heritage classic). Im afraid of not getting used to the FB handling because of the fat tyres. But also I dont like that the heritage Is on inner tube tyres wich are in my mind dangerous in case of a puncuture at high speeds on the road, my local dealer does not offer test rides, so what do you think Is better for me? Get used to the fb handling or change the wheels of the heritage un order to have tubeless tyres?

Cross wind was a myth.

I'm very much considering this. I have a Low Rider S (2021) but don't feel it as comfy as I want it to be, just want a big/beefy cruiser for slow, mellow rides through the countryside. The FXLRS can be pretty agressive but I have a different bike for that. Would you recommend the FB for that?

How much I should pay for this motorcycle!??if I want to buy

I always wondering who is paying $20k for this bike?

This is same fuckinng bike

Wtf is Harley doing with the pipes

These bikes are hard to find