Harley-Davidson Fat Boy vs Fat Boy (Twin Cam vs Milwaukee 8)
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- James and Jake take out two Harley-Davidson Fat Boy's for a ride. Which is best? The Twin Cam or the M8?
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I love the "solid wheel catches the wind" argument. Somehow their 80lb beer belly is wind resistant but the wheel isn't haha
Folks will find anything to argue about, while ignoring other attributes that might all make up the sum of parts.
I think they are referring to side wind it's like driving a box truck in a side wind compared to a car
There are some YT vids of folks owning both fat boys (with solid and spokes wheels) and their experiences in side wind so no need to guess if and how much it impacts the ride. :)
I have a 2010 low boy and can confirm that the solid wheels are affected by wind. In strong cross winds you can feel it pushing the front wheel, honestly kind of unnerving in strong enough winds.
I had a 03 Fatboy that I owned for 13 years. I never had any issues with the wind. I don’t believe these guys that claim the wind blew them all over the place. I call BS on that.
The Fatboy ended in 2006, when they put that wide tire on in 2007 it was dead to me. But at least it basically looked the same. This no rear fender look and molded headlight just doesn't work for me. I like the classic retro look from 1991-2006.
+100
Exactly
That new model fat boy is like the japanese bikes
Nothing speciel about it
Automatów turn signals??? Their was from 2006 And up
And softails look great but not milwaauke 8
Yep agree.love my 2002 model with full rear Fender.
I own a 2018 pearl white fatboy that I bought new from WarHorse Harley-Davidson in Ocala Florida. I absolutely love this bike. It's not hard to turn ffs. I whip this bike through winding roads at high speeds and yeah I get that a skinny will be easier but it's a fatboy! Ride it, get used to how it turns. The M8 engine has tons of power too. I have 2 cons that irritate me about this bike and thats the sound and the seat. You need to toss that exhaust immediately and the seat kills my tailbone after 30 minutes. So when he says it's comfy to ride, no it isn't! My 2 favorite pros are engine power and the Showa quick adjusting suspension. I raced motorcycles since I was 6 years old, I'm 46 now. I get compliments on my bike all the time. Many at stop lights asking what kind of bike that is.
Both generations of Fatboy have their pros and cons. If I had the money I would love to keep them both. The reality is the new models always have the advantage in technologies. In Fatboy situation the new model has ABS as standard, keyless, LED, automatic turn signal off, less vibration on handles, etc. Not to mention 114 new motor with much better torque. With that said the new model is undeniably a better bike in general.
Harley. Davidson. Fat boy. Evo 1340. The best. Of the best....... Wondeful
I've got both Harley's. Just sold the 2016, now only riding the 2019. That back tire requires no additional effort to corner... Racing bikes have big back tires and run ovals just fine... Just takes a little tiny bit of practice....
I prefer the twin cam sound and all over the m8 the m8 reminds me of a Honda vtx1800
I own a Road Glide and I recently test rode a Fat Boy. I was expecting having to fight it in the turns, and I didn’t really have any issues with it. It seemed to me, that I had to be a little more aggressive when cornering, but I never had to “fight” it. If that makes sense? I think it’s more getting used to it, than it is a fight. I didn’t make any continuous turns like a roundabout, but I made several 90 degree turns and had virtually no issues.
man the dude from tiger king is looking much better now glad to see him working as a co host and all that good recovery
I have a 2011 Fat Boy Lo and I love the feel of this bike. I prefer the old school look.
The classic look of the 110c is just a no brainer for me, love mine and hope to never have to sell.
Difference between old Fat Boy and new Fat Boy.
New Fat owner = Massive, huge improvements, waaaaaay better in every department, beautifully made, superior bike, great lights etc etc
Old Fat Owner= I still have the coolest Harley ever made.
I personally own a 2014 Fatboy. I love the bike, very quick, agile for riding around town and good on long distance rides. Had a 2013 Road King before this and miss it terribly! The bags, cruise control, auxiliary lighting. Looking to get another Road King soon. Thanks for the video guys!
I'm between getting the RK and Faty, I take it you would recommend the road king over the fatboy if you had your time to do it again?
Rode a 23’ 114 yesterday and fell in ❤❤❤! Old Skool looks sick too!
well done you two , ,, i think that was bang on .
I couldn't hear you before you took the baffles out and now I definitely can't hear you afterwards but she does sound awesome... Congratulations on the new bike.
I test rode a Fat Boy 110 2016 in Newnan Georgia, went up to 110 MPH and loved it! I went on vacation to Savannah GA. and turned my old 2005 Fat Boy for this one, I would not get off it ever since. I love my Southern Belle.
I have a twin cam 103 fatboy. Love it. Pulls so nice. I'm not that big 5'9" 190 and I do have to lean a bit more. But its all part of the fun
that looks like one hell of a bike shop. massive.
I love these comparisons videos.They are unique. Keep up the awesome work. Ride safe!!!!
Thanks for the kind words. Let us know if there's one you'd like to see and we'll try and make it happen. Cheers.
Thank you for this video. I bought an older Road Glide last year over the M8's because of the same reason you preferred the twin cam. It is my first Harley and I absolutely love the sound, the vibrations, the handling and the character. I spent years riding motorcycles with near zero vibration and sound. I bought my Harley for the pure Harley experience! Now I know I'm not the only crazy guy out there! (maybe)
There's just something about the sound and feel of a twin cam. Thanks for watching. Ride safe.
I've ridden since 9yrs old I'm 62. I bought an 02 TWIN CAM 88ci. DYNA WIDE GLIDE. Less than 8kmi. On the clock. Happy birthday to me. Did suspension, new tires, opened the breathing up,(air filter,shotgun pipes) just love it especially for what it is. If I want to REALLY go QUICKLY I have a 71 BSA LIGHTNING. 😎🎶😜
Near zero vibration I can relate to that in bikes I have owned over 50 years. The last being a Pan America Special great bike but not for me and over here in the UK I have just part exchanged it for a 2014 Fatboy and I am loving it. No good having the latest bike if your not happy with it.
@@2wheelsrbest327 what a coincidence! Now this is scaring me! My last bike was a black 2008 Honda ST 1300! I felt the same. Nice bike for neon clad fellows, but not for me (lol!)
@@tmburke1 Hi WH also owned 3 Ho da Blackbirds I the past. Great bikes but just no character.
Can't believe I was watching the video and realized that you were in michigan recently, I bought a New fat boy. Traded in my fat bob.best move I ever made, I love the bike.
Didn't get to say goodbye when you left? It seemed really sudden?
Miss you buddy,. Roy.
Mahalo for the video. What are you using for audio and video. Great quality!!
I have to agree with these guys. I own a 2017 Fat Boy S and I love it.
We going get FXDF Fat Bob vs FXFB Fat Bob? I'd love to see them side by side. Got a FXFB, its a good bit different than the old bob.
Funny, fair play, just about to buy 110s
Just subbed !
TWIN CAM wide GLIDE. DYNA. Big Fun!!😀🎶
Great vid, 110 for me,
I like the old headlight like on my 98 FLSTF better than that new one the old one looks more retro. I sold both my twin cams this years (01 FLHRCI & 02 FLSTC) and picked up this low mileage 98 FLSTC. I like it a lot and I can work on it myself like my 72 FLH without all the computer junk. You are not the first person I head say they don't like that big tire. i don't want it because it most likely cost twice as much as the tires I am running on my old bikes.
I recently sold my 2022 Fatboy and bought a 2016 Fatboy S. I far prefer the look of the older Fatboy and sound of the twin cam Screaming eagle 110. That front end of the newer Fatboy is just horrible imo.
I got a 2016 Fatboy Low S as my first bike. Absolutely love it.
I've never ridden an older fatboy, but I road a 18 with the m8 a couple weeks ago and it's cool but it doesn't handle for shit. I'm used to my dyna street bob and that thing handles like a dream.
It's a good looking bike for sure, but those Dyna's were just so well balanced...hard to beat!
@@FalconsFuryHarleyDavidson M8 Fatboys are what they are. Many bikes have their own handling personality. I love my Deluxe. My second choice would either be a Fatboy or RK
Gosh that TC sounds good 🤤🤤🤤
Just saw this in 5/24 and had to comment. I have a 2019 Fat Boy 114 and my buddy has a Soft Tail Deluxe CVO with the 110 Screaming Eagle kit. We went to sturgis and my bike is clearly faster and has more torque. Period. Plus, the 240mm tire makes my bike look bad ass. He has tons of chrome but my bike really caught the attention. We were riding in 50mph wind gusts and I was getting blwon al over the road. However, I dont think the wind had any impact due to my wheels. My buddy had a bad time, too.
I like the sound of a stock Harley Davidson new or old...
The Fatboy is my second favorite Harley. I bought my 18 Deluxe last year for Xmas and I’m in love. That being said I wouldn’t want all the bikes to ride or handle the same. Get use to different things on different bikes, pegs vs floor boards. Sears, handlebars, suspension etc.
Variety is the spice of life. Good call on the Deluxe...one of my favs too.
I'm trying to decide to get a fatboy or deluxe I wanted a deluxe at first but fatboys are way more stylish sound so much better also
@@mudvayne2311 I hear what your saying but sound is all the the pipes. I like the Deluxe as it is. I don’t like ape hanger bars or fish tail pipes. The Deluxe is classic art.
The Fatboy has a badass appearance to it. Maybe not as good in the corners but I think the more you got use to it you’d be ok wherever. Good luck in your choice. Ride safe!! Wear a helmet.
Anyone put raised bars on the fat boy? I m 5’9” .What s a good size that makes longer trips more comfortable? The stock bars kinda hurt my back . I m about to get it in the shop to swap for a12.5 apes.
Any feed back that mite help?
Thanks
I was waiting to here about ride quality with the mono shock? I have a 2007 fat boy with 92hp
I like FAT BOY either Twin Cam or Milwuakee 114, HARLEY DAVIDSON my Dream Motorcycle, God bless...
My guy needs to buy shirts that don't come from baby gap. 😂 2018 Fatboy is such a beast. Love mine. That back tire is close to 500 bucks lol.
I had my 92 sportster turned into a FATSTER And I rode it in all weathers and it was never affected by wind .
Let me correct you the old school Fatboy was in movies and has a storied history. The fact that I keep seeing the new fangled , Redesign compared repeatedly to the original Fatboy does not vote well for the new redesign. This new bike is a completely different bike , other then solid wheels and the borrowed logo, it’s just something different. HD should have went with a different name for a total redesign that way you don’t handicap it out of the gate comparing it to the Classic Fatboy.
I reckon they were scared to re name it .
My 02 Fat Boy is obviously not a 92 evo .
But at least you can call it a Fat Boy on looks alone.
Jake looks like he would be a blast to ride with.
He'll do in a pinch. ;)
THE 110 TWIN CAM JUST NEEDS A GOOD OIL COOLER.
Jake needs coms so you and him can talk to each other during the rides.
Haha, now I get it.... its just your personal preference.
Both good looking bikes with style , Harley went further with it with the new one . If I had to pick just one it would be the new bike in black . The older bike is just as good in looks and style and I could see myself owning one if my interest was in one . I almost bought a new Fatboy and that's cause the new breakout has a peanut tank . The salesman showed me their pre-owned bikes and what do you know ........ I seen my love upstairs , she only had 498 miles on her with that sexy 5gallon tank and that big ass all in black and chrome. That 2016 breakout 103 came home
Any bike gets pushed by cross winds like iv seen tracto trailor floped on there sides cause cross winds
Huh, never really got which was considered better.
The M8 Fatboy’s take some time to get the handling down. When I first bought my 2020 Fatboy I thought I may have made a mistake and was upset because I didn’t test ride it. I got the 30th anniversary and there were not test rides on that bike and I just didn’t think I needed to either...loved the look so much of the 30th just went with it. Anyway, on my first ride I was like, hey this is a bit hard in the twistys but recalled reading many reviews say you just had to get used to it and it would become second nature. I have about 300 miles on mine now and I love it and feel like I’m getting it down in the corners. I also have a 2020 RGS and when I jump on it I do feel it is easier to lay into a corner, not necessarily better, just different and I’m ok with that. I will say the Fatboy has me grinning much more then the RG does when out and about.
Dude, Same setup Fat Boy / Road Glide Special (Difference > RGS is a 19). Bought the 30 yr Fatboy 459/2500 - I Did test ride. Yes definitely a difference, but a fantastic cruiser. Have 600 miles on my new Fat Boy and the RGS is sitting, waiting for the long runs, once this shit of a disease is behind us. Stay safe and stay upright! Seee you out there
Hi, I was delighted to read that you love your new fatboy. I myself am considering buying a 2020. I wondered if you had comcidered putting screamin egals exhaust or maybe a stage 1 for more power or are you happy with the bike the way it comes? I had a worry with the chrome _ iv seen videos with bad pitting on the forks. And they got rid off the heal shifter, what's that all about.
Love to hear from you about the above before I commit. I love the fatboy
@@danthechippie4439 hey Dan, I have the new S&S Super Street 2 into 1 on order along with a Saddleman solo seat. I hope to get those in the next two weeks. Funny went on a ride with some friends yesterday (220 mi.) And the whole time I was dreaming of being on the Fatboy. The Fatboy is so powerful and exciting and lite it just is down right a blast. Go for it and make sure you set the rear suspension slightly stiffer then the book calls for imo.
Wow men my exact dream i have the 2019 RGS and looking into FB 30th, your my idol, im heading there i got 14cash but dont want a payment im contemplating my move Men y the men Congrats!
@@Mcorre14k unfortunately not going to get ya a 30th anniversary FB. Great combo to have with a RG imo
Neither give me an evo early 90s the best harley experience ever the true terminator bike not as fast but its not about going fast
Ive got a 95 evo fat boy and a 03 tc carburetor fat boy. I love my evo but i barely get to use it because I got spoiled by my stage 3 screamin eagle tc fat boy, man that thing hauls ass! I don’t care about going fast too but the evo is just too slow for modern traffic where torque and power could get you out of sketchy situations. I use my evo on short solo rides and the tc on long group rides. It never lets me down on overtaking. My evo however, i had to think twice before i commit. Theres one incident where a shitty ass old corolla decided to not let me pass and started accelerating when we were side by side. Man if only i had my tc that time, i would’ve passed him even without dropping gears and put bus length gap on him. Like i said, I’m not about speed when riding but its better to have it and not need it rather than need it and not have it so I’d pick the tc for classic look feel and power if i could only have one. Maybe someday ill add the m8 in my fat boy line up.
I wish the audio was a little louder
Give me the twin cam all day, a 103 twin cam is one of the best motors Harley’s ever made.
I believe the word you're looking for is tame..the M8 fatboy is tame, maybe some pipes and street slammer bars to make it more aggressive
Tame is exactly the right word. Thanks.
The first time I rode a Fat Boy and I passed a truck going in the opposite direction it moved my bike into the next lane! That solid wheel is no joke! It will catch the air and move you!!
Well I don't doubt what you say ,but I rode 40 miles to work and back for about 5 years with those solid wheels ( including going over a High long river bridge ) and I never had a problem.
A big rear tire has nothing to do with choppers, and it is not "old school".
Ya'll should have compared the newer one to an older Fat Boy that didn't have the ugly fat tire. It's not much of a comparison, like this. The 2003 Model would have been a great bike to use, especially being carbureted.
Seriously. That fat tire bullshit was that early 2000 fad where a bunch of un rideable choppers were shelled out to the yuppies. I think indian Larry when u think old school choppers. Aside from the ones with crazy rakes the old chops could be ridden.
2002 was a good year .Still looked like the original fat boy plus had solid crank and timken bearings.
And I have a beaut ( carburetted)
I love my Fatboy, but at lower speeds I'm most certainly feeling that wind
The solid disk wheel has to affect balance in a side wind basic aerodynamics
The M8 is way may powerful and way smoother. It would blow that twin cam off the road. Where's the quarter-mile results? :-)
I ride a vmax, and it so happens that such a discussion means little to me haha. From my Harley, I want a bike that feels wild and untamed. M8's are the opposite of that. I fucking hate em, actually. Good motors, of course, but it feels like they're trying too hard to be too many things and they should just try to be Harley's.
@@BloodPlusPwn u have to change the exhaust goofy then u get what u want
Dead ass wrong. My Screaming Eagle 110 S Fatboy eats M8's for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
@@goatandyourmom9690 Not mine
Did Jake play baseball for the University of Alabama?
The 110 wins in every way in my opinion.
Great video.. I have ridden both 2013 with a 120 R harley engine and a 114 m8,, i think that the 2013 model looks way better.. U can feel the torque on the 114... And feels lighter...
@The Bouncing Bouncer,, new design looks, New! but need some time 4 a good review.. Can u adapt an auxiliary lights? Or is there a part for it? Keep posting
@The Bouncing Bouncer the same and the rocker C
@The Bouncing Bouncer good,, i got only 1 the 2013 fatboy with a 120 R harley engine,, i like cruisers,,, which is the chief?
Great bikes. Thank you 4 the info. I think that indian is way better in touring models than the HD
That is a muscle
I like the original Fatboy from the 1990's
If it's a question, twin cam. All day!
BS on the 110 running hotter than any other HD ! Ditch the Cat and a good map download and it runs 210/220 in traffic in TX summer. I’ll keep my 14’ CVO Ultra 110 vs M8 with all its head gasket, sump and fluid exchange problems !
Long time Honda VTX 1300 rider here. The only HD I've test driven was an '04 Dyna Wide Glide. It rattled, it vibrated, it shook and it VROOMED me down the road! I've never had so much fun on two wheels. I retire later this year and will get a Twin-Cam HD.
Hate The New Headlight . I am keeping an EVO for sound Potato Potato .I am To Old to Ride Wide open anymore . so Power is useless To me. When i was Young 50 years Old I would always keep one Crotch Rocket . But The sound sold me on a Harley ,I Rode a Knucklehead in 1963 and it never took Speed was king so i was 50 before i Bought a New Harley . Nostalgia .
Solid wheels catch wind? Try a bagger in cross a wind! Remember chrome is King! Own a 2018 cvo ultra classic limited annaversary.
Can definitely attest. I catch more wind resistance than my fatboys rims.
Obvio twin cam 😎💪🏻 incluso se oyen mucho más bonitas
I got. Twin cam.
Fat Boy S is the best Harley ever made. By far. God I have to get back in the saddle of mine now...
Brosuf this confirms what I already knew, which is that my 2016 Fatboy S with the Screaming Eagle 110 is the baddest and sexiest of the Fatboy lineup.
I had a twin cam fat boy for 8 years loved it but it was always a bitch to turn in because the tyres were to fat compared to other softails I had and dynas when I tested the m8 again same pro won’t turn in Kia the front tyre that is too fat I reckon a smaller tyro on the front would solve this
I agree that the front wheel is probably just a bit too big. Thanks for watching. Cheers.
Ruining a great platform by putting too wide of a rear tire to appeal to the want a be crowd. I can squeeze a 150 on my 02 FLSTF, bumped it up to a 95 cube, higher lift cams, a Mikuni 42, a Screaming Eagle 2-1 race bike minus the disks, K&N airbox, scarped the floor boards for forward controls, and 18 inch apes. It loves the corners, out pulls the new bikes, and I only drag part of the kickstand now.
Old look is way better... is it possible to replace that awful nacelle with one that is retro like on the 2011?
The M8 just don’t have that classic Harley sound that the twin cam makes and it’s not even close, Hell a Yamaha these days sound better then the M8 w/ an exhaust upgrade. But HD just lost me on the total remake, I’d rather have a Yamaha!
I find it amusing when people talk about performance of a Harley. Harley’s are to look good on going at slow speed
Slow ? I beat 90 percent of cars off the line every time on my Fatboy… yea , it may be slow compared to a crutch rocket 🚀 but mine is plenty fast
M8 is a better motor .. but the evo rocks
Terminator bike😈😈😈
i have pro pipe on my m8 fat boy very different
You. Got learn. Drive. That bike it not same.
goats are more impotant than crashing ay
The M8 Fat Boy is far superior to that older twin cam Fat Boy! No comparison! You put a Stage 3 or Stage 4 on that M8, and it will wake right up!!
Wind does not pass thru a spoked wheel im fuckin possible
I own an 02 Fatboy and the wheels were replaced due to the look not the wind BUT! Think about this….when a sailboat wants to catch more wind do they put up less sails or more? A gust of wind catches mass easier and with more gusto. Will it be a night and day difference? Way to many variables to get an accurate test but in my mind yes the solid mass catches more wind with the right gust. How can it not? I have heard guys say they can tell and some say they can’t. Why? To many variables to consider with people and environmental situations. How about semi trailers that the wind catches and topples over on the intestate? How many cars and pickups get toppled over from the wind?
Would you rather have a small parachute with holes or a solid larger parachute when jumping? Do winged suits that the guys wear while jumping off cliffs and gliding have solid large wings or small wings with holes? As you can tell I’m convinced it has to have an effect with solid wheels.
The original wheels on the original fatboys are the coolest best looking wheels they make the fatboy complete changing them ruins the looks to me
@@motorcyclemark2889 no doubt it was iconic and you could pick one out immediately from a crowd of bikes. I sold mine and got a Street Glide Special for the comfort and longer rides but I miss the old bike. I may pick up another one as a second bike in the future. If I do it will be an older model like I had.
@@motorcyclemark2889 yes I agree .I have a2001 with white walls .The wheels make the bike .
Harley is turning into a metric
5170
My 2019 fat boy 114 stage 2 kicks ass and I get looks n compliments all day long,and I have no problem in turns. You are comparing a bone stock bike to an SE give me a break. Video sucks
Chuck both of them and get an Evo...😊
it unfair test standard pipes
So I must have imagined been blown by the wind catching the solid wheels when I was coming down the mountain just outside Vegas when I rented one???🤔😂Oh and guess what ( no beer belly). Vibration s🤔 yeah that's before Harley sanitized them. A Harley needs to vibrate it's called soul.
THE NEWER ONE IS GONNA BE A LTTLE BETTER IN EVERY WAY EXCEPT THE OLDER ONE IS PAID FOR AND THE NEWER FOR MOST WILL INVOLVE A MONTHLY PAYMENT.
MILWAUKEE 8 LOOKS LIKE SH IT ! I'll KEEP MY 04 FATTY CARBED TWINKIE
no you do not, big tires makes it stable- been riding 45 years - grab a smaller sports bike
the tc gives that real Harley feel ...m8 not for me
Why buy the shitty ones, when the Evo Fatboy is cheaper, better and mor fun🤔
The new Fat Boy is so much better looking with all that chrome than the blacked out one, much better looking.
1990-2017 model looks waaay better. What were they thinking? They ruined the damn thing. Current gen Fatboy needs to go on a diet!
I know my fat boy handle. Better any bike I ever road.
The simple truth is because people are still comparing the Fatboy to the revamped something else entirely does not votvwell for the new machine and only galvanizes what I’ve already said. HD made a huge mistake stealing the Fatboy moniker after killing off the Fatboy. This bike might enjoy higher sales had it had an original identity and not one it poorly imitates
What happened to that fender? Where's the rest of it? So far I have yet to meet someone who likes the modern styling cues getting f#cked up the a$$ of the old school aesthetics. Pick a lane Harley and see where it takes you.