Harley-Davidson Fat Bob 114 Review | Visordown.com
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- Visordown's Laura Thomson has been riding the new Harley Davidson Fat Bob 114 at the launch in Barcelona. The Fat Bob has regressed into darker territories, with the 2018 model achieving ultimate badass.
After taking doing a road test, the Fat Bob is definitely the dark sheep of Harley-Davidson's 2018 Softail family and if ever there’s a Harley-Davidson to divide opinion, this is it.
Do you you think this new 'cooler' bike will bring in the new riders Harley are after? Let us know in the comments.
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I'm such a shit talker when it comes to bad motorcycle reviews. I don't even ride this type of bike but this woman made it look cool and made me want to own it with her review. Great job on the review and I'll be taking a closer look at this bike! Great information and nice voice to listen to.
Just test rode one. My first HD..... Shes spot on. Takes some hustle to get it through the corners, but it's immensely rewarding!
After watching this, I went and bought one..love it !!!
The best review of this bike so far.. Simple, short, and clear. The girl is cool. Her vice is cool. The way she handles the bike. Photo and video shots - well done!
seems that these new models can lean much more during a turn without scraping the pegs, which can add more fun during the ride. Glad that harley is moving forward .
Hi Laura, I thought you were a litte hard on the FatBob given that it is probably the most responsive "sporty" cruiser in its genre. Its a softaIl which means it is primarily a cruiser but HD have made this model sporty with a shorter rake, slightly lighter bike and even with fatter tires is far more responsive than its breathrin. It isnt meant to be a sports bike but it is meant to be a "sporty cruiser" with the true Harley look and feel.
I am grateful for your unbiased and honest opinions and reviews!! I think I found my motorcycle!!
I thought it was ugly as poop when I seen it in the magazines. But then when I seen it in person. It grew on me a bit. Then I rode it.. and wow..I'm on the fxsb now...But the fat Bob, that's going to be my next bike. I think it handled good. The clutch was super smooth and it had great acceleration.
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.
I love my '16 iron but I can't wait to trade it in next season for the new fat bob. Best bike so far
I test road this bike and thought it the most sporty Harley they have 2018. It corners a lot better then any other Harley
hey , would you say it is nimble? what about low speed manouvres?
@@abssnipes no it’s not nimble and it’s still heavy. It’s just because the fork rake is closer so it turns quicker then other Harley’s
@@tigerscott9788 thanks !
First stock harley that I actually liked the looks of. I hope this will bring more gutsy styling to the stale cruiser market.
But why didn’t we get the hear it?!?
fredrik högberg You did get to hear it, the stock exhaust is just that quiet you see... Just ordered a set of slip ons for mine!
Thump Thump Thump.........there ya go.
Your right the old guard hates it....... So just like the 2 Vrods before I had to get one, and I did and it rocks
You called this bike a Street Bob a few times, it's a Fat Bob! Street Bob is a different bike. I bought one of these. Great bike. Stock tyres are awful I've replaced mine with Avon Cobra Chromes and upgraded to a 200 rear. Much better handling afterwards.
She. Makes me want one with out hearing it run!! Nice presentation!!
been looking forever for a female review of this bike! thanks! love this bike!
This reviewer is a little off the mark when she says "it's an absolute lump". Not true. Its a primarily a cruiser, and a very sporty cruiser at that. If I rode a sports bike for more than 5 minutes I could easily say "its an absolute back breaker", but that misses the point that sports bikes are primarily designed for speed, a short rake, head down and knees in your ears! So this reviewer missed the point that a cruiser is designed more for comfort and the long haul. This particular cruiser handles very well as far as cruises go, and is very nimble compared to the other cruisers. I should know because I own one and it is an absolute joy to ride, I cannot ride it enough. Lets compare apples with apples please!
She isn't a credible reviewer
trying to find motorcycles to buy iv noticed such a bias against Harley that is unfair. If triumph came out with this it would be considered game changing and the reviewers wouldn't dare say lump. The bobber from triumph had crappy brakes and it was made aware by reviewers by saying id like a little more but its not bad, but if it was a Harley with the same setup it'd be bashed all day long for its peg scraping abilities and crappy shock absorption and impracticality. Triumph basically decided to go for Harley customers with the revamping of retro class bikes and when their bikes are cramped like a thruxton no mention about it, but this is apparently very comfortable but ya gotta say its far from relaxing, are crotch rockets relaxing to ride on? nah but its always ignored. everything is swung in a negative territory usually on Harley reviews for the most part, the best type of review usually will say oh well it looks good. Can the triumph bobber do anything this can't do? or any of the other retro classics besides the thruxtron, This bike, the roadster and other Harley bikes take to turns super well in the sense they can go through the turns at fast paces. To assume if a motorcycle isn't sports bike minded is bad is ridiculous, is a mustang a bad car because it doesn't perform like a bmw i8 ?When a bike like the triumph scrambler has 50 hp no-one bashes its lack of horsepower lol but oh itl put a smile on your face is the consensus but when Harley's got a strong following no-one cares about the happy customers that obviously exist.. Sure delivery of power may be different from triumphs but that is not objectively better, thats a preference point not a factual better or not point.
you never know, it could be something that surprisingly pleases you , maybe not but id say give it a shot. Im sure the weight will be noticeable though but if your willing to get more involved and get into it a lil more you may like that experience. If this lady was able to ride it with her size than anyone can. I think with any bike especially if you have one already, if it does something for you another bike doesn't already, that means there is something special to it and that variety can be addictive, "oh today I'm gonna go for this kinda ride, now today I wanna hop on this!"some might just want a slightly tweaked version of what they already have (lil faster, lil lighter), Id say its a feel thing, you may like a powerful but different feeling motorcycle. its definitely an intriguing bike, hope you enjoy riding all the same!
I own an Xdiavel s Ducati and love it, but this has got me thinking lol Great looking bike but under 100bhp is a bit of a let down.
Good information and ur voice is so sweet
Spot on
Another great review, excellent and well presented!
Super Review, Laura!!!
Kinda bummed on how you describe the handling every one knows who rides Harley’s that the fat bob handles so well its not even Funny.. bigger tires give it and aggressive stance and it handles amazing in switch backs! I know I have one.
She hasn't a clue
Couldn't agree more. I live in the northeast & bought a 2020.....put 7500 miles on it last season. Tourqe...awesome. brakes...awesome. suspension....awesome. handling....AWESOME. As for tank size......I can get 160 miles depending on how I ride, including twisties. I have ordered a new seat....but I regularly do 200+ mile rides on it.....it ain't for just around town. Hands down one of the most enjoyable bikes I've ever owned.
It's a fantastic looking bike...with a 1.65-1.75m person on it. When will HD and the other brands make at least a couple of bikes that suit ever taller people?
My old tube frame Buell came with 101 horse power? This 4 valve per cylinder big engine should be in the 120 or more range?
Nice to hear perfect diction lovely and clear
I love the review!!
I'd be interested to know how tall you are - I'm 5'8. First thing I'd change are those horrible flat bars and replace them with some Z bars.
I'd also have to test ride one back to back with a Low Rider S.
Another good review, Laura. Articulate and fair.
Excellent editing.
Ironic name given the fact that the "Fat" in Fat Bob used to refer (way back) to a "fat" ie. Wider, higher capacity tank. At least the "Bob" bit is correct. When I was a kid I wondered why they named a motorbike after a bloke called Robert. Still a really cool name though.
Best review so far.
Great review of the only hd I like. Looks good, shame about the messy cables around the headstock. The reality of this bike on UK roads won't match the marketing dream. It's a bike for short posing trips on, no more.
will M Agree. The weird pillion seat also annoys.
Lack of handling? Have you ridden one? By all accounts they handle well.
Lovely voice of the reviewer. A little calm perhaps. But from hereon it is absolutely, 100% VERBOTEN to produce a motorcycle review without hearing the sound of the engine. Seriously - just don't bother.
It’s the best looking bike…. Took a while to get on my good side… but now I regret not buying it
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.
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Under that tiny tank? Do you mean the air filter housing?
1 lb ft less of torque than previous twin cam 110...lol love it! Glad I bought my 17 Lowrider S, Harley-Davidson will have to get their sh*t together to get me to trade mine in.
Thank you! Finally for an unbiased review..
Good review.
Can you do a 2018 Breakout review?
Laura, the Fatbob may handle like a drunken mule, but you make it look like a thoroughbred. Love your reviews!
lol
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I own it and I love it !!!
What cost rhe bike Sam wil Sale the bike
Well Done. Thanks for sharing! Gracias
Ground clearance is lower than my self esteem...Damn...
Very informative!
It's actually very MISinformative. Almost every claim she makes is wrong.....I have 7500 miles on a 2020....one of the best bikes I've ever owned.
@@ronpuchalski6388 honesty I'm kinda shallow, I think I only made the comment because she's a relatively attractive woman who rides bikes, I don't remember what bike she was talking about! Sorry matey
Ok harley fat Bob, yea, I probably would buy one, cos they look amazing!
@@ringo4419 it was a review of the 2018 Fat Bob.....and she was wrong about almost everything.
@@ronpuchalski6388 I'll watch it again and get back to ya!
A little bit of beast's exhaust note would have been better.
HD $23000 FatBob 114ci. Bore 102mm (114 ft.lb @ 3000 rpm / 92.7 bhp) still can't match the power and torque of the Thunderbird Storm (much better handling btw) $17000 parallel twin 104ci. Bore 107mm (115 ft.lb @ 2950 rpm / 97 bhp). It's no surprise I ride a Triumph.
Thunderbird looks pretty nice mostly, but I just can't get ovet my hate for the both sided exhaust pipes. 2 pipes on the same side just look better to me. Same goes for the V-twin engine, which I prefer aesthetically over the parallel twin. Other than that, I seriously considered buying it this summer but eventually decided to skip it.
TzeiEm I'm talking about the bang for your buck. If you prefer riding a bike only to be seen and heard, that's a different story all together. There's no substitute for pipes on both sides of a motorcycle.
I get your point. Harleys are too expensive for me too, at least at the moment in my life. But when buying/riding a bike my main priority is the bike's looks or aesthetics. That's the main thing. If the bike looks ugly in my eyes, I just won't enjoy riding it as much. Secondary priority is power, because no matter how pretty a bike looks, it's got to have power or I'll just grow out of it. Third priority would be the sound. It doesn't have to be loud, but I really like the tone of most of Cobra and V&H pipes. At the moment I'm driving a japanese custom with stock pipes so the sound is definitely not there :D
TzeiEm To each his/her own. Happy riding!
Thanks, you too!
GEE, HD you have done a good job at out sourcing your parts fabrication to those Chinese factory's.
Edward davis tell trump
Tell Trump, no that wont happen because Unfortunately HD marketing has fooled all the minions
Well, Trump increased tax on resources, and Europe increased tax on american products. Harley is at a disadvantage here.
Can second 1 sit back plz reply
"Fuel ecomony"
40 mpg
Thanks for the video............................................................. & THUMBS UP :D
Nice video
I wish this chick reviewed more bikes! She’s sexy as. And great rider too. Love the new format
Alan Luangrath Agreed. sounds like the"u no noting jon sno" girl from GOT
are you kidding?? She has a southern accent. Jon Snow's bird is a northerner.. likely from Yorkshire!
Alan Luangrath but you are a wellknown gay moron
She looks Badass on that Beast 🔥🤫
Looking good 👌🏻
what's her height?
Still prefer the V-rod
it dose not corner like the fatbob, the fatbob would slay the V-rod anyday!
@@moorshound3243 how tf? Vrod has better lean angle, double the horsepower and less weight.
@@sivvinod3187 err no V-rod does not lean or corner.
The fat Bob you can actually "ride" where as the V-rod go's fast as fuck off the blocks in a straight line, but here in the countryside where I live the fat Bob would beat it every time.
Moors is right...FB smokes the V in the twisties.
This is not criticism but rather a comical observation: You look like a Ballerina riding a Bull. That been said, GOOD JOB.
I see European regulations apparently are not OK with side mounted license plates ? Hehehe.
Lack of TC ? Proper forks ? We talking H-D here, baby steps, baby steps . . . can't start running right after crawlin.
As is right now it's a big leap forward for H-D. Besides, the MSRP it's pretty high as is, any more fancier components and God knows how much more they would charge.
nice video maam..
I like it, wouldn't buy it.
It isnt a sport bike. It isn't supposed to behave like a ninja.
Couldn't disagree more with this review , I'm a sport bike Rider and trackday Rider and rented one in the California canyons .
Fantastic fun, great handling and sounds a hell of a lot better than the mono tone voice of the reviewer.
She is rubbish
Can you tour 200 miles in this?
Lovely HD. Hot rider
suspension sounds awful. Stiff rear with soft front.
you are so mono toned in the audio
Still under 100 horse ... c'mon hd
796andy2 HD is about torque. Not hp. Test ride the 114 fat bob and you will understand why. It’s no R1 but it’s not what it’s supposed to be.
i know about torque , its why i ride a triumph , stump pullin , 2nd gear power wheelie torque ...
Joey Edmonds yeah but its predecessor Vrod had 125hp like 15 years ago
Did some high school girl wrote this review?
I know, she was pathetic
snore. bike looks alright.. but struggling to stay awake during this review
Good review -better than other male idiots who don’t even talk about power and engine specs!
Might have been something special... about 60 years ago.😂🤣😂🤣
Marry me.
It's got 13 ft-lbs more torque at peak than the 2018 Ducati Panigale V4 S for those idiots complaining about HP vs displacement. Big cruisers require torque.
The chicks are going to freak when they get a load of my underarm merkins.
what kind of man likes to accentuate his muscle by sized down shirt... ? lol
What no key? Omg i want that bike and it has no key wtf am I supposed tondo now? I don’t like keyless shit...
looks like a ducati monster, i have a ducati monster.
Victor Tellez I get waves from as many Ducati riders as other Harley riders on mine. It turns heads for sure.
This absolutely does not look like a ducati monster.
I wanna
please stop reading out loud your review on the video with a monotone boring voice it's so boring and uninspiring.
92bhp from a 1.9 litre!? Lol
Cornish_ Boy Go and test ride it. It's impressive, and I own 11 bikes from an 8bhp Vespa, Bonneville's, Harley's, Vintage bikes, to a 200bhp BMW sports bike. Not all bikes are designed or setup for top end power, or need to be. Put a factory stage 4 kit in if you want that. That said, I think the 107 motor was actually a little sweeter, with more progressive power build. 👍🏾
Cornish_ Boy its a cruiser....boy. want a snot worth of horsepower? Get a sportsbike to get the HP and lose the comfort.
Cornish_ Boy bhp for racetrack, torque for the road
Yes and there's smaller engines out there with more usable power that is comfortable that won't cost a fortune to buy or upkeep.
How can you comment on the usable power of this bike when you have never ridden one? All you have is an opinion, which you no doubt made long before you watched this video. Listen to B James, go and ride one and get some actual real world experience... You might learn a thing or two.
The bike is shitty, the girl rocks!! H-D is going down!!
robot reviewer
and called it a Street Bob at one point.
The close captioning is absolutely abysmal .
Is this a girl bike?
Lady what is ur hight...
Yow
Reading robotically from a spec sheet does not make a review.
Too new cooler customers...wtf. are you trying to say about Harley enthusiast....who are you to say ..bwahahaha...
To people who are young, not senile boomers who will die in the next decade.
👍👌✌👏 СУПЕР.
Potato, Potato, Potato lol
Interesting review. Please work on enunciation and slow down a little... that brittiot accent is annoying. But a cute girl and a nice new motorcycle are a reason to watch this interview for sure. And remember, there are 300lb (all muscle) big guys like me out there who would rather have a bike that can handle our weight and aggressive riding style than some sport bike. Also one with more torque fits us better than higher horsepower bikes that require super high rpms to accelerate a moderate load and could not corner well with our size and weight anyway. And finally the big tires tend to eliminate grooved pavement and lane segments very well... so they actually improve handling. Ah... not the best review there, but what do you expect from the British mush.