2020 Fat Bob: The Post Apocalyptic Harley-Davidson│Test Ride and Review
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- A Parody Style Review of the 2020 Fat Bob Harley-Davidson. What was the inspiration surrounding the style design? The Fat bob has a unique look that doesn't relate to any bike in Harley-Davidson's long history of making motorcycles. Matt and Andrew of Laidlaw's Harley-Davidson take the bikes out for a rip. Learn about what makes this bike one of H-D's most Performance-based cruisers in the lineup.
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Best looking Harley hands down
That & the discontinued FXDR. I don’t get why they discontinued it, I’ve been trying to find one in good condition with reasonable miles for a decent price. All the ones in my 250 mile radius are either low miles &at least 5k over MSRP or high miles at MRSP give or take, or private sale looking abused for a high price since “it was a limited run, I know what I got”
With apocalyptic times like these just the right bike to do social distancing..you all keep safe.
Scoot Jockey agreed
I freaking love the Fat Bob! Would love to have this one as my second bike.
F it, I am 42 and this is going to be my first bike come september.
You won't be sorry I love my fat bob.
Did you get it
Did u buy it
I'm 43 and i bought a 2019 fat bob as my first bike on Nov 27th and i love it.
DO IT!
Had my FatBob for about 6months as my first Harley. I freaking love the bike. Style, power, and seriously the most fun I’ve had on a bike.
The Fat Bob - It took me quite a while to get used to this "post-apocalyptic" look. Now I really love how brutal this thing looks! Very good review btw
Just bought it. Absolute Beast. Stunning look. Incredibly nimble and so easy to ride (feels easier than Sportster). Insane quality of every single detail. Love it so much!
Timur Zhilenkov
How is it on longer rides? Any back pain?? Love that look tho..
@@AlexanderHonsVonEber No back pain whatsoever. But I did not yet rode more than 2 hours. I wanted to change the seat the first thing (into Mustang) but after riding for a while, decided not to for now - the seat is totally fine. The passenger seat real sucks. We fixed it by buying a Airhawk passenger pillion. Problem solved.
Congratz! How is the power? You can pass and get around careless car drivers pretty easily?
@@Burzurk1987 power is absolutely awesome! It's like a super fast tank. I can't even imagine a scenario when I'd need more power (except track riding, I guess).
Just bought a 2020 FXFBS about three weeks ago. It's the best performing softail, period. Rips the lowrider S around the track. I love mine.
One of my favorite Dyna/Softail HD's. I liked it when it first came out as a Dyna. Then they hacked up the back end. Still had my attention. Then it switched over to the Softtail. I took one, and several other of the new Softail's, for a test ride when the factory truck was in town. I walked into the dealership to mull things over after my rides and there was a Sport Glide. This was the week they were released and there was not one on the truck. Off I went on a test ride on the Sport Glide and that is what sits in my garage. Dress it up or strip it down. The SG checked all the boxes for me, Stage III added at purchase. The M8 in the new Softail frame is a hell of package! One for everyone. And I've got bags to load up with. Thanks Matt another great video. Let's see a FLSB review.
The Sport Glide is a GREAT bike. Enjoy!
Ugh I wish I could have sport glide bags on my fat bob. I bet those stage upgrades are banana !
@@carlito3624 I grin bigger every time I slide into the saddle.
This bike grew on me. That headlight is dope and that fat tire is just a cool chunky design. The tank needs to be a 5 gallon though.
My son rode a Fat Bob first and told me to. I rode it and was hooked. IMHO this is the most fun bike Harley has ever made. Ride, handling, brakes. It all just works.
I absolutely love my 2018 Fat Bob. I’ve put over 25,000 miles on her and she’s been perfect! My only regret is not buying mine at your dealership and saving myself a grand.
I agree, the fatbob is the most underrated, took one along the great ocean road in Victoria Australia and was blown away. Had already purchased a heritage classic which is also amazing. I aim to get a FB as a second bike. Great review man 👍👍👍
Best 20k I ever spent
If something unfortunate happened to my FXDL I would SERIOUSLY consider the 2020 Fat Bob. I love that thing, and that headlight is pretty cool in my opinion. Look forward to a test ride sometime hopefully soon. Keep up the great work man
Matt, great review, LOWRIDER S HANDS DOWN! I’m 65 and had them all, Touring Harley’s, Sportsters 1968 XLCH and 1970 XLH both factory bone stock which I still own and a wide variety of metrics. BUT, even at 65 it all boils down to one bike after owning them all.... it boils down to my LOWRIDER even for long distance riding which I do from time to time. My touring bike is just not as fun as my Lowrider. So, if I had to pick just one bike to own.... it’s my Lowrider, end of story!
Thank you for the comment from an experienced rider! The Low Rider is just hard to beat. I'll take the touring for long rides personally. The Low Rider can do everything though.
I would probably pick the Fatbob over the lowrider S. Haven’t actually test riden either. Only have sat on them both at a dealership and based on that alone and looks I definitely lean more towards the Fatbob
Agreed, The ONLY reason I gravitate more to the LRS, is the bigger fuel tank
I love my fxfb! The minute I sat down on the bob I fell in love with it!
I’m very close to getting a 2022 white model here in Australia. Great review thank you.
Thanks for watching.
I would consider the Fat Bob if it had a 5 gallon tank, but it doesnt. And it'd cost a lot to get it a 5gal tank swap.
So it's off the table for me.
I need a 5 gal tank for some of the road stretches that I'll be traveling.
Otherwise its a great lookin and performing bike.
Great job once again Matt. I just bought a 20' Fat Bob in performance orange. I owned a FXDX and a twin cam night train for many years. This M8 motor and softail chassis put the Dyna and old softail to SHAME in my opinion. This bike is awesome. I had a stage 1 done with S&S slip ons. If I ride conservatively I can get 50 mpg. The combination of power, handling and comfort is fantastic! Great intro with the Zombie theme, just luv it and all your videos. Don't change a thing in the way you do them. Hope your doing alright during this pandemic!
Always looked past this bike, but had the chance to demo it over the weekend, this will be my second bike when not on my road glide. This bike has a great rider position for both me 5’10” and my wife 5’5”, seat is very comfortable, bike rips around city streets and stays planted in corners. Don’t look past it give it a try. Just fun to ride.
I miss my 2008 Fat Bob. The moment I saw it announced by H-D I looked at my wife and said "that's my next bike". The new Fat Bob's style grows on you.
I REALLY like this bike! I'm 6'5" and 300 lbs and this and the Fat Boy are the best fitting ergos outside of a touring bike. I want a Harley but I do NOT want a Touring bike for my first. If you had a customer that was too big for "beginner" bikes, would you recommend the Fat Bob or Fat Boy softails?
I now have the 2019 Street Glide Special, but upgraded from the 2015 FatBob and I tell you, I LOVED that bike. Sooo wish I could have kept both!
Matt, I think I fell in love with this bike all over again.
Haha glad I could facilitate that for you. I did too
AMEN!
Fat Bob was my favorite dyna, and remains my favorite softail.
Thanks to, and for all of your rave reviews, a 23 gray haze fat bob is my first HD ever, after about 30 street bikes of all types. It's also the only cruiser in my current stable.
Ever since this new softtail platform fatbob came out.. not even a harley guy.. have never been more infatuated with a motorcycle, it really is fuckin awesome looking
Both the old and new Fat Bob are bikes I love to see but will never own. I think with the new M8FB, Harley really nailed it in the style with a unique performance cruiser vs street fighter (Ducati Monster) look. If a performance cruiser ever has a look it is the M8-FB, others like old FB and V-Rod never really made it, old old SteetVRod getting close. I think the new M8FatBob is much more popular to the old DynaFB, by what I see around. It would be interesting how much the Fat Bob is selling. For example the Softail Sport Glide is top selling HD in the UK for 2019, and also 2018.
I’m more of a sport bike person but when I’m older I’ll 100% go for the fat bob it’s sporty looking but is a cruiser and looks AMAZING
It's on my list of Softails I want to buy. A new one will be purchased soon.
I am Apocalypse ready with my Fat Bob 2020 Indeed
Great overall review with allot of usable points.
i have the 18 fat bob and have had many bikes over the years (gixer, Hondas, V stars, gold wings, etc.) . This is my first Harley. That being said, this is the most fun and enjoyable bike i have ever had. the ride is great, manurable, stable, fast enough and sporty enough with comfort and the engine and overall feel when you ride it is amazing and just is a great feel. That engine has an amazing feel to it!!!!
I personally like the styling and feel this is a great sport cruiser.
Thank you Harely Davidson for this one !!!!
Own the 2018 107 in red iron. Its f awesome ride, get the " dude, nice bike" looks on every ride, and matt is so right. Just ride it and you will see what he is talking about. Front pegs are so money a chill confortable riding position. This bike does it all. I'm 6ft, 225.
Great video Matt. Looking at buying my own Fat Bob in Aus!!
This will be my next harley. Thanks Matt. Be safe.
Fat bob needs a 240 in the rear! I love the fat bob and the FXDR
With a 240 rear tire the fat bob would handle like a fat boy, thats not a good thing.
I get a solid 180-200 miles/tank out of my FatBob. I have to be hitting it really hard to get less than 170. Love the video Matt!
" your wife is going to divorce you anyway for buying a Harley”. Too funny Matt. Always like your dedication to the brand while still having an honest opinion. BTW still digging the Heritage you and Nick sold me.
Thanks! I appreciate the comment. Glad to hear you're liking the Heritage.
Yours are the best reviews in the market. Period
I had the black denim 2009 fat bob . I put 16 inch apes,leather throw over saddle bags,and sissy bar. Loved that bike! Rode it from south Florida to nags head North Carolina,and back... zero issues. They shoulda kept the original style
“Your wife will probably divorce you... at that point it isn’t really an issue”... I had to pause the video and laugh. Bravo Matt! You made me laugh with that delivery!
Hahaha. I just try to say it like it is.
Great video! Had me rolling at times. Although 1. My wife rides (a Harley, almost as rare as Bigfoot) and 2. of the 3 I’d take a Fat Bob. Proud Street Bob rider!
Loved my Fat Bob! But with my bike being our only option and my wife loving to ride we had to make a change. Good review on a great bike.........Ride hard or stay home😎
YESSSS another video on the fatbob❤️❤️
Alex I LOVE SEEING MATTS FATBOB VIDS!!!
I seriously considered this bike but went with the 2020 LRS instead. One thing that kept me away was the smaller tank size. I ride a lot and loath filling up constantly. Looks wise it's lovely.
I've owned Harley's for over 40 years. Hands down the best bike I have ever owned is my 2018 Fat bob. Torque monster with a great ride here in Asia. Handles anything. Ran over a small dog and felt like a small bump. True!
Without a doubt I will be trading into a fat bob for my next bike within a year or two. Amazing bike, great engine, mean sound.
Traded my M8 Fat Bob for a Road King. Great bike for people who rides mostly solo. Like Matt said, until the Low Rider S came out... this was the M8 Softail to own (performance wise)!
Im so glad they didn't go with a 240 rear, a 180s fine a 190 better though, anyway I need this bike badly with a stage 4, oh man, Im going to the bank, ill sell the house, and the bass boat, I will even quit drinking, I just have to have a Fat Bob. Matt your videos are really killing me, please make more of them.
In close seems smaller than in the videos.. it's as mentioned in the video an underestimated bike,also well built and a beautiful bike.
This is the best bike in the Harley lineup. The traditionalists turned potential new buyers away by saying it was ugly, even though it's the best looking bike along with the low rider s in the lineup.
I had a 2013 fat bob - it was awesome. Now have a FXSB, which I love, but the fat bob was such a better handling bike and much better clearance. I love the M8 fat bob. The old dyna suspension was a real kidney puncher over even small bumps. I'm guessing that's sorted now on the softail frame.
Ridden both Dyna and Softail versions. I told the salesman the Dyna was confused and doesn't know what it wants to be. The forwards just don't fit the low drag bars. The brakes were horrible as well. The softail version had a lot of power and has better individual styling but the tank is what kills it. No way I'm getting a 3.5 tank with a 114. Seat was uncomfortable as well. But it at least seemed to understand its role and identity versus the Dyna. If this bike is the only true "new" style as opposed to bikes with "lineage", then that should tell HD what buyers want: bikes with classic style derived from their heritage. Nice attempt at selling these though. There are tons where I live and they just don't sell.
Have never ridden a Fat Bob but I have ridden the Low Rider S and that would be my pick.
Going to be my first bike. Love it no debate
Great choice
Any motorcycle with the word "Fat" in it's name, needs a 5 gallon tank :-)
Neither gonna agree or disagree with that comment
I own a fat bob and I agree all they needed to do was at least a half gallon and there would be no appearance change. The gas tank and the awkward rear brake are the only complaints.
My biggest issue with my bike is the tank. I wish we had the 5gall option.
Estimated City/Hwy FUEL ECONOMY 47 mpg :-) :-) :-) Apocalyptic fuel stops will only be 30mi apart, so no worries. 114ci x 3.5gal = no sale. Unapologetic styling is an interesting phrase.
I have a 2019 fxbs, yes sporster gas tank ,mini kickstand ,and mini gauge cluster,other than that love it,I raised the gas tank up and that helped the look and feel
I love the Fatbob. Awesome looking bike. Great video also Matt.
i want one, as soon as i can i'm going to get down there and make a purchase...
Not sure this bike is good for the long distance riding or not, but I really love this bike. Hope this will be my second bike soon
You can do a 200 mile day on this bike NO PROBLEM.
Fat Bob is not just brilliant for Covid Survival but the ultimate machine for getting fish and chips. Love Fat Bob. xxxxxp
Great video Matt I really enjoyed it. Got my mind off things that's going on in this world for a moment. Thanks again for an awesome video. Ride safe and God bless
Glad I could bring some enjoyment in tough times. Thanks for the comment. Thanks for watching
I picked the low rider a for the survey (because it’s free) but when it actually came to me purchasing I went with a regular low rider. Just cause it was cheaper and I would have pretty much gutted everything that made the S more expensive and replaced it all anyways..just like I’m doing to my low rider haha. Loved the video though keep up the great content Matt!
By far my favorite Harley !
Just got my m1 license January. Bought myself a slim. Almost dropped the bike on multiple occasions, mostly from pulling into the garage at low speed. Just start doing some heavy deadlift and squat and you guys should be good. Lol.
The FAT BOB. I love the look of this thing and I need something bigger to upgrade to :/
By far, my favorite Harley. Only reason I bought a Road King instead of this is because I needed a touring platform for cross-crossing Wisconsin and beyond all Spring and Summer
Not jealous at all.
Hade a fxdxi and traded it in for a fat bob 114. Omg, sooo much fun to ride, the most fun u can have with your clothes on.
Thanks for this tribute to the Fat Bo[m]b! Goin on a Corona run tomorrow, like a modern day rider of the apocalypse on my 2018 fatbob...
Nice! Enjoy!
@@MattLaidlaw I'll try to get some pics of my apocalyptic shopping spree...
definitely love to try the Fat Bob .... love the style ... love how you said that its nibble .... i used to ride kawasaki 600, which kill my wrists these days ..... and for shorter rider. its awesome
Would love to do a Custom version of Daryl’s bike in TWD with the Fat Bob, with crossbow stand and all
Honey smoked frickin ham!! That was awesome. Love the vids
Having said the Fat Bob was my favorite looking bike, I also loved the FXDR and V ROD. I like unique things. Detroit auto seems only knows how to do retro so I usually buy European cars and bikes. Tesla has changed me recently on the car front. Nice video
Love the Fat Bob. It's my favorite Harley Davidson such a fun bike.
I love the Fat Knob!
Of all the Harley’s, Fat Bob looks the best. From the unique headlights and high pipes
if i could win one it would be the 2018 fat bod or newer. So I am from Cali but don't live in Cali anymore for well service and then life. i found you after i saw a Fatbob on the road and started looking into them i have not pullet the trigger but that where i would like to start. i have gone to dealerships and well life happens. still great channel bro.
Matt, thank you for the vid. Im really liking the fat Bob. I'll need to test ride that bad boy. I just got a 2019 Roadster from Bakersfield where I'm at. What kind f jacket are you wearing in your videos?
Hey Matt! New to all of this, except my father has had bikes his whole life...Panhead, Shovelhead, etc. I am a beginner (42), had a dirt bike when I was 14...that’s as far as my “experience” goes. Haha. I’m about 6’5” and 220 lbs. Would like to have a good all purpose bike, not going on any cross country trips to Alaska...what 2 or 3 bikes to look at? Price aside, love the vids and honesty. All the best!
6’3” here. Thoughts on this bike for a tall rider who doesn’t want to mess with the touring bikes?
I love the fat bob matt and I would take it over the low rider s and fxdr. And I would take the fxdr over the low rider S. Great video. God bless.
I would pick the lowrider S I had a lowrider 2018 and that bike handle so well beginners could ride that bike now I have a 2018 heritage 115 anniversary
Looks amazing and the new deadwood green is bada$$
Trying to buy an exhaust for my Street Bob but can’t seem to get one due to California regulations. Any suggestions?
Love the vids btw! Liked,subscribed, bell icon.
I'm looking at this and a Lowrider S. Will test ride both.... maybe a Lowrider ST too.
Hey matt love your videos. I have owned 2 fatbobs 09. 2014 my favorite harley first one I ever owned. Ley my buddy ride he bought one aswell. For me its perfect. Keep up the good work.
Matt, stay awesome! I wish my first bike would be bought from you!
Hey Bob i am planning to get the 2021 FatBob in May/June in DeadWood Green Denim
my 2019 fatty has cross-thread spiked zombie killer pegs and mustache engine guard to break legs.
Would love to see how ur bike looks like 😍
Great Video. I have the 2019 Fatbob. Love it.
I actually LOVE the FXDR, but where I think HD missed the mark is because there is no storage possibility at all. Even a backpack on a sissybar. It would be my no. 1 choice if you could carry anything.
Otherwise, I prefer the Low Rider S but I want to test drive this before choosing my next bike. (90% and more mountain twisties - in Switzerland, that’s how we roll)
I like the FXDR too. I'm sad not more people like it.
I love the bikes front so much, especially the headlight,
I just wished they would have gone with something more modern in the back,
like the last year dyna Version with the two LED ring brake lights.
It just looks a bit like two bikes smashed together front and back in my eyes.
The Dash looks ok, but I think the small riser clamp Dash integrated flush into the tank would have looked killer too.
Other than that I think HD really did good on the Fatbob.
White 2018 FXFBS with most of the Bronze Dominion collection on it ,,, I get time I wanna do a review video on that stuff,,,, there are some things other Fat Bob owners should know....
Love my 2018 Fat Bob. Loved the video. Thanks Matt! I would upload my post-covid-apocalyptic video of my Fat Bob hoarder WalMart raid but after riding it through toilet paper isle throwing tear gas grenades everywhere I thought that maybe that video evidence should disappear.
Great video Matt. thanks for sharing. Cheers
lol I I like the way you challenge. I don't have one of those bikes . I have a RK and totally love it . like the Vids . keep doing what you do.
Perfect video for the times. Up for a another video idea....reviews of best bikes for passengers. I've got a '18 heritage and my wife has been riding more than I planned for. Looking for a bike that would be most comfortable for her.
Great video Idea. I may just use that one
I actually agree with this that Fat Bob is the best Harley out there I got back in riding after 20 years and I test rode a lot of bikes I think the best suspension was Ducati X Diavel but after that out of all the Harley the most enjoyable bike was Fat Bob and yet I caved in and got a fxdr just because it has a fat 240 rear tire and a 4.4 gallon tank.
Hey Matt, would you recommend this for commuting?