2018 Harley-Davidson Fat Bob 114 Test Ride!
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- Опубліковано 15 жов 2024
- Test riding the new 2018 Harley-Davidson Fat Bob 114!
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Harley rolled out a new lineup of bikes! People's reactions have been varied across the board. Some people love the new bikes, some hate em. Loads are upset the Dyna has seemingly been absorbed by the Softail line (that's another video entirely.)
I was browsing through some of Harley's release notes when suddenly, I got a message from Eric saying "Yo Block, come test ride a 2018, I think I can get you in before the launch." Whaaaa? Done sir!
Enter the 2018 Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob 114! Brand new and fresh out the crate, filled with fresh fluids, cables tweaked and adjusted. I swung a leg over and thought to myself, "Alright, let's see what all the fuss is about." What's the fuss about? Watch the video and find out!
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Nice review got mine ordered for January 2020
I just can't wait to be able to afford a bike man smh I hate waiting
So many people complaining about Harley targeting millennials for sales. Do people seriously expect Harley to sell only to current 50+ year-olds until they die?
They're pricing suggests just that.
@@sebastiangeorge7714 that's what turns me off. Theres a few sportsters I would LOVE. But at a 4k premium?
People are retarded 😂
the fat bob looks sick... i actually like the new look including the headlight. its different from the norm you would expect from Harley
Fat bob is definitely my favorite out of the bunch, although I get why people would hate it haha
+shadetree surgeon Yeah I definitely understand why people would dislike it, haha. It's a fun ride though man!
I agree. Personally like the look of a round headlight but the oval/rectangle one on the Bob looks awesome. Really unique looking bike from HD.
shadetree surgeon you are awesome !!!
hahaha. Legend.
shadetree surgeon holy shit you follow blockhead #fuckyea. big fan man love yalls channels and i can see why but i actually like it 😂😂 i mean id replace the ugly headlight though..... idk ima fan of round eyes
Harley is just adapting to the new market. New crowd new bikes. Smart move.
WHAT HAPPENED TO THE HARLEY ENGINE ROAR ?
Yep and they got me. I had ZERO interest in Harley until I saw this bike. Now I own the same one
Another millennial here who just bought this bike.
@@FJF119 emissions regulations imposed by the government.
@@FJF119 Change the mufflers, it is still there.
Why does a lot of people hate the new Harley's? Shouldn't people be happy that Harley expands it's horizons and puts out more options out there for different people?
Yes, but people like to talk shit. It's why we ride Harleys, "my bike's so much better...."
Remember it's the internet, where it's kinda a unwritten law that you never post anything positive ,lol.Srsly ., ppl just love to bitch and no matter what HD does or builds some ppl will post hate, you can't plse everyone all the time. ,and then there are some ppl that you can't please NONE of the time. We all have "that one friend" that is just a miserable mf'er and ain't ever happy with anything, if they win a million dollars they bitch about havin' to pay taxes on it rather than be thrilled at the money they DO get .If you can't find a bike you like in HD's line up as many models as they have, the problem ain't with HD, it's with YOU. ,that's what I tell 'em.
Not when they remove iconic options like the Dyna
Old school Harley riders will definitely hate the new update for sure. My 3 co workers are old school, to them it's hard to accept the new generation Harley. It's doses not feel like a Harley.
Apparently you can get a little bit more power on these engine mounts, probably thats why the went for it, but most likely they will go back on thise decision, the thing about HD is that all the technology is added little by little without changing drastically the aesthetics and feeling, and by doing this is a complete 180, thats the problem. Is not that we don´t like changes, is that we don´t like unnecessary changes, specially if its just for a stupid trend. Look at the street 750, it worked out great, but the street rod? that one sucks, it looks nothing like a harley and is too hipster-ish, thats what is happening here, it feel forced. In HD there is no place for 'performance', they are quick enough and the best air cooled engines, but you don´t get a harley to ride fast and to scrap pegs, these babies are too expensive and pretty to be doing that shit, so, nobody cares about getting 10 or 20hp and "better" suspension if that means changing the entire meaning of the bike. Where did the Wide glide go? that is sad.
So it only took Harley 100+ years to make a comfortable seat. Maybe next century I'll be able to afford one.
I've been watching oodles of videos on the new Fat Bob. Yours is the first and only video that shows a rider on the bike and tells viewers his height. Spot on man.
I absolutely fell in love with the bike due to the style of it and the fact that it looks so aggressive. Especially in person. To be honest, I am considering purchasing the 2018 Fat Bob as a first and last bike.
There is always a first but never a last
@@Cptrq Couldn't have said it better.
Really love the Fat Bob design. Was looking at Ducatis, but just stopped by Harley to take a look around. Saw the Fat Bob and immediately loved it. Going with Harley now.
These new Harleys are NOT rubber mounted. They are rigid mounted to the frame because the motor itself is counter balanced and Harley got feedback that people didnt like how little vibration they were getting with the new motor, one of the reasons the power transfer is better. the monoshock and rigid mount is what giving the motorcycle a stiffer feel and greater transfer of power. that salesmen needs to learn his product.
I can't really understand all that hate for the 2018 lineup. I fell in love for the new Fat Bob on first sight. After reading the specs, it seems like it delivers all the things I was looking for in my Low Rider S (that I sold a few months ago): a torqy V-twin-powerhouse, nice ground clearance, good suspension and brakes plus a mean look.
FLOB32 it's hard to understand the hate because you are analytical and are able to comprehend and accept change and improvement. Closed minded people and trolls cannot. Enjoy your HD and ride safe.
I love the look on the fatbob
Fat bob used to have the dual headlights and customers were complaining about it. So it looks now better then that I think.
I just bought fat bob 114 after seeing your video 😁
I took both of these for a one hour ride each. Loved the two of them. The new 114 breakout was the favorite. Big difference from last models. As I cannot afford a new one at the time I found an older fat bob of which I am a real true fan. Raw riding at its beat. I kept my present ride alao.
Gorgeous bike. Love everything about it, even the unique headlight!
Love the look of the new Fat Bob, looks like a tough bike not a flashy, chromed out bike with a ridiculous paint job. I personally didn't like Harley before these new bikes. I took the 2018 Fat Bob out for a test ride and loved it so much I ordered one! From a business perspective Harley made the right choice to change and attract new customers. It worked for me and it will bring new riders over which Harley needs. Nothing stays the same forever.
To each his/her own. Personally I think it is bad ass!! I'm still set on eventually getting a Lowrider S used, but the Fat Bob is dope! We'll see if I can reach this forward controls!🤞🏼
I was upset when i first heard the dyna was gone but after reading into it. i'm glad it is, because the old softail is gone too. Harley gave us a brand new bike from the ground up. The rear suspension actually looks worth a damn for once.
Too all the people who are pissed at Harley for dropping the dyna, you are the same type of person that caused the FXR and the Vrod to be a failure. Loosing your mind every time the motor company changes anything. This is Harley investing in its future and a modern bike with modern performance is what i wanted to see. Hopefully the sportsters and touring bikes get a ground up rebuild soon
I'm a Harley Owner(3)/rider and checked out the new 2018 line last weekend. I like them all except the Fat Bob's exhaust color.
Cheers Blockhead! First review online I think. I tried the Low rider S and was unsure really, I will try the Fat Bob as well, problem with Harley in the uk is the prices, the Fat Bob 114 is nearly as much as a Ducati XDiavel here which is an astonishingly powerful and well equipped Cruiser, you would have to really, REALLY, want a HD badge on your tank to spring for one here but I could be tempted by this one.....
There is a similar problem with HDs in the US. I like HD, but I can get a new Multistrada for the price of Low Rider here.
Like the looks for sure, but killin off the dyna line up? Quess time will tell. Harley gave all you dyna owners a golden ticket with resell value for sure!
My eyes are going bad. That speedo got blurry a few times ;-) Great video as always, Blockhead.
I love the headlight !!! Just bought a 2020 model yesterday...
If there ever was a bike you could call BlockHead, it’s that one. Bought a gently used ‘19. Love it.
I think the New Lineup looks Great and think they will sell very well!
I like it, even the headlight. Exhaust is too big but that's a mandatory change on any bike.
The reason Harley made these new line of motorcycles was to appeal to millenials like Blockhead. The aesthetics are a move to the comtemporary faction that is this new generation. The nostalgic look of vintage Harley's (watch the opening scene of Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man to see what vintage Harley is) has expired and the "biker" image has changed. These bikes are a real testimony to where the motorcycle industry as an inclusive whole are going. Its not a bad thing at all but just not what old guys like me and the rest of us are used to.
Solomon Moriarty I agree with your explanation, but it still doesn't take away from the fact that these new bikes look like garbage.
rastakind3
Yessir they do...
Gen X here. I never liked the ride of HDs and preferred the look of other bikes. This is the first HD I lust over. I absolutely hated the vibrating rides of the older HDs and I bought other bikes. When my next bike purchase comes up, the Fat Bob is at the top of the list. Garbage is what I thought of previous HDs and to me, they're finally starting to make good bikes and not cater to the older crowd.
I'm a Gen X'er also. Guess I just like the vintage style, personally...
The younger generation wants Dynas. Not softtails. I recommend checking out Lee Stuart's video on his thought of the new line up. He is the type of guy that makes HDs appeal to younger people.
Thats awesome you got to test it out. I'm not on board with the ducati fat bob. Im sure it handles nice etc etc just looks like a diavel
So I guess the ultimate question. How does it compare to the Low Rider S? I've personally test ridden a LRS and absolutely love it. Mostly because of its little bit higher seating position, decent handling and excellent brakes, the power of the 110 doesn't hurt either. If this new platform is that much better I hope that they do a Low Rider S on the new platform (though with the 5.0 gallon tank, after all the 2017 has a 4.7 gallon tank).
Blockhead you are the man!! Test ride the day of deliveries, awesome!! I like the new fat bob, even the exhaust. Yeah all the softails are Rigid Mounted. Dual counterbalanced makes it possible. One more thing the haters do not have too complain about, lol.
No more vibes, no more sound and no more shocks.Glad that I own an old Dyna.
I’ve never been a Harley guy I’ve always like more sporty bikes but i absolutely love how this bike looks
I test rode the 2019 114s and I want one. They are perfect for these crowned 2 lane blacktop roads out here. H.D. finally put fat & somewhat tall rubber on which makes handling much better. Now, they just need to get rid of those tractor style mufflers. My favorite is straights with slip in baffles. That's inside the pipe, not slip on mufflers.
The M8 is not rubber mounted in the new cruiser platform. It is rigid mounted in the MY18 Softail lineup.
It's cool that you got to do this so early, I think this is the first review vid i've seen. Good video!
Thanks man!
This bike is insane! I was planning to buy a Fat Bob already, but this new model is just amazing. I think I'll wait for this beauty to land here in Brazil before I take any decisions.
Cool paint scheme on the '18 H-D Fat Bob and a nice seat. Those bars look like a straight broomstick though and 3.5 gallons is one gal. too small for that size gulper. But hey, H-D made it to the 21st century with a rear mono & a radiator between the front downtubes!
I don't see how they're ugly. I think the Fatbob is great looking and modern. It was about time they changed things up a bit. If it wasn't for the price I would definitely look into one in the future.
Hey thanks Joe,, I thought somebody had commented that all the M Eights were dual counterbalanced.. I was pretty sure that only the touring models were single counter.. S..
Blockhead, thanks for the review. The first I have seen on youtube.
Now I own a 2017 Slim S and Sporty 72, I also had a softail custom with the Evo engine and a sporty 883.
I am a huge Harley fan, and to me these new motorcycles is a move in the correct direction.
Even my Harley Hating Sport bike friends think these new bikes look awesome.
So thumbs up to Harley and thumbs up to you for another awesome video!
Own a KTM Super Duke 1290, quite the performance twin. I have to say I am digging this new Harley.
I don't get some of the internet hate with the new bikes. This is the first Fat Bob that Harley has made that I'd park in my garage. Nice vid!
This was a surprise, thx for making this video so fast! This is a bittersweet, the fat bob was the first HD I test rode and it was love at first ride, love the fat tires, the seat, the dual headlamps, the only thing I don't like is the foot forward riding position, because of this I considered the lowrider S because it has the best ergonomics for me, but now it looks like they're not doing the dynas anymore, which is weird because they had good sales with the lowrider s.
Wow! First test ride ever i believe was you. Very cool and comprehensive look at the bike as always. Keep up the great work man.
Dang I just recently bought a 2017 sportster then I was blown away by the new fat bobs
Dr House let me know when you want to upgrade!!
Danny Zehms it'll be a while got a wedding coming up! And I'm all the way in Texas
Same here! Bought my sporty in October but now it’s April and I traded up for the Fat Bob 114!
I have a 2013 Sportster XL1200C and i took my first test ride today actually of the street bob and the fat bob and I loved that Fat Bob would definitely like to look more into the customization but man it was such a bad ass ride especially going from a 73ci to a 114ci you feel the difference. Great Video Man!!!
Feels like a hybrid between a sports bike and a Harley with that exhaust and lighting - on a slippery slide to losing the Harley touch
I bought a 2018 Fat Bob. Absolutely loved it. However, after a few minutes it made my hands numb. I tried everything I could think of. Had to get rid of it because I couldn’t feel my hands while riding.
I love how you blur the speedometer. Haha!
I love this Fat Bob, the reason why I got into bikes and will definitely owe one one day.
YO!! You are the official first review on youtube for this bike!!!!
Very glad I picked up a 2017 Denim Black Fat Bob. It may even appreciate in value after this.
No Fooking Way!!!! Dood, you got the magic hookup @ Orlando H-D, those guys rock!
And yeah, your S is gold, never give it up! :)
I did test rides on the Fat Bob, Fat Boy, and the Breakout today; all 114’s. I’m thinking that I liked the Fat Bob the best of the 3.
Alright. We are gonna begin introducing modern features. That is what people want.
Cool. What kind of motorcycle are you thinking of building?
What do you mean?
Well, like adventure, naked, sport.... ?
Cruiser.
Cruiser?
Yea. Cruiser.
Hey Blockhead, what did you think of the handling with that big front tire? I am seriously considering a Fat Bob as I love the styling, but wide front tires tend to make the turn in a bit numb. Obviously I don't expect sport bike razor sharpness, but I am well experienced with "Point and hope" handling lol. I am a long time classic Goldwing rider (GL1000-K0), so I tend to like a good balance of power and handling.
I was never a fan of Harleys, but these are something totally different, I love them! And no they don't look like anything else out there.
I like the new Fat Bob, except for the headlight. I still prefer the look of the twin lights on the previous Fat Bob. This one looks like a cartoon cyclops. Maybe it will grow on me.
It is rain, it just hasn’t fallen out of the sky yet. 😆
I went from an Iron 883 to one of these. These machines are awesome! I just wish I could have kept both.
See now, THIS is a great review of the Fat Bob. I am already a fan, and seriously wish I could afford to get a MC, let alone this one, but every other Fat Bob review I have watched, has left me wanting more information.
Also, thanks brother for doing these! It's so fun to live vicariously though you! 🤓
Hey man! Thanks for that review! You pretty much covered everything, you certainly made my decision easier! I even like the head light in that bike, not at first but everytime I look at it grows in my eyes!
I'm over in Clearwater and I just bought the 2021 Fat Bob from Bert's, fits me much better than the Lowrider S. Would be cool to come hang out with you and
Shadetree
I'm a 2014 Low Rider guy but that fat bob looks good.
Thanks for the review.
Please tell me I’m not the only one who heard the “suhh dude” at 12:45 as he speed by the salesman 😂
The torque is fantastic, I got a wheelie on a turn once, it's crazy.
By the way, is there a selected gear indicator or only neutral?
I cant wait to demo this bike for my channel.. I'm hoping to be able to knock out a few demos this week. nice vid bro, a viewer was just telling me about your channel last night and it popped right after I was watching mine today. liked and sub'd!
The Fat Bob 114 is the only Harley-Davidson I would buy. I've never ridden a cruiser. Is the weight carried low because it isn't light. I ride an MT-01 [google it; you didn't get them in the USA], 1670 cc V-twin in a sports bike chassis. Weight: 584 lb wet/kerb. I wonder whether the 114 has the legs on it. Greetings from a Brit. Excellent review. No music always a bonus.
First HD I've ever liked the look of
Sounds surprisingly good when you open it up.
I think Harley knocked it out the park with this one!!!
Truly bad ass!!
I like how the breakout steals the show. Breakout all day! lol
Im 6' 260 you think it will be a good fit for my size im looking in to riding street bikes rode dirt bikes bit will be new to street
Wow, I may have to upgrade from my 2015 Fat Bob! Any indication on what will be available (or when) for aftermarket pipes to release its growl?
Man I have HD on facebook,when they unveiled all the new 2018's..people went nuts,and not in the best of ways. Everyone hates the new looks. I'm still fairly new to Harley,but I will say I was mad they have stopped the Dyna line..Guess I'll be getting a 2017 like you when the time is right!
One of the best looking bikes out there. But what would your preference be, a Fat Bob or an Iron 883? [it really matters i'm planning to buy a harley :) ]
The white Fat Bob is great looking. The bike didn't sound too HD-like however. But I'd imagine with headers and an engine upgrade higher performance kit (which will be available by 3rd party entities such as Fuel Moto) this bike will be a real screamer and joy to ride.
Do you recommend this for a beginner bike? I am 6 ft 185lb
Good looking bike but $20 k? 3,6 gallons tank? Traction control? Electronic suspension?
The Monoshock is definitely going to change the ride,, due to the positioning,, I just put on a set of twin shotgun hydraulic air shocks
On my deluxe.. you can change the ride height from almost bottom and out,,all the way up to 6 inches in the rear if you want.. with the flick of a switch,, and not too bad if you install them yourself..
Check them out they're called twin shotgun shocks. S in FL..
Thank you for a great rider review!
Thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed it!
The only reason I would give up my 2017 fat bob for this is if they had also given it a hydraulic clutch on top of the other stuff. The new motor is nice but I'm not sure if it's worth the upgrade since my bike has more than enough power for me.
I like the look of the two rear shocks, but if the new set up is just as good or better i'd give them up.
3.5g fuel tank is too small. Just my opinion. Isn't it rigid mounted, not rubber? Assume vid, thanks. You might be the first I have seen. :)
At the dealer meeting (seen on youtube. I wasn't there) they said they are all rigid mounted. The smoothness at idle is from twin counter-balancers. Also, we have the same thought regarding the size of the fuel tank. It's about a gallon too small.
Terry George All "soft tails" are ridged mount, with counterbalancers
Terry George I hate everything about the tank. I think it is cheap and stupid looking. As you said it doesn't hold enough fuel.
+1 They are rigid mounted, that was my bad. I read an article when the Milwaukee 8 came out that it was rubber mounted, but seems that's in their touring line, and they've gone rigid in the new rollout for the Softails.
It’s not they’ve “gone” rigid, it’s that they’ve stayed rigid. Softails have always been counterbalanced. Touring bikes never have been until this year with that new engine. Get on a 13’ or older touring bike and it will shake your hand numb at idle. Get on a 14’-16’ with those Rushmore improvements and, in my opinion, they are smoother. Now, get on a 17’ touring bike and it’s more like my 2005 Heritage. Not completely smooth at idle but pretty close. I’ve wanted a touring bike for as long as I can remember but I’ve always hated that shaking at idle (a lot of people love it). I’ve test ridden every model of the 17’ touring line and I like all of them. Huge improvements, at least for me.
Am loving the sound off that breakout its sick
I’m looking to get into riding and love this bike. Thoughts on it being a first bike?
I gotta say, that paint on the tank looks awesome. I'd rather have Harley Davidson written on my tank in a faint color than the chrome emblem they put on it.
Ouh boy... my heart is bleeding when i see you turn the engine, which is still running in, so high.
My buddy just got one and it’s nice and all, sounds good but it’s a 22 model so it’s got the 114. We give him hell because it looks like a trail bike with a big ass motor
First to score the 2018 Harley review!!! Way to go Blockhead!!!
Keep it going Brother!
Do you think its a good beginners bike for someone who has never ridden
You test my two favorite Harley's. The 2018 Fat Bob and the new Breakout. I own a 2014 Fat Bob and was just thinking that Harley had to remake the Fat Bob and they did and I love it. The Breakout is my favorite but too much money. Second choice is the 2018 Fat Bob. Awesome bike! Great job on the Fat Bob Harley!
I actually really like those headlights
100% its awesome
Great video Blockhead👍🏻
As an 17 LRS owner also. I am very much interested in knowing about the vibes. As you know the Dyna general gets more smoother as the revs climb. The "old" Softtail was vice versa as the revs climb you got that high frequency buzzing, due to the rigid mount engine with balance shaft in it. So the big Q is how did you felt the vibes when you spanked theese new models, compare to your LRS ?
I like the blurred out tach and Speedo when you get on it lol
🤔The real reasons why people get jealous - the new Harley 's👌
Robert Hellings The new Harleys are so ugly and non Harley in looks and feel that they will be overlooked by most of the HD lovers of the world. This is the beginning of the end for Harley Davidson. RIP...
Love what Harley is doing! The only problem is that M8's don't rev worth a damn
The fuck you talkin about? It revs way better than a twin cam, I've owned both. The M8 destroys the twin cam down low and up top.
With the new dual counter balanced engine,how was the vibartions at the stop light ?,and I'm loving the new street Bob