2017 Harley Fat Bob First Ride Review

[@buffordv8]

i have the same bike, same colour with a few upgrades, mufflers , windshield , better platforms , stage 1 air filter , its not the most photografied bike , but for me , having ridden many other harleys, its the best. I did 3000 miles trips around my country and let me tell you, you can ride it many tanks a day and still feels great , so comfy ,stuck to the pavement, good lean angle , feels heavy in comparison with street bobs and other harleys, the 103 is punchy enough , i love it.

[@priestof1]

if i ever upgrade my sportster this is it, i have always loved this bike.

[@MrSLEIGHMAN]

Great bike. I have a 2015 with stage 2 and it is fast and really handles great.

[@AUTOT3KHCL]

I love my fat bob, i'd definitely recommend buying one for anyone considering it! I wouldn't say the rider "height" would be the issue for forward controls, more like inseam. 30" inseam leaves a nice bend in the knee while riding!

[@ermalpllana8650]

Hi! Have u tried Suzuki 1800 bullevard ? Victory 8 Ball? Kawasaki 1600 Mean Streak? Or any HD rod?? I dont know whick one to buy... i really like them all... iv hade 19 sport and cross cykles and now im in to cruziers! I just cant deside... i try one bike and fall on love... try another one and fall in love... Is Fatbob comfy on long loooooong trips???

[@AUTOT3KHCL]

Ermal Pllana I've tried a suzuki Boulevard, kawasaki vulcan and harley vrod. i personally hated the suzuki because of the angle of the handle bars, I found it uncomfortable for my wrists and I disliked the width of the gas tank at my knees. minor stuff. i didnt mind the kawasaki, maintained highway speeds nicely. i found the stock pipes hang really low and scrape if I turned to sharp. the vrod is a great bar hopper bike but its an awful seating position and not comfortable for longer trips. if you hit my channel and go into the playlists. i constantly do 700mi/1200km days on my fat bob. i also did a 11,000km in 14 day trip on it this summer. it's not ideal like a bagger but it works on long trips!

[@ermalpllana8650]

thnx for the answer... im seriusly considering to buy this bike.. but i have to try the 48 allso... i just love how it looks.. if i buy fatbob and dont like it ...ur in truble dude :P ..

[@karansharma-gk7un]

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[@80sruler]

AUTOT3K HCL thanks for posting that - I’m 5-8 with a 30 inseam and wanted to look at these but was discouraged by a review saying you’d need to be 5-10 or taller

[@kfiji]

Do you think its a good beginners bike for someone who has never ridden a motorcycle before and I am going to take my msf course soon

[@buffordv8]

No its not for beginners . It has a lot of torque delivered at very low RPM and its quite a heavy bike . The rest its on you

[@sacandinavidave7183]

good review. Nice to see you still reviewing bikes after motousa shut the website down.

[@ezekielherrera4070]

R.I.P Dynas!!! Though the new fatbob softail looks badass

[@Erik.Lundberg]

Fat Bob is a great bike but I like the look of 2008-2013 models better.

[@colinbell6461]

Had both, this one is better. actually prefer it to the 2018 model as well.

[@robertpolkamp]

@@colinbell6461 Don't you just hate being the first one to need fuel during a group ride with the 3 1/2 gallon peanut tank of the 2018 FB? Who ever made that decision?

[@guitarman0365]

is it at least comfortable on like at least 2 hours? like i never expecting long haul touring comfort otherwise you just get a touring bike but surely it must me comfortable enough for decent rides no? what is the point of a cruiser that is not comfortable enough over standard or street bikes?

[@tonyandthebattlefortruth4840]

08' - 13' better looking. Love my 2012' especially after I customized it. New front wheels and taking off emblem with paint job on tank etc

[@novadrive3809]

How is this bike as far as having a passenger with you and comfort for them?

[@mr.bojangles3053]

R M stock seat sucks for the passenger. Good for the rider. I got a LA Pera Cherokee that I such better for the wife.

[@tryarunm]

Your review is great! It's just that I'm in India and your accent cracks me up!

[@robertpuleston3676]

Have the 2013 great bike

[@grahampawson1502]

Brilliant 😎✌️I got one 😎

[@Grimexperience62]

I love this bike but honestly, I just hear a guy sounding like he's reading from a script. It's bull shit.

[@Raptorsview]

Bad fender design! Good Bike.