Although I'm not a Harley guy I test rode this bike today. I was very impressed by several facts : - The bike is very comfortable and no vibration as many could assume from a Harley - Torque was everywhere and a twist of a throttle was needed for that massive bike to jump at any gear - This bike with those crazy front and rear tires doesn't want to lean so you literally need to push it down believe me It was a joy to ride and I highly recommend it to everybody Thanks David for the review
@markmartin32215 жыл бұрын
First-respectfully speaking, Thank you David. I parted with my 02’ Fat Boy in 04’ house in Colorado had 10 minutes of dirt to get to. I am now 58 years old and though I like the 2015 103 FB, I must consider fatigue and enjoying a 200 mi. ride! The review was so well done shifting, braking suspension all matter on a long ride. The $$ difference is substantial about 8K but in the long run it would be worth it. I’ll test both of the 19’ FB versions now because of this video. In reality it may cost me 10K difference because I like chrome and no rubber or plastic cables or hardware. I may post a review of the comparison to help others! TY Aussies and Brits still are America’s greatest Allies in my opinion. TY
@ashwinmohandas16906 жыл бұрын
I love the look of the bike and the Lighting is improved so much!
@mikerolo43856 жыл бұрын
Never thought I would say it.. Harley's new FatBoy is one of the best bikes I have ever ridden... It looks like a beautiful nostalgic throwback...
@jasonbourne41279 ай бұрын
Hi Today I test rode a 2018 fatboy with 5700 miles. Im New to Harleys, is it normal with the Vibration even at high speed? No wobbling nothing like that.
@samuraidarryl6 жыл бұрын
Still can’t stop watching this video. Awesome stills towards the end. 👌
@alainchanyuhon60046 жыл бұрын
Hi M Cohen thank you for your videos, I just bought a 2018 114 fat boy and then just discovered the sport glide through your videos and I think to myself I've made a mistake maybe... Even if 'm pretty sure your preference goes to the sport glide, how would you compare those two bikes?
@Paulster19737 жыл бұрын
Yep, this is my dream bike. Thanks for the review David.
@hacker4now17 жыл бұрын
Me too, going this July or August to pick one up !!
@ozziejim84727 жыл бұрын
Me three they nailed it!!
@MrAndrew19534 жыл бұрын
I'm 5'8 so I'd probably prefer mids. Wheels are fabulous. Hard to fault if you like a big cruiser with a wide rear tyre.
@evil_musclemuscled38147 жыл бұрын
This video had to be made, it's a dang near perfect bike . Another harley I really like is the breakout , but the fat boy is a beefed up bike with rims that are really sharp looking . Thumbs up
@ehsan834 жыл бұрын
In a test ride day in 2018 I rode Harley Davidson bikes for the first time and guess which models : Breakout and Fat Boy ! loved them both. Breakout is more manoeuvrable as the back tire is has a more circular profile. the Fat Boy is more challenging again because of those fat tires but two things which make me want that bike : it's troque and it's presence ! that bike is a monster. dominates so many cruisers in the market. BTW I never heard David so excited in his videos. so David I guess your favourite HD is the Fat Boy? ;)
@threehemis55666 жыл бұрын
Great review! Finally Harley makes a bike that looks like it could be a worthy replacement for my Victory Hammer one day.
@weedgar15 жыл бұрын
At 3 times the price, I have a hammer S and would love a fatboy but way to expensive, I like my victory but that clunky gearchange is a PITA.
@valentin_marin5 жыл бұрын
One question if you don't mind...between Fat Boy and Breakout,which one is handling better? Greetings from Spain🇪🇦 amigo and gracias. 👏👏👏
@Jonathan-L5 жыл бұрын
Hi David, how does the 114 Fat Boy compare to the 114 Breakout in terms of flickability / changing direction?
@danthechippie44394 жыл бұрын
Would you change any stock items? Exhaust, stages 1,11,111 or 1111
@seanpeters23547 жыл бұрын
That headlight is going to take some getting used to.
@andylace7097 жыл бұрын
Great review, bought one over here in the UK end of September the beautiful black monster.
@billbright17556 жыл бұрын
Over all quite nice, very Luke warm on the fork head light treatment. Just for looks I would like a carbon fiber hand shifter to look as metal integrated to foot shift. If I so chose I could reach up to cool shift knob to change gears. Harley simply can not rest on its laurels it must innovate or go the way of the Henderson.
@jasontormey65343 жыл бұрын
Awesome review
@abmbarry6 жыл бұрын
Hi David; ... Thanks yet again for a very good review. I went out to our local HD dealer and spent an hour or so going over the range of interest. The Bat Boy certainly holds a soft spot. I also liked the Slim. I will stop here or Id'e end up saying I like most of the Soft Tails! The last Fat Boy I rode would have been around 2000, .... great looking, not inspiring on the road, However, you have put me back in the looking zone in this one! Cheers David
@ronmarvicsin77093 жыл бұрын
Fat Boy is my number two bike behind my deluxe. Someday I’ll have one of each lol
@SuperDave217 жыл бұрын
At the summarization you called the bike a 2008 FLFBS.... it's an 18, but what does the S denote in FBS? Thanks...
@henryrevitajr4 жыл бұрын
The resolution of the video is amazing. Makes me pine for the Fat Boy even more.
@rsbharley47667 жыл бұрын
Thanks Dave, great review. I was hoping you would review the fat boy with the 114 as I am looking at getting one. Cheers mate
@DavidCohenTV7 жыл бұрын
Cheers. I've put the written article on my web site too. www.davidcohen.com.au
@Two-Dads7 жыл бұрын
How’s she go in the twisties? The Low Rider be a better option if you enjoy riding through the hills?
@DavidCohenTV7 жыл бұрын
It goes ok but yep, the Low rider is a better option.
@nevillegreg17 жыл бұрын
Yep, I love the looks, but I have instead ordered the Low Rider with the 114 (stage III) upgrade, which includes the beefier cam - predominately for the better handling over the Fatboy.
@rayf70717 жыл бұрын
Good honest review love this bike and i love the new softail slim if you had to choose between the 2 bikes what would you pick and why?
@DavidCohenTV7 жыл бұрын
Slim. Only because I prefer the rear tyre profile's handling.
@nickb22466 жыл бұрын
Nice Job-- I love your reviews
@camomanofcranham6 жыл бұрын
Great video Dave.....
@bobclapper26726 жыл бұрын
Hey David , I’ve been hearing that the wide tire in back really makes cornering tricky , is that true ?
@DavidCohenTV6 жыл бұрын
Nah - not tricky - it needs more effort and can want to follow seams in the tarmac etc - but one you get used to it it's OK. None of the 240 sections handle as well as a 180, but they are about getting a bigger contact patch for launching - and the look.
@peterc73277 жыл бұрын
What is the 2018 Fatboy worth with the bigger motor?
@MrBlompod6 жыл бұрын
Great review wish they were 20 grand like in America 34 thousand dollars is insane...... why do we get so ripped off in Australia?
@DavidCohenTV6 жыл бұрын
Cheers - guess is that the exchange rate takes it to $26k, freight to get it here and good ol' GST. Still not $34k though hey.
@MrBlompod6 жыл бұрын
the price list I got from M&W today puts the 114 at 33990 dollars ride away I’m pretty sure. Im going to take one for a test ride but the street bob is probably more in my price range, but the new fat boy I think is the best looking motorcycle out... stunning 😲
@001whitelighter6 жыл бұрын
Shipping it out and gst on top of that And then rego plus on road cost That's why is so expensive here in australia
@MrBlompod6 жыл бұрын
I ended up buying the fat boy..... it’s awesome 😎👍🏼
@SickBikeDude6 жыл бұрын
20k here in the USA is stupid expensive... To compare, you could get a brand new rocket 3 roadster for 15,700K in the USA .... I love Harley. But they’re fuckin greedy.
@OrmagodonHimself7 жыл бұрын
How would you compare this bike to the Indian Chief Dark Horse? I'm currently looking at both of these bikes but need an opinion of someone who has riding experience on both of these bikes
@hbarajas98786 жыл бұрын
The FATBOY has a better infrastructure for dealer service should anything go wrong that you cannot fix or repair on your own so I would say the HD.
@gman9135 жыл бұрын
They don't the Indian is a better bike. Harley does have more dealers that part is true but the bike doesn't measure up to a Chief Dark Horse.
@joshuaboes74315 жыл бұрын
How does it corner with that wide rear tire?
@grahamsavage49947 жыл бұрын
Love your work , great reviews
@wespuckdog38976 жыл бұрын
That headlight...nope!
@mahendragusti9757 жыл бұрын
How good that solid rim in the strong win? My FLSTFBS 2017 that not very good in the win
@DavidCohenTV7 жыл бұрын
Good question. I didn't notice any problems, but then there wasn't much strong wind during the test period. It was fine in lighter breezes.
@mahendragusti9757 жыл бұрын
David Cohen Thanks David ... I need more research About the new 2018 FatBoy solid rim
@fxrst_anvers69766 жыл бұрын
Love your vlogs, awsome bike
@alfindelmundo32997 жыл бұрын
Este modelo es lo mejor del universo ...amo esta motocicleta , dios algun dia me dejara conducir una...felicidades harley davidson
@HARLIEBROTHER3 жыл бұрын
I love Harley Davidson 🔥❤️
@twintriode6 жыл бұрын
Well I had an EVO FLSTF. The EVO engine was good but in no way was even close to the power (obviously) of my 103 FLS. The FLS I had, while a real looker due to previous owner mods, was the shittiest riding Harley I ever owned. I'm not sure if it was spokes on the wheels or what, but it sucked. My first HD, a 1959 XLCH was my love, but it wasn't meant to be....had to sell her. EVERYONE wanted that bike. I paid $2k (US) from a dealer at that. Oh the old days. There is nothing like kicking a bike. Its a true biker ritual. Couple that with a leaky Bendix Carburetor and you have true Harley grit.
@HARLIEBROTHER3 жыл бұрын
Go Go Go 👍
@RVVideosShowtime6 жыл бұрын
Wow! What a chrome shining! 😍
@heribertblumel51226 жыл бұрын
wonderful bike
@TroyaE1176 жыл бұрын
That headlamp detracts from the look.
@RichieD0886 жыл бұрын
TroyaE117 no it doesn't ...
@buddieluvsu6 жыл бұрын
Beautiful Bike!
@pjdexter1685 жыл бұрын
Always thought the Fatboy would look better if it lost the passenger seat and dropped the mirror under the handle bars.
@80sruler5 жыл бұрын
PJ Dexter all about the customizing
@petergrant96676 жыл бұрын
"She does goooood!"
@vkirisome47016 жыл бұрын
Doesn’t sound like Harley
@jetstream4546 жыл бұрын
It really does from the intake, just needs pipes
@bulescvr1946 жыл бұрын
👍👍👍👍👍👍👍.......I like ittt..😎
@Madcatdave6 жыл бұрын
I don't like the front headlight. It looks weird to me. The rest of the bike looks amazing though.
@dinogarcia99146 жыл бұрын
Thats more beautiful if im the one ride that.
@mitchellhobbs75336 жыл бұрын
~ oz ~
@dunghathanh73276 жыл бұрын
Có những cuộc tình nhiều năm mới được đấy
@EarlGuyton4256 жыл бұрын
It would be okay iif som things weren't screwed up! The rear fender is too high or either needs longer sides and the rear fender is also too short when the wrap down fender would look excellent instead. The rear fender also gives this bie the short look and of people want the short stubbed look then they need the sportster. The rear fender RUINS what would be a good fatboy. I would rebuild an older one before I would buy that one. A fatboy bidg twin is not supposed to look like some kids sports dirt bike
@superfloyd17 жыл бұрын
Not Harley anymore.Japanese like!
@Johnclark3006 жыл бұрын
super floyd I like any Harley built in the 30's all they into the 70's anything past that ain't no Harley just crap
@amybrooks2526 жыл бұрын
john clark that’s your opinion,and everyone has one..
@Johnclark3006 жыл бұрын
Amy Brooks true
@eldenjr6 жыл бұрын
john clark So how's that? How's the WHOLE ENTIRE bike line crap? There's no bike company that's been around that long making the same stuff. The founding four would COMPLETELY disagree with you.
@jaydub796 жыл бұрын
so, you'll accept Panheads, the change to shovelheads.. but nothing further than that?