Fat Bob Vs Heritage Classic! There Is A Clear Winner

The Harley Fat Bob and Heritage Classic are two polar opposites when It comes to the Softail lineup and today I'll tell you every difference you need to know between the two bikes.

[@kennyh3443]

I have a 2018 Heritage Softail Classic. I don't regret buying it. It's light, quick and nimble. I've made quite a few modifications and added quite a few accessories to it. The ride is smooth, and it doesn't tire you out on long rides. If you take the bags, passenger seat and windshield off, you have a Softail Deluxe--two bikes in one. I highly recommend the Heritage.

[@chriscummings5727]

I said I'd NEVER own a Harley my whole life. I've owned an FJR and a couple of KTM's, Yamahas and Hondas. I bought a 2021 Heritage Classic in the Deadwood Green and black and it's hands down my favorite motorcycle of my life! I've ridden it three times as much as any of the other bikes in my life and I'm 63. It's a fantastic machine and I could not be more pleased with my purchase! Stage 2 kit and an exhaust really bring it to life!

[@garyshoaf5699]

Had a Heritage Classic, bought a new Roadking. After a thousand miles, I traded the Roadking for another Heritage.

[@garyshoaf5699]

Heritage is my choice. I don't care for all the blacked out stuff. I would prefer the chromed wheels, engine covers etc.

[@derekfindlan5505]

I’m a classic man

[@desertdweller8981]

Team Fat Bob!

[@jos642]

Heritage is the best ride period I brought my 2013 new added a lot of goodie’s stage one kit screaming eagle air kit Vance n Hines big radius n more absolutely 💯 love her

[@High_Desert_Tanner]

The Heritage is a much better looking bike in my opinion. They look incredible after a good vicla treatment

[@DamianS1893]

I traded a 2017 Road King Special for a 2022 Heritage Classic 114. Huge improvement in ride quality on the Heritage Classic... Love my Heritage Classic in Redline Red and Black with Cast Wheels. Stock Suspension is so much better than the Road King Special.

[@edwardleef9040]

Comparing two Harleys under an Indian sign. Bit of subliminal suggestion going on.

[@neotrinity3150]

Man, how I love your bike reviews, imo they're among the best and most refreshing on youtube. I 100% agree on really everything you say on the Heritage (pros and cons). Since a few years I own a 2018 FLHC blacked out with the smaller 107 engine. I absolutely love my bike and never rode more in the years before. When time has come to exchange my cruiser for an HD, I investigated all HD models and test rode many of them to be 100% sure to buy the right bike for me, which I would keep for a long time. The main reason why my decision fell for the Heritage was that I wanted a classic look and an ONLY bike. The Heritage clearly won both categories. Especially the holdfast technology and the removable windshield make it rock on short distances as well as on tours. Riding position and comfort are awesome for a Softail (new frame from '18). I purchased the tour pack to add space for longer tours, sometimes accompanied by my wife. Clearly you will need some aftermarket pipes for a good sound but imo any other customization is not required for an extraordinary riding experience. Once more, thanks for your great review!

[@b.d.9661]

Excellent video! I traded my Fat Bob for a Heritage for most of the reasons you listed! Two up riding and commuting. I'm 6'4" and I always felt like the Bob was too small for me. But I do love the Fat Bob styling.

[@Ricco503]

I bought a Fat Bob 114 in May, kind of bought it on a whim at a Honda dealership while I was there to check out a KLR 650 Adventure. Seen it while checking out their used bikes and fell in love with it. I really like the Fat Bob and I've had a lot of fun on it but I kinda wish I got a Heritage Classic or maybe even a Road King Special. I love the old school look/feel of the Heritage, I think it would fit my riding style better. Probably going to trade the Fat Bob in for a Heritage Classic sometime before next summer.

[@tkchillin2065]

I put 2in risers and kept the stock handlebars. I love my Fat Bob. It's a 2020 with the Orange tank and tins. Everything else is blacked out with just little pops of chrome in a few places. I did Stage II with a SnS 475 Cam kit and Trask performance transmission pressure relief cover. Sceaming Eagle ventilator air cleaner on 64mm throttle body. Two Bro's 2 into 1 pipe! Thunder Max auto tuner. Current Dyno number are 119hp/142fp Added Avon Cobra rubber! And a dozen or so other cosmetic thingy's, including Saddleman seat and Edward Richie tall Sissybar that I strap a Biltwell Ex fill 80 bag to go with Trashin soft saddlebags when I go on a longer trip to visit family out of state. I get a ton of compliments on the bike. It's fast and sounds mean.

[@irishoak7269]

The Fat Bob is a Chevelle SS on 2 wheels. Great looking motorcycle.

[@Heritagejim5339]

I owned a Vrod, 18 Fat Bob, a 20 Sport Glide and now a 23 Heritage. Your assessments were spot on. Now if I wasn’t married I’d buy another Vrod. I loved the power of that bike but it’s not comfortable for a passenger. My next choice would be the Fat Bob again if I didn’t have a passenger. The Sport Glide was a great bike as well but as soon as my wife sat on the Heritage she felt at home. More legroom for her and I really like the stock bars tilted ever so slightly to get my shoulders more comfortable. I have changed the exhaust to a S&S Grand National and it sounds great. I had Rineharts on the Sport Glide and FB, V&H on the Rod. I have to say these S&S pipes sound great two weeks in. Anyway good review, one thing that you didn’t mention was how in less than a minute you can remove the passenger seat and backrest and have a badass solo ride with no expense. …. Stay safe😎

[@keithwilkins7291]

I have a 2022 Heritage, I enjoy that bike, fun to ride. I even swapped out the fuel cap with a flush mount cap, gives the tank a much better look.

[@jtjt210]

Have a 2020 Fat Bob S with a stage 2 kit and Performance Machine wheels, love the bike. Changed the bars to Harley Motobars and added 3" riser extensions. The extensions were great and the bars made A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE to the ergonomics without compromising the look of the bike

[@davidkennedy6945]

I was riding a 2014 cvo breakout screaming and now im on a 2023 heritage and i love it alot more comfortable

[@FXFBS540]

I've got a 19 Fat Bob. Its a awesome bike that does it all. Fun solo riding. A back seat for the ole lady, and its done well on several long trips. I added a different seat and bar setup now its even better. I dont think I could trade it for a Heritage. The Heritage just doesnt offer anything other than an extra gallon of fuel