Harley Fatboy 2020 Review: Worth the Wait?

The Harley Fatboy 2020 edition is a bike I've always had on my radar ever since seeing Arnie in the 'Terminator' take one off the chap in that scene from the biker bar. It's just an effortlessly 'cool' bike, and I wanted a slice of that. It doesn't disappoint folks. The 2020 Harley FatBoy is as iconic as it gets, and Harley Davidson just went up another step in my book. Loved it.
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[@alanbriggs7177]

It's so refreshing to watch a video in which the reviewer really understands what these bikes are about.

[@Gpuma83]

It’s so wide you don’t need a kick stand what a piece of work. I’m in love 😍

[@kanomc01]

I used to hate Harleys... Until I rode one and then I got it. Brilliant test ride thanks mate 👍

[@teapotone]

No bother Kane, great to hear you enjoyed it 👍

[@Hodmeister]

I love the fact that your enthusiasm for what you are riding genuinely comes through without you even trying, great video once again :-)

[@RobAKemp]

If your not scraping that bad boy your not riding! Best smiles for miles ever. Had my Softail Deluxe for 14 years this year, and it still makes me smile even with 140K on it! Great video.

[@pranavdogra3018]

Probably the best review out there. No numbers, just going out there, and just killing it on the road. Brilliant.

[@darrenstadames]

I can literally see your smile through the helmet and the dark visor 😁😁😁

[@teapotone]

I’m STILL smiling 😉👍

[@miserablemongoose1670]

Loving the sound of that bike!!!👍 The podcasts have been great entertainment throughout the lockdown!! Please keep making them!!!👍👍

[@roadking155]

Absolutely the best, fun-looking video for riding a Harley I've seen yet The bike sounds good, the scenery is second to none and you are having a blast riding it. Great job Teapotone!

[@blueheartofthesea]

I have a 2020 30th anniversary edition. This video is amazing. I had to pause this video half way to see my bike in the garage lol. I love the way you are enjoying the bike. I’m the luckiest girl to finally have my own Fatboy.

[@teapotone]

Ha Ha it’s such a great feel-good bike isn’t it! 👍

[@blueheartofthesea]

@@teapotone it for sure is :)

[@saddle8bag]

Dayum, if my dealer let me do 150 mile demo rides, I wouldn't bother owning a bike. I'd just demo one once a week.

[@Ravan_Caw]

Loving the Podcasts Bruce 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻. Fantastic review as always.

[@darrenbemrose5381]

Podcast.......You already know my love for it! I can't wait to listen to your next one through my updated 45mm JBL Cardo upgrade! Riding while listening to riding stories Living ones Life! Thank You!

[@M.M-84]

love your channel mate! Really funny to watch! Podcasts are awesome. Keep up the good work!

[@xuesongwang2384]

Very very nice to see you in person today! Love your content!! can’t wait to see your next update!!

[@teapotone]

Ha Ha hey bud was great to chat with you too, appreciate you taking the time to say hello 👍

[@WillCarroll44]

Is it normal for one man to have that much fun on a motorcycle? Never seen you so animated 🥳

[@icelander7488]

Great review mate😃👍🏻 one of the better Harley review out there in my opinion. The Fat Boy is a gorgeous bike. Loving the podcasts and i tend on listening to the first and the i watch them later on the ipad with a beer in hand. Keep up the good work buddy 😎🤘🏻🤘🏻🤙🏻

[@SamVBikes]

Your vids just seem to get better every time you upload! All the screen pop ups etc look great! Good effort

[@time_of_yer_life_eh_kid]

great vid mate - love the look of the bike how easy it is to scrape the floor boards gives me some reservations keep up the good work.

[@Motorcycle_Mike]

Loving the content Bruce👍🏻 Fatboy is an absolute blast to rip around on, keep the reviews coming! And I’m loving all the podcast content and long form interviews 👍🏻👍🏻 I prefer to watch on KZbin, as opposed to apple podcast. But both are equally amazing. Cheers 🍻

[@ryanforeman3650]

Loving the podcasts Bruce, listen on Spotify on my commutes to work and when I'm on my lunch break, that Harley sounds mint as well

[@jeffdavies688]

The podcasts are brilliant Bruce....I look forward to see who is coming up next!!

[@wilswood8137]

Great video Bruce 👍🏻 Those first few bends though 😂 nearly had me spitting my brew out 😂

[@fraserbull5314]

Never get tired of listening to a good exhaust note. Need to take one out for a spin

[@Tenfx72]

On the right roads that looks awesome. Liking the podcasts, I watch over the week rather than in one sitting.

[@MuppetVT]

It's always a feel-good time when someone who isn't American hears why people in America love putting loud pipes on their Harleys. And understands it because motorcycle is a universal language

[@rich0006]

Just watched the Hicky bru-time chat and now this brilliant review of the Fat Boy. I can now see why Harleys appeal .. Your content just gets better and better! Cheers!

[@metsalehmus3715]

I just bought my Fatboy 2020 this monday! I'm in love!

[@davidhemmings8423]

Great review Bruce enjoy it as much as I think you enjoyed the bike. Keep em coming

[@shawngreenwood7825]

Hi from Northern Ontario Canada, love both versions of the podcasts. I listen to audio version at work and watch video at home. You have had some great guests already, the best one was sam and Andy. Although the first with AMC is still my favorite.

[@teapotone]

Thanks Shawn, great to hear you’re enjoying them bud 👍

[@blitzer109]

I prefer the video version of the podcast personally, thoroughly enjoying the interviews so far

[@TheBroadyBikers]

Brilliant vid. Sound of the engine made the sound on our telly go funny haha. Podcasts are great. I always listen to em in the bin wagon on a Friday. Podcast Friday in the bin wagon, lads faces when they get in the cab...listening to potsy again.

[@MrAlmar07]

Great video Bruce with an honest no b.s review!! I'm still not sure if you liked riding that bike though!! Ha. Good to hear you're 'getting' the cruiser speed thing. That's what does it for me with my bobber. Love the sound of the bike & the boards scraping made me chuckle!! Re the podcasts, I listen to the audio then watch the vid version late at night when house is quiet. Keep em coming bud, but don't overload yourself. Awrabesht. 😉🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👍

[@davidread2198]

Love the podcast, normally listen to the podcast and watch the video 😁👍

[@judeoko]

Finally a bike that suits your beard! Beautiful bike. I've had a dyna (hd) for 20 years, love it but you've hit the nail on the head, it's the one bike I will never sell but I have 3 other bikes I ride alot more.

[@beardedbiker2647]

Bruce I have watched this more times than I can count and probably have commented on it a few times but as a portly bearded biker myself I have really appreciated your honesty and tell fish to put in a few stones him and Andy are making the rest of us look bad….

[@NetMillionaire]

Great video! Love Harley's like meditation when I ride my harley...

[@vernonwitney806]

Enjoyed that Bruce. Podcast are great and stuff like this just makes me smile. End up starting work with a coffee and smile. Balanced view on the Harley. great to explore other types of bikes. Like you say, you might be surprised. I've bought a more of a sport tourer to try...not really 'in fashion' these days...which I thought would just take on longer tours vs my street triple...but...I quite like it....and didn't think I would like it quite as much. All the weight is on your back side on those cruisers, so I'd guess you'd just need to get used to it. Keep doing what you are doing!

[@simonrobinson7536]

Nice video Mr Smart of two mates out enjoying I ride in the ☀️, me thinks you are liking these Harleys more than you are letting on, I can see you having one in the future as a 2nd bike. To answer your guest on the pod casts, I wait for the video to come out, enjoying all of them. All great entertainment 👍

[@paulclarke1233]

Hi tpo, the podcasts you are doing are very good a look forward to the others you are going to do and well done and the review of the Harley was good and look forward to any more you do paul

[@rossmunro277]

Nice vid Bruce, enjoyed it almost as much as you! 👍

[@waynecompton7612]

Good afternoon Bruce, Thank you for the review and take care 👍😎🇬🇧.

[@highlandriders9696]

Mate, 11 mins in and you had me hooked to that sound, great audio experience especially with earphones. Re the calimoto issue, I think when you go to download the maps, it is seperated into countries ie Scotland, England etc so that should solve the no signal issues. Stay safe dude

[@karaali3833]

Feels like I rode with you, very nice rewiew 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@twotubefamily9323]

Yep , they are great bikes , glad your enjoying !

[@jaycameli1590]

Greetings from Nashville Tennessee, USA. Thanks for a great review, look forward to following you.

[@davidknows3320]

11:24 Teapotone, hooked. All torque. Haha, love it.

[@jonolar]

Great vid Bruce, loved it.

[@petehudson3080]

The podcasts are excellent! Your vids whilst hugely entertaining I feel are a different feather in your cap. Having the podcast also as a vid actually works if only to view small sections and have an image of the guest(s) having previously listened in. You are a natural with the podcasts Bruce and its definitely your forte, even the wife likes to listen.... Interviewing Sam Monicam lead me to subscribe to RAW & ARR podcasts which he has featured on. Those channels are long standing it seems and I see no reason why yours cannot develop likewise. Nice easy listening when I'm off doing more mundane activities, the time just flies by. Well done mate, continue to grow! As a GS owner also the Fat Boy vid scratched a big itch for me and had me grinning so thanks for that

[@tknadin]

All the podcasts have been excellent.

[@cheetsoldboynewbie5708]

Great video - as usual. Don't feel bad about the "floorboards" from the post ride vid' , it looks like Harley factory left in a sacrificial nail :-) . It might have been the seating posture and/or the camera angle but I think I know where Harley got the name for this model (we all a different shape post lockdown and those brewtimes chats you shared involved more beer than PG tips - well they did in my household! Great channel and glad you are seeing some well deserved sponsor support.

[@joed4463]

You look like your having a stand old time with it, I love ❤️ it thanks 🙏 😢🎉

[@thumper2140]

Awesome vlog again Bruce and nice to see mr fish and the app with the routes I've got it and what a app to have awesome take care ride safe mate

[@teapotone]

Cheers Thumper 👍

[@scottc3]

Great video! I do fancy having a go on one of those. That engine sounds awesome. I wait until the videos come out before watching the podcasts. :-)

[@mk27wrx]

Looking at getting this bike and the stage 1 kit.. so glad to see what it is like and sound like..

[@ThePumpkinheed]

Another brilliant video Bruce.... Any chance of a review of the Calimoto app? I've a little play around with the freebie version and the route planning is awesome, but want a good review to help me decide if it's worth going down the full fat paid option.

[@stevepecket2535]

Fantastic vid. Kiddie giggles again 😂😂 Who needs a techie review when that's your reactions 👍 Podcasts I do tend to wait for the vid as my commute is only a half hour so just play music or listen to a book.

[@JBLMotovlogs]

Great review and production Bruce, not a fan of the bike, but a fan of the channel, so I stuck it out 👍🏼 watched this down to your podcast about how you wasn’t too fussed about HD’s so I thought I’d stay open minded also 😀

[@minnesotavikings7163]

Love your channel Bruce, nice review. Why did you guys not switch bikes during the review? Please consider reviewing the Harley Iron 1200.

[@t2rew]

Reminds me of when I used to commute on my ktm supermoto there was a guy that had a fatboy and we used to have a tear up every now and again. His foot rests were VERY well ground down 😀

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Love the sound of that Bruce - got to get me a go on one of those beasts!! Love it!

[@JohnLaw1958]

Sounds like WW2 Spitfire got to ride that TMf not my cuppa tea but like option

[@andyparker69]

Omg I took this fatboy out for 2 hours, it was awesome and then some ,,,, then I came across your vid ,,,I'm lovin it ,,,,national's, bloody brilliant my friend, I've watched it 3 times now 🤣.....thank you...I'm going to buy one

[@MrTeriyakiman]

Really enjoying your podcasts Bruce. You’re definitely a natural at it. I tend to just listen to the audio when in the car or on the bike - I can’t find the time for the video version. Sometimes I have a quick peek to see what the guests look like. I’ve joked about it but I really believe you’re in the same league as the JRE. I’m wondering how long before you run out of bike related guests at this rate, but if you do diversify that’s fine by me! Love the sound of that Fatboy BTW.

[@WoodyWood]

First of the big 4/5 vloggers to get on a Harley Fat Boy TMF wont even look at one brilliant review Bruce If I ever get another bike this would be it

[@_audacerider3838]

Grate vidoe as usual my Good Sir!! It reminded me how I felt first time riding a cruiser motorcycle after my sport bikes!! Now what would You say if I can offer You a ride on a love child between your BMW GS (shaft drive and a across mounted V-twin engine and plenty of ground clearance) and a HD fat boy (feet fowar riding style with proper badass looks) cause I'm really curious what would you think about it!! Ps can You guess what motorcycle do I ride :) ps2 I'm loving the podcasts!!

[@mrsuperduke6684]

Great video Bruce👍.....not my cuppa but each to there own.... good old cali moto brought you right past my front door!! Just before A272 at Wisborough Green!!!!👍👍🤣

[@ginger1908]

Most podcasts I listen on the move but recently with Sam, that was a brew time to sit and watch. Keep them coming. You are like most people when it comes to Harleys, no idea about models etc but who cares when it purrs like that. I would love one, but the price and too many small niggles stop me. Maybe one day.

[@TheSpectre223]

Ref the podcasts, good on you and I'm glad they're going well for you. I personally prefer video podcasts to audio, and as such I'd like normal videos to come on a separate day to podcast videos. That said though, audio only ones are good for working and commuting so there's benefits for all options. Keep up the good work

[@MINIMOTOMADNESS]

i thought you might do a wee jig around the bike .... i know i would,great vid bruce as always...when are you and andycam man doing another live stream,?

[@Vilmir]

The same day, i test drove in order: Ducati Scrambler 1100, Harley Fat Bob 114, Triumph Speed Twin and Indian Scout. I loved the Scrambler, but after the Harley, the other bikes felt boring. There is nothing boring in a Speed Twin or a Scout normally...

[@mac46rr]

Cracking review vid Bruce. 😆👍😁 The Podcast is excellent. I tend to just listen via iTunes driving at work. Great selection of guests so far 🙂 Suggestion for ya but could be a tough ask Alex Briggs 🤔Wrench Racer himself. 😁🏍🧡🍺

[@teapotone]

Cheers Max, Ha Ha now THAT would be some scoops wouldn’t it!! 👍

[@MichaelByrneWX]

Tried out the Calimoto app, brought me along a great route and roads I'd never been in before. Have taken out a premium subscription 👍👍

[@teapotone]

+Michael Byrne awesome, glad you liked it 👍

[@David-og7di]

That was a proper ride review. Good format mate. Would you take a 1340 evo out ....they're fun bikes. Best from NZ .

[@claudioguimaraes1246]

My dream is to have a Harley, a Fatboy, but unfortunately I can't afford it, here in Brazil it costs $20,000 and it's impossible for me, unemployed, doing small jobs and supporting a family. I met a person here in Brazil who received it as a gift from an American businessman, he actually gave the value of the bike and he bought it, I found this attitude a dream, I watch videos about Fatboy every day and dream, today is the best I can go arriving by a Harley Davidson.

[@MegaBailey67]

My dream came true when 3 months ago I was able to buy a 2023 fatboy with stage 2. Dreams can come true 😮

[@MrRichiban]

Jesus Bruce, I've never seen you in such a good mood! Reminds me of the sport glide I test rode recently; I also thought to myself "This brings back the joy I remember from when I first started motorcycling". I'm still 100% not sure I'd actually buy one (it's a bit too expensive and a bit too much of a one-trick pony) but I was bloody tempted.

[@teapotone]

Ha Ha yeah I was really surprised by how much I enjoyed the Fatboy, and by how much I enjoy rising Harley’s period! They’re by no means fantastic bikes mechanically, they don’t handle particularly well compared to a lot of other bikes out there - but there’s just something about them that just makes me feel alive when I’m riding one 🤷‍♂️👍

[@TheDonInLondon]

Nice one bruce, like the cinematic shots ;)

[@gregpaterson8404]

I need your clothes, your boots and your motorcycle! That exhaust note is addictive. Loving the podcasts, especially that guy from your patreon who asks the deep and meaningful questions. Will your guests always have a connection to biking or do you plan to branch out into other areas of interest?

[@TheMrlongbeard]

Got me a Fat Bob 114 last year, first Harley, coming from a Speed Triple, I think you about nailed that, loads of fun, loads of noise, just a nice place to be

[@anthonyjarvis522]

V much enjoyed the interviews Hicky was great

[@JockBiker]

Brilliants vid. Love the scrapping floor boards. Love the idea of a HD but it becomes a very expensive 2nd bike.

[@phillipjensen4362]

Dam it boy grinder of floor pans ! Nice review Other people never give the bike a chance . To scared to put it on the floor pan to ground grindIng with it. And they got on it with the shock set on 4 ,complained about the rough ride. The first thing I did um not technically the first thing , but the first thing I did myself .was change the seat . But the first thing that was done to it was I put the stage four on it. Which is head jugs pistons rings clutch pack bigger intake throttlebody Cam lifter Cam Springs ProTuner auto tuner.. and Acs slip on exhaust but once again I wanna thank you for doing a review that’s worthy of a review thank you!

[@Orlando-qg2qp]

Great Video! What is the name of your phone mount for the bike and is it waterproof?

[@peterbrewer6104]

Great Fatboy vid; I’ve always fancied one, but no garage, so no insurance would cover me! Loving the interviews/podcasts, the video is better while I’m furloughed, but I’m sure I’ll be on the podcasts when I go back. Will you be chatting to Nathan Millward The Postie Bike Man in the future or it he in the bin now?

[@willhoult]

Second time waching it loved it , u thinking about doing a tour on a Harley that would be epic with mr fish maybe 🤘🤘

[@johndavies6152]

Nice vid, what navigation app are you using?

[@simonbroom7459]

Listen to the podcasts, watch the vidpods and now bought the t shirt! 👍 I do prefer to watch the podcast personally, I find them more involving. Keep up the good work Bruce 👍

[@teapotone]

Cheers Simon, that’s good feedback bud, thank you 👍

[@andrewmclaughlin4028]

I got a Fat Bob 114 as a second bike 2 years ago. It’s nice to have something different for just chilling. As you say, the feeling sitting on a HD with that rumble is addictive and everyone should give it a go. Definitely couldn’t live with it as my only bike though. I still need the thrill of my Tuono factory and recently added a 1250 GS Exclusive for long distance and when the weather gets colder.

[@stevenw3124]

Nice review Bruce it sounds like a 1940s aeroplane By the way I watch all the podcasts on your channel keep them up am loving them

[@Desmo904]

I had a HD courtesy bike when my Buell XB12-R was in for one of it's regular recalls...(that's another story) and I think it was the same bike yer mate was riding in this video. I really enjoyed it although it was vastly different to the Buell in nature. Had it for a day and did 150 miles around Edinburgh and the Borders region on a sunny day. The sound as you say, on the over-run was epic! Totally changed my way of riding as it just wouldn't do the same as my sports bikes. Get yer kicks in a different way. Ended up taking the Buell round the Nurburgring for a few laps with mates and sold it to a guy who was going to ride it home to Croatia! (Hard seat) Good luck mate!

[@bobbywilliamson6139]

Great rider,I’m new and want to be able to ride like this,great vid💯👊🏾

[@teapotone]

Cheers Bobby 👍

[@leewhite4887]

good job, really enjoyed

[@ronmarvicsin7709]

After the deluxe the Fatboy is my next fav bike. Love the color.

[@nishanthbandekar2174]

Exactly!! The Color is Gorgeous. I'm still trying to figure out what it's called though.

[@basyachana]

Great content, brilliant machine! What us that route planning app you used?

[@teapotone]

Cheers Dan, it’s called Calimoto - there’s a link in the description 👍

[@GrantW219]

I love your videos, Not a fan of a Harley but would a cruiser be ok in Scotland, or is it too wet? I am looking for a bike to tour with but would be my first bike. I am 6'4 23 odd stone, any cheap (£2000 budget) recommendations?

[@I_Crit_My_Pants]

I need this in my life.

[@rogerwilliams2629]

Looking for my first bike in 40 years and stumbled onto this video, and...it was awesome. Great personality and you're almost as old as me. You are as bald as me, but your beard ain't as long.:) I had to have subtitles up, since I'm a Texan and English isnt my forte, lol, but I recognized "YEE HAW!" SUBBED, BROTHER!!!

[@Murray_23]

Love the podcasts, I listen to them on Spotify while I work. I do love a v twin too haha, I have a bmw s1000r and a honda vtwin 600 bobber and riding that at 50/60 is just as fun as the bmw at silly speed.

[@skippy8it]

Nice of Harley to name a bike after you Bruce 😂😂😂 nice review keep them coming 👍

[@justmejohn773]

Boys and their toys! 😃 Great video, really illustrates what the bike is for.

[@teapotone]

Cheers Buff 👍

[@spugone]

Well it certainly seems as though you liked it. Loving the noise it makes. I think that grin says it all. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@teapotone]

Ha Ha aye it’s an infectious machine, that growl from the engine is addictive!