Why it's the End of Road for the Harley Davidson Fat Bob
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- The Harley Davidson Fat Bob review. With the US discontinuing the Fat Bob for 2024, what does the future hold for this muscle bike, and why has it been discontinued?
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You made a very good point Freddie - owning a dream bike is not just riding it - it's also the feeling of happiness when you just think about it parked up in the garage. Might sound strange for other people but that's how it is for us. Great upload 😀
I remember when I bought my 1980 Jeep Cherokee Chief (in 1992). All through work, I would think about it parked in the lot. A couple of times a night (I worked overnights at a hospital), I’d go down for a smoke break & I’d just look at it for 5 or 10 minutes, so I know that feeling quite well.
If you don’t look back and admire the bike as you walk away after parking it, you got the wrong bike.
@@TheChromeRoninvery true 👍
Oh yes!!!
Freddie, you are amazingly talented at presenting these videos! One take for a full descriptive presentation. Amazing!
100% I noticed that on a video he did years ago, I believe from Tenerife, and I think it might’ve been on the early sportster that he was riding at the time or maybe the Royal Enfield… But I noticed that Freddie did one take giving a very long presentation about it. A brilliant, brilliant presenter and storyteller.
😂😂😂 the most annoying voice. Every word is a sentence. It's like he grew up watching captain Kirk, only more camp.😂
I just rode my 2023 Obese Robert about 350 miles in two days and it was phenomenal. For long trips I throw on a 19” windshield, some Thrashin supply saddle bags, and a waterproof duffel. About to put on some 3” risers to add some comfort. The bike is light and keeps up with Street and Road Glides all day long. After a long trip I strip it back down to its street brawler looks for the daily commute and local rides.
Yeah I just rode it from San Jose to Yosemite and back (with detours) 540 miles over two days on a Mustang seat. Not a fragment of strain anywhere.
@@InPezonator sounds like an awesome trip.
Last July found a bottle of Powers Irish whiskey for my cousin's 89 year old Irish neighbor. I was in the East Bay Area, my cousin was in the suburbs of Vancouver, BC. Ergonomically the only changes was 3 inches of rise in the bars, motobars, Memphis shades fairing with their lowest screen (the others cause my head to bob around too much) and a Mustang seat. Left at 12:30 on the Friday got there 6:30pm (920 miles) the Saturday. It was an AWESOME ride. I am so happy with my Fatbob. I have other bikes but it's the one I always seem to swing a leg over. Can't recommend it highly enough (or I-5 in the Northern end of California with its lovely sweepers). Great fun. I so want to do it again
I had one and loved it, but then I met the Guzzi V100, and that was a instant crush 😀 As much character, but soo much more refined, So I swapped my Fatbob for the Guzzi, and not regret it anytime since then... it was a year ago.
Ik got 25 oookm on my Bob never failed me and after 3 years i still love it
I’m not a fairweather rider, I commute everyday on my bike, how would this be as a commuter?
With basically no motorcycle riding experience (except for owning a Yamaha Xmax Scooter) I rented this beast last year in California and did 2.600 miles in two weeks. Took me through the hurricane when it lightly hit Yellowstone, to Vegas the Grand Canyon and many more incredibly beautiful places. Had the best time and we grew into one during that trip. The power of the engine was such a visceral experience. Yes, sometimes a windshield would have been nice and if my buddy didn't have panniers on his Harley, it would have been a real problem. After that trip I had to get a real motorcycle but the Fat Bob wasn't ment for my commute trough city traffic. I finally landed on a Moto Guzzi V7 850 Special - of all the bikes I tested, the sound and rumble reminded me of the Fat Bob most. Very happy with my purchase so far. Ride on!
This is one of the best bike reviews i have seen. Only a true enthusiast can do that. Bravo!!
Came for the Fat Bob review, watched more of your videos, and bought a T120 😀 - subscribed and love watching your videos. So down to earth!
With respect Freddie....that is not a 2 into 1 exhaust.
2 into 1 into 2
Never let fact get in the way of a CZcams video!
If you remove the heat shields, it's two into two...
Goes quite nicely with the three point six point turn.
2 into 2
I look at random pics of my bike on my phone when I can't see it in person
I should change my name to FBFXS20. Can't agree more. I've been so happy with this bike and it's character
Freddie I’m not a biker never been a biker and never rode a bike. But I find you videos very relaxing calming and therapeutic for some reason 🤷🏻♂️
Freddie you've done a great job with this series! And the camera work is superb - nice work featuring all angles of the bike, and the countryside!
I remember when Monica praised your comments on the RE Classic 350 and suggested you should be on their staff. The $$ amount is a sizeable difference and brings SO many smiles at the end of the day. 👍👍5🏍🙋♂️
Unfortunately most viewers focus on specs and pricing will not understand your connection with this bike. Your personality allows you to connect with the a mulitiple brands of bikes. This is your gift most of us don't have. You hear the reindeer bell from the movie "Polar Express", I hope you don’t lose it.
That’s my favourite bike from all of your reviews Freddie. It looks amazing. £20k is the only thing stopping me from buying one.
You are a valuable resource for us bikers. Great channel. Thank you!😃
Thank you🙌🏻🙌🏻
watching the past few videos of you on the bike i wasnt a huge fan of it, but this video tipped me over. i kinda like it. missed these type of videos, where the purpose is just being brutally honest and appreciative of what is either done right, or wrong. i think back to the og classic 350 video, or the meteor videos. Those reviews nail it on the head, and with this video youve brought that same energy back. Hope to see these types of analyses more in future videos :)
(shame the bikes stupidly expensive for what you get)
I ride a new Road Glide. However, the Fat Bob has arguably the nicest detailing and materials in the lineup. I love the styling because it is creative. As a bike for riding, if you like a "raw" experience it's hard to beat. In general I agree with your points.
The new Breakouts look pretty darn nice
The rocket is a 'freak of nature' . Brilliant Freddie!
HD should pay you to advertise Freddie; you nailed it with this video.😉
A lot of negativity in these comments sheesh. I, for one, am glad you enjoyed your time with the Fat Bob. Great video, Fred.
Couldn't agree with you more. I wish folks would remember the famous "Bambi" line: "If you can't say nothin nice, don't say nothin at all". Cheers
I was just thinking, I really enjoy your summarising of the bikes you review.
This is the best Harley.
Great review as always. If you ever get a chance try softail slim 107 . Its discontinued but i think it handles great and have post ww2 era aesthetic. You can even park it in your living room.
American here, have a '17 Dyna Fat Bob, and to be honest it (and the Softail version) seem to be far more popular in Europe then they have been in the US since it's inception; it's a bike that doesn't seem to have a place in HD's line up, especially with the Low Rider S taking the performance mantle... I'm surprised it has taken them this long to cancel it.... having said that, living 5 miles up a dead end dirt road, coming from a dual sport/adv bike background here in Vermont, I love mine. Then again, I'm not a "Harley" guy. Thanks for the video.
was gonna say something similar to this. the older dyna model seemed to have a good amount of fans. but the softail version, not really at all here in the u.s. you just NEVER see it.
Low Rider S is only "better" peformance wise by having a skinnier front tire. Both have the same exact same frame, engine, USD forks, brakes and such. The Fat Bob has adjustable rear suspension that the Low Rider S does not have.
Great video Freddie. I took one out for a test ride and kinda liked it, but I'd just stepped off my Multistrada on the journey to the garage - and losing pretty much all of the luxuries of the multi was too much of a juxtaposition. I've since bought a Sportster Forty Eight and get the same feeling you do about Obese Robert. The engine, the torque, the sound, the way it makes you feel. No other motorcycle brand does it as well as Harley.
Personally, I think Harley’s days are numbered. They’re mostly bought by affluent older bikers over 60 who started riding in the 70’s and 80’s. The numbers of these is diminishing and fewer younger people are into biking and if they are they are less affluent. I personally think Harley made a huge mistake in dropping the Street 750 from their line up as a reasonably priced entry into Harley bikes. Harley dealerships are closing due to lack of sales already while the likes of Triumph, BMW, KTM a lot of Chinese manufacturers are making smaller capacity, much much cheaper bikes, the master being Royal Enfield who make good quality machines at fantastic value for money.
Completely wrong on all accounts.
@@stuartstogdill2406 in your opinion, facts say otherwise
bought the same bike in your vid last month love it and i always ride handling bikes. its great almost like a non Harley with a Harley engine refined, but still air cooled.
Excellent review, Freddie. I love your enthusiasm.
H-D's best bike of recent times. Great dash, great bars. I used to feel the same thing about the engine on my 1670cc MT-01.
Great-looking jacket. Nick
Ive got an 18 model fatbob with a stage 2 set up, and you have given the best review of that bike than anyone else. I like that its still a motorbike with out all the add ons...keep up the good work...from downunderland.
Ditto, Pommy in the US here. A 20 with a stage 2 set up. Super happy with it. It's my go to bike
I am driving a 2019 Heritage with the same Engine, and i understand every Word you say!!😉😉
Very well done Freddie. Spot on my friend and the Cornish setting is perfect for such a piece of American Heavy Metal. That Sport Glide beats all for me! Thanks for such great morning entertainment👍✅
I love your style of doing videos. Subscribed, my dude.
Brilliant review of this Harley Davidson. As an American, I find HD is a polarizing brand in the motorcycling community. You’ve captured the appeal of this bike while being objective and somehow make it personal without being overbearing.
You said the Street Bob was £2000 less, but looking on the website now, the Fat Bob 114 is £4000 more than the Steet Bob 114. That's pretty significant. I have a Fat Bob, but bought it before the price hike, and second hand. I definitely couldn't justify it at it's new price point 😄
The main problem with harley is that they are pricing themselves out of the market of what most riders can/are willing to spend. Theyre becoming a brand like Porsche or jaguar. Which is a shame because Harley's are great iconic motorcycles but they became too expensive. Especially with the sportster line up that got removed. And dont get me started on the new sportsters, theyre hideous and expensive and resemble nothing of a real harley.
Cracking episode thanks Feddie and Monika
I had a Road King Classic 2013 model, loved it at first, then you realise the paint is great, the rest not so much, ok it was crap, but boy did it shine, and I got to know my harley dealer really really well.
What kind of problems did you have? Harley has a track record of putting out new engines that haven't had the kinks worked out and cutting corners on the engineering.
@@barrybarnes96 Brakes, pads worn incredibly quickly, warped disc, brakes generally were awful, battery, fuses, not starting, some sort of power shortage, took many trips and layup at the dealer to fix, on top of that there are the bits you have to buy to make it rideable, went out with HOG Group, advised to keep a spare relay in a bag and change the seat as the pillion would suffer with the standard one, clutch heavy and unadjustable, I could go on, but it did look good, changed it for a 16 Indian Springfield, much better bike, then went on to BMWs 3 of, now got T120, which is a little on the small side 2 up, but is a great bike
I had a 2012 Road King Classic, I rode the shit out of it. I had 0 problems with it lol
I love the sound as it starts up. The price tag is quite eye watering. As a newbie rider, I think the weight would worry me a bit. But overall, I do quite like the look of it. Good review, many thanks.
The production value of this video is outstanding. Great job.
An outstanding video- you two just get better and better! A shame you’re not still in Ipswich- I have another little bike you could try!
A Harley that I'd actually like to own, what's happening to me?! Love the looks of that bike. Another great vlogs F&M. Cornwall looks absolutely stunning when the sun comes out to play😎👍
It’s something about riding a Harley that just doesn’t transfer until you drive them.
That's so true. I had lots of different bikes including Japanese and bmws at 40 got my first one....still like the others but there is a special feeling to ride one
It wouldn’t be out of place on a farm ! 😫
i feel the same about my 2022 Fatboy, feels amazing to ride, yeah you can buy cheaper bikes.. why would you!!
If you want to love your Fatbob even more, get a full flow exhaust system, a cam upgrade and a high flow air filter and tune it.. you'll never get the smile off your face!!
A fantastic video Freddie... It's all about the big smile a Harley will put on your face every time you go out for a ride which most riders will never understand. Yes, I've owned many other bikes from Triumph, Royal Enfield and the Japanese big 3 but they can never put the smile on my face as my Harley's. As a matter of fact, I still have all 4 of my Harley's dated all the way back to the EVO's and recently with the M8 motor and the newest platform the Sportster S and Nightster which are a blast just by themselves. But if you like the traditional potato sound then the M8 is the way to go... my EVO just turned 144K and it still runs like a top.
I enjoyed your enthusiastic review, clearly you enjoyed riding the bike. Riding it made you happy. 😄
You should try the Street Bob next. you will love how fun and nimble it is. Also a very good classic looking bike.
I enjoy watching your videos, Freddie. They are very entertaining. You do a fantastic job of viewing a motorcycle. I really get a feel for the bike. I wanted to pass on my experience. I have been riding motorcycles now for 56 years. I would be very cautious of riding between cars. I have seen people open up their doors when they are not feeling well to bring up their cookies. Be safe.
£19k plus interest over three years you’re looking at close to £25k for something you’re only going to use a couple months a year.
If not willing to ride through the winter in this country, should you really have a bike?
Price is still excessive even for daily use.
@@bearwolffish I never get the 'a bike should be ridden all weathers, all the year round', as in my mind it is miserable riding in the wind, rain and cold, so why do it. Yes, a bike worth £19k doing limited millage might seem excessive but whether you do 2k a year or 10k, you have shelled out that money regardless, so what does it matter about how many miles you do.
@@user-yb9ww6lv7j Some of the best riding I've done has been at 6 degrees in January. Something to be said about beautiful mornings, heated gear and no sweating your balls off in summer covered in flies! Rain however can jog on.
Wanted 1 ever since the Terminator jumped it into the LA river, the 18 wheeler, the explosions, and all, but....
I have never heard a reviewer speak so enthusiastically and lovingly about a motorcycle. The Fat Bob has stolen your heart, my friend.
The HD will be forgotten about next week when he’s astride a Norton!
Plain and simple. It's got a face only a mother could love. Would be better suited with mid foot controls over the forward position. While the "bobbed" rear fender may look good it's trash for group riding as many harley riders do. It spits gravel straight back into the rider behind rather than down. Personally not a fan of the fat front tire, just added rotational mass.
Such a wonderful articulate description of a wonderful bike ! 👍
You make a good point Freddie about how what I call forced modern looks age badly and can even fail when new in my opinion. Take the humble MG Metro from the early 80's. It sold very well with its traditional badging, honouring the integrity of the MG brand. The simple octagon badge on the grill and sides worked. During the late 80's they decided to 'pop art' the badging, with half octagon MG badges printed seemingly at random across the sides of the car. The integrity of the brand was lost and the MG brand was dropped from the Metro range. Royal Enfield have done the same thing with the Hunter 350, using 'pop art' with their Royal Enfield name on the bike's tank. A bad move in my opinion but at least it is only with the one model but it is 'talking down' to your buyer. Will these companies ever learn...
I like where you landed with the Sport Glide. Spot on. Just completed 1400klms over 2 days and the Sport Glide delivered me to destination feeling great. A good all rounder. The Obese Robert just doesn’t offer the goods for the asking price.
Completely false. The Sport Glide isn't even remotely comparable to the Fat Bob. It's heavier, only one front brake, non-adjustable rear suspension...
Good comparisons mate. I haven't ridden the Fat Bob, but I do love my Sport Glide.
Both bikes are good but the rocket is just a show piece and intractable. Want the best of bike bikes? Try the Honda Goldwing, honestly it is not an old man's bike. Ride one and you won't go back..
Keep up the good videos Fred
The Goldwing is one of the worst bikes made.
Once I got rid of the original tires and saddle this bike became an awesome motorcycle for everyday use even for long runs. I also added a cruise control and a Sharknado fairing.
It’s the Harley Davidson Fred Dobbs Superlative edition! The comparison and summary at the end of the video was really good.
Had a few Harleys. Dreadful after sales, expensive and the brakes we’ll say no more. I now have a beautiful Yamaha Raider and a Triumph Thunderbird Storm and boy is that a bike. Just fantastic.
You’re laughable, go ride your kiddie bikes and leave the real riding to men.
Great job, Monica!
For a great Harley that still looks good, take a look at the mid 90s Street Bob. Now, that’s much more like stripped back bobber. The Dyna range were all great bikes. I have owned 2 of them and I have no idea why HD stopped the range.
You are the man Freddie. Come ride in the Surrey Hills!
Glorious area!
I love the Surrey Hills, I’ll definitely head over very soon!🤜🏼🤛🏼
@@FreddieDobbs Guildford DGR May 19th sounds like the perfect time 🤜🤛
I enjoyed your description of the emotional appeal of a bike such as the Fat Bob. I sold my 2021 Heritage Softail (With the 107 inch Milwaukee Eight motor) which I'd owned for a couple of years because I'd simply done what I wanted to with it. Every ride is an occasion on a bike such as that but I figured that I could get the same visceral appeal and sensation from other, less expensive machines. Plus I don't like the fact that H-D seems to be spiralling downwards into becoming a boutique brand with a severely limited appeal.
A mate known as Fat Harry had a new fat Bob back in 2010 we called it Porky Robert. He sold it and bought a new Triumph Bonnie as proclaimed the Triumph as a far better bike.
Glad to see you enjoying Mylor Harbour and the lanes overlooking the Fal and Carrick Roads, all looking beautiful in the sunshine 😎Would have happily bought you and Monika a coffee had I known where you were! I agree with your summing up re the ‘Fat Bob’ but aren’t we lucky to have such a variety of bikes to choose from now. There really is a bike to suit everyone, whatever their tastes …
That’s extremely kind of you to offer, thank you! Totally agree; the variety and voice is brilliant!🏍️🏍️🏍️
I’ve owned 3 Harley’s over 15 years. Ready for something new and don’t know if I will go for another Harley! I took a demonstrator Fat Bob out for a day in the mountains in the UAE last January - the fat tyres make the bike handle really badly. I much prefer the Road King.
The bike doesn't handle badly at all. It defiantly handles better than my old road king lol
I love the look of this bike. I didn’t get a chance to test ride this bike as I was not confident enough to ask. One of my friends has the same and it has great road presence and he loves it.
A great description of the Harley Fat Bob. That engine must be quite high compression, as the starter seems to take quite a bit of strain before the engine comes to life. I would guess the choice of bike obviously comes down to what the end user expects and what they are going to use it for.
It’s how I feel about my Chief bobber- I think about the engine and the sound- when I’m on it, I feel like I’m straddling a B-52, it takes me back in time but yet it’s modern- these bikes are rolling art and feeling- the price, expensive yes. But, it’s not for everyone- they sneak their way into your life and then you can’t picture how it was before- beautiful Harley, by the way the country side your riding in looks fantastic- I ride in the mountains of Southern California
Hey Freddie, which jacket are you wearing in this video? Love the look of it. Great video btw, love the Fat Bob content.
It’s a 120 anniversary Royal Enfield edition of the Belstaff Brooklands/ Mojave. There are similar style jackets such as the Richa Scrambler and the Merlin Barton which are a bit more wallet friendly.
@@Howard1776 awesome thanks mate!
I watch for the bikes, and for Freddie's presentation skills. Plus, filming in Kernow made this one a "proper job."
I believe the name has a more sinister origin; rumor has it that the Fat Boy name was a portmanteau of the names of the 2 hydrogen bombs dropped on Japan in WW2. And presumably the Fat Bob was originally a stripped down version of the FatBoy
I test rode one of these a week or so ago. My only complaint, which is easily remedied, is the super quiet exhaust. I loved everything about it.
Then I got back on my paid off, well modified 2021 Sportster Forty-Eight… Full Stage One, Legend Revo rear shocks, weighing in at about 550 pounds.
I really wanted to want the Fat Bob 114 enough to trade my Forty-Eight for it, but I just couldn’t do it…
All that said, Harley screwed up badly discontinuing this bike in the US. IMO, it’s an awesome bike!
I’ll throw in my 2 cents on Harley’s current lineup.
The bigger touring bikes attracted the riders who put 50k in 4-5 years in their bikes and then traded in for another. Now, those guys just aren’t doing those miles anymore and are hanging on to the bikes and not buying new. That was their bread and butter sales. Fat bob, Dyna’s and Sportsters just aren’t attracting the younger riders. Likely due to price, competition and changing tastes. Don’t get me wrong, they are all great bikes. I considered another Harley before buying my Speedmaster. Harley just didn’t provide enough value for the money and several dealers just turned me off with their sales tactics.
Freddie you need to get your hands on the Heritage Classic 114. Literally the best Harley Davidson made.
I’d take the Rocket III all day over any of the other Harleys you talked about in your video.
I test rode a Rocket and didn’t experience any of the complications you complained about with the Rocket III. The brick wall you’re going to hit with a Harley: No top end. No such limitations with the Rocket.
With the Rocket you have a choice between cruising or burning up the road in milliseconds. With a Fat Bob you only have one choice. Cruise with a couple seconds worth of top end before you hit a brick wall. Beyond that everything with Harley permeates around branding.
I ridden a few late model Fat Bobs and they are the best handling motorcycle in the HD range. Great lean angle and the 114ci is smooth with tons of torque. Two negatives are the all-terrain tyres are horrible and they should have gone for twin Led headlights like the Rocket which would have been similar to previous models.
Hello from Spain and congrats for your channel!
What do you think about the Fat Bob and the BMW R18? Apart from the aesthetic differences, of course.
♥ my Triumph Rocket III ! Best bike I have owned in 41 years of riding !
I'm a Brit based in the US and I love my Obese Robert, but I think you're making some reasonable observations. It's hard for a major subset of Harley owners (apparently not me) to potentially relate to this bike (and that's perfectly valid for them to feel that way - we all value different stuff). That said, I have made changes like PM wheels which changed the look of the beast. Interestingly the Sport Glide was eliminated from the Harley US range from 2022 onwards too (so the Fat Bob outlived it) despite (like the FatBob) being available in foreign markets even to the present (for anyone in the far future, or time travelers with broken watches, this comment is being made in 2024).
Looking at the guys that worked at the dealership where I bought it, that really got into the Fat Bob (HD Oakland (great store by the way!)), I got the sense that many of them were coming off of Japanese sports bikes, loved the M8 114 engine's character and torque (I really love the engine), and this was the layout that made sense for them. The FatBob felt a little more planted to me in corners than the Low Rider S, but given my change of wheels (albeit with potentially better rubber) that clearly wasn't a big differentiator, but I appreciated the better ergos out of the box (the slightly lower seat and mid pegs on the low rider would definitely be uncomfortable after an hour) and the back end looked far more tidy (once you got rid of the side mounted license plate or in the UK that thing that sticks out past the rear wheel).
Your points are likely on point. We'll see if it survives. Like the show "Firefly" - it died in one season because many people couldn’t figure out a mix of genres (in this case Sci Fi and Westerns), in this case Harley Air Cooled V-Twin + Unconventional Styling + Push on the Sports Bike Crowd. This will also likely impact the resale, which will suck for many folks. For me? It's just too fun, I like the looks (with the different wheels (the California DMV let me have the license plate "BIG GROM" but with changing the wheels it made no sense)) and by the time I sell it, petrol/gasoline will have been banned anyway lol
All bikes are fun and have their own charms. I look forward to seeing more FatBobs on the road, but if you’re riding anything from a Honda Express to a Triumph Rocket III, as long as it’s putting a smile on your face, it’s doing exactly what it was supposed to do! - Great video. Thank you.
I'm so embarrassed but I'm going to do a "and another thing" comment, lol. The first FatBob was great because it opened up a whole new direction for Harley. It's a really good bike and many reviewers felt it was the best riding of many of the Dynas (other than perhaps the low rider S). I think a key difference here is that this design feels like a clear product decision and investment rather than a "what can we do with the Dyna" (or for this generation - Softail). I'm wondering if we'll see a situation where like the Honda NT650 Hawk (another favorite of mine, and cult bike in the US) it was a little unloved/misunderstood at the time and eventually held or rose in value once people "got it". The early V-Rods always looked a little odd. The last V-Rod Muscle to my eye looked great but the ergonomics were horrible unless you were a famous French bell-ringer (of the hunchback variety).
The fatty wheels and (if you've seen one of these with conventional wheels) to a lesser extent the headlight may be a challenge for resale unless you think they look cool, but it has such charm when you're riding it, that like the NT650, we may end up with a cult following that keeps the prices up. Time...will...tell... (and I'm not betting one way or the other!)
Yeah, the price. Eye wateringly expensive here in NZ, but as you say, the resale hasn’t kept as high as others. But then like the vrod, nightrod, fatbob actually make more sense to buy second hand.
But really, as you also say, the sportglide is just more practical. So if I only had one bike, it would be the sportglide. If I won the lottery, I’d have the fatbob too 8) right alongside my Indian scout 101 in the imaginary garage.
Oddly, the Sport Glide is discontinued in the USA as well. It just didn’t sell over there for some reason. Let’s hope they both continue here and they’re not just selling off stock.
I don't understand that either. Hopefully the Low Rider ST will sell.
Love the quality of your films , would be interested to know what camera settings you use as I am.finding it a bit of a mine field
Great review. All the need to knows and nice to knows.
In the US, during the COVID related bike shortage, when the dealerships couldn’t get any bikes and the floor was mostly empty, you could still find Fat Bobs. No problem. Every dealer still had a few. 😂
Excellent thank you 👍📸
I have Fatbob 2018 and I love this bike. There is street bob, fat boy etc etc.... better bikes and more but If you know what its mean have some really special bike you dont care... you just ride and smile like crazy :) I tested before Indian chief. It was really good but this bike make me smile after first 2 minutes and I cannot say why.... I both it because of this and love every minute or riding, working on them and after several years Im still stunned by look.
What a brilliant video....the FB is indeed a beast, and has a place of it's own!
I'll tellya why: There's no passenger pillion to speak of, the headlight looks like Bender's eye. it weighs almost 700lbs, and only has 93 hp for a bike with a 1900cc displacement. The front tyre is yooge! I've heard it described as "the bike with two back tyres". At $17,000us it's not really priced to sell, especially with so much competition out there. It's definitely a niche bike for one-up riding.
Good summary. I kind of get Harleys and the Fat Bob however looking at the competition it is a very expensive one trick pony.
I have ridden a Harley a few times. I am a fan but have always ridden large (fast) Hondas. Harley in the US is NOT known for its quality although I agree that has changed. I now ride a Bonnie 1200. . .I DO wish it sounded a bit more like a Harley, but I do love its sound, it is lighter, more comfortable, and a lot cheaper. . .
Obese Robert
The main problem with Harley’s is not just the huge initial outlay but the cost of maintaining them. H.D. Heaps of Dollars.
Great series on the Fat Bob, I agree it won't age well, nor will the Sportster S. I took the Fat Bob for a test ride, loved it, but I needed to give it a more retro feel, so I specified short shot exhausts and a number plate relocation. The price was very tempting and the part exchange offer on my air cooled Sportster was good, but my wife said it will never be a classic Harley in the way that a Sportster is. So I kept the Sportster
Lol the Sportster S is selling amazing.
Would love to get your review of the Ducati Diavel V4. A bike that covers all bases.
First I did not like the appearance of this model at all. Now it is growing on me and getting more and more interesting. Being quite short I do sometimes have problems with forward controls though ... 👍🙂
My only issue with Harley's is the price I'd love a Heritage Classic but I could get two Triumphs for the price
jamescostello2558. I bought a softail heritage s/h 8.3k. Had it ten years, sold it for 8.3k. Try that with your two triumphs. I’m now a Triumph owner so no bias.
@@douglasalexander4348 You couldn't do that brand new they are about AU$38k+ in Australia a 900 Bonnie is about AU$17k
Hello Freddie,
I like your well-staged videos with the beautiful landscapes of the English countryside and your arguments always well explained, especially like in this one where you talk about the Fat Bob, you found the exact terms to define the sensations that this machine can get, I ride a 114 Low Rider S and I experience exactly the same things. I thought for a while about taking this model which I like for its atypical look, but ultimately I chose the Low Rider S which I really like and which equipped with a fairing and saddlebags corresponds better to my use , maybe I'll take an ST soon for its even more touring-oriented equipment, but this engine and chassis are definitely excellent.
I think Harley USA discontinued this model and the Sport Glide as well because they do not meet the standards that Americans prefer.
Greetings from France.