2018 Harley-Davidson Fat Bob 114 Test Ride!

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Test riding the new 2018 Harley-Davidson Fat Bob 114!
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Harley rolled out a new lineup of bikes! People's reactions have been varied across the board. Some people love the new bikes, some hate em. Loads are upset the Dyna has seemingly been absorbed by the Softail line (that's another video entirely.)
I was browsing through some of Harley's release notes when suddenly, I got a message from Eric saying "Yo Block, come test ride a 2018, I think I can get you in before the launch." Whaaaa? Done sir!
Enter the 2018 Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob 114! Brand new and fresh out the crate, filled with fresh fluids, cables tweaked and adjusted. I swung a leg over and thought to myself, "Alright, let's see what all the fuss is about." What's the fuss about? Watch the video and find out!
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@BlockheadMoto 5 жыл бұрын

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@JWild1972 4 жыл бұрын

Nice review got mine ordered for January 2020

@doitwithj.a.m4029 4 жыл бұрын

I just can't wait to be able to afford a bike man smh I hate waiting

@caruser4 6 жыл бұрын

So many people complaining about Harley targeting millennials for sales. Do people seriously expect Harley to sell only to current 50+ year-olds until they die?

@sebastiangeorge7714 4 жыл бұрын

They're pricing suggests just that.

@andypants1000 4 жыл бұрын

@@sebastiangeorge7714 that's what turns me off. Theres a few sportsters I would LOVE. But at a 4k premium?

@Teddy-rh8vl 3 жыл бұрын

People are retarded 😂

@fulanitopr 6 жыл бұрын

the fat bob looks sick... i actually like the new look including the headlight. its different from the norm you would expect from Harley

@shadetreesurgeon 6 жыл бұрын

Fat bob is definitely my favorite out of the bunch, although I get why people would hate it haha

@BlockheadMoto 6 жыл бұрын

+shadetree surgeon Yeah I definitely understand why people would dislike it, haha. It's a fun ride though man!

@Oozywolf 6 жыл бұрын

I agree. Personally like the look of a round headlight but the oval/rectangle one on the Bob looks awesome. Really unique looking bike from HD.

@numberoneunsubscriber2688 6 жыл бұрын

shadetree surgeon you are awesome !!!

@VintageMotorcycles 6 жыл бұрын

hahaha. Legend.

@freedom24v86 6 жыл бұрын

shadetree surgeon holy shit you follow blockhead #fuckyea. big fan man love yalls channels and i can see why but i actually like it 😂😂 i mean id replace the ugly headlight though..... idk ima fan of round eyes

@konrad1101 6 жыл бұрын

Harley is just adapting to the new market. New crowd new bikes. Smart move.

@FJF119 3 жыл бұрын

WHAT HAPPENED TO THE HARLEY ENGINE ROAR ?

@seffievondionysus3198 2 жыл бұрын

Yep and they got me. I had ZERO interest in Harley until I saw this bike. Now I own the same one

@boanooligafo188 2 жыл бұрын

Another millennial here who just bought this bike.

@piratekingthaszar7912 2 жыл бұрын

@@FJF119 emissions regulations imposed by the government.

@MaaZeus 2 жыл бұрын

@@FJF119 Change the mufflers, it is still there.

@Jayrockstar2010 5 жыл бұрын

I absolutely fell in love with the bike due to the style of it and the fact that it looks so aggressive. Especially in person. To be honest, I am considering purchasing the 2018 Fat Bob as a first and last bike.

@Cptrq 3 жыл бұрын

There is always a first but never a last

@09Mrsubaru 2 жыл бұрын

@@Cptrq Couldn't have said it better.

@MarCarFITo 6 жыл бұрын

Really love the Fat Bob design. Was looking at Ducatis, but just stopped by Harley to take a look around. Saw the Fat Bob and immediately loved it. Going with Harley now.

@stormbytes 4 жыл бұрын

I've been watching oodles of videos on the new Fat Bob. Yours is the first and only video that shows a rider on the bike and tells viewers his height. Spot on man.

@timothy9596 6 жыл бұрын

So it only took Harley 100+ years to make a comfortable seat. Maybe next century I'll be able to afford one.

@An_Enraged_Pig 6 жыл бұрын

Why does a lot of people hate the new Harley's? Shouldn't people be happy that Harley expands it's horizons and puts out more options out there for different people?

@zack8363 6 жыл бұрын

Yes, but people like to talk shit. It's why we ride Harleys, "my bike's so much better...."

@RedCrowhop 6 жыл бұрын

Remember it's the internet, where it's kinda a unwritten law that you never post anything positive ,lol.Srsly ., ppl just love to bitch and no matter what HD does or builds some ppl will post hate, you can't plse everyone all the time. ,and then there are some ppl that you can't please NONE of the time. We all have "that one friend" that is just a miserable mf'er and ain't ever happy with anything, if they win a million dollars they bitch about havin' to pay taxes on it rather than be thrilled at the money they DO get .If you can't find a bike you like in HD's line up as many models as they have, the problem ain't with HD, it's with YOU. ,that's what I tell 'em.

@moparerrnocar 6 жыл бұрын

Not when they remove iconic options like the Dyna

@RobimusPrime 6 жыл бұрын

Old school Harley riders will definitely hate the new update for sure. My 3 co workers are old school, to them it's hard to accept the new generation Harley. It's doses not feel like a Harley.

@davidjames3985 6 жыл бұрын

Apparently you can get a little bit more power on these engine mounts, probably thats why the went for it, but most likely they will go back on thise decision, the thing about HD is that all the technology is added little by little without changing drastically the aesthetics and feeling, and by doing this is a complete 180, thats the problem. Is not that we don´t like changes, is that we don´t like unnecessary changes, specially if its just for a stupid trend. Look at the street 750, it worked out great, but the street rod? that one sucks, it looks nothing like a harley and is too hipster-ish, thats what is happening here, it feel forced. In HD there is no place for 'performance', they are quick enough and the best air cooled engines, but you don´t get a harley to ride fast and to scrap pegs, these babies are too expensive and pretty to be doing that shit, so, nobody cares about getting 10 or 20hp and "better" suspension if that means changing the entire meaning of the bike. Where did the Wide glide go? that is sad.

@edwinchandra1846 5 жыл бұрын

I just bought fat bob 114 after seeing your video 😁

@jessicaeva4284 6 жыл бұрын

Gorgeous bike. Love everything about it, even the unique headlight!

@fastjax 6 жыл бұрын

These new Harleys are NOT rubber mounted. They are rigid mounted to the frame because the motor itself is counter balanced and Harley got feedback that people didnt like how little vibration they were getting with the new motor, one of the reasons the power transfer is better. the monoshock and rigid mount is what giving the motorcycle a stiffer feel and greater transfer of power. that salesmen needs to learn his product.

@kakhidzeoto 6 жыл бұрын

Fat bob used to have the dual headlights and customers were complaining about it. So it looks now better then that I think.

@twoweelr 6 жыл бұрын

I took both of these for a one hour ride each. Loved the two of them. The new 114 breakout was the favorite. Big difference from last models. As I cannot afford a new one at the time I found an older fat bob of which I am a real true fan. Raw riding at its beat. I kept my present ride alao.

@BFD15i 6 жыл бұрын

I can't really understand all that hate for the 2018 lineup. I fell in love for the new Fat Bob on first sight. After reading the specs, it seems like it delivers all the things I was looking for in my Low Rider S (that I sold a few months ago): a torqy V-twin-powerhouse, nice ground clearance, good suspension and brakes plus a mean look.

@draganm8239 6 жыл бұрын

FLOB32 it's hard to understand the hate because you are analytical and are able to comprehend and accept change and improvement. Closed minded people and trolls cannot. Enjoy your HD and ride safe.

@invader_ren5974 5 жыл бұрын

I love the look on the fatbob

@thatoneguymoto 6 жыл бұрын

Also, thanks brother for doing these! It's so fun to live vicariously though you! 🤓

@maikeli7 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for a great rider review!

@BlockheadMoto 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed it!

@FXDLSBrooklyn 6 жыл бұрын

It's cool that you got to do this so early, I think this is the first review vid i've seen. Good video!

@BlockheadMoto 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks man!

@jrat42 6 жыл бұрын

Can't wait to go ride one! Thanks for the review

@t2miner 6 жыл бұрын

Love the look of the new Fat Bob, looks like a tough bike not a flashy, chromed out bike with a ridiculous paint job. I personally didn't like Harley before these new bikes. I took the 2018 Fat Bob out for a test ride and loved it so much I ordered one! From a business perspective Harley made the right choice to change and attract new customers. It worked for me and it will bring new riders over which Harley needs. Nothing stays the same forever.

@BxPolymath 6 жыл бұрын

Wow! First test ride ever i believe was you. Very cool and comprehensive look at the bike as always. Keep up the great work man.

@MrSokkermasta 6 жыл бұрын

YO!! You are the official first review on youtube for this bike!!!!

@Joe_Builds 6 жыл бұрын

My eyes are going bad. That speedo got blurry a few times ;-) Great video as always, Blockhead.

@MakoVette 6 жыл бұрын

No Fooking Way!!!! Dood, you got the magic hookup @ Orlando H-D, those guys rock! And yeah, your S is gold, never give it up! :)

@WoW_Lepic 6 жыл бұрын

Hey man! Thanks for that review! You pretty much covered everything, you certainly made my decision easier! I even like the head light in that bike, not at first but everytime I look at it grows in my eyes!

@thatoneguymoto 6 жыл бұрын

To each his/her own. Personally I think it is bad ass!! I'm still set on eventually getting a Lowrider S used, but the Fat Bob is dope! We'll see if I can reach this forward controls!🤞🏼

@yummyzoot 3 жыл бұрын

I love the headlight !!! Just bought a 2020 model yesterday...

@realseanromero3323 4 жыл бұрын

Am loving the sound off that breakout its sick

@Airborne08 6 жыл бұрын

First to score the 2018 Harley review!!! Way to go Blockhead!!! Keep it going Brother!

@fmsandoval 3 жыл бұрын

I love this Fat Bob, the reason why I got into bikes and will definitely owe one one day.

@Wannabe_Aviator 6 жыл бұрын

Blockhead, thanks for the review. The first I have seen on youtube. Now I own a 2017 Slim S and Sporty 72, I also had a softail custom with the Evo engine and a sporty 883. I am a huge Harley fan, and to me these new motorcycles is a move in the correct direction. Even my Harley Hating Sport bike friends think these new bikes look awesome. So thumbs up to Harley and thumbs up to you for another awesome video!

@KRX27 6 жыл бұрын

I love how you blur the speedometer. Haha!

@690ADV 5 жыл бұрын

super cool video, great editing and shooting!

@toms5oh 6 жыл бұрын

I think Harley knocked it out the park with this one!!! Truly bad ass!!

@superduty131 6 жыл бұрын

Blockhead you are the man!! Test ride the day of deliveries, awesome!! I like the new fat bob, even the exhaust. Yeah all the softails are Rigid Mounted. Dual counterbalanced makes it possible. One more thing the haters do not have too complain about, lol.

@jpavakian 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video man. Can't wait to try it myself.

@Rubmaster 6 жыл бұрын

OMG! My new favourite H.D. I'm a bobber fan and this is a beauty.

@FFG7x 6 жыл бұрын

Great review ... shared it on my fb and fb dyna page 👍🏼

@DaveGme 3 ай бұрын

If there ever was a bike you could call BlockHead, it’s that one. Bought a gently used ‘19. Love it.

@thechappells2599 6 жыл бұрын

I love that intro it's 🔥. Keep up the good videos I always watch your videos.

@chas106g.6 6 жыл бұрын

That bike looks sick! Hells yeah bro!

@q-bert6454 3 жыл бұрын

It is rain, it just hasn’t fallen out of the sky yet. 😆

@williams2652 6 жыл бұрын

I'm a 2014 Low Rider guy but that fat bob looks good. Thanks for the review.

@RoadRunner-ih4rq 5 жыл бұрын

Two beautiful Harley Davidsons

@RogueMogul 6 жыл бұрын

I don't get some of the internet hate with the new bikes. This is the first Fat Bob that Harley has made that I'd park in my garage. Nice vid!

@lucaspielechaty4314 6 жыл бұрын

Very glad I picked up a 2017 Denim Black Fat Bob. It may even appreciate in value after this.

@302hobronco 6 жыл бұрын

I like the blurred out tach and Speedo when you get on it lol

@JohnnyWSantos 6 жыл бұрын

This bike is insane! I was planning to buy a Fat Bob already, but this new model is just amazing. I think I'll wait for this beauty to land here in Brazil before I take any decisions.

@marsipio1733 5 жыл бұрын

Man, I love the look of the new fat bob!

@igbl108 6 жыл бұрын

man i love the way the fat bob looks

@ChristopherdeKlerk 6 жыл бұрын

Sounds surprisingly good when you open it up.

@20FootBurmessePython 4 жыл бұрын

What a good dude to ride with also

@nakternal 6 жыл бұрын

I was never a fan of Harleys, but these are something totally different, I love them! And no they don't look like anything else out there.

@Jay-cr5pt 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve never been a Harley guy I’ve always like more sporty bikes but i absolutely love how this bike looks

@JamesBlackpanda 6 жыл бұрын

I have a 2013 Sportster XL1200C and i took my first test ride today actually of the street bob and the fat bob and I loved that Fat Bob would definitely like to look more into the customization but man it was such a bad ass ride especially going from a 73ci to a 114ci you feel the difference. Great Video Man!!!

@ricktyler5330 3 жыл бұрын

After watching everyone of his videos for test rides this is the bike I’m going for. Love ur vids keep it u fellow blockhead.

@Touringmidwest 6 жыл бұрын

I cant wait to demo this bike for my channel.. I'm hoping to be able to knock out a few demos this week. nice vid bro, a viewer was just telling me about your channel last night and it popped right after I was watching mine today. liked and sub'd!

@s3kshun8ightonpc61 6 жыл бұрын

Been following your videos forever it seems. You basically convinced me to get my iron haha

@deadredrooster1195 6 жыл бұрын

Man that looks bad ass!

@leelucas2935 6 жыл бұрын

I think the New Lineup looks Great and think they will sell very well!

@idontcare9542 3 жыл бұрын

See now, THIS is a great review of the Fat Bob. I am already a fan, and seriously wish I could afford to get a MC, let alone this one, but every other Fat Bob review I have watched, has left me wanting more information.

@degener8389 6 жыл бұрын

First HD I've ever liked the look of

@johnnyh996 4 жыл бұрын

I went from an Iron 883 to one of these. These machines are awesome! I just wish I could have kept both.

@davidjoel111 6 жыл бұрын

This was a surprise, thx for making this video so fast! This is a bittersweet, the fat bob was the first HD I test rode and it was love at first ride, love the fat tires, the seat, the dual headlamps, the only thing I don't like is the foot forward riding position, because of this I considered the lowrider S because it has the best ergonomics for me, but now it looks like they're not doing the dynas anymore, which is weird because they had good sales with the lowrider s.

@ericjudd9603 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Blockhead🤘

@noahlima8910 3 жыл бұрын

Please tell me I’m not the only one who heard the “suhh dude” at 12:45 as he speed by the salesman 😂

@djohnson3678 6 жыл бұрын

lol, awsome test vlogging! love it, watching you doing that iss fun, feels like watching an action movie with H-D's , awsome x's 2 lol .

@amitrai1770 6 жыл бұрын

Awasome bike.....its my dream bike....fantastically awesome...

@aribarak 6 жыл бұрын

Well done for HD surely in mind change or die.

@Lampecap 6 жыл бұрын

Lucky guy, they both look nice

@OcotilloTom 6 жыл бұрын

I'm a Harley Owner(3)/rider and checked out the new 2018 line last weekend. I like them all except the Fat Bob's exhaust color.

@dollardavekamber 6 жыл бұрын

Looks great, Change is good.

@TheJCJexe 5 жыл бұрын

I like how the breakout steals the show. Breakout all day! lol

@bigleemac 6 жыл бұрын

Cheers Blockhead! First review online I think. I tried the Low rider S and was unsure really, I will try the Fat Bob as well, problem with Harley in the uk is the prices, the Fat Bob 114 is nearly as much as a Ducati XDiavel here which is an astonishingly powerful and well equipped Cruiser, you would have to really, REALLY, want a HD badge on your tank to spring for one here but I could be tempted by this one.....

@thekrazydave 6 жыл бұрын

There is a similar problem with HDs in the US. I like HD, but I can get a new Multistrada for the price of Low Rider here.

@axelbaltazhar 3 жыл бұрын

The torque is fantastic, I got a wheelie on a turn once, it's crazy.

@MikhaelEvert 6 жыл бұрын

nice video man! hello from Indonesia!

@BlockheadMoto 6 жыл бұрын

+Mikhael Evert Thank you!

@TonysGarage 6 жыл бұрын

Like the looks for sure, but killin off the dyna line up? Quess time will tell. Harley gave all you dyna owners a golden ticket with resell value for sure!

@danniehenriksen1116 6 жыл бұрын

I want all Harleys😊.. Love that sound and Some of the bikes too😁

@biggiebo9801 4 жыл бұрын

Ouh boy... my heart is bleeding when i see you turn the engine, which is still running in, so high.

@hollandreece123 6 жыл бұрын

I absolutely love this new look it looks like a road Warrior bike from the floor

@djtrump4903 6 жыл бұрын

Yea, looks like rain alright!👌🤓

@motorcyclemichael2938 6 жыл бұрын

Looks pretty cool honestly

@michaeldunn2919 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your review

@dennism103 6 жыл бұрын

Fat bob is a work of art.

@tazrface21 6 жыл бұрын

Sweet vid bro. I can wait to sell these bad boys

@TheMichaelShowYT2015 6 жыл бұрын

*blurs out speed when speeding* love it

@williamdeimos2354 6 жыл бұрын

I was upset when i first heard the dyna was gone but after reading into it. i'm glad it is, because the old softail is gone too. Harley gave us a brand new bike from the ground up. The rear suspension actually looks worth a damn for once. Too all the people who are pissed at Harley for dropping the dyna, you are the same type of person that caused the FXR and the Vrod to be a failure. Loosing your mind every time the motor company changes anything. This is Harley investing in its future and a modern bike with modern performance is what i wanted to see. Hopefully the sportsters and touring bikes get a ground up rebuild soon

@mikerolo4385 6 жыл бұрын

The reason Harley made these new line of motorcycles was to appeal to millenials like Blockhead. The aesthetics are a move to the comtemporary faction that is this new generation. The nostalgic look of vintage Harley's (watch the opening scene of Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man to see what vintage Harley is) has expired and the "biker" image has changed. These bikes are a real testimony to where the motorcycle industry as an inclusive whole are going. Its not a bad thing at all but just not what old guys like me and the rest of us are used to.

@rastakind3 6 жыл бұрын

Solomon Moriarty I agree with your explanation, but it still doesn't take away from the fact that these new bikes look like garbage.

@mikerolo4385 6 жыл бұрын

rastakind3 Yessir they do...

@kalel33 6 жыл бұрын

Gen X here. I never liked the ride of HDs and preferred the look of other bikes. This is the first HD I lust over. I absolutely hated the vibrating rides of the older HDs and I bought other bikes. When my next bike purchase comes up, the Fat Bob is at the top of the list. Garbage is what I thought of previous HDs and to me, they're finally starting to make good bikes and not cater to the older crowd.

@rastakind3 6 жыл бұрын

I'm a Gen X'er also. Guess I just like the vintage style, personally...

@bunnell6335 6 жыл бұрын

The younger generation wants Dynas. Not softtails. I recommend checking out Lee Stuart's video on his thought of the new line up. He is the type of guy that makes HDs appeal to younger people.

@akkisgarage1138 4 жыл бұрын

best regards from germany....nice Channel!

@haroldhdknoxstreet-glide5331 5 жыл бұрын

Comparing the FXDR with the FAT BOB it’s more and more looking like a win for the FAT BOB thanks for a awesome review / ride Waiting to test ride them in Germany 😎

@farazbaber7239 6 жыл бұрын

Feels like a hybrid between a sports bike and a Harley with that exhaust and lighting - on a slippery slide to losing the Harley touch

@jwake4803 6 жыл бұрын

I think the Fat Bob looks awesome! If I were willing to shell out 10 grand more for a Harley Davidson logo, I would be all over it.

@unknownkansasboy4183 5 жыл бұрын

Looks bad ass but needs that rumble lol

@liquidktm 6 жыл бұрын

Cool realistic ride along action video..review..

@HarleyDayRider 6 жыл бұрын

They look nice. I am a bagger kind of guy but these are good looking bikes. Ride Safe

@baptismos8969 6 жыл бұрын

I still love my '13 Breakout but the new one (except for the speedo setup) and the Fat Bob have got me thinking about a new one. I'd venture to say that the Fat Bob will be a winner.