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These guided walkarounds are what I enjoy the most on Matt's channel, maximum drool factor. I don't think this Fat Boy has been praised enough. Too many hasty comparisons on the handling while the lines on this bike are so incredibly beautiful! It's not meant to be nimble, the clue's in the name, it's just one helluva stunning cruiser that continues to exude iconic status. 👍👍

I bought a 2018 Fatboy 114 last year ( vivid black ) . I had my local dealer put Vance and Hines big radius ground pounders on it along with Street Slammer drag bars . Love the bike . lots of power .

I feel like this bike looks way cooler in person than in pictures or video. It's quite awesome looking in person.

Love love love love love!!! I just picked one up and I'm in LOVE!! Previously owned a 2017 Slim S. This bike is better in every way! Great job Harley! You guys finally brought the company into the 21st century.

Man. Front to back, top to bottom, that is one beautiful bike! One of the best looking ones the MoCo has put out in years

The details on this bike are astonishing!

The more I see these 2018 bikes the more I love em. They are incredible machines.

Love the statement of people living in the past with Harley’s. I have a 2018 Fatboy and I love it but I have friends that swear that “I’ll never go to a M8. They suck and I’ll keep my FXR or twin cam”. The new bikes are amazing and pretty sick to ride

Matt, most people cringe at 28 minute video, however you are incredibly thorough with your bike review. The new Fatboy has been on my mind for sometime now and I thought I knew everything about the bike, but your video has enlightened me to a new level. Thank you and keep up the great work. I only wish you were my local Harley dealer, I would buy one in New York minute.

Picked up 2019 114 Fat Bob yesterday. Glendale CA. Traded in my 883 Iron I had for two weeks. Well they tried to talk me into the FAT BOY. Great looking bike but did some research and not for me. I live near Mulholland and ride it all the time with my street bikes. Yamaha and BMW. Sold them. I got the sportster because I thought it would be similar to a street bike small, lane slip etc. Now the FAT BOB. Love this bike It handles like a dream seat is very comfortable. Dream suspension duel front disk breaks inverted shocks. Exhaust is my only thing I don't like and will change to some black slip ons. I'm in break in mode so I didn't open it up. But you can feel the power. The newer 114 there is like no vibration.

Put a tallboy seat on it, a mini-ape hanger bars, maybe the sissy-bar for a bag option, that would be my bike! I gotta have that 114 motor too, I would also like a smaller windshield option too! WOW! You got some messed up highways there in L.A.!

I test rode this bike at my local Harley dealership during their demo day's. I ride a 2016 Harley Davidson low rider it's my first bike and I got it cause my father said it was a nice bike and also my dealer said for a starter bike was more then enough. But if I had the choice of when I bought my low rider and say they had this model year out then for sure I would have bought this Fat Boy hands down. It felt more nimble then my bike,obviously the 114 motor compared to my 103 stock motor was a major difference in terms of acceleration and top speed. I loved every second of my test ride and was literally smiling the whole time of my test ride on it. Thankfully I had a full faced helmet on otherwise would have looked funny with a goofy grin on my face. hehehe Love your video's Matt.

Nice video Matt. As always! Looks great...and all details and design is really cool. As a 82nd Airborne Army vet ...I'm digging it:)) Looks tough and ready to go like a freight train. Awesome!

Honest review... I'm waiting for my 2018 Road King to come into the dealer in the next 2 weeks. I'm praying that the HD engineers did their "do diligence" on the M8 engine design enough so that it will be dependable and durable going forward. Nice work boys! I've been waiting for this day for at least 30 years... drive safe everyone.

Never been a big fan of the Fat Boy until this year. That satin chrome is gorgeous. It's the nicest of the new Softails IMHO.

Always been a Fat Boy fan. I’m doing a demo day in October at one if the Houston dealerships. Glad you mentioned the turning on this, I’ll keep that in mind. Another great video sir.

The Fatboy looks better in person. The videos, pics and websites do it no justice. Go by a dealership to look at it. Not my riding style but just a Beautiful motorcycle.

Fat Boy, with those huge tyres, is really really marvellous.. thanks bro 😬💪💕

Again thanks for the testride. I love the new softail line-up. The revamped Fat Boy looks super! i still like the old "classic" handlebars better. New headlight is cool ! Would like to hear the new softail streetcannons exhaust on the new softails.

Weĺ done Matt. Seldom seen such a good, and detailed Revue of any bike on YT. I am one of those Dyna freaks that mourns the loss of my favourite HD FXDs. With this revue I am now very much tempted to do a test ride on one of these new Softtails.

Matt, your great video just convinced me a little bit more to buy a 2018 Fatboy 114 here in Berlin, Germany. Thanks a lot! Cheers Thilo

Looks super cool in the candy red paint. Love it.!

That satin finish is nice.

Great video Matt. While because of the fat tires this bike of course won't handle like say the Fat Bob or Street Bob. Still I believe you might have been a little bit too critical of it's overall handling not to mention the solid road feel & stability this setup delivers. This is one great machine. Can't wait to see the dependability these new Milwaukee 8's have. Personally I feel this is a much better power plant than in previous years. Again awesome video!

This is the review I've been waiting for, nice one Matt. I'm having one delivered two days after the official launch in the UK 114 Tempest Black. I loved this model at first sight. Going to launch day looking forward to seeing all the other new models. Cheers

Updated Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Boy FLFB 2018 - 2020 still cool and a very universal bike as its predecessor legendary Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Boy FLSTF 1990 - 2017. But to be honest i prefer exactly the "old" Fat Boy FLSTF, just love more the "old" Fat Boy FLSTF, i do not know, just he such native, just a wonderful bike. Matt Laidlaw thank you for the interesting review of the updated Fat Boy, this bike really cool.

Excellent Review 👍 my man ,I'm looking to get my first Bike ever an this sings to me , an I'm just a cruiser not a hot dog at all !!!!!

I recently went ahead with, and thoroughly love a new black 114 fat boy. very muscular, still iconic and despite it's heft even a little athletic.

Coming 2019! The Fat boy Judgement Day Special Edition!!

I own a 2016 fatboy 110 motor its my second harley and i love it it is the king of the road

Fantastic video and narration. I’m probably being a bit dramatic, but the bike is just simply a work of art! Keep up the good work, Matt.

I've said it before and I'll say it again...Never really liked cruisers most of my life, but as you age you begin to open up to certain things you may not of liked in the past. Well, there is a few cruisers I'm really liking and at the top of those bikes would be the Suzuki Boulevard M line up and Harley-Davidson Fatboy. Both bikes are so cool! When it comes to cruisers I tend to lean toward more of what would be called a muscle bike and the Suzuki Boulevard M109R B.O.S.S and Harley-Davidson Fatboy fit that bill.

Thanks for that honest review. Not a bike for me since I like long trips and cornering. Too bad because I really like the style.

I have a 2004 Fatboy and I love the 2018 styling! I would happily own both, if I could. HD got it right, imo, as far as revamping it's whole softail line. If someone likes the old style, they have 28 model years to choose from! Thanks for addressing the "better, than FXR" frame question. I have my FXR and I'm also starting a new FXR build. So I don't need HD to invent a similar bike! But I need a new reliable bike... family and ride buddies are getting tired of my brakedowns... tempted by the Fatbob 114... but I'm still curious about the future of the Sportster and the possibility of a whole new product... the Dyna crowd won't be satisfied yet... Great honest and informative review! I keep coming back every few days for your videos! Hope to visit soon.

Matt. Well done once again. It's good that you now address the pillion/passenger seat. My other half has a real beef with HD every time she sees a passenger seat which doesn't really cater for a passenger. She understands that not everyone rides with a passenger, but that doesn't stop her from being critical when one (as in me and many others) pays so much for a new HD but then you have to replace the seat on what is a brand new bike and you shouldn't have to do that.

You do a great job with these videos, Matt. Always enjoyable and informative to watch.

Great review Matt. Very, very cool bike. I can understand the "Blessing and Curse" dilemma facing Harley Davidson. They have to continually improve/innovate while not alienating their more traditional "Old School" clients. I also found their higher footpegs/floorboards a little more cramped.

2018 Fat Boy is gorgeous and amazing. You will need to hang on a little tighter with the beefier 114 engine. It's quite the difference in comparison to the 107. In the pacific northwest we have a lot of rainy and steel grated bridges - bike handles no problem. Need to work a little harder to get around the 90 degree turns with the big back tire. I give this bike a 9.75 out of 10!The only bad thing about the bike is the very stupid license plate location!!!! Sticks out like an oversize corn on a big toe. If anyone knows how to get the fender mount holder that's installed on the European models please post!

Awesome Bike. I love this bike in the Anniversary Legend Denim Blue! Thanks Matt!

Can someone tell me the difference between 2018 FLFBS and 2019 FLFBS ? I'm not seeing any changes except paint schemes ! Thank You in advance !

Thank you for the great review sir. I love this bike and want one so bad. Do you think HD is going to come out with a black out version of this bike? Like they did with the Fatboy s

Wait, is that thing even running, I can't hear it, lol. You know the old saying, if they can't hear you, they wont see you, Vance & Hines please help this poor beast be heard!

I went riding with my friends who had a Harley and i remember my calf touching the tail pipe by accident and ouch it hurt left no scar but it would never stop me from riding again bikes are so 😎

This one and the Breakout both 2018, 114ci are so hot.

Just ended up to get a 2018 FB anniversary Blue. I am 6‘4 tall, can i do something to Further Improve seating/riding comfort ?

Great review as always. I like the new Fatboy for the most part except for the 240 rear tire. In my opinion the 200 was plenty of tire, and I hear it costs $350 to replace the 240.

Good honest review Matt, enjoyed it as always and you're right Harley has to evolve and if that means dropping a few old favourites, so be it. I'm also a former FXRS owner, loved it but I would take one of the new platforms over the FX everyday.

Nice review Matt, as always. Though eagerly awaiting your review of the 2018 Low Rider. The pick of the new models IMO. Cheers.

Great review awesome machine if I ever get rid of my 79 low rider this would be my cruiser bike sitting next to my touring bike great job thanks

Very good review, Matt. The Fatboy is my favorite HD model, and I'm a little torn about a couple of things on these new bodies, but I'm sure they'll grow on me.

My dad has a 1990 Fatboy silver with the yellow engine stripes. hes the original owner and ever since i was a kid i wanted a Fatboy. now lets hope Laidlaw has a deal coming up soon so i can trade and get one

You were getting into the throttle pretty good, I read to keep my 107 under 3500 RPM for the first 500 miles. Great review, sucks the way it turns though. The front light and rear fender is a little funky looking to be on a Fat Boy.

Love that Fat Boy. Great new look and a great vlog. Thanks again Matt.

great review thanks for all the illustration a wonderful bike

Just bought that same bike ( wicked red ) 114 yesterday . Stump puller ...damn .

I wish I had the money I would go get a brand new black one right now! Good video.

Fat boy looks so much nicer than older bikes

if I lived in southern California I'd come round but im a pomme living in south west Australia with a 2017 laguna orange fat bob .

Thanks for a great informative review Matt. I learnt a few things - the difference in the monoshock travel with the different models and the dual balancing. I noticed the heel shifter missing - one thing that I hated when I took a 2016 for a run once (I realise it can be removed). Also I understand that “filled” wheels catch side winds talking with other riders who have experienced this. You didn’t mention either in the review - not a criticism but just an observation. Glad to hear that the suspension is far better with this new platform- I need to take one for a run. With the new rear / front tyre dimensions setup not lending itself to good cornering- can you say that this has better handling than the old Fat Boy frame? Basically does the new Softail frame & suspension make up for those wider tyres- or would you say the old is better in this regard?? Thanks for a great review.(BTW I have a 2013 Fat Bob and love it so this would be a second bike).

Saw your new ride Matt..Congratulations!! If I had the money I’d go for the street glide special too but we veterans don’t get paid enough for that, LoL! I’m 5’5” and test rode the 107 Fatboy cause they didn’t have a 114. I really loved it and felt super comfortable with the bike. So much better compared to my 2014 SuperLow 883. My only question to you would be 107 black or black 114 Fatboy?? Do I need to really fork out that $1300 bucks; is it a huge difference!??

Much nicer than new Breakout.....new Breakout has to small gastank

Hi Matt, I am from Europe. I have been watching different videos on YT of the 2018/2019 Fat Boy numerous times lately, but this video I must have watched a zillion times. March latest this year I am going to buy a new 2019 Fat Boy 107 in wicked red. Your video is really inspiring. I have been to the dealer a couple of times now and never have seen a Fat Boy marked as being sold there. So I was thinking the Fat Boy isn't too popular here and I won't be seeing a lot of them, which I haven't in the past year (haven't seen one actually). Boy was I wrong. The guy at the dealer told me they have sold 9 Fat Boys in December last year. So me being the only one owning this beautiful bike in my region is not the case. That doesn't bother me though. Just looking at the bike is satisfying. I am also watching your other videos of course (I'm a subscriber), always fun to watch them. Keep them coming.

Beautiful bike for the category you described Matt. Hope you sell a ton! Good job!

Great review and spot on. I have the 107 for over a month and starting to love it more and more. I traded my Street bob and this bike is so comfortable. The back tire takes some getting used to for me and I was concerned about the solid rims being difficult to ride in windy conditions but last night I rode in pretty gusty winds and went over a couple of bridges and It was fine. Which oil would you recommend? Regular Harley oil which it came with or the full synthetic?

I'd love to see a dark version of this bike! Don't get me wrong I'd have this on a heart beat but if they did a blacked out one I'd struggle to choose.

Great review...looking forward to the Heritage Softail review also...thanks for sharing

I love it! My 1st 2 Harley's were and are Fatboy and FatboyLo I just love this new bike did you say you can't put bags on it? Al

Excellent video and review (as always). Thank you!

Great work again. I always thought the solid wheels made you more susceptible to crosswinds and therefore harder to control. Your thoughts?

I think the nacelle would look awesome in Black!

Stage III looks nice on the graph.

Finally Harley Davidson got it right. For the first time I am seriously considering to buy a Harley. Thanks for a good review. But tell me about those grafs - can you tune this bike to have more than a hundred HP?

Matt, As always, great videos and information. Can you do a video on how to clean Fatboy wheels? I can’t find anything worthwhile and I’m sure that you have some great suggestions for us. Keep the videos coming!

That, you just sold me on That, I was looking at a different bike, but that! How custom is that? who needs a car!

Such a beautiful bike.

Awesome review Matt!!! Can’t wait to get your take on the new Low Rider 2018. I’m thinking of getting it 🤔

What a beautiful bike, matt..that bike really look like a freight train..in a good way..Lol.. Great video, like always..thank you.. Looking forward for breakout video..

NICE REVIEW about FLFBS 114.. ✍️ Thank you

So enjoy your videos, thank you Matt.

I'm in love with this one and i have a question what are the options on handle bars????

I enjoy watching your reviews man. So professional.

Another great video Thank you Matt 🙏🙏

Great vid as usual Mattl! Do you know if there is or will be fog/passinglights matching the Fat Boy? It would look awesomely massive with two similar but a bit smaller lights both sides of the headlight. How about cruise control? Btw, it seems at bit hard to turn/handle? How is it in comparison with like a Breakout of yesteryear's with an equally wide rear tire? Keep the videos coming!!!

Very nice, clean, looking bike! I’m not even a Harley guy but this one is special. Too bad it’s overpriced by a good amount. 10 min from Baldwin Park

Thanks Matt, great video as always. I have been waiting for you to review this one, would you say the new model is a lot slower in the corners then the old model ??

Interesting how Harley went essentially back to the inventor's original design.

Wanted one of these for years and I love the new design. Anybody know about wind sheer issues with the new wheels? Are they still as common as the old ones? Everyone I've ever met with a Fatboy has complained about getting caught in a gust and nearly losing it.

A giant single buell type front brake would probably work better and look insanely cool. Redesign the wheel a tiny bit so they look like one piece. Perhaps it would look even cooler if it was wider and without holes in it

Great review Matt, your videos on the new 2018 bikes are the best. When you showed the 115 Anniversary Edition in the pop-up window while you are talking about the sissy bar, I see a swingarm bag mounted on that bike. Is that the older 2017 bag modified to fit the new 2018 model? Cheers.

Good review, I do like the head lamp cowl (finally they made it look more than scrap pot metal sandwich plates), but still waiting for Harley to do something with the left side of the bike (mainly the primary pan and its ugly clutch pack, but I think the hydraulic clutch pack design sticks out slightly less). Sorry, but the hand grip position looked as if it would be horribly painful after 30 minutes of riding on you, Matt.

Wondering if a Sportster would be too small if you’re 6’5

I pick mine up tomorrow!

Love the Fat boy! Nevertheless i think it would be a good second bike! As of now im looking into a Heritage Classic as my main bike. Thanks for the videos! Greetings from Panama 🇵🇦

HEY Matt Im a 5'9 260 pound guy just want to know would i be comfortable on this bike? I like this style of bike over the touring model

This was a great review, then the last 6 seconds happened and it became a perfect review, haha!

Very nice bike think the new design of it is growing more and more . Always loved the Fatboy's. Matt have u decided yet on what your next bike will be? anything u are leaning towards?

What about test rides on the Street Bob and the Fatbob.

Is there any word on a HoldFast detatchable Tour-Pak rack for the Fatboy? I'd like to have a detachable bagger-kit using a TP rack and easy brackets for hard bags, but the Fatboy and Breakout appear to be the only two softail models where the TP rack is not available!

Awesome looking bike. Are there any plans for a follow up model called the little man?