Why it's the End of Road for the Harley Davidson Fat Bob

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18 күн бұрын

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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@grimeybiker 16 күн бұрын

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 😀

@goldenageofdinosaurs7192 16 күн бұрын

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.

@TheChromeRonin 16 күн бұрын

If you don’t look back and admire the bike as you walk away after parking it, you got the wrong bike.

@aussiebikerdude6563 16 күн бұрын

@@TheChromeRoninvery true 👍

@Harley_Fredl 16 күн бұрын

Oh yes!!!

@danielbuchanan5327 15 күн бұрын

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.

@InPezonator 6 күн бұрын

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.

@danielbuchanan5327 6 күн бұрын

@@InPezonator sounds like an awesome trip.

@leeoflincoln7062 16 күн бұрын

Freddie, you are amazingly talented at presenting these videos! One take for a full descriptive presentation. Amazing!

@marcverdi665 16 күн бұрын

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.

@CarlYeomans 13 күн бұрын

😂😂😂 the most annoying voice. Every word is a sentence. It's like he grew up watching captain Kirk, only more camp.😂

@FXFBS23 16 күн бұрын

I look at random pics of my bike on my phone when I can't see it in person

@christianmouraux7269 16 күн бұрын

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.

@Redvirus187 16 күн бұрын

Ik got 25 oookm on my Bob never failed me and after 3 years i still love it

@informedcarpet 6 күн бұрын

I’m not a fairweather rider, I commute everyday on my bike, how would this be as a commuter?

@Grasshoppa65 16 күн бұрын

With respect Freddie....that is not a 2 into 1 exhaust.

@Redvirus187 16 күн бұрын

2 into 1 into 2

@andrewhayes4246 16 күн бұрын

Never let fact get in the way of a KZfaq video!

@twintech100 16 күн бұрын

If you remove the heat shields, it's two into two...

@jimt1240 16 күн бұрын

Goes quite nicely with the three point six point turn.

@gdfggggg 16 күн бұрын

2 into 2

@hamitozbek5868 16 күн бұрын

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 🤷🏻‍♂️

@kiokios3060 16 күн бұрын

You are a valuable resource for us bikers. Great channel. Thank you!😃

@FreddieDobbs 16 күн бұрын

Thank you🙌🏻🙌🏻

@fredarthur2374 2 күн бұрын

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!

@winsomey6801 16 күн бұрын

This is one of the best bike reviews i have seen. Only a true enthusiast can do that. Bravo!!

@charliebaker3389 16 күн бұрын

This is the best Harley.

@johnlenart597 16 күн бұрын

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🏍🙋‍♂️

@CaptainRJ79 16 күн бұрын

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!

@michaelwhite5834 16 күн бұрын

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.

@kevincraig8257 13 күн бұрын

The new Breakouts look pretty darn nice

@markperry3507 16 күн бұрын

HD should pay you to advertise Freddie; you nailed it with this video.😉

@brucesaville6976 16 күн бұрын

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.

@theporridgeking569 16 күн бұрын

I was just thinking, I really enjoy your summarising of the bikes you review.

@ChancellorBeeHaw 16 күн бұрын

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)

@waynedilworth5706 16 күн бұрын

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.

@barrybarnes96 16 күн бұрын

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.

@waynedilworth5706 16 күн бұрын

@@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

@jonnymac8925 8 күн бұрын

I had a 2012 Road King Classic, I rode the shit out of it. I had 0 problems with it lol

@milaabaigar536 16 күн бұрын

It wouldn’t be out of place on a farm ! 😫

@andrewgagner2927 16 күн бұрын

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.

@ngentry929 15 күн бұрын

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.

@stuartstogdill2406 12 күн бұрын

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.

@ZZR1200ZX 16 күн бұрын

£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.

@bearwolffish 16 күн бұрын

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.

@user-yb9ww6lv7j 16 күн бұрын

@@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.

@dreamcrusher112 15 күн бұрын

@@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.

@jamesonpace726 16 күн бұрын

Wanted 1 ever since the Terminator jumped it into the LA river, the 18 wheeler, the explosions, and all, but....

@mar0364 16 күн бұрын

It’s something about riding a Harley that just doesn’t transfer until you drive them.

@dennishughes6793 16 күн бұрын

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

@manmeetsharma2632 16 күн бұрын

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.

@Harley_Fredl 16 күн бұрын

I am driving a 2019 Heritage with the same Engine, and i understand every Word you say!!😉😉

@Paul-67 16 күн бұрын

That’s my favourite bike from all of your reviews Freddie. It looks amazing. £20k is the only thing stopping me from buying one.

@mrbxv 3 күн бұрын

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.

@flatcapcaferacer 16 күн бұрын

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.

@Fleshcut 7 күн бұрын

I love your style of doing videos. Subscribed, my dude.

@billgalbraith9708 16 күн бұрын

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.

@richyrara 16 күн бұрын

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.

@YashLamane-ry6nz 16 күн бұрын

Excellent thank you 👍📸

@TheGammerguy 15 күн бұрын

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.

@tundy25 16 күн бұрын

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!!

@vincesacca5025 14 күн бұрын

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.

@sanatandharma4435 16 күн бұрын

The rocket is a 'freak of nature' . Brilliant Freddie!

@NorfLondonGardener 16 күн бұрын

Cracking episode thanks Feddie and Monika

@shaglioni 12 күн бұрын

The production value of this video is outstanding. Great job.

@Kevin97587 16 күн бұрын

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.

@SteveCracknell 15 күн бұрын

Such a wonderful articulate description of a wonderful bike ! 👍

@Dailycozwerks 16 күн бұрын

A lot of negativity in these comments sheesh. I, for one, am glad you enjoyed your time with the Fat Bob. Great video, Fred.

@user-hf6ok2tj5h 14 күн бұрын

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

@tayatwo 16 күн бұрын

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👍✅

@ianseddon9347 16 күн бұрын

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!

@sergentcolon1 16 күн бұрын

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.

@stuartstogdill2406 12 күн бұрын

Completely wrong on all accounts.

@sergentcolon1 12 күн бұрын

@@stuartstogdill2406 in your opinion, facts say otherwise

@joeneville4338 16 күн бұрын

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 😄

@lost-again 16 күн бұрын

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.

@daveanderson70 16 күн бұрын

It’s the Harley Davidson Fred Dobbs Superlative edition! The comparison and summary at the end of the video was really good.

@user-sw2lv3zp6o 16 күн бұрын

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

@silkycherry 16 күн бұрын

You should try the Street Bob next. you will love how fun and nimble it is. Also a very good classic looking bike.

@estern001 16 күн бұрын

Great job, Monica!

@michaelwatts224 16 күн бұрын

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

@user-rl4lf7je7u 16 күн бұрын

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.

@stuartstogdill2406 12 күн бұрын

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...

@johnmacdonald1878 16 күн бұрын

I enjoyed your enthusiastic review, clearly you enjoyed riding the bike. Riding it made you happy. 😄

@ariesworld7 14 күн бұрын

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.

@johnsumser9743 16 күн бұрын

I have never heard a reviewer speak so enthusiastically and lovingly about a motorcycle. The Fat Bob has stolen your heart, my friend.

@daveanderson70 16 күн бұрын

The HD will be forgotten about next week when he’s astride a Norton!

@Tuppi1290 14 күн бұрын

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

@danielsowers4960 16 күн бұрын

Freddie you need to get your hands on the Heritage Classic 114. Literally the best Harley Davidson made.

@biker_dan 16 күн бұрын

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

@stuartstogdill2406 12 күн бұрын

The Goldwing is one of the worst bikes made.

@jimzenglish1 6 күн бұрын

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.

@tacosan9256 13 күн бұрын

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

@ScottNelson-nk4sx 16 күн бұрын

Good comparisons mate. I haven't ridden the Fat Bob, but I do love my Sport Glide.

@zozoa1 16 күн бұрын

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.

@oengland28 6 күн бұрын

You’re laughable, go ride your kiddie bikes and leave the real riding to men.

@andyhewitt7588 16 күн бұрын

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.

@reinmansmith 16 күн бұрын

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 …

@FreddieDobbs 16 күн бұрын

That’s extremely kind of you to offer, thank you! Totally agree; the variety and voice is brilliant!🏍️🏍️🏍️

@lynnlittle8671 9 күн бұрын

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!

@raulantonioperezortiz1118 16 күн бұрын

Que hermosa moto esa royal enfield del último minuto.. tengo la fortuna de poseer una igual. Última edición, numerada. Excelentes sensaciónes de manejo. Saludos desde México ✌️

@leeblackburn15 16 күн бұрын

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.

@eltorokw 16 күн бұрын

You are the man Freddie. Come ride in the Surrey Hills!

@goldilocks913 16 күн бұрын

Glorious area!

@FreddieDobbs 16 күн бұрын

I love the Surrey Hills, I’ll definitely head over very soon!🤜🏼🤛🏼

@eltorokw 16 күн бұрын

@@FreddieDobbs Guildford DGR May 19th sounds like the perfect time 🤜🤛

@TheNorthernClassicRider 16 күн бұрын

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😎👍

@richardyardley5127 16 күн бұрын

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...

@TheChromeRonin 16 күн бұрын

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.

@AlexCordiner 16 күн бұрын

Would love to get your review of the Ducati Diavel V4. A bike that covers all bases.

@peikon77 16 күн бұрын

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.

@jabjab1010 14 күн бұрын

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. . .

@paulpm57 16 күн бұрын

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.

@jonnymac8925 8 күн бұрын

The bike doesn't handle badly at all. It defiantly handles better than my old road king lol

@jamescostello2558 16 күн бұрын

My only issue with Harley's is the price I'd love a Heritage Classic but I could get two Triumphs for the price

@douglasalexander4348 12 күн бұрын

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.

@jamescostello2558 12 күн бұрын

@@douglasalexander4348 You couldn't do that brand new they are about AU$38k+ in Australia a 900 Bonnie is about AU$17k

@mr.b3168 13 күн бұрын

I too day dream of my twin cam harley engine. Just pulling the throttle and feeling the vibration smooth out and the exhaust sound echo. Don't think I have felt that with other bikes.

@davidkeppler56 16 күн бұрын

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.

@johnsumser9743 15 күн бұрын

I don't understand that either. Hopefully the Low Rider ST will sell.

@fifthgearfoodie5272 12 күн бұрын

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.

@warriorpoet9629 11 күн бұрын

The main problem with Harley’s is not just the huge initial outlay but the cost of maintaining them. H.D. Heaps of Dollars.

@davidblake1663 7 күн бұрын

I watch for the bikes, and for Freddie's presentation skills. Plus, filming in Kernow made this one a "proper job."

@jannerfox9292 16 күн бұрын

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.

@mum-0217 16 күн бұрын

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.

@rossmaher4501 16 күн бұрын

Hi Freddie, love the video! And I adore the fat Bob! Do you think you could do a video regarding riding with Napoleon? I have convinced my girlfriend to get on the back of my bike, but I just would like to get some pointers on how to so I’m confident, so I don’t scare her the first time

@alexandruab4777 2 күн бұрын

That exhaust is so quiet! I couldn't even tell it's HD if wuld judge by the sound. I guess that's why not many people keep it stock...

@rpenri 11 күн бұрын

I love the jacket. I thought it was Belstaff but couldn’t find anything that looked like it on their site. Would you happen to have a link or other?

@ziegaubrey1643 10 күн бұрын

had a 2017 fatbob and from time to time regret getting rid of it. i remember when i seen the 2018 i thought they looked a good bit better!!!! went the way of a heritage but miss that fat bob here and there

@dhc8guru 16 күн бұрын

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.

@per-arnehjorth9785 16 күн бұрын

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 ... 👍🙂

@tomaskopriva2793 16 күн бұрын

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.

@peteeldridge1783 16 күн бұрын

Good summary. I kind of get Harleys and the Fat Bob however looking at the competition it is a very expensive one trick pony.

@martinXY 4 күн бұрын

I have a 2015 Dyna Fat Bob and love it. The M8 version has a great engine, but the styling leaves a lot to be desired, the bronze pipe cover looks out of place and the 2024 model has a tank that's way too small - dropping a gallon somewhere along the way, especially considering the engine displacement is getting bigger.

@dgbourdon1325 2 күн бұрын

What a brilliant video....the FB is indeed a beast, and has a place of it's own!

@el_munscho 16 күн бұрын

Hey Freddie, which jacket are you wearing in this video? Love the look of it. Great video btw, love the Fat Bob content.

@Howard1776 15 күн бұрын

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.

@el_munscho 13 күн бұрын

@@Howard1776 awesome thanks mate!

@c.d.3485 16 күн бұрын

Saddle bags 73 is gonna be sooo jealous of you finding a gateway with a view like that.I Btw, nice bike.

@seanmiller598 16 күн бұрын

A nice looking steed. A set of custom throaty pipes would set it off well, But 19k, outch

@chrischarlton6542 12 күн бұрын

♥ my Triumph Rocket III ! Best bike I have owned in 41 years of riding !

@RepairandRideout 16 күн бұрын

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

@jonnymac8925 8 күн бұрын

Lol the Sportster S is selling amazing.