The Harley-Davidson Fat Bob became an overnight sensation. By design and politically incorrect naming, the Fat Bob is a trademark of Harley Davidson, and the new model’s form appears to be almost unchanged. When you get close enough, the changes start to become apparent.
The 2022 model gets a new LED headlamp assembly that looks radical and provides good (though not exceptional) lighting, replacing most of its chrome with metal with a satin finish. The weld quality is excellent and consistent, and the trim and fixtures are of very high quality. Harley Davidson went up its fit and finish to compete with Indian Motorcycles.
The Fat Bob was introduced as a member of the Dyna series and is currently shown beneath the Softail emblem. When it first appeared, it displayed astounding levels of athleticism never before seen in a Harley.
The Fat Bob is a trademark of Harley-Davidsons, and the new model’s shape appears almost intact. The robust wheels, the commanding and low-slung head-on stance, and the hefty core mass are all distinguishing features of the Fat Bob.
The 2022 model gets a new LED headlamp assembly that looks radical and provides good (though not exceptional) lighting, replacing most of its chrome with metal with a satin finish. The weld quality is excellent and consistent, and the trim and fixtures are of very high quality.
Unfortunately, the pillion passenger has no backrest, so it is good to save the rear seat for shorter trips. Thankfully, the stretched-out handlebar and forward-set footboards make the riding position pleasant. The rider’s seat has a plush, slightly softer feel.
Harley Davidson Fat Bob comes in four colours:
Harley Davidson Fat Bob includes two variant options:
The 2022 Fat Bob’s air-cooled, air-cooled 1745cc Milwaukee-Eight 107 V-twin engine produces 144Nm at 3000rpm. 6-speed transmission with large gear ratios is included and generates maximum power of 65 bhp at 5500 rpm
For 2022, the Harley-Davidson Fat Bob has undergone a complete makeover. It now features a new chassis, a new engine, and a new design.
Thanks to a sizable LED headlamp covered in chrome, the front has a cleaner and more assertive appearance. Because the turn indicators are now included in the brake lights, the back looks cleaner than it did previously.
The rear tyre on every production-spec Harley is by far the widest, and the new design perfectly matches it.
The seat height is 670mm, and the ground clearance is 115mm.
It has a front tyre with a section size of 160/60 and a rear tyre with an absurdly large section size of 240/40. The back tyre is as wide as those on a Mahindra Scorpio SUV.
Harley Davidson Fat Bob gets a 6-speed transmission. The Showa Dual Valve Bending Telescopic Fork and Preload Adjustable Monoshock with Remote Preload Adjuster are included with the Fat Bob.
Both ends have disc brakes, and dual-channel ABS is still a must. This motorcycle is a steamroller with 18-inch Lakester cast aluminium rims.
Without a doubt, the Fat Bob 114 offers top-notch performance in the city. At just 3500 rpm, 118 ft-lbs of pavement-rattling torque is generated, putting acceleration at your beck and call.
You may increase your speed at a rate that is both smooth and impressive by turning the throttle; don’t worry, there is still enough V-twin purr to satisfy you.
The 2022 Harley-Davidson Fat Bob 114’s ergonomics are ideal for the stoplight antics. Your legs are slightly forward in the cosy seat you’ve been in for the entire day.
Your seating arrangement makes you feel secure and in charge. You are confident in your ability to move rapidly and stylishly while doing so—the qualities of a great biker.
Although refinement levels are much higher than those of its predecessor, the 6-speed gearbox has a clumsy feel.
Harley Davidson Fat Bob’s 6-speed gearbox has big gear ratios and can produce a maximum of 65 horsepower @ 5500 rpm. The air-cooled, air-cooled 1745cc Milwaukee-Eight 107 V-twin engine on the 2022 Fat Bob generates 144Nm @ 3000rpm.
An 1133 cc (69 ci) liquid-cooled V-twin engine powers the Indian Scout Bobber, producing a peak torque of 98 Nm (72 lb-ft) at 5900 rpm and 100 horsepower (75 kW) at 7-8000 rpm. Cruise control is a possibility because of the ride’s inherent ride-by-wire throttle and standard ABS.
The Fat Bob delivers a mileage of around 18 to 20 kmpl, whereas the Scout Bobber offers 25 kmpl, more than the Fat Bob.
The presence of a large LED headlamp that is chrome-encased gives the front a cleaner and more commanding appearance. The turn indicators being merged into the brake lights has made the back appear cleaner than it did previously.
Additionally, the Scout Bobber has a large radiator that helps control engine temperature even in stifling traffic. It is primarily straight and polished.
The price of the Harley Davidson Fat Bob is between Rs 18,00,000 to Rs 19,00,000, and the price of the Indian Scout Bobber starts from Rs 13,00,000.
Even if the Fat Bob’s motor performance isn’t comparable, our testers didn’t mind at all. From just off idle until it tapers off north of 4000 rpm, the ‘Bob’s Twin Cam 103 engine produces a seamless flow of power. In contrast to the jerkier Triumph, the power delivery is much smoother, with practically no driveline lash.
The Storm’s engine performed incredibly well on wide roads. In addition to being more powerful, the 1700cc engine also boasts a more aggressive power delivery. Others could exploit the bike’s enormous bottom-end power to shift into top gear at less than 50 mph and cruise, while some testers couldn’t understand why there was even a 6th gear.
Unlike the Harley, you never need to shift down a gear to pass—unless you want to push your acceleration even farther.
Both the bikes, the Fat Bob and the Triumph Thunderbird Storm, deliver an average mileage between 18 to 20 kmpl.
Due to the Fat Bob’s massive 16-inch front tyre and 49mm fork, which give it a very aggressive appearance and larger tread blocks than some adventure bikes, the Bob stands out from other Dynas and is distinguished from them by its larger tread blocks.
A floating brake rotor, black springs, and shocks are highlighted by the black wheels, which significantly alter the appearance even with only the paint. There are just two types of black (matte and gloss), and no other hues are available.
The price of the Harley Davidson Fat Bob is between Rs 18,00,000 to Rs 19,00,000, and the price of the Triumph Thunderbird Storm starts from Rs 14,50,000.
The 6-speed gearbox offers large gear ratios and maximum horsepower output of 65 at 5500 rpm. The 2022 Fat Bob’s air-cooled, air-cooled 1745cc Milwaukee-Eight 107 V-twin engine produces 144Nm @ 3000rpm.
The Rocket 3 has a brand-new 2458cc engine, which is more powerful, smoother, and cleaner, firmer, and smaller. Huge 110.2mm pistons outperform the old 101.6mm ones, and a substantially smaller stroke (down from 94.3 to 85.9mm) enables Triumph to build a shorter engine.
Harley’s Fat Bob delivers a mileage of 18 to 20 kmpl, and the Triumph Rocket 3 offers a mileage between 13 to 15 kmpl.
The Bob distinguishes itself from the Triumph Rocket 3 due to its enormous 16-inch front tyre and 49mm fork, which give it a more aggressive appearance and more giant tread blocks than comparable adventure motorcycles.
The Triumph Rocket 3 is currently a true corner eater. Turning is simple, maintaining a line in the middle of the corner requires minimal inside bar pressure, and flick-flacking from a complete left to right lean is astonishingly accurate. Showa provides the suspension, which consists of 47mm adjustable upside-down forks up front and an adjustable monoshock that keeps an eye on the shaft drive.
Harley Davidson Fat Bob costs between Rs 18,00,000 to Rs 19,00,000 and the Triumph Rocket 3 costs around Rs 19,00,000.
Riders like the new Harley Davidson Fat Bob has taken on a more defined role in Harley’s lineup. Those who want a sizable Harley-Davidson with a tonne of pure, unadulterated badassery (there is no other word for it!) may find the Fat Bob appealing. The cherry on top is that it now appears much more high-end and pricey.
The bike excels in comfort and delivers a macho riding experience with the incredible sensation of riding a hefty and superbike like Fat Bob.
Due to the impending BS6 emission standards, Harley Davidson has temporarily withdrawn the Street Bob, Heritage Classic, Deluxe, and Fat Bob.
Even with its suitably soft suspension setup and substantial tyres, the Harley-Davidson Fat Bob is not the most comfortable motorbike on the market. The soft seat that comes as standard is the primary thing that makes the ride somewhat exhausting. However, it can be easily fixed.
The 2021 Harley-Davidson Fat Bob 114 takes over The Motor Company's role as the hot-rod cruiser following the demise of the FXDR and the V-Rod.
The 2022 Fat Bob's peak speed is predicted to be around 220 km/h.
Harley-Davidson produces the Harley-Davidson Fat Bob type, a custom/cruiser bike. This model, which goes on sale in 2020, has a dry weight of 296.0 kg (652.6 pounds) and a V2 four-stroke motor.
The bike's impending 2022 iteration will be slightly heavier than 296 kg.
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