2018 Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Boy

The original fat custom icon that changed it all has done it again. Satin chrome finishes. Beefy 240mm rear tire. And now available in a Milwaukee-Eight™ 107 or 114 Big Twin Engine for the most muscular, unstoppable Fat Boy® motorcycle ever.

Styling & Features

    Satin Chrome Finishes: An all-you-can eat portion of sculpted satin chrome gives the Fat Boy® a look that'll make a big impact.
    Milwaukee-Eight® Big Twin Engine: A powerful, smooth-running engine with crisp throttle response and a pure, soul-satisfying rumble. Available in 107 and 114 engine displacements.
    Steamroller Stance: A muscular look thanks to all-new solid-disc Lakester wheels wrapped in the widest front tire we've ever offered from the factory at 160mm combined with a 240mm rear tire.
    Signature LED Forward Lighting: Darkness-defying lighting that give you greater visibility at night.
    All-New Softail® Frame: A lighter, stiffer frame (compared to the prior Softail® and Dyna® models) that takes the idea of form and function to a place it's never been before. It's the look of a hard tail from a bygone era that delivers a thoroughly modern ride.
    High Performance Front Suspension: New Showa® SDBV® suspension technology provides the performance of a racing-style cartridge fork for reduced weight with linear damping characteristics
    High Performance Rear Mono Shock: All-new easily adjustable mono-shock rear suspension allows for dynamic cornering capability while preserving the hardtail look.

Engine

    Engine: Milwaukee-Eight® 107
    Bore: 3.937 in.
    Stroke: 4.374 in.
    Displacement: 107 cu. in.
    Compression Ratio: 10.0:1
    Fuel System: Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
    Exhaust: 2-into-2 staggered; catalyst in muffler

Dimensions

    Length: 93.3 in.
    Seat Height, Laden: 25.9 in.
    Seat Height, Unladen: 26.6 in.
    Ground Clearance: 4.5 in.
    Rake (steering head) (deg): 30 deg.
    Trail: 4.1 in.
    Wheelbase: 65.6 in.
    Tires, Front Specification: 160/60R18,70V,BW
    Tires, Rear Specification: 240/40R18,79V,BW
    Fuel Capacity: 5 gal.
    Oil Capacity (w/filter): 5 qt.
    Weight, As Shipped: 670 lb.
    Weight, In Running Order: 699 lb.

Performance

    Engine Torque Testing Method: J1349
    Engine Torque: 109 ft-lb
    Engine Torque (rpm): 3,000
    Lean Angle, Right (deg.): 25.6
    Lean Angle, Left (deg.): 25.6
    Fuel Economy: Estimated City/Hwy: 47 mpg

Drivetrain

    Primary Drive: Chain, 34/46 ratio
    Gear Ratios (overall) st: 9.311
    Gear Ratios (overall) nd: 6.454
    Gear Ratios (overall) rd: 4.793
    Gear Ratios (overall) th: 3.882
    Gear Ratios (overall) th: 3.307
    Gear Ratios (overall) th: 2.79

Chassis

    Wheels, Front Type: Machined, Lakester cast aluminum
    Wheels, Rear Type: Machined, Lakester cast aluminum
    Brakes, Caliper Type: 4-piston fixed front and 2-piston floating rear deg.

Electric

    Lights (as per country regulation), Indicator Lamps: High beam, turn signals, neutral, low oil pressure, engine diagnostics, ABS, security, low battery voltage, low fuel
    Gauges: 5-inch with digital speedometer, gear, odometer,fuel level and analog tachometer indication

Harley Davidson Invests In Electric

Harley-Davidson announced it is working with Alta Motors to develop and design new electric motorcycles. Harley has made an equity investment into the California-based maker of the Redshift electric motorcycles, and the two companies will collaborate on future electric Harley-Davidson models. Terms of the deal were not released.

Based on trademark filings Motorcycle.com was first to report on last month, we expected Harley-Davidson will used the name H-D Revelation to refer to an electric powertrain; it’s likely this will be used to brand the Project LiveWire powertrain, but it’s not clear if the brand will be shared with the fruits of the collaboration with Alta.

“Earlier this year, as part of our 10-year strategy, we reiterated our commitment to build the next generation of Harley-Davidson riders, in part, by aggressively investing in electric vehicle (EV) technology,” says Matt Levatich, president and chief executive officer of Harley-Davidson. “Alta has demonstrated innovation and expertise in EV and their objectives align closely with ours. We each have strengths and capabilities that will be mutually beneficial as we work together to develop cutting-edge electric motorcycles.”

When Harley-Davidson first announced Project LiveWire in 2014, it offered few details about its powertrain. The LiveWire prototype claimed 75 hp and 52 lb-ft. of torque and a 0-60 mph time of less than four seconds. Alta’s Redshift models claim just 42 hp but a significantly higher peak torque output of 120 lb-ft. The big question is range. The LiveWire prototype had a claimed range of 53 miles, while lead engineer Jeff Richlen said a minimum range of 100 miles would be necessary to be a viable option for consumers.

The collaboration with Harley-Davidson is huge news for Alta, a relatively young company that’s working to establish itself in the motorcycle industry.

“Riders are just beginning to understand the combined benefits of EV today, and our technology continues to progress,” says Marc Fenigstein, Alta Motors chief product officer and co-founder. “We believe electric motorcycles are the future, and that American companies have an opportunity to lead that future. It’s incredibly exciting that Harley-Davidson, synonymous with motorcycle leadership, shares that vision and we’re thrilled to collaborate with them.”

For Harley-Davidson, the arrangement immediately gives them a boost in EV technology. It also brings them closer to rival Polaris which had gained an advantage when it acquiredBrammo‘s electric motorcycle technology.

“We believe that EV is where global mobility is headed and holds great appeal for existing riders as well as opportunity to bring new riders into the sport,” says Levatich. “We intend to be the world leader in the electrification of motorcycles and, at the same time, remain true to our gas and oil roots by continuing to produce a broad portfolio of motorcycles that appeal to all types of riders around the world.”

Sportster Iron 1200 Built By Strangers

Just about everyone is familiar with the Sportster, we know it as the 883 Iron on or the 1200 Custom. Many of us started on this bike and eventually moved on up to a Dyna or even a bagger. Some die-hard folks have kept their Sporties and customized them as cafe racers or restored them to their original shine and glory. For 2018, Milwaukee rolled out the Iron 1200 Custom and on August 29th, 2018. It is sure to still make its presence known at the 115th anniversary of the Harley Davidson legacy.

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