2021 Harley-Davidson Fat Boy 114 First Look (Specs, Photos, Prices)

January 19, 2021

The distinctive Harley-Davidson Fat Boy is back for 2021, with the Milwaukee-Eight 114 powerplant and machined solid cast aluminum Lakester wheels. We tested the Fat Boy 30th Anniversary last year, and it is functionally the same as the 2021 edition. So, let’s go over the cosmetic changes that the 2021 Fat Boy 114 is enjoying.

Harley-Davidson calls the 2021 Fat Boy 114’s new look “Bright Chrome Styling.” So, it’s all about the chrome—front to back. Here’s what has the shiny goodness:

Engine covers
Rocker covers
Ventilator air filter cover
Mufflers
Exhaust shields
Headlight nacelle
Fork covers
Handlebar risers
Fuel tank console
Rear fender struts

There are four color options, including a two-tone choice:

Vivid Black
Black Jack Metallic
Deadwood Green
Gauntlet Gray Metallic/Vivid Black

The MSRP for the 2021 Harley-Davidson Fat Boy 114 starts at $19,999 and goes up if you want any color other than Vivid Black.

Action photograph by Josh Kurpius

Studio photography by Buddy Wilinski

2021 Harley-Davidson Fat Boy 114 Specs

ENGINE

Type: Milwaukee-Eight 114 V-twin
Displacement: 114ci
Bore x stroke: 4.016” x 4.5”
Maximum torque: 119 ft-lbs @ 3000 rpm
Compression ratio: 10.5:1
Valvetrain: Single cam w/ pushrods; 4 vpc
Exhaust: 2-into-2
Cooling: Air and oil
Transmission: 6-speed
Clutch: Mechanically actuated w/ assist function
Primary drive: Chain
Final drive: Belt

CHASSIS

Frame: Mild tubular steel w/ rectangular section backbone
Front suspension; travel: Non-adjustable Showa Dual Bending Valve inverted 49mm fork; 5.1 inches
Rear suspension; travel: Spring-preload adjustable shock; 3.4 inches
Wheels: Lakester cast aluminum
Front: 18 x 4.50
Rear: 18 x 8.00
Tires: Michelin Scorcher 11
Front tire: 160/60 x 18
Rear tire: 240/40 x 18
Front brake: 300mm disc w/ 4-piston fixed caliper
Rear brake: 292mm disc w/ 2-piston floating caliper
ABS: Standard