2022 Harley-Davidson Fat Boy 114 Buyer’s Guide [Specs + More]

Sporting plenty of chrome, a big Milwaukee-Eight 114 powerplant, and a fat 240mm rear tire, the 2022 Harley-Davidson Fat Boy 114 makes a big splash at the local watering hole. Also grabbing the attention of everyone in the vicinity are the thick Lakester aluminum wheels, square headlight, and prominent tank-mounted dash.

Slung low with floorboards and ready to accommodate a comely passenger, the Fat Boy 114 epitomizes the cruiser ethos. The 119 ft-lbs delivered by the powerplant move the 699-pound motorcycle around with authority, and the Showa suspension provides an impressive ride. Good handling manners and Michelin Scorcher 11 tires make it a pleasant ride through the twisties to any destination.

Although the base price is reduced this year, ABS is now an $819 option. Also, there’s a vague $750 “surcharge” on the 2022 Harley-Davidson Fat Boy 114, which bumps up the base Vivid Black model over the $20,000 mark.

We have tested the Harley-Davidson Fat Boy 114

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2022 Harley-Davidson Fat Boy 114 Specs

 ENGINE

  • Type: Milwaukee-Eight 114 V-twin
  • Displacement: 114ci
  • Bore x stroke: 4.016” x 4.5”
  • Maximum power: 94 horsepower @ 4750 rpm
  • 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: Optional ($819)

DIMENSIONS and CAPACITIES

  • Wheelbase: 65.6 inches
  • Rake: 30 degrees
  • Fork angle: 32 degrees
  • Trail: 4.1 inches
  • Seat height: 26.6 inches
  • Fuel capacity: 5 gallons
  • Estimated fuel consumption: 49 mpg
  • Curb weight: 699 pounds

COLORS and PRICES

  • Vivid Black: $19,530 MSRP
  • Reef Blue: $19,980
  • Midnight Crimson/Vivid Black: $20,305
  • All prices plus $750 “Surcharge”

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