Isn't this the way to review a bike? No cussing, no horrible music, just to the point and scholarly. Love the American accent too!

@BartelsHD

4 жыл бұрын

Thank You! This is how reviews were always meant to be! Make sure to stay tuned for our video on the Electra Glide!

@BartelsHD

4 жыл бұрын

@Joseph Marton First off this is a professional pushing the bike to the absolute limit so you need to be dressed properly. And second, it's no super bike so of course it won't be able to lean like a Yamaha R6.

@BartelsHD

4 жыл бұрын

@Joseph Marton whatever. If this really concerns you I think there is a bigger issue ...

I was not even two minutes into this video and it's already one of the best reviews i've seen in 2 yrs. Great job. I already wanted the bike and this just made me not want to wait much longer.

@BartelsHD

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! We absolutely love this bike as well!

Hearing how excited you are makes me really excited to go get mine.

Nice review. Still relevant, just bought a 2022 Fat Bob.

Own it, ride it, LOVE IT ❤️

This was the review that finally sold me on the Fat Bob, picked mine up this week. Thanks!

I love my 2020 Fat Bob!!! It's my first Harley and 30 years since i been on a bike. I previously had a brand new 1991 GSX-R 750 when I was in my youth. I test rode a bunch of bikes and the Fat Bob just felt right to me. Almost 14K miles and there is no going back now.

my first bike was an iron 883 which I got last year. Went to test drive the soft tail slim with the intention of upgrading. they pulled out the fat bob and the slim, tried them both and it was an instant love affair with the fat bob. no regrets.

@BartelsHD

4 жыл бұрын

Glad to see you like the Fat Bob! It is definitely a great underrated bike!

Great review. This video made me realize two things. I WANT ONE! I really ride like an old man in no rush to go anywhere. Keep these great videos coming. Thanks.

@BartelsHD

4 жыл бұрын

Thank You! Once the lockdown is over feel free to come on in and test ride one!

Man ,this was the best review and drive I've seen on youtube The best analisys . Nice show Thanx from Brazil

@BartelsHD

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! If you're ever in the USA and Los Angeles feel free to stop by!

Big big fan of the fat bob, great review!!

@BartelsHD

4 жыл бұрын

Thank You! It really is an underrated bike!

Great review, John!! Keep ‘em coming!!

@BartelsHD

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Make sure to subscribe for more content!

Right on point!!! I ride the canyons here in Colorado, daily (provided no snow)

@BartelsHD

4 жыл бұрын

That's awesome! We always appreciate the true riders who take their bikes out in the canyons!

What a great review. Made even better by the riders skills and commentary especially coming from a sports bike background.

Awesome review thank you very much

Awesome review! I love my Fat Bob 114 even more!

@BartelsHD

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! It is such a great bike for sure!

Nice review. Thanks! I'm hoping to get one soon.

@BartelsHD

4 жыл бұрын

Come in and test ride one and see for yourself!

John- great job. Would love to take a closer look when I get back to LA from Thailand.

@BartelsHD

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! It would definitely be a great bike to try out for sure! Make sure to stay safe!

Where in the crab trappin hell did this guy spawn from? Best review I've seen on this bike

I got my Fat Bob about 3 months ago, I gotta say I love it. I've been able to ride almost every bike Harley has out and then some. Loved your review, very thorough, and you actually Rode it, and know how to ride. It has a lot of potential for upgrades as well. As it sits stock, it has a good amount of power and its very easy to manage. I do agree on the Mirrors, you can only adjust them so much and I'm also not fond of the horn placement. But you do get used to it. I've almost got 19,000km in that short of time, the rear brakes leave something to be desired and does the suspension. It does great for stock, but there are way better options available like Legend or Ohlins.

You’re born to VLOG! You have the gift of gab and not one time, I heard you say “uuuummm.” Great job.

@BartelsHD

4 жыл бұрын

Thank You! 🙌 What bike would you like us to review next?

Great review - Can't wait to get one o' these bad boys

Great review- good job!

I have it and its amazing! Easy to handle and has plenty of power. You need to change the exhaust to get any good sound but well worth it.

@BartelsHD

4 жыл бұрын

It's absolutely is a fantastic bike, as far the exhaust goes its totally up to personal preference

Excellent, in a language we could understand, for 20:01mins. Ps No full pipes allowed! Homeless everywhere! Lamborghini supercar! The EU Consortium would be proud to have California as a new member! Truly!

Great review especially with your background in Road Racing. Speaks highly of the job H-D has done to try to improve their bikes.

Watching this beast push the Fat Bob has been Enlightening. I'm sold !

Wondeful production quality

@BartelsHD

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! The craziest part was it was all done by a 14 year old!

Amazing review John 👍👍👍👍

@BartelsHD

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! There will be plenty more content coming soon!

Love mine for sure..

@BartelsHD

4 жыл бұрын

Its one of the best bikes on the market now!

Not so many Harley riders wear a one-piece leather suit. I'm watching. What an excellent review.

Well done review. This is the bike that’s gonna make me buy my first Harley being a sportbike guy.

@BartelsHD

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! We've had a lot of sport bike guys give a ton of compliments to this bike!

@MrMurphc13

Жыл бұрын

I've just gotten rid of a sportbike for one.Expecting it I the next 2 weeks.

@B702K

Жыл бұрын

Picked up my ‘22 FXFB back in February. White pearl sand.

@MrMurphc13

Жыл бұрын

@@B702K wasn't the FXFB the 107?

@B702K

Жыл бұрын

@@MrMurphc13 You may be right. It’s FXFBS, 114.

Great commentary

@bartelsHD best motorcycle review bar none brother. I have the dyna 09 fat Bob that I love riding and it gives as much as I take . Man your coverage is spot in this video. Keep doing what you do. Stay up and stay alive

@BartelsHD

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! 🙌 Glad to see you enjoyed it, what bike do you want us to do next?

@joebehanna5894

4 жыл бұрын

@@BartelsHD the low rider s is interesting let's see that and I'm sure you will love it too.

@BartelsHD

4 жыл бұрын

@@joebehanna5894 Thanks for the feedback! We will add that to our list of bikes to review!

I must try this bike

Looking into buying a Fat Bob, I feel like I've watched just about every so-called review/test on YT! And most of them are just pedestrian processions behind a guide on a demo day. Interesting, but rarely insightful. As someone who has ridden all kinds of bikes - including litre sportsbikes - I think this is maybe the most insightful video I've found about how it feels and performs. Thanks for doing it. Oh - and as for the riding kit? Great stuff. Safety first when working - which this was - but also reinforces the point that this reviewer is not your typical Harley die-hard! And he's used to performance machines. THAT is the person I needed a review from. Top stuff all round. PS: John - if you're reading - that bend you took at 60 that would be 120 on a sportsbike. What speed do you think the Fat Bob could take it at?

@BartelsHD

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 🙏 John is truly one of the best riders to hear from as he has rode so many different bikes!

@roadraceguy

3 жыл бұрын

If the police were not a factor? 90ish... Ground clearance is the limiting factor for the Fat Bob.

@sivvinod3187

3 жыл бұрын

@@roadraceguy lean angle limita the bike too, though not as much.

@roadraceguy

3 жыл бұрын

@@sivvinod3187 it is a harley, so lean angle is ALWAYS limited by ground clearance.

I really love these, i just don't think i can step down from my S1000R and still enjoy it. Granted I realize they are completely different bikes but..... idk i love em both lol

liked your video, one of the better ones on this bike. Locked me in that this will be my next Harley.

Love the review man thank you, and the fact you used to riding much more sportier stuff is a great barometer for me; it’s good to have that perspective and input. Cheers and respect; stay corona safe- ie get the coronas out of the safe and have a beer👍.

@BartelsHD

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Stay safe as well! Harley-Davidson definitely needs more sport riders for sure!

@amjrpain919

2 жыл бұрын

I'll grab myself a "Blue Moon" and we can cuss and discuss anything we like!😎👍

Do you put on the front brakes when you're going through a turn?

Like this video so much, have become a fan of this fatbob model...niceeee

@BartelsHD

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! It's one of our favorite bikes!

The '23 Softail models come with the standard cruise control. Earlier bikes, it can be added.

Bar end mirrors an absolute must on this bike.

@BartelsHD

4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely agree you!

@BartelsHD

4 жыл бұрын

@Lewis Hunt That works great as well! Many other manufactures have been doing that for a while

@richardbutler1865

4 жыл бұрын

So they don't hit the tank at full lock you have to buy the longer stem Harley mirrors, that' what I did with mine.

@BartelsHD

4 жыл бұрын

@@richardbutler1865 That is true, depending on the mirror you definitely could run into that issue. What you did works great as well!

A supremely entertaining vidio , I say...

@BartelsHD

4 жыл бұрын

Thank You! 🙌 Make sure to stay tuned for more!

Which camera used for shoot this video??

Take those bars off and put some 7' risers with a set Motocross bars and will love it even more. TBR 2-1 pipe and a stage 2 HD tuner and she becomes a stump puller !

@BartelsHD

4 жыл бұрын

Not a bad idea, that would be a pretty awesome bike!

16:18 My 2 favourite things in 1 frame

If it is or was an option, would a slipper shift make much difference? I would always use mids with Zbars/lucky Daves.

@BartelsHD

4 жыл бұрын

A slipper shift would definitely be easier but at the moment it isn't an option. Harley thought that with this bike a traditional manual transmission would suit it best.

I love my Fatbob and my Vrod and my Blackbird too.🤣

Haha, it idles at 800 to 900 not 8000! But otherwise, great review. It was the best "in the helmet" review I've watched. Do more Harleys!

@BartelsHD

4 жыл бұрын

😂 You're right I think 8000 is a little off! Make sure to stay tuned for our review of the Electra Glide coming out soon!

awesome vid son

@BartelsHD

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Got a question, if you were to swap the bars, would you narrow them a little more, or go a different style?

@BartelsHD

4 жыл бұрын

It really depends on the rider but narrowing them wouldn't be a bad idea

@roadraceguy

3 жыл бұрын

I actually lije the stock bars on the Fat Bob a lot. I may go with a slightly narrower bar that is a bit lower.

I know you mean Vance and Hines @ 3am!!!!!! lol

Is it worth the trouble of getting narrower rims or just get a Sport Glide?

@BartelsHD

4 жыл бұрын

You're probably better off with a Sport Glide but you should definitely try out both

You are making, "riding it much harder than it was designed for", it look easy dude

@BartelsHD

3 жыл бұрын

Totally! John is a great rider!

I love this bike so much I may part ex my fireblade for one!

@BartelsHD

4 жыл бұрын

I would definitely recommend trying one out, it is such a great bike!

@robertprosser6856

4 жыл бұрын

@@BartelsHD I think I will do once this lockdown is over and I'm working again👍

@BartelsHD

4 жыл бұрын

@@robertprosser6856 Sounds great! Make sure to stay safe!

@k9is2sick

4 жыл бұрын

Do it! Just sold my gsxr and getting an earlier model fat bob

Nice balanced review Mate. You can tell you ride other bikes so you can give it an honest appraisal. I have owned mine for 2 years. It's a love/hate bike. If I'm honest poor build quality and reliability. The tyres are the first thing to change in the wet cold UK, and it could use a better rear shock for sure. I think it's a frustrating bike in that it's too good for it's own good so you can become exasperated with it if that makes sense? It's quick but not quick enough and it handles but not quite well enough...Yet get on something like an Enfield classic those things don't seem to matter.

@BartelsHD

4 жыл бұрын

That's 100% true. It for sure is far from perfect which gives the bike it's interesting character. Plus there's nothing like an Enfield classic for sure!

@mattycook369

2 жыл бұрын

I just put a deposit down but now I think I want the sport glide instead. Thoughts? Advice?

Whats the music / track name in this video please. Get my HD soon great review.👌👍

What can I say... You're trully equipped for an Apocaliptic Harley review...

@BartelsHD

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! This was a definitely a fun review for sure!

Hurts my eyes!

@BartelsHD

4 жыл бұрын

It definitely isn't the prettiest bike of all time, but at least it rides well

I love Harleys, I also love the Fat Bob.... but honestly, you cannot compare this to a real sportsbike. I like however that you said it is good, for a Harley...

Hp and trq to the rear wheel?

@BartelsHD

4 жыл бұрын

It has 94 HP and 114 lb ft of torque

@dalejohnston3688

2 жыл бұрын

94hp 😂

oooopps time for my therapist........ big hugs Bikke demon

@BartelsHD

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed the video

At 5'8 I'd go back to mids and something like Z bars.

@BartelsHD

4 жыл бұрын

That's the great part about this bike you can totally customize for your needs!

I'm just angry because i'm not you! Humor..... Lets ride!!!!

How tall are you?

We got idiots pulling out left and right 😂.... and yes the mirrors hit your hand quite a bit... neutral is still an issue...

@BartelsHD

4 жыл бұрын

Probably the best intro to a review ever! 😂 The mirrors are definitely an issue for sure, but luckily it is something you can change out. And yes like most Harleys this bike doesn't easily go into neutral as well.

Lane splitting not legal here. You wouldn't get through a day here without someone feeding you a car door and then it will be your fault and you will pay for all of it. Also in the 35 plus years of my driving, I've used the horn 4 times ever. Thanks for the Video. Oh and weaving back and forth between lanes here is considered reckless driving.

Oil cooler?

@BartelsHD

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, this bike does have an oil cooler

Great review. Those mirrors are kind of idiotic. Good catch.

Wish I lived in California .. great weather there unlike the UK

Mulholland hwy?

@BartelsHD

4 жыл бұрын

Yep, always a great road to film a review on!

Great review, but how can you ride that bike while weating that gear!?

@BartelsHD

4 жыл бұрын

I know, it's not what you expect to see someone wearing on a Harley-Davidson! Even though its looks heavy and bulky once you're riding its not too bad!

@joebehanna5894

4 жыл бұрын

I wear protective gear also it's catching on slowly Harley guys are a tough sell on it but if you ask most of them did wear gear when they rode their dirt bikes growing up. There's some pretty Kool protective flannels and jeans with padding built in so it is hard to say who is wearing what sometimes.

@BartelsHD

4 жыл бұрын

@@joebehanna5894 You're absolutely right, safety is definitely a priority. Nowadays there really is no excuse for not wearing safety gear as there are so many awesome options!

@aviezek3072

4 жыл бұрын

I think its cool to wear protective suit even on a harley. But his pants color shouldve been black tho... to match the bike and his jacket...dark color harley is always awesome

@BartelsHD

4 жыл бұрын

@@aviezek3072 That's true the red is a bit flashy for some

No need for a horn when you can rev much louder especially on a harley with aftermarket exhausts

who doesn't love a Harley? Indian riders. I don't know why Gov-Na.... anything on 2 wheels is cool to ME.. Fat Bob lov baby!!!!!!!!!!!!

Flip the mirrors and put them underneath. Problem solved and look sweet 👌🏻

I like this bike a lot but I can’t see getting this for $20k over a retro Japanese naked like a XSR900 or z900rs which are over $10k less.

Wow, who knew Elton John rides motorcycles....

Lane splitting is only legal in California....and most of the world.

@BartelsHD

4 жыл бұрын

You are right, however we just wanted to play it safe

@I_am_Thursday

4 жыл бұрын

Honestly, I don't think I could live anywhere it wasn't legal.

@BartelsHD

4 жыл бұрын

@@I_am_Thursday that is true, lane splitting is a very nice privilege to have!

listening to your voice over the bumps, that suspension doesn't seem too comfy.

@BartelsHD

4 жыл бұрын

It's not the most comfortable however it definitely isn't terrible

@roadraceguy

3 жыл бұрын

A couple of those roads are like washboards...

Not a big Harley fan. I'd ride the Sh*t outta That!...just say'n...

where are from sounds like you are southern

@BartelsHD

3 жыл бұрын

Correct, John is from the South!

@roadraceguy

3 жыл бұрын

ATL

@toddmichaels42

3 жыл бұрын

Peachtree! Thanks, I couldn't quite place the accent. I hope you never lose it, out there in SoCal. ;-) Great review.

Is this a review? Seems more like a sales pitch from a Harley dealership.

@BartelsHD

4 жыл бұрын

It is a review. In what ways does it seem like a sales pitch? We would like to know in order to improve our reviews

@roadraceguy

3 жыл бұрын

I can assure you, I am no Harley Davidson salesman...

The fat tires are for the fat California potholes. Eats them wonderfully in this semi-apocalyptic mad max Cali urban environment...

@BartelsHD

4 жыл бұрын

That is very true, they do handle the bumps quite well!

🤔👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👏

Wtf are wearing? On a harley with full leathers 😂🤣

@I_am_Thursday

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, cos it doesn't hurt when you come off a Harley at 80mph like an R1. Doesn't he know that?

@BartelsHD

4 жыл бұрын

You still shouldn't take safety for granted. Just like any bike a Harley can go down too.

@BartelsHD

4 жыл бұрын

@@I_am_Thursday You're right. When you fall off a Harley the ground is as soft as a cloud 😂

Steve Tackle! Don't listen to this guy! what do you want outta your bike? Upgrades, Mods, Sport bike features? Damn ! Buy a freakin sport bike! Or buy a freakin HARLEY! Wait maybe you need an INDIAN A mans bike or a HARLEY with BIG FAT TIRES and EVERYTHING!

@BartelsHD

3 жыл бұрын

You can buy whatever bike you want and customize it to your liking

@charliepoodle5151

3 жыл бұрын

Riding Dallas..... lay off the pipe dude.

Sorry guys, My dumb assss is late to the party.

gta 5 in real life !!!!!

But how dare you talk SHEET about my bike when your a freakin TOURIST!!!!

@BartelsHD

3 жыл бұрын

John doesn't say anything crazy bad about the bike. This is just an honest review, that's all

Oh Shoot I said BUY a FREAKIN INDIAN!

@BartelsHD

3 жыл бұрын

At the end of the day, buy the bike that suits you best

Follow me on Instagram @roadraceguy for more motorcycling and racing content!!!

I'M GONNA VOMMIT

bartels aint shit meet me at Twisted sisters SON!

IM CMIN BIATCH PLZ 4GIV SIR

VOMIT

@BartelsHD

3 жыл бұрын

what do you not like?

LET ME GUESS CAUSE I DONT KNOW SHTTT ABOUT YOU YOUR A FACTORY SPONSERED RIDER

@BartelsHD

3 жыл бұрын

No, John is an employee of ours and he races bikes all across the country. Hence the nickname "Road Race Guy"

@ridingdallastx9039

3 жыл бұрын

Not obvious I’m a jealous hater. I know you guys are going through some hard times out there make the best of it

@BartelsHD

3 жыл бұрын

@@ridingdallastx9039 Thanks! You too