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
Studio photography by Clutch Studios
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”
2022 Harley-Davidson Fat Boy 114 Buyer’s Guide Photo Gallery
