HARLEY-DAVIDSON Fat Boy (1999-2000) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 1999, the American maker launched the Harley-Davidson Fat Boy, a cruiser motorcycle that debuted in 1990 and continued production to 1999 without any significant modifications.

The motorcycles produced from 1990 to 2017 were designated as FLSTF, while the ones manufactured from 2018 were coded as FLFB and FLFBS. The bike was known for its classic styling, muscular appearance, and powerful engine.

Some said the bike's name was a symbolic insult to Japanese motorcycles, named after the Fat Man and Little Boy atomic bombs dropped on Japan in WW2. The false etymology was debunked by H-D's vice president in a 2015 interview, saying that the name was simply descriptive, describing the fat appearance of the bike when viewed head-on.

The 1999 machine was equipped with standard features, including a round headlight with a chromed housing, a wide handlebar, a teardrop-shaped fuel tank, a dual exhaust system, and full disc aluminum wheels covered by valanced fenders.

In the power department, the 1999 Harley-Davidson Fat Boy took its muscles from a 1,337cc four-stroke V-twin air-cooled engine, boasting 67 hp at 6,000 rpm and 97 Nm (72 lb-ft) torque at 2,350 rpm.

As for suspension, the bike packed a 39 mm telescopic fork on the front and dual hidden spring preload-adjustable shock absorbers on the rear, providing excellent suspension performance and handling.