HARLEY-DAVIDSON Fat Boy (2009-2010) Specs, Performance & Photos

-In 2009, the American motorcycle manufacturer released the Harley-Davidson Fat Boy, a cruiser motorcycle also known as the FLSTF from 1990 to 2017 and FLFB and FLFBS from 2018.

The bike was well known for its muscular appearance, distinctive styling, and powerful engine, but it also had some signature features, such as a teardrop-shaped fuel tank, a wide look, and full disc aluminum wheels.

The bike rolled on a 200 mm wide wheel and a fat front tire, offering a great look enhanced by its chromed components. The bike's wheels featured a bullet-hole design and were also available in mirror-polished chrome.

In the performance department, the 2008 Harley-Davidson Fat Boy was powered by a new 1,584cc four-stroke air-cooled V-twin fuel-injected engine that delivered smooth power and 127 Nm (94 lb-ft) torque with a peak force at 3,000 rpm.

As for suspension, the motorcycle packed a 41 mm telescopic fork with chromed dust covers on the front and a horizontal-mounted concealed shock absorber on the rear that offered a hardtail design.

The braking system was carried from previous models without any modifications and featured a four-piston caliper with a 292 mm disc on the front wheel and a four-piston caliper with a 292 mm disc on the rear wheel.

The 2008 Harley-Davidson Fat Boy was for sale with an MSRP of $15,999 at its release. In 2023 (at the time of writing), the bike was for sale, with a price ranging between $7,000 and $8,000.