THE MILWAUKEE-EIGHT 114 MAKES THE STREET BOB THE STREET BOB 114
The Fat Boy 114 gets a new look in shiny chrome for 2021
The Harley-Davidson Softail models offer a successful synthesis of authentic American design and a genuine driving experience as well as state-of-the-art performance and technology. For 2021, Harley-Davidson has given the Street Bob a major upgrade, making it the Street Bob 114.
The machine, which is popular not least because of its reduced look and performance, will be powered by the large-displacement Milwaukee-Eight 114 in 2021 and scores with other new features.
The Fat Boy 114 is also getting a new look for 2021: it has been given shiny chrome elements. The Softail series includes classic, shiny chrome and dark-looking models that are just as suitable for relaxed cruising as they are for dynamic surfing on winding country roads.
The stiff Softail chassis ensures easy handling and good braking. Although it looks like a classic hardtail frame, it has a suspension that is hidden from the viewer's eye and ensures comfortable driving: a central spring strut below the seat supports the swing arm towards the frame. The Milwaukee Eight V-Twin, which is rigidly connected to the frame, helps to stabilize the chassis and also ensures powerful acceleration and powerful pulling power.
With a cylinder angle of 45 degrees, this engine is a classic Harley-Davidson engine in both style and sound and feel. To reduce its vibrations, the V2 has two balancer shafts. Torque and performance benefit from four-valve heads that optimize gas exchange and cylinder filling, and dual ignition that increases combustion efficiency. To better emphasize the exhaust note, moving mechanical components such as the single, chain-driven camshaft produce only very low noise. A modern cylinder head design with an oil-cooled exhaust area and two knock sensors allows a compression ratio of 10.0:1, which once again benefits performance.
The upgraded Street Bob 114
For years, the Street Bob has been considered a classically styled Harley that is just as suitable for relaxed cruising as it is for dynamic driving. In 2021 it will undergo an extensive upgrade as it will now be powered by the Milwaukee-Eight 114. This makes it one of the lightest Softail models powered by this powerful engine.
Compared to its predecessor with the Milwaukee-Eight 107, the acceleration from zero to 60 mph (96.6 km/h) was around nine percent and the acceleration from 60 to 80 mph (96.6 km/h to 128.7 km /h) in fifth gear can be optimized by around 13 percent. From the mini apehanger handlebars to the tightly cut rear fender, the machine is a real chopper. Thanks to the instrument display integrated into the riser, the front end looks very tidy and the price still leaves enough room for customization.
STREET BOB 114 VIDEO
[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LaXmfQDb_s0&width=860&height=484[/embedyt]Features of the Street Bob 114
• Milwaukee-Eight 114: the most powerful standard engine in the Softail line; Torque: 155 Nm/3,250 rpm; shotgun exhaust system; High flow fan air filter with visible filter element and “114” badge
• Puristic design: short tail, mini apehanger, 13.2 liter tank without tank console, wire-spoke wheels and black engine with chrome-plated pushrod housings
• Pillion seat and footrests as standard
• Central spring strut with spring base adjustment mounted under the seat
• Telescopic fork with dual bending valve technology , which optimizes the damping behavior across the entire compression and rebound interval
• Technology: digital instrument display integrated into the riser as well as USB port, keyless ignition and Harley-Davidson security system
• Bright LED headlight with a surrounding ring of signature LED elements
• Paintwork in Vivid Black, Stone Washed White Pearl, Baja Orange and Deadwood Green, each with contrasting tank sides including Harley-Davidson lettering and the classic “Number One” logo
The facelifted Fat Boy 114
The Fat Boy 114 is still one of the most visually impressive bikes in the Harley-Davidson portfolio. In 2021 it comes in a brighter outfit, because the drive train, exhaust, front end, instrument console and the rear fender holders are no longer matt, but shiny chrome.
Features of the Fat Boy 114
• Milwaukee-Eight 114: the most powerful standard engine in the Softail line; Torque: 155 Nm/3,250 rpm; shotgun exhaust system; High flow fan air filter with visible filter element and “114” badge
• New design elements in shiny chrome
o Engine: Engine cover and valve cover chrome-plated or polished
o Exhaust: 2-into-2 exhaust system with chrome heat shields
o Front End: headlight housing, fork covers and risers chrome-plated
o Chrome-plated details: rear fender bracket, tank console and fan air filter cover
• Lakester alloy wheels: 18-inch solid disc wheels front and rear with Michelin Scorcher tires (160 millimeters front and 240 millimeters rear). The widest set of tires offered by Harley-Davidson underlines the beefy appearance of the Fat Boy 114
- Closely cut front and rear fenders draw attention to the wide tires
- the 18.9 liter tank additional custom appeal
- Bright LED headlight with a surrounding ring of signature LED elements
- Technology: Keyless Ignition and Harley-Davidson Security System as well as USB port
- Central spring strut under the seat with a spring base that can be adjusted hydraulically using a rotary control accessible from the outside
- Telescopic fork with dual bending valve technology , which optimizes the damping behavior across the entire compression and rebound interval
- ABS braking system with two disc brakes ensures first-class deceleration
- Paintwork in Vivid Black, Black Jack Metallic, Deadwood Green and the two-tone version Gauntlet Gray Metallic and Vivid Black
More Softail models in the 2021 model year
Softail Standard: A slim and characterful chopper, reduced to what matters. The classic Vivid Black paintwork contrasts with shiny chrome and polished surfaces. The Softail Standard is the affordable entry into the world of Harley-Davidson.
Low Rider S:
A black drive train, a reduced cockpit fairing and two brake discs on the front wheel: this is about performance, inspired by the Coastal Custom style. The high-quality chassis components and the powerful Milwaukee-Eight 114 go well with this.
Softail Slim:
This bobber, reduced to the essentials, combines the technology of our era with fascinating old-school style. These include black rims with wire spokes, a flat solo seat, Hollywood handlebars and trimmed fenders.
Sport Glide:
This is where performance meets versatility. Since the fairing and the cases can be removed in just a few steps, the Sport Glide can be transformed in no time from a comfortable travel bike for short trips into a discreet cruiser for the evening boulevard.
Fat Bob 114:
An equally impressive and powerful appearance with an upside-down fork, two disc brakes on the front wheel and a powerful Milwaukee-Eight 114, which releases its exhaust fumes via a 2-into-1-into-2 exhaust system.
Heritage Classic:
The synthesis of vintage style and modern performance. Lockable vinyl covered panniers, removable windshield, chrome wire wheels with covered front hub. In 2021 available either in a chrome finish with Milwaukee-Eight 107 or in a dark finish with Milwaukee-Eight 114.
Breakout 114:
A powerful chopper with an elongated, flat silhouette and unmistakable character. The stretched fork carries a 21-inch front wheel and a 240 mm rear tire rotates at the rear.
The Low Rider, Deluxe and FXDR 114 models will no longer be offered for the 2021 model year.