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Harley-Davidson Fat Boy (2026) — from $22,599
Fat Boy still refuses to blend in — solid Lakester wheels, nacelle, steamroller stance.
About 103 hp / 126 ft-lb, 25.9-in laden seat, 47 mpg claim. LED + cornering Rider Safety Enhancements.
Wide, heavy, zero stealth. Aftermarket for luggage. Parking-lot looks included.
From a Phoenix garage point of view, that matters: summer heat, monsoon oil slicks, and freeway miles on the 10/17 stack reward honest ergonomics and modern rider aids more than brochure poetry.
Who it’s for: riders who want the iconic Softail billboard
Who should look elsewhere: fairing/bag crowd or lighter Softails
Bottom line: rolling Harley billboard with real 117 punch
Still your Phoenix diner Softail?