New & Gnarly: Riding a 2018 Harley-Davidson Fat Bob Off the Lot

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Video captures the awesome feeling of taking a brand new Harley for its first ride. 

This video by Black Maze shows us the unbridled excitement we feel taking that first ride on a brand new Harley. It’s like Christmas and your birthday fused with pure heavy metal thunder. And the motorcycle is a very cool and very sharp 2018 Harley-Davidson Fat Bob in Gray Denim. It’s no wonder the rider can’t wait to tear up the road.

The lucky Harley owner is in the Netherlands, and when he gets to the lot he’s…well, giddy. And who could blame him? Modified with Vance & Hines Short Shots, this motorcycle is badass. He sits on his bike, and a smile of utter satisfaction creeps over his face. Oh yeah, he’s home. He pops on his Shark Nano helmet and heads out on the road.

2018 H-D Fat Bob Denim Grey

His friends ride alongside him in a car, capturing his first ride. He is loving the powerful and sexy bike, and he just can’t hold back his excitement. We completely understand! After riding for a bit, he can’t help but speed out, and really test out his new ride. They try to keep up, but he is on a mission.

2018 H-D Fat Bob Denim Grey

Our only complaint with the video is we’d like to hear more of the Fat Bob’s powertrain. We’ll just keep an eye out for his next video.

Longtime automotive journalist S.J. Bryan has been covering the automotive industry for over five years and is an editor with Ford Truck Enthusiasts and regular contributor to F-150 Online, Harley-Davidson Forums, and The Mustang Source, among other popular auto sites.

Bryan first discovered her passion for all things automotive while riding in her parent's 1968 Ford Mustang. The automotive expert cut her teeth growing up riding on Harleys, and her first car was a Chevy Nova. Despite her lead foot, Bryan has yet to receive a speeding ticket.

The award-winning former playwright was first published at age 18. She has worked extensively as a writer and editor for a number of lifestyle and pop culture publications. The diehard gearhead is a big fan of American muscle cars, sixth-gen Ford trucks, and Oxford commas.

S.J. can be reached at sherryjbry@gmail.com.