The more powerful 2021 Street Bob 114 makes for a cool cruiser or custom build.
Under the Radar
Harley-Davidson has been hard at work revamping its entire lineup in recent months as it looks toward the future. But while the Pan America and Sportster S garner most of the headlines, bikes like the revised Street Bob 114 have flown under the radar a bit. That's truly a shame, because this is an attractive cruiser with plenty of power and style that makes an excellent base for a sweet custom build.
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One Big Difference
At its core, the Street Bob 114 is pretty much identical to the Softail Standard in many regards, albeit with a few more shiny add-ons. However, there is one giant difference between the two - the Standard is only available with Harley's Milwaukee-Eight 107, while the Street Bob comes standard with the M8 114 engine.
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Choices
The Street Bob 114 also comes equipped with a Ventilator air cleaner with an exposed element, as well as a stripped-down appearance that adds up to an engaging ride. Buyers can choose between four different colors, a variety of finishes, and a passenger pad if they want to ride with an extra.
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Impressive Performance
Power isn't an issue with the Street Bob 114, which lays down an impressive 119 pound-feet of torque at just 3,000 rpm, according to Harley. The lightest Softail available with the 114, the new Street Bob is also reportedly 9 percent quicker to 60 mph than the outgoing 107-equipped model, and 13 percent quicker from 60-80 mph. That light weight and light steering also give it impressive cornering performance as well for a cruiser.
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Bit Cramped
Aside from carrying the same brakes as the outgoing model, the only real perceivable downside to the Street Bob 114 is its riding position, which can be a bit cramped for taller riders, though the tall bars are a bit of a blessing. Then again, this wasn't designed to be a long haul bike anyway.
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Around Town Cruiser
What the 2021 Street Bob 114 excels at is around-town stoplight blasts, with plenty of power on tap and a cool aesthetic that's sure to grab attention. As is the case with all H-D models, it's also infinitely customizable, which means that owners can take it even further in those regards if they desire, and that makes for one seriously appealing offering.
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Appealing Choice
The Street Bob 114 starts out at $14,999 in Vivid Black, while choosing one of the other three available colors adds $400 to the price. That makes it the cheapest way to get a Big Twin Harley with the 114 engine, which is larger than the more expensive Indian Chief Bobber - making it a very appealing choice at the moment.
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