Up Close With The 2022 Street Bob® 114
Mention the word “bobber” and most riders’ ears perk up a little bit. It’s a throwback word to the 1940s when U.S. soldiers were returning home and cutting all the heavy parts off their motorcycles to make them lighter and faster.
And all these years later, the “bobber” vibe is just as popular. Maybe it’s the nostalgia factor that draws one to the old school life of the 40’s... or maybe it’s just human nature to be fascinated by the minimalist beauty of a powerful machine.
I’m not sure about all that... but one thing I’m certain of. When Harley-Davidson launched the Street Bob® model in 2006, it was an instant hit! The new addition to the Softail® lineup struck a note with riders then and to this day causes an elevated pulse with just one look.
Of course, over the years there have been changes and improvements to the Street Bob® but the “factory bobber” remains true to its classic heritage and continues to be a top seller.
Street Bob® presents itself in its best ever form for 2022. This years version comes in 4 great colors including classic Vivid Black, Redline Red, Fastback Blue and gorgeous Gauntlet Gray Metallic (shown here).
It boasts the bullet proof Milwaukee-Eight® 114 engine (the most powerful option for a Softail®) providing loads of torque (119 ft-lb) and a great soul-satisfying rumble. And with a smooth 6-speed transmission transferring all that power to the ground, this light 655lb (running order curb weight) motorcycle is not lacking for performance! The 2022 Street Bob® 114 will flat out GET IT!
And wow... this bike looks great! Awesome colors with a great looking nostalgic #1 tank graphic, bobbed fenders, a minimalist handlebar mounted gauge (2.14 inch LCD display with speedometer, gear, odometer, fuel level, clock, trip, range and tachometer), black Annihilator cast aluminum wheels, and more... all add up to a modern day motorcycle with its heritage set firmly in the legacy known as bobber!!
Interested in a test ride? Click on a location below and find out for yourself why the 2022 Street Bob® 114 is the perfect mix of old school “bobber” and new school technology.
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