Motorcycle specifications Harley-Davidson1920 Softail Street Bob FXBB 2026 Face to face

When Street Bob woke up, he could feel his belly itching. The pistons weren't the same, the air was coming in differently, the cylinder heads had changed, and the gas mixture was exploding in larger spaces... A flick of the headlight to look at his belly and understand from the 117 markings that his engine wasn't the same.

Bigger ventricles

It's now the 1923 cm3 version that powers this American rogue. It is calibrated here in its "Classic" version, the quietest of the 3 offered by Milwaukee-Eight. It's also available in "Custom" configuration, with more boot at low revs, and "High Ouput" for a sportier feel.
The new air filter has the same round shape as the old models, and a single exhaust replaces the two Shotgun mufflers.

Despite the increase in displacement (+ 55 cm3), the big twin loses horsepower. 3 to be precise, bringing the total to 91 horsepower. On the other hand, the 15.9 mkg of torque sends its peak much earlier, at 2,750 rpm instead of 3,250 rpm. This promises earlier thrust.
The rider can modulate the thrust according to 3 laws. The Softail has now been given a taste of riding modes. Three defined characters, from Road to Sport to Rain. With its rocky 70s look, the Street hides its game pretty well!

In fact, who could have imagined the presence of these Riding Modes and steering assistants? The Robert now boasts traction control, ABS and residual engine torque management, all of which are responsive when cornering. Tire pressure monitoring is also part of the package, along with a USB-C socket, a new speedometer with more info and a good old-fashioned needle, and redesigned controls; and on the chassis side, new springs to improve dynamic balance.

The essentials and metal for breakfast

The Street Bob takes you on a ride with a more pronounced slice of America. No fuss, no frills, just the essentials. It is, and claims to be, a bobber, giving priority to sensations and leaving a dry taste of metal in your mouth after each piston stroke. Once you've had a good time with the Softail Standard, this is the bike that gets under your skin. He grabs your nose, plants his headlight in your irises and whispers loudly, " You've discovered Milwaukee's neighborhoods?!? Come with me to forge your gut! "

As the lightest of the Softail models, the machine gains in vitality on all fronts. A little sportier? No, we wouldn't go that far. More present. Its technological progress will surprise many, and revive the shock felt when the Street Bob switched from a Dyna frame (gone for the occasion) to a Softail.
Are regrets or resentments still being cited? Unlikely, given the improved road-holding qualities of the new chassis. Styling-wise, the deceptively rigid rear end matches the bike's character quite well, as Hardtail styling is still greatly appreciated by enthusiasts.

Ape Hanger handlebars to catch the horizon, a duo of fork gussets, wind in your teeth, and dark to the core - Bob doesn't hide his game. He's all about the manly, the taut leather and the hair sticking out of his boots. There's a slight twist, however, with the arrival of a brake lever adjustment. There's also a passenger footstool now. But what for? Do you really think the Street Bob has a sense of sharing?

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