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Fat Bob News & Updates
₹21.49 Lakhex-showroom · last updated 2026
- Engine
- 1,868cc
- Power
- 92.5bhp
- Mileage
- 18kmpl
- Weight
- 306kg
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Harley-Davidson Fat Bob Latest News and Updates
The most significant news for the Harley-Davidson Fat Bob in India is its official discontinuation in November 2025. Harley-Davidson confirmed the Fat Bob would no longer be offered as a new model in the Indian market, ending a model line that launched here in 2018 with the older 1,585cc engine and evolved into the Milwaukee-Eight 114 variant.
November 2025 - Official Discontinuation Harley-Davidson India confirmed the Fat Bob would not be offered as a new model going forward. Dealer stock of the Fat Bob continues to sell through at existing or negotiated prices. The company's India focus currently centres on the X440 (developed jointly with Hero MotoCorp) and the broader Softail and Touring lineup imported as CBUs.
What Discontinuation Means for Current Owners Harley-Davidson has committed to maintaining parts and service availability for existing owners. In practice, the Milwaukee-Eight 114 engine is shared across multiple current Harley models - including the Street Bob 114, Heritage Classic, and Fat Boy 114 - which means core engine components have better supply chain support than older, unique-platform Harleys. However, bodywork, cosmetic panels, and model-specific parts may become harder to source over time. Owners should ensure they are registered with an authorised dealer and maintain an active service relationship.
Hero-Harley India Partnership The X440, developed via Hero MotoCorp, continues to expand its presence in India. It is not a Fat Bob replacement in any meaningful sense - it is an entirely different category - but it signals where Harley's volume focus in India now lies.
Official Updates (3)
Harley-Davidson officially discontinued the Fat Bob in India in November 2025, ending its run after launching with the 1,585cc engine in 2018 and evolving into the Milwaukee-Eight 114 variant. Remaining units continue to sell as dealer stock, with some dealerships offering clearance pricing.
Harley-Davidson launched the Street Bob in India on August 22, 2025 at Rs 18.77 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi), effectively replacing the discontinued Fat Bob in the lineup. The Street Bob is powered by a 1,923cc Milwaukee-Eight 117 V-twin producing 91 bhp and 156 Nm, and weighs 293 kg - lighter than the Fat Bob's 306 kg.
Harley-Davidson announced the phasing out of the Fat Bob as part of its 2025 India lineup revision on June 21, 2025, citing the model's limited mainstream traction due to its aggressive styling and premium pricing. The announcement confirmed the Fat Bob - previously the third best-selling large Harley in India - would be replaced by the incoming Street Bob with the Milwaukee-Eight 117 engine.
For prospective buyers evaluating remaining Fat Bob stock, the discontinuation raises legitimate questions about long-term ownership. The core Milwaukee-Eight 114 parts supply is relatively robust given the engine's continued use across other Harley models. The more uncertain variables are the authorised service network quality (which varies significantly by city and dealership) and cosmetic parts availability in 3-5 years. If you are buying, an extended warranty covering at least 3 years from purchase date is strongly recommended - it provides meaningful protection on a platform that will no longer receive new units in India.