35 years and a legendary bike, Harley-Davidson launches Fat Boy Gray Ghost Edition; Know details

Harley-Davidson has rolled out a limited edition on the anniversary of 35 years of its legendary and powerful Fat Boy cruiser bike. Harley-Davidson has titled it Fat Boy Gray Ghost. The limited edition belongs to Harley's Icon Collection and has been unveiled with the classic yellow and silver color scheme of the 1990 Fat Boy. The company has honored the look that made Fat Boy a worldwide icon through this bike.

The look of the Harley-Davidson Fat Boy Gray Ghost motorcycle is still as strong as it was 35 years ago. This has given it a special identity globally. This is the same bike that we saw in the Hollywood film 'Terminator 2: Judgment Day', and since then, this bike has become a "style statement". This time, Harley-Davidson has used Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) technology on the entire bike for the first time. Which gives it a mirror-like shiny finish. The bike's fenders, fuel tank, and 2-in-1 exhaust are seen in this metal look. Which actually reminds us of the metal endoskeleton T-1000 character of Terminator 2.

Even after 35 years, the Fat Boy has its own identity on the road, which has given it a special identity globally, especially in the Hollywood film Terminator 2: Judgment Day. This is the first time Harley-Davidson has used Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) to the entire motorcycle. It is quite a stunning finish as the fender, tank, and 2-in-1 exhaust get a liquid metal finish, which the company calls a 'mirror-like finish', which actually reminds us of the metal endoskeleton T-1000 character from Terminator 2.

Even though the Gray Ghost is a retro-looking cruiser, it is completely modern in terms of features. You get three riding modes - Road, Rain and Sport. Apart from this, it also has cruise control, a multi-functional digital display with an analog speedometer. Which shows important figures like odometer, fuel level. For the convenience of the rider, it also has an adjustable brake lever.

Talking about safety, this motorcycle comes with Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS), Traction Control System, Tire Pressure Monitoring System, Cornering Enhanced Anti-Lock Brake System, Cornering Enhanced Traction Control System and Cornering Drag-Torque Slip Control System.

The Harley-Davidson Fat Boy Gray Ghost motorcycle gets a 1917 cc Milwaukee-Eight 117 custom engine. This engine generates 101 bhp at 4,800 rpm and 165 Nm of torque at 3,000 rpm. This engine is mated to a 6-speed gearbox. The bike has 49 mm-thick fork covers at the front, which are called 'beer can fork'. And a 43 mm monoshock suspension is available at the rear.

Harley-Davidson has priced the Fat Boy Gray Ghost at $25,399 (about Rs 22 lakh). Which may increase further after adding taxes and duties in India. This special edition is no less than a collector's item for Harley-Davidson fans around the world.