Harley-Davidson Dyna Street Bob 2017 — Specifications

After a slight refresh in 2013, the Street Bob finally gained the large 103 ci twin in 2014. The small evolution of 2013 (a few extra touches of black on the fork legs, the engine, the fork sleeves and the battery compartment - a saw on the rear fender, an updated LED taillight and a handlebar mounting reducing vibrations) was judiciously complemented by a good torque boost with the 1690.

Keep the essential and discard the superfluous to selfishly enjoy the Twin Cam, this is the stated goal of the Street Bob. In the 1950s, Harley riders kept only the bare minimum on their machines and sped with the wind in their hair. The FXDB draws inspiration from this "Bobber" trend, with an "Ape Hanger" handlebar, a very low solo seat (the passenger is excluded, his seat and footrests having disappeared), indicators placed under the controls, spoked wheels and an enveloping rear fender.

As with all Dynas since 2006, the Twin Cam is housed in a revised frame. The clutch is smoother and the fork increases to 49 mm in diameter. The pleasure is even more gustatory with the 103 ci, whose 12.8 mkg of maximum torque are available just after 3000 rpm. With its tall and high handlebar and a respectable stance, the Street Bob does not seem like the easiest to handle. Oh surprise, it is quite the opposite that awaits the driver. The machine is easily led and allows you to have fun up to the limit of its lean angle. It scrapes quickly, and the braking, without being catastrophic, proves sufficient. Rebel to the very end of the chrome, the Street Bob is the access machine to the Dyna family, with a price of €14,710. To announce a price like this, Harley has not burdened it much with equipment. This was indeed the goal sought. In addition to this very stripped-down identity, the Street Bob has another advantage: an excellent base for customizing this Dyna as desired.

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