# How Harley-Davidson's Famous Fat Boy Motorcycle Came To Be

> We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. For many, the Fat Boy is Harley-Davidson, and it's not hard to understand why.

- **Source:** [SlashGear](https://www.slashgear.com/1443229/harley-davidson-fat-boy-history/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=696121d35e12521f2d19a5b2)
- **Published:** 2026-01-09
- **Category:** Cars
- **Tags:** #harley-davidson #nothing #motorcycle #came #famous #accouterments #beefy #bulldog
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