2019 Harley-Davidson FXDR 114

Harley-Davidson says the FXDR 114 “moves you in ways you’ve never been moved before.” Marketing hyperbole? Maybe so, but there is truth in that statement. Case in point: The FXDR 114 is the 10th model built on The Motor Company’s latest Softail platform, upgraded with a new aluminum swingarm and a 240mm-wide rear tire wrapped around an 18-inch cast aluminum disc wheel. Dramatic dragstrip-influenced styling is propelled by the most powerful Milwaukee-Eight offered in a Softail chassis. Claimed torque output from the 114ci V-twin breathing through an FXDR-specific 2-into-1 exhaust system? A whopping 119 pound-feet at a mere 3,500 rpm.

There is more to the FXDR 114 than great looks and straight-line grunt. Yes, the FXDR has the long and low appearance prefered by many cruiser riders, but the bike also has more cornering clearance than any other current Softail; Harley claims 32.6 degrees on the left and 32.8 degrees to the right, respectively. The leading edge of the muffler is angled to support that level of lean, and the forward foot controls are mounted out of the way as well.

Likes: Rises above traditional expectations for a feet-forward cruiser

Dislikes: MSRP exceeds $21K, and that's just the Vivid Black base model

Verdict: Monster motor backed by dragstrip looks and road-course handling

Don’t think of the FXDR 114 as a replacement for the discontinued V-Rod. Rather, it is a new type of power cruiser from The Motor Company, one designed for riders who want a more extreme look and stance with performance and handling not frequently found in a feet-forward cruiser.

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The FXDR 114 is the latest addition to Harley-Davidson’s Softail-platform line. This beefy brawler has some spicy competition, including Harley’s own Fat Bob, plus the Ducati XDiavel S and the Yamaha VMax. Then there’s the even-pricier Arch Motorcycle KRGT-1, which comes equipped with a range of high-end aftermarket components.

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Part dragbike, part custom cruiser, part corner carver, the Harley-Davidson FXDR 114 comes standard with ABS and a 240mm rear tire encasing a mammoth 18 x 8-inch wheel. The FXDR is powered by the biggest-available, non-CVO Milwaukee-Eight engine and a Cruise Drive transmission for buttery-smooth delivery.