Harley-Davidson celebrates 35 years of Fat Boy
It is the fifth model in the exclusive Icons Motorcycle Collection. With the Gray Ghost, Harley-Davidson honors the 35th anniversary of the legendary Fat Boy. That is one of the most iconic motorcycles in Harley history. This special will be released in a limited edition of 1,990. If you’re quick and can spare 35,695 euros, it could be yours.
Fat Boy in Terminator 2
The original Fat Boy debuted in 1990 and quickly became a cultural icon, thanks in part to its role in Terminator 2: Judgement Day, in which actor Arnold Schwarzenegger rips through Los Angeles on a Fat Boy in an impressive chase scene. The film helped give the Fat Boy a prominent role in the reputation of the Harley-Davidson brand in many markets, particularly in Europe. The Gray Ghost makes a nod to that first Fat Boy, with a special high-tech finish and modern upgrades that combine performance, technology and design.
Shiny tribute
The Gray Ghost has a special Reflection finish. The entire motorcycle shines as if it were made of solid aluminum. This look was achieved through a so-called Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) process, which Harley used for the first time to provide larger components such as the fenders and fuel tank with a reflective coating.
Silver and yellow accents
The frame is finished in shiny silver. Yellow accents, a leather saddle rim with laces, and three-dimensional tank medallions reference the 1990 original. Each copy of the Gray Ghost gets a unique serial number on the tank console, and the Icons logo adorns the rear fender.
New engine, new technology
The Gray Ghost shares its technical base with the Fat Boy 2025, but is equipped with the latest performance and features:
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Milwaukee-Eight® 117 Custom V-Twin with 101 hp and 171 Nm of torque
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Improved suspension with adjustable hydraulic rear suspension and dual-bending valve front fork
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Three driving modes: Road, Rain and Sport
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Advanced safety systems such as cornering ABS, traction control and tire pressure monitoring
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Full LED lighting, a USB-C port and a 5-inch digital dashboard
The bike sits on unique Lakester wheels with wide Michelin Scorcher 11 tires for maximum grip and looks.
A timeline full of impact
Since its debut, the Fat Boy has undergone several complete metamorphoses. From its striking silver look in 1990, through the dark Fat Boy 30th Anniversary in 2020, to now – the gleaming Gray Ghost. That the bike still captures the imagination so much is due to its uncompromising style and riding experience. According to Brad Richards, VP of Design at Harley-Davidson, “The original Fat Boy took the DNA of the postwar Hydra-Glide and gave it a modern, industrial edge that appealed to a new generation of motorcyclists. That spirit still lives on in the Gray Ghost.”
Limited legend
Only 1,990 copies of the Fat Boy Gray Ghost will be built, a reference to the birth year of the original. This makes it not only a special collector’s item, but also a riding tribute to one of the most recognizable Harley’s ever. It is available from 35,695 euros.
