2025 Harley-Davidson Fat Boy Gray Ghost: All You Need To Know
The bike uses the softail chassis from the standard Fat Boy and features a Showa front fork and a hidden rear monoshock for a smooth ride.
Harley-Davidson has introduced the 2025 Fat Boy Gray Ghost, a limited-edition model that pays tribute to the original 1990 Fat Boy.
This bike shot to fame after its appearance in the action-packed film Terminator 2: Judgment Day. This special edition joins Harley-Davidson's Icons Motorcycle Collection, a line-up that revives legendary models using modern technology and design. Only 1,990 units of the Gray Ghost will be made globally, as per Autocar.
What sets the Gray Ghost apart is its highly reflective, mirror-like finish, achieved through a high-tech process called Physical Vapour Deposition (PVD). Unlike regular chrome, this finish offers stronger corrosion resistance and a much richer shine.
Furthermore, it also gets subtle yellow accents on the engine inserts, tank console, and trims – a stylish reference to the original 1990 model's design. The bike proudly retains the Fat Boy's signature silhouette, thanks to its round air cleaner, solid disc wheels, and wide front forks.
Powering the Gray Ghost is a 1,923cc V-twin engine that produces 101 bhp at 4,800rpm and a solid 166 Nm of torque at 3,000rpm. The bike uses the Softail chassis, the same as the standard Fat Boy, along with a Showa front fork and a hidden rear monoshock.
Other features include a low 655mm seat height, wide handlebars, and forward-set foot controls. The motorcycle also includes LED lights, a semi-digital display, and keyless ignition.
The 2025 Harley-Davidson Fat Boy Gray Ghost is priced at $25,399 (around Rs 21.2 lakh) in the US. While Harley-Davidson hasn't confirmed if it will launch in India, the extremely limited production suggests only a few might arrive via the Completely Built Unit (CBU) route.
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May 14, 2025, 13:56 IST
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