The 2023 Harley-Davidson Street Bob 114 is one of the most versatile bikes in the segment. The stripped-down bobber is legendary, taking inspiration from the motorcycles Harley-Davidson designed for the American military in World War II. Those bikes were lightweight and agile, but had enough muscle to carry equipment and gear wherever needed. While the riding venue is different today, the characteristics remain the same for the 2023 Street Bob 114, adding to its appeal among new and experienced riders.
As a stripped-down bike, it’s easy to see why the Street Bob 114 is alluring to new riders. It’s the lightest in the segment, with the Softail weighing 655 pounds in running order. Moreover, its laden seat height of 25.8 inches and upright riding position make it accommodating to more riders. But how does the 2023 Street Bob 114 impress experienced riders who are already comfortable in the saddle? It’s all about customization.
The 2023 Street Bob 114 is one of the most customizable cruisers in the industry. Harley-Davidson is well-known for treating its bikes like blank canvases, and the Street Bob 114 is an outstanding example. Experienced riders can bring their Harley-Davidson dreams to life by building a bespoke bike and modifying nearly every aspect of the legendary bobber. So, what are your options?
Dealership Options: Touring or Performance
Harley-Davidson makes customizing the 2023 Street Bob 114 easy by offering two dealership options: the Street Bob Touring Package and the Street Bob Coastal Package. These packages give the Street Bob 114 distinct aesthetics, with one focusing on transforming the cruiser into a long-distance tourer and the other highlighting its sleek likes and penchant for speed. Either way, the packages are an excellent starting point for further modifications.
The Street Bob Touring Package
The Touring Package takes the Street Bob 114 and readies it for long-distance travel, heightening its versatility without compromising its distinct aesthetic. Harley-Davidson manages this feat by making it easy to transition the Street Bob 114 from its original cruiser status into a touring bike that maximizes your comfort as you chase the horizon.
The package relocates the bike’s turn signals to accommodate the H-D Detachable Saddlebags, which are waterfall-style bags wrapped in reinforced vinyl and finished with nickel snap-to-close hardware. More importantly, they offer nearly 1.3 cubic feet of space and are easy to remove without anyone the wiser, thanks to the inconspicuous docking points that ensure the Street Bob 114 maintains its cruiser styling. Beyond the saddlebags, the Touring Package adds the Sundowner Seat, a premium upgrade that delivers long-distance comfort to you and your passenger. Even with the wide passenger pillion, Harley-Davidson enhances your passenger’s comfort by including a backrest pad and a HoldFast Sissy Bar, both easy to remove when riding solo.
The theme of the Street Bob Touring Package is versatility, as Harley-Davidson ensures these modifications are easy to attach and detach as you wish. It’s evident in additions like the compact 14-inch windshield, which features a wind splitter to enhance your comfort when traveling long distances. However, the windshield isn’t a fixture you have to live with when you aren’t traveling. Instead, the windshield features a quick-release design that ensures the Street Bob 114 returns to its cruiser status in seconds.
The Street Bob Coastal Package
If you aren’t looking to transform the Street Bob 114 into a part-time cruiser and part-time touring bike, you can kickstart the customization process with the Street Bob Coastal Package. Designed for Softail bikes in the Harley-Davidson lineup, the package focuses on performance and styling. Because of this, it’s another excellent starting point for further modifications, adding another layer to the Street Bob 114 canvas.
The Coastal Package focuses on enhancing the bike’s sleek lines, adding a Vivid Black Softail Quarter Fairing. The fairing immediately gives the Street Bob 114 a custom look, but it also provides wind protection as you cruise around town in style. This custom aesthetic continues to the handlebars, with the package adding a streamlined Moto Bar and a tall handlebar riser. You’ll also see more styling details, like the Endgame Rider Footpegs and Get-a-Grip Hand Grips. The grips offer more traction with their soft-touch cross-hatched rubber design, which is thicker in the middle to naturally fit the contours of your hand and improve your grip in all conditions.
Many riders enhance the Coastal Package by swapping the standard seat with a leather solo saddle. With smooth black leather and gloss black steel trim, the leather seat gives the Street Bob 114 a garage-built, custom appearance that Harley-Davidson riders will appreciate. You can take this look even further and give the Street Bob 114 a slammed look by using the Rigid Mount Kit.
Performance Options: Screamin’ Eagle Mods
Harley-Davidson riders looking to get the most out of their bikes know to look for Screamin’ Eagle Performance modifications, and the 2023 Street Bob 114 is no exception. Harley-Davidson recognizes our insatiable need for more power and next-level performance. Screamin’ Eagle Performance fulfills that need with an extensive catalog of upgrades that fall into four stages, progressively tuning your bike’s performance.
Screamin’ Eagle Engine Upgrades
The 2023 Street Bob 114 rolls off the production line powered by a Milwaukee-Eight 114 V-Twin that delivers 119 lb-ft of torque at 3,000 RPM. However, there’s always room for more power, and Harley-Davidson knows it. You can update the Street Bob 114 with a Screamin’ Eagle Milwaukee-Eight 131 Performance Engine that produces 135 lb-ft of torque for jaw-dropping power and exceptional off-the-line acceleration. It transforms the cruiser into a powerhouse, encouraging you to run the throttle wide open for one of the most engaging experiences in the saddle.
Screamin’ Eagle Power and Torque Upgrades
Street Bob 114 riders that aren’t yet ready to invest in a crate engine upgrade have several alternatives thanks to the Screamin’ Eagle Performance stages. For example, options like the Screamin’ Eagle Milwaukee-Eight Stage II Torque Kit increase the engine’s output, offering more torque and horsepower at lower RPMs. The Screamin’ Eagle Milwaukee-Eight Stage II Power Kit takes a different approach, improving acceleration at higher RPMs for an adrenaline-packed ride. Stage III kits take a more comprehensive approach, increasing the Milwaukee-Eight engine’s horsepower by 15% and torque by 13%. It also fine tunes the response of the throttle, delivering seamless power across the entire RPM range.
Screamin’ Eagle Exhaust Upgrades
Another popular modification for the Street Bob 114 takes you to the back of the bike to its exhaust. Everyone recognizes the iconic rumble of a Harley-Davidson motorcycle, but that rumble is even more impressive when your exhaust system maximizes the engine’s output without adding to its weight. Options like the Screamin’ Eagle High-Flow Exhaust System strike this balance and perfectly complement the Milwaukee-Eight 131 crate engine. The lightweight, two-into-one exhaust system maximizes the engine’s output and gives the Street Bob 114 a custom look with its large-diameter free-flowing head pipes and muffler. It’s a win-win, from performance to aesthetics.
The Blank Canvas of the Cruiser World
The 2023 Harley-Davidson Street Bob 114 is the blank canvas of the cruiser world. It’s one of the easiest bikes to customize, living up to the Harley-Davidson legacy of building bikes that are as individualized as the person in the saddle. This individualization gives the Street Bob 114 broad appeal because the sky is the limit, with Harley-Davidson encouraging riders to dream big when customizing the bike. Fortunately, dreaming big isn’t hard when you buy a Harley-Davidson, a brand synonymous with an insatiable need for speed and a penchant for rebellion, adventure, and customization.
