Bollywood Director Sanjay Gupta Buys A Harley-Davidson Fat Boy
Bollywood’s ace director Sanjay Gupta is extremely passionate about motorcycles. Over the years, we have seen him add many interesting bikes to his collection- from adventure tourers to cruisers. Now, Gupta has made headlines again by acquiring an iconic motorcycle- the Harley Davidson Fat Boy. He shared pictures of it on his Instagram, sharing the joy with his followers.
These show the vehicle parked in his garage. It seems to be an older model. Several visual differences can be spotted, from the Fat Boy Gray Ghost revealed earlier this year. If so, Gupta might have sourced it from the pre-owned market. He seems to be very excited about the purchase and is ‘waiting to hit the road with it’.
The Fat Boy’s Iconic Appearance In Terminator 2
Harley-Davidson motorcycles are indeed American icons and have starred in many Hollywood movies. The Fat Boy made an iconic appearance in the 1991 James Cameron movie Terminator 2: Judgment Day. It was seen in full glory, in an action-packed ‘canal chase’ sequence, which rose to instant acceptance and, over the years, developed a cult following.
Like many, Gupta also seems to have taken inspiration from this to finally own the motorcycle. Days after taking the bike home, he shared a video of this scene on his X (previously Twitter) handle. The Fat Boy isn’t his first Harley. A Heritage Classic 1500 that he bought in 2000 holds this title.
More About The Fat Boy
The Fat Boy is quite an old nameplate, first launched in 1990. Today, a limited edition model of this motorcycle is on sale, called the Gray Ghost. It slots in as the fifth model in Harley-Davidson’s ‘Icons Motorcycle Collection’. The Gray Ghost is in fact, a celebratory edition commemorating the model’s 35th anniversary.
It gets several cosmetic upgrades over the regular Fat Boy. It gets more reflective body panels, leather seat valance with lacing and tassels, Black leather tank strap, special badges and commemorative inserts, and Chrome side panels.
The new Fat Boy also offers three riding modes- Road, Rain, and Sport. Plus, it comes equipped with Cornering ABS, Cornering traction control, Cornering drag torque slip control, a tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS), and a USB-C port.
Powering the motorcycle is a Milwaukee-Eight 117 Custom engine that makes 103 bhp and 171 Nm. It is mated to a six-speed gearbox. The Gray Ghost Fat Boy is limited to just 1,990 units globally. The price stands at $25,399, translating to Rs 22.55 lakh, ex-showroom, considering $1= Rs 88.76.
Other Bikes In Sanjay Gupta’s Collection
Gupta’s love for bikes has made him own several exciting motorcycles in the past. He has owned the Yamaha FZ1, a 1000cc naked bike. Another big capacity Yamaha that we have seen him with is the VMax. Actor John Abraham gifted it after the success of 'Shootout At Wadala.
In 2020, we saw him add a Kawasaki Versys 1000 to his garage. Another interesting model in his possession is the Harley-Davidson Super Glide Custom. Gupta has also owned a Royal Enfield Bullet and a Triumph from the past. It is unclear if these are still with him.
Gupta is known to be part of various riding communities like the Harley Owners Group (HOG), and has done bike trips in different countries. He has covered bike trails in Cape Town, Pattaya and parts of the US. However, the Mumbai-Pune stretch stands special for the filmmaker! "Wherever I have travelled, I try to figure out a way and take some time out to pursue my passion for riding,"- Gupta once tols IANS.