2008 Big Dog Pitbull hBike Test

With smooth lines and a well-balanced, innovative boardtracker-inspired design, the 2008 Big Dog Pitbull was awarded V-Twin of the Year honors by Paisano Publications at the Cincinnati V-Twin Expo. Big wheels keep on rollin'. Click above to see the Pitbull in action and to hear its rip-snortin' pipes.Though it boasts a 73-inch wheelbase and is 8.5-feet long, the bike's stretch and low-profile mask its size.Riding the 2008 Big Dog Pitbull can be habit forming. When you're not riding it, you're wishing you were.Horsepower and torque numbers off our Dynojet 200i confirm that at about 2300rpm you'd better be holding on tight because that's where the brunt of the S&S mill unleashes its power. With a 280mm rear tire in back and a 23-inch tall wheel up front, the '08 Pitbull puts a lot of rubber to the ground.MotorcycleUSA set out to prove that the Pitbull ran as good as it looks. The Big Dog power cruiser was more than up to the test.