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Best Year Big Dog Motorcycles Chopper/pitbull to Buy — Complete Guide

Which Big Dog Motorcycles Chopper/pitbull year is the best used buy? Generation breakdown, model changes, and what to avoid.

thumb_upBest Year

2007

Refined S&S 117ci, improved fit/finish, pre-recession quality

thumb_downAvoid Year

2009

Company financial distress, inconsistent build quality, parts sourcing issues

auto_awesomeSweet Spot

2006-2007 models offer peak quality, parts availability, and reasonable used pricing

Generations

1998-2001 (Gen 1 Pitbull)

Early rigid-style frame, S&S 96ci, raw chopper aesthetic

6/10
2002-2004 (Gen 2 Pitbull)

Frame upgrades, S&S 107ci option, improved braking system

7/10
2005-2007 (Gen 3 Pitbull)

S&S 117ci standard, better electronics, refined suspension geometry

9/10
2008-2010 (Gen 4 Pitbull)

Recession-era cost cuts, mixed quality, some fuel injection attempts

5/10
2011-2013 (Final Run)

Reduced model lineup, company winding down, limited production

4/10

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