This is the sleeper bike of HD. It’s almost the Swiss Army knife. Take bags and windshield off and it’s a cruiser, throw em back on and you’re slaying miles. I found it was more comfortable than the SG I traded for it. Light, nimble, flick it around and with some Rinehart mufflers or full exhaust it’s throaty and sounds perfect. Riding at night, turn on the extra lights for great visibility. The only thing I dislike about it are the locks. HD needs to put them on the side or back of bags. Water can leak through them. You can get 51.3mm rubber blanking end caps to prevent it. I would love it if you could change the preload easier like other softails that have it located on the outside. Other than that it’s a real peach. Classic look, great sound and damn near all purpose bike.
One thing is true. If you want the “Cadillac” of touring bikes, buy a Harley Davidson. If you want the Rolls Royce of touring bikes, buy an Indian Roadmaster.
No idea why HD thought they could sell this in droves to their customers - no fairing/wshield but saddlebags hybrid. So many other options to go for, even cruisers (LR ST / Heritage) are more well-rounded. Its a money grab and aftermarket sweetheart. They stopped/paused the RK Classic for this?
What you need to know: exactly the same as the 17,18,19,20,21,22 and 23 but comes in different colors for only $5k more than previous models. I’ll stick to my 2015 RK zippers 124 until it blows up.
Sportster 48 , THE Last Pure Harley-Davidson. My favorite was my 1985 last year iron Head. Later a 1986 first evolutio n 883. Much later a 1993 XLH. Then a 2018 48. Then a 2022 Last year 48. There not for every one. 😊 happy Harley Days.
Thought they ran a 2-1 exhaust? Could’ve swore last one I saw had a Screaming Eagle 2-1 exhaust? You didn’t mention power specs. Video you showed clip of they appeared to have 2-1.
Just had the opportunity to road test one at an HD demo day. Very nimble, quick bike, a plus on the suspension setup. Wind buffering is an issue. The visor does not eliminate its generated turbulance. Plus, the seat is very firm. My boney ass found it uncomfortable. I drive a 2018 CVO Limited. Trying to decide if a trade-in is a wise decision.
Motorcycle with fairings....when did riders turn into sissies, that darn Peter Fonda movie....next will be remote for car stereos, i bet they have them now
I'd like to see the new screen from the new models on this thing. I'm really thinking about trading in my Road Glide Limited for one of these. Mine is a 2023 and I'm not trading up till the new screen version comes to this. But Harley has finally figured out how to make a trike that doesn't look like you are wearing an adult diaper while riding on it. These look sic!!
