2016 Harley Davidson Breakout First Ride Review with Stage 1 

for my 40th birthday, my wife arranged for me to test ride about 6 Harleys. I love the breakout so much, I'm flying to AZ this weekend to buy one and will ride the 1,000 miles back to CO. definately looking forward to that! Great review

I know it’s 3 years later but thank you for this review. Really enjoyed it mate. 👍

i have had one of these for nearly 2 years, straight though pipes, endless smiles every ride love it. great review

The best review of a Softail BreakOut I've ever seen man. Damn. Thank you! Ryan

Great review as ever. You speak a lot of sense. I had a 48 (2015 model) and you helped me in choosing a 2017 breakout (I've had for 3 weeks now and is truly awesome, love it!). Keep test riding and if you're ever in the Midlands, let's have a run out! \m/

Nice review.. Thanks as Def beneficial for me as was torn between fat boy and breakout.. Swaying towards breakout

Looks and sounds like a great ride! Thanks for the review.

Excellent brother. THANK YOU!! Taking it down those backroads did it for me.... debating between a VROD / VROD Muscle and the Breakout and I think you may just have convinced me with this 10 out of 10 vid. I've had 3 disc spinal herniation surgeries so the VRODS may not be a good fit... Please correct me if I'm wrong comfortwise and new-rider-wise. Even leaning towards the Stage 1 now... Sounds oh sooooooo sweet! The hair was standing on my arms watching your vid when you opened er up and that's usually a pretty good sign!! haha! Happy riding! Peace >>>>

Thanks for the no nonsense HD review! Too many people talk talk talk, here you explain enough but actually let the bike do a lot of talking! cheers

fantastic job you did buddy,im pretty sure which bike im gonna buy 👏🏻👍🏻

I own a 2016 Breakout, and i absolutely love this bike. i have a sage 1 upgrade on it. The one thing i don't like is the mirrors, so i have to shop for some after market mirrors. Also the other thing your gonna want to change is the headlight. I replaced mine with a daymaker headlight.

Always fascinating to see you guys over there appreciating our tractors lol. I own a 2016 VROD muscle but I really wouldn't mind a cvo breakout I just wished it could manage the same acceleration of the VROD which it doesn't quite measure up to. It's a gorgeous bike with the right kind of exhaust note coming out Unlike the V Rod. Anyways outstanding review thanks very much

I totally concur with you - that is one sexy beast. It's amazing how that long fork and 21 inch wheel (along with a few other tidbits) totally change what is basically a Deluxe into the Jenna Jameson of cruisers. Thanks for the review. Cheers, Dario

Test rode one last year about the same time with a 48. Thanks for the review and ride along, a very tidy piece of Metal in Motorcycle that !!

Thanks for the review buddy went to Southampton HD today and I think I fell in love with this on. Breakout is defo the look I like depends on the road test. Keep riding safe buddy

Thx man! I own a 2017 103 breakout and I love It (and so are the people I met during a ride) . Mine is all stock and I really want a Rinehart Just for the sound of It. Loved your review, Thanks a lot brother

Would love to hear a review for the Wide Glide mate. I'm torn between getting one of these or a Glide. Great review btw!!

First thing I would mod is the Harley custom black dot from your last post onto the breakout...I have drag bars on my Fxdb and agree they are ergonomically great.. Good review, just waiting on you releasing the film and your new line of merchandise.....t- shirts with throttle wan@@@ etc lol Good post dude, keep it up👍

My personal favourite! Do wish I had one.

Cool Bike......will be my Next Bike.

A great video for sure. Comprehensive and at the same time entertaining. Such fun to watch. Tcrs !

Ho ho, still enjoying ur vids..... just wondering.... will u put a bloopers reel together??? might be one to try.. My stage 1 iron is in for work atm.... cant wait to get it back again... google BMad festival coming up end or April.... Always a great weekend.... Take care matey

You have to love that torque!

Thanks for the much needed review of the softail breakout. A fantastic review and thanks for not showing me and my wife gail we met you at Maidstone on the day and I couldn't believe it was you in person. Thanks for all your hard work America has xxxdeadhead shawnsmoak Robert Robb ect but we have you Motonewbrider our own harley enthusiasm RU-vid. Hope you can review more harleys and older models.

Thanks for another great review and video.

Been waiting for a week! Great video

Amazing review... Hope to buy one of these someday :)

I'm getting my 2016 this weekend. Only 500 miles on it!

would you choose this over the vrod? such a great review best bike reviewer i have seen. you actually get in and ride the bike how it's ment to be ridden in all aspects. job well done

Really enjoyed the video and review ! as I just purchased the 2019 breakout!!

Great video, man! I absolutely agree, that the exterior of this bike is gorgeous. I have a question: is it good bike to be the first one?

Great video, your enthusiasm shines every time! I LOVE this bike and that is my problem, The first ever Harley I jumped on was a Fatbob 2015 loved it! But looks wise Breakout wins! Just need to test a Breakout myself. I'm no racer any more and feel it's more about cruise and enjoy, engine sound and just full of character! One thing! You needed to go round a few roundabouts.

Great vid. Did notice your effort with bends etc tho. From my understanding the Breakout is one of the "worst" handling HD's (don't think for a moment I'm putting it down) and I hadn't heard of the out of line issue. Additionally I believe the Fat Bob and Lowrider are two of the best. I am yet to ride a Breakout and it will be interesting when I do. I ride a Fat Bob and it handles a dream. Drag bars appeal to me so it will be an interesting ride to compare to my ride. So similar but so different with the increased trail and the narrower front wheel compared to the Fat Bob. Thanks for a great review. And would have loved to see you tackle roundabouts. Ride on

My dream bike! Neeeeeeeeeeeeeeed!

love your videos mate. Now that you have ride a softail, what can you say about a fat bob vs a softail? I'm looking for a nice bike, fat bob vs breakout.

love my breakout

But from your reaction and excitement, it seems to me you enjoyed the Dyna Lowrider S more. Am I in error? But I' ve learned much from your reviews.

im worried about buying the twin cam motor because of the chain adjuster issues ive heard but you can put gear driven cam system wich fixes the issue

Thx for review! Fantastic video as always!)

Hey where did you buy that sick Harley jacket with the skull in your intro??? I want one!

I also have a Sportster right now (2006 1200 custom) and am saving for a Breakout and I totally agree on the neutral gear part on the Sportster, one of the most annoying parts about the model I think. But this review just made me more anxious to get one! Love the video man! Good stuff!

Like the review so much! As your great channel)! Would you switch your 48 to this machine)? Or do you like the sportser more)? Have a nice day)! Ride safe!

Good review! I just added myself to your list-hello from the USA

fab video and that sound was awesome.

Love it

love that sound!!

Good review and a stunning looking bike. But, wheels out line? What? Why? Also, you said you could see nothing in the mirrors, yet you didn't seem to be doing any shoulder checks before overtakes or turns.... Be safe!

would love to know your thoughts on the breakout vs the 48 as I'm undecided between the two. great video 👍

What's the reason for them making the wheels offset like that making it lean to the left? Is it a deliberate design thing or just the way it is?

I took a Breakout for a test yesterday at Guildford and whilst I love the looks I found the seating position uncomfortable after about 10 minutes. Maybe it is less suitable for taller riders (I am 6' 2"). Good review anyway.

Did you like this or low rider s more

I'd wait till it gets the new 107.

Fucking awesome

The bike looks good but it will need that stage one and better mirrors...Odd about the wheel alignment but it didn't look like it fazed you....

200th LIKE!!! Great video!!! It was entertaining!!!

Hi motonewbrider, How does the Fat bob compare for handling, turn circle etc over the Breakout? Your feed back is appreciated. Andy.

Lowrider S rules 😉👊🏻

Hi I have an 883 fuel injection with Vance and Hines short shots. Does it make much difference having the Fuel Software added by a Harley dealer. Is it worth all the money ?

i hate those orange reflective crap on it

Not as good to ride as the low rider s, but looks way better imho, I like the pro street Breakout even better

Unreal bike, stock exhaust?

The bike sounds awesome! Next bike maybe?🙂

H-D in Aylesford !!

Has this ride made you want the 240 rear on your bike?

Please, test and compare HD Breakout vs BMW nine-T scrambler)! The best video!

Title intro song??

argh mate I threw my leg over a breakout at the last Harley night in Eastbourne...... I was talking to Steve at shaws about it and he suggested I rode one home to show the wife what I just bought! lol there would be a divorce on the cards!! hmmmmm breakout or a wife??!!

Really sad we didn't get to see the roundabout

how is this bike for short guys. I'm 5'7". any 5'7" riders on here who've ridden this bike?

The wheels aren't in line??

I don’t buy the wheel alignment story. It doesn’t make sense.

Very good video and a good review : your presentation is good. But the bike (and Harley in general) are quite incredible. Who would make a bike that pulls to the left ? And what sort of idiot would buy it ? Well the answer is a Harley fanatic. Most bikers are left shaking their heads in disbelief.

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great review,BUT shop bikes look so boring...hiden harley chops the way to go lol

Ah the horrible horrible roads of the UK. The worst and dumbest roads in the civilized world.

Misaligned wheels from the factory? Keep pressure on one side of the bar? What a horrendously stupid bike Looks good though

lol... It's like owning a bad ass muscle car with a base Ford Focus engine under the hood. All show and no go...