2019 Harley-Davidson FXDR 114 (FXDRS) - Specs & Ride! 

Paying that price and being told “well with a few mods” is not what you want to hear.

This is a great looking bike! It definitely reminds me of the V-Rod. One of the things I liked about the V-Rod over this is with the V-Rod you could throw on a sissy bar and some saddle bags and you can have a passenger and then easily remove all that stuff and ride solo. With this you can only ride solo. That is a dealbreaker for me, I would definitely buy this bike if it could have the option of doing that. It’s a shame that they discontinued the V-Rod, it could’ve remained and been called a touring sport bike. I’m really liking the Sport Glide, I do believe it will be my next motorcycle. 👍🏻👍🏻

One spec worth mentioning is about $24,000 out the door plus finance charges to boot! Don’t know how many new young riders that will attract? Also as mentioned, the far forward controls combined with almost a 28 inch seat height automatically eliminates any new or old riders under 5’8. I will definitely keep my Dyna. Block, you can’t really give serious test rides going from stop light to stop light on a bike that’s not broken in yet! But I appreciate your effort. Hang on to that Lowrider S of yours!

Really nice bike...I have a 03 wideglide and after looking at 2018 Harley lineup I decided not to buy, but this one has me drooling. 54 years on various brands. I'm going for a test ride! Thanks for your excellent review.

Dude, it's been raining everyday for the better part of the past 3 weeks! Nice editing and information in the beginning, I dig that.

Omg this is where I learned to ride and bought my first bike the coaches and people that work there are some of the nicest people I met 🤙

Bring back the Vrod , at least me personally I would like to see harley make a proper muscle bike again

I don’t understand why a “performance bike” has forward controls on it.

I have an FXDR and you are spot on with your review bro!

I had mid controls fitted and feels much better, cornering, riding, handling in traffick. Already done 23 000 ks on it since Oct 2020. Great bike. Also fitted V&h short shots so my right leg not touching the hot stuff👍

The way it is stock is a no go. After a few modifications such has solo spring seat, side mounted license plate and peg lights this bike would be nice.

And so it begins, thank you Porsche for the solid engine design and vrod for the ground work. Harley is switching to water cooled. Pretty soon we’ll see that Milwaukee 114 in the street bob and rest of the softail line. And maybe a new evolution engine for the sportsters. 💪🏼 aircooled will be a thing of the past pretty soon!

I’m gonna get myself one of these for my graduation hopefully

I went to a HD open house last weekend. I'm 50,got an endorsement when I was 19. I've owned 6 street bikes. Two Hondas,two Kaws,one Yamaha and one Harley. I love to ride. Harley was the first street bike I owned. It was slow,heavy,leaked and used oil...sold it. Got lucky,picked up a 73 z1 900,a gem. Rode it for years. A friend bugged me for years to sell it to him. Eventually, I did. Several years and many metrics later I decided to give HD another try. I rode every thing they have over the weekend. I left disappointed and didn't purchase anything. The bikes are visual works of art,but overpriced and still have engineering flaws. The FXDR 114 was the worst, in my opinion. The ergonomics were uncomfortable and the engine had my upper right thigh smokin' hot...I really wanted to take something home. I did actually like three models enough to talk with a sales rep. But the msrp. Was the price,so I walked away. I liked the new Fatboy,Ultra Limited and the Heritage Softail. I had 60% in cash,financing the balance. They said prices reflected the bottom line in conjunction with the Open House. Long story,I cut out early from work the following Tuesday and walked into a Honda Dealership,rode off on a new Goldwing...did'nt have to call the bank. Ride On

Love the bike...saw one on the hway yesterday in Va...looked great...a lot wider than i thought...pics and videos doesn't do it any justice...everyone stop hating on the new bikes...sit on one first before you judge it...

$21k?? Harley still hasn't learned that they need to make these bikes cheaper?? Amazing... EDIT: Wonder what the profit margin is in HD bikes.. It seriously can't cost anywhere near what they charge for their higher end bikes.

Once upon a time, a Yamaha V-Max and a Ducati Monster got drunk one night together. 9 months later, this appeared in court for child support! Crazy town has arrived at the HD Corporate Office for way to many reasons. India meets Orange County Choppers!

They went forward controls because it a "cruzer" not a sport bike. they got that other naked bike coming out for that.

so I rode the FXDR and the 114 fatbob back to back at a demo event yesterday. the bikes ride almost the exact same. the only physical differences I really felt were the handle bars and the seats and that fly windscreen actually does a noticeable good job on the freeway. only perception thing I noticed was you feel like you are riding ON an FXDR, while you ride kind of IN a fatbob. overall, I would take the fatbob over the FXDR due to the ratio of bike per dollar. 18k vs 21k

I'm impressed by the lean angle. Tried to get my local dealer to let me take one up into the mountains and test it in the curves and twisties. They said "Sure, no problem. Just leave a 22k deposit". Hahahaha. Guess I'll have to wait for Matt Laidlaws ride up the canyons around his place. Block, I appreciate the attempt to test the lean angle in Florida. You did good, based on what you had to work with :) Thanks for the vid.

With that digital gauge I finally get the whole Mexico thing 😂

Reminds me of my Yamaha warrior with the seating position. I could only handle it for about two months before I put mini apes pulled way back on it, so I can sit somewhat comfortably.

Yes you can put normal bars on the FXDR also the trunk piece you can buy a passenger seat for and put passenger pegs on the bike. I own one and going off what my salesman told me.

It is amazing how often you go to Mexico.

I'm a collage student, trying to get into bikes. Think I'll check out Harleys new FXDR, oh wait it's over 20,000. Collage or bike??

I like it but the rear fender and that exhaust has to go

Thanks BLOCKHEAD! I was not so patiently waiting for this one.

Hey Block, how did it compare to the Fat bob? I’m considering both.

Matt Laidlaw did a interview at the dealer show with the lead engineer of the FXDR, he is the one that said the FXDR plate covers the handle bar riser mount. if they put mid controls on it, no one over 6 foot could ride it. when I sat on one, my only complaint was that damned air intake being in the way. (6'2" with 34" inseam) it also felt like the 2019 fatbob forwards were moved back too.

I 100% agree that its a LOT like a cross between the Pro Stock CVO Breakout and the V-Rod....but I also think they took some styling queues from the Ducati Diavel. I like the bike but for the money I would do the Ducati instead as its a LOT more power with a MUCH better suspension (if you go the S model). If you absolutely have to own a Harley vice any other brand, then yeah, I like it but would probably do a VRod or CVO Breakout just for the fact that it has a rear seat for those days you want a passenger to go to the bar with you....This is a great bike, but I think it has somewhat of an identity crisis....

Yo Blocky, traded my 2018 Low Rider for the FXDR and (1st one in the state) I love it around town a lot, what a BLAST. I'm 6'1" and when hitting around 85 in "Mexico" wheel wobble is an issue as wind in the chest factor, would like to set it up like a café racer of sorts. Wind screen is $400+ not sure it would look right though. Everything you say is spot on. Drag bars sound good. Bigger pegs are a must unless you have tiny feet. Hard to read info another issue. The exhaust is quiet but you change the look if you throw on different pipes. Good reviews, Bad reviews, too much money, I'll never stop ridin my Dyno-saurs, Just ride and quit whining. :o Keep it going Blocky! Oh yeah shout out to Maxwell and the Laidlaw.

Would mids give most bikes like this a better lean angle?? Those are my only gripes about these muscle cruisers and sportsters

Do you think controls are where they are to better lean angle? Nice review. Honest it seems good I think putting some rise to the bars would help as well in rider’s position too. Looks super customizable

Again 21 K ! I have gotten so use to my 2012 XR 1200X with the rear controls, handling and power. I'll stay with mine. OH I'm also 5 10

I had a custom harley softail with 300 rear tire and in my opinion a big rear tire drives a lot better just gotta really lean into it in corners but had the same problem with the exhaust touching my calves when putting my feet down and me driving in my shorts most of the time you can imagine the burn scars I have on my calf LOL. But what a great looking bike this is!!!

The orange accents look dope. I like it.

I mean its kinda obvious why they went with forward controls for this bike. They went with forward controls because the bike does sits too low for mids due to the rake angle they chose. If they put mids on it you would scrap on every turn....I chose the Fatbob over this bike for that reason. Fat bob sits a little higher and even though it has forward controls they almost feel like mids. I thought that the fatbob handled much better and basically has the same amount of power...Nice review!

I like the forwards, but I’m also 6‘5”

Hopefully they will come out with an s version with the 117 and mid controls.

I’m mexican and this is my very first ride review lol, I really love this model. Amazing review!

two words for this bike f@cking amazing Can't wait for Oct 6 when it hits Australian roads

This was an extremely helpful review as I'm comparing new bikes.

Please man please talk to us about upcoming performance cruisers/ power cruisers/ muscle cruisers or please make a top 5 or top 10 list about the best performance/muscle cruisers according to you. I'll really appreciate it.

I’m not sold on the looks or riding position. Guess I’ll keep my 09 Road King.

Looks like Harleys attempt at the Vrod meets Ducati Diavel. Trying to like it but its just not working for me. I give Harley credit for trying something different. Will be intersting to see where they go with this style in the future.

Is a CVO FXDR in Harley's future, hmmmm! The price is what I paid for my CVO Pro Street Breakout with none of the extras, Think I will wait a year to see if it goes CVO or lower the price.

This is what I have been waiting for! Thanks for the upload, block.

What would your choice be between the FXDR and the 2018/2019 fat bob 114? I’ve rode both personally, but curious about your thoughts

I knew it was the Orlando location when I could see my street down the road lol first time ever seeing this on youtube

Havent seen any videos on ur low rider s being upgraded by standard. Did those plans get held back, or do u still have plans for standard pimping out the low rider s

Harley has a lot to learn about their fan base, and who their actually marketing too. Great review as always keep it up

Preformance Pushrod Aircooled I don't get it

I still love that intro!!!

Hey Blockhead so would U go for a FXDR or a 114 Breakout? what R the biggest advantages and disadvantages for bouth bikes compered to each other? cause they have the same frame geometry. FXDR seems the be a jackup Breakout with a smaller front wheel and dual brakes. So in theory one can buy a 114 Breakout sava some money compered to FXDR and do a suspension swap. Or would U say the FXDR is more then that?

I like the way you explain the bike 🏍

Nice looking machine, not my particular cup of tea but I can see why folks will like it.

Dang? no can do. The beach is 4.5 hours from me! :)

Yeah you can put regular bars on there that’s what we did on ours

I like it also. i just wish it still had the same tail as the V-Rod

Not sure who it is but I'm seeing someone else is ooh a 2018 grom build. Niche riding whoever that is.

I love the initial appearance of the new FXDR but unless they make mids or even better, Rear set foot controls i would never own one, as it stands if they do they're probably able to be swapped on the Fat Bob too so i'd rather put mids on my 2018 Fat Bob because i don't like forwards too much honestly, i rode a HD 750 Street which has mids and i loved it then a traded and i love my Fat Bob but i do like the aggressive more controlled feeling of Mids over any forwards

Why did you trade it in for the the low rider

you’ve got a new fan.

Would you take this bike over the fat bob 114?

Lovely looking bike but they lost me at forward controls and price. Hopefully the StreetFighter is the bike we all want

No mid controls because it is way too wide for them?

Nicest looking Harley I've seen, except for the forward controls, but to expensive for me at the moment, besides I've only been riding since January, I'll stick with my Ktm Duke 125 2018 😀 until I get my full license. But that does look good, I never really liked Harleys that much, but some of their new bikes look great, and are getting some decent reviews. Just wish they weren't so expensive

This bike is so tempting! I’m gonna trade up from my sportster but I figure for the same price I can get a streetbob with stage four for this price

i wonder will vanceandhines make short shots or big radius for this bike it seriously needs it!!!!!!!

I dont care what you say. This a cool looking bike.

Glad you went to Mexico with it!

Cant they just release one variant with mid controls and one with forward controls?so costumers can choose what fits them perfectly!

I think the bike looks great

Is that why they stopped making the Vrod ?

Are you planning on a test ride with the 2019 fat bob? Id love to see that footage.

Please compare to a breakout as far as comfort I'm 6'4 about 300 currently ride a 06 Honda vtx 1300 which is comfy

Do a fxdr 114 vs ftr 1200. Harley’s sports bike vs Indians. I know they ain’t the same style bike but they are both very different to what the two companies normally invest there time and money in

FXDR and FXFB are great!

So I suppose this will be a massive seller in the Aussie market, especially with the lebs in the outlaw clubs. Those bastards loved the Vrods.

Excellent review. Thanks!

Go test ride a Ducati XDiavelS and see if you still think the FXDR has "impressive power". Since that is the bike the FXDR seems priced to compete with.

You were laughing like a banshee when you rode the Fat Bob, couple of chuckles on the FXDR, looks like you chose “profiling” over function since you bought the FXDR.

You want a "sporty" 09 HD XR1200 SPORTSTER nuf said.

Ftr1200 enough said 🍻

Harley took the V-Rod and slip it into 2 bikes. The Breakout and the FXDR.

What do you suggest between this and fat bob ???

I want to see BlockHead ride a M109R

so i read its all fast and all but... how ''fast'' is it? 0-60 ? mph, or i preffer 0-100 kmh. anyone got a respons from that? i cant find it ANYWHERE

Actually like the style and this bike that being said though I'm not a huge fan of the air in take it's a little too big for my liking

Think they missed the mark on price and ride position on this one.

Are Mids an option??

It's pretty. The updated design and extras (less of a "harley tax") make this a good buy, even at that high of a pride tag. I agree on the rider triangle... mid-forwards may work well. Price tag may be high, but it's a lifetime motorcycle and has primo extras compared to previous years (Hello VRod)... We don't usually do like car owners and just trade in every few years for the newest thing. If someone buys this bike it will be for the long haul. Otherwise: Change seat, pegs, and add a stylized wind screen and ride it like ya stole it!

That bike is simply awesome 🙄

Seriously mate you need to be more critical in your reviews. The last half dozen have all had the same result.......Nice. Doesn't matter if it's been a bagger or a Fatboy...... Harley-Davidson isn't going to disown you if you give negative feedback. Remember ALL new bikes are only new once and if they aren't popular they dissappear. Bad foot control location, too low bars, an air intake that hits your leg and not to mention a hot header pipe are all things you need to emphasize to your viewing public (us) is not acceptable on a new bike. People are going to pay big bucks for these things and then once again are going to have to pay the 'Harley Tax' to fix. I know everyone has their own opinions and that's great but if YOU are going to do a critical review......put it out there! Good job as always.

If you’re going to do this style video gotta do it the Matt Laidlaw way

Can anyone help me understand how financing a motorcycle from harley davidson works? It’s hectic trying to go through different websites.

Could you test ride the 1200 custom? (XL1200C)

What gimble are you rocking dewd?

great vid, way cool!

what’s your height brother?