2022 Harley-Davidson Low Rider ST (FXLRST) │Review and Test Ride 

Matt, been checking in for weeks now waiting for you to get your hands on a Low Rider ST for your review, you are the gold standard. I got my name on one as soon as they were announced, got it about a month ago. Poor weather here in Minnesota, just have a couple hundred miles on it so far. Coming off an Ultra Limited. I have to agree with most of your opinions, I"m not 6-6 so I appreciate the size of the Low Rider much more than you do, although even at 5-9 it's still a little cramped compared to an Ultra. I for one don't miss the so-so Harley GPS, Google Maps on your phone is far superior with real time routing anyway. Bluetooth sound system from phone should be fine, but I agree, buttons on the bar to control sound system will be missed. Definitely do not miss the 900+ lbs of the Ultra, the ST puts a smile back on my face that hasn't been there for quite awhile. Funny thing, the minimalist instrumentation gives just about all the information that's really necessary, but I think many would much rather have a space shuttle full of gauges just because it seems like it should be that way! Suspension is perfect, going back to your feedback from the first Softail reviews you did in '18 (best frame/suspension HD makes was your take then). I hated the stock short windshiled, hit me right in the chin, worst possible place, so I got the HD tall windshield which is too narrow, any croswind & it's unbearable to ride without full face helmet. Aftermarket needs to get to work on a functional windshield ASAP. I guess I haven't been telling my buddies that this is going to be the most popular HD ever as you had said (although you have a better feel for this than any of us do at this point), but my gut feel is that it will at least be the most important HD to come along since the Street Glide when it was first introduced. I'm with you, it should have been it's own model (Sport Glide revamped) 'cause there are going to be several variations of this bike over the next few years, and squeezing all of them under the Low Rider banner will be awkward to say the least. How about the next version to be 2-up right out of the box, with floor boards a little lower and further forward than the current pegs, a little more elaboration in the gauge department, and the bluetooth sound bar standard (with maybe basic sound system controls on the bars)? You will sell a TON of these. That Sport Glide was so close but missed in a few important ways that stopped me from buying one. The Heritage is close as well, but as you have mentioned many times, the styling isn't for everyone. Not many people actually like the massive weight of an Ultra or SG or RG when it comes right down to it, zaps so much of the fun out of riding (and stopping and parking...). I have the Low Rider Sundowner seat on mine & the wife says she's just as comfortable back there as she was on our '17 Ultra, so I'm not in the camp who would agree that for comfort you still need to buy a touring chassis bike (but again, I"m not 6-6). You are definitely right about the Softail suspension, this bike absolutely rides better on rough roads than my Ultras did. I could go on & on, my first new HD was a '93 FXR that looked just like the red one you have in the video, so I have been at it awhile. The Low Rider ST isn't a particularly flashy bike by any means but it is absolutely the most fun Harley I have ever owned for ripping around town and short trips, we'll see about highway trips. Disappointed you didn't seem to love it more, wish it fit your better. "Definitely look to see Polaris knocking this one off very soon..." LMAO! Priceless. NOT a Polaris fan. And NO, those aren't Indians no matter what Polaris' marketing people are able to con some people into believing. Thank you Matt!

Matt you are a master editor. Granted, I was a little disappointed that you didn't show the photo of us together so people could see we are virtually the same height. Despite that snub, still a great video.

I’m only 3 minutes into this video and had to pause to thank you for all the hard work you put into making the best narrated Harley content on RU-vid.

You produce the only Harley reviews that matter. Love the videos!

Thank you Matt! You do the best Harley videos, and no one incorporates the history, practical review, and specs on Harleys like you. I bought my Low Rider ST from your dealership, and am loving it. I also appreciate the “family” feel of your dealership. Even though I am down in San Diego, I will happily ride to your dealership for services and the events you have. You’ve earned my trust!

I've seen a lot of videos on the ST, and yours is by far my favorite so far. The history you go into to begin with is amazing, and definitely one of my favorite parts of this video. Thanks for putting this one out!

Love the review that you made. I am 6'1" but fell in love with the look of this bike instantly. Although like you said it might be a little cramped, I went ahead and made the dive in and put the forward controls with mini-floorboards alongside a saddlemen step-up seat. The combo of the two stretched my legs up while lifting me and inch or inch and a half. That being said, I needed to purchase a new windshield so I can minimize the buffeting around the head. Overall, this has been an amazing bike to ride around town and get out on the weekends. Thanks for your awesome review!

This was a really great video Matt. I appreciate you putting so much effort into making these videos the footage was exceptional at the beginning and I really like all the information you provide for us. Again great job thank you

Matt, once again, a no BS video. Straight to the point. Thanks for history lesson. It's nice to see and understand how Harley Davidson motorcycles have evolved to where we ended up with the Low Rider ST. I am very happy with mine. The power is phenomenal. Wow, 3500 RPMs and up. I had never ridden a softail before this. I remember you predicting that Harley Davidson would come out with something like this. Nice prediction. Also, I agree with your only CON, not enough of them available for everyone who wants one.

Fantastic job, Matt. Amazing production quality. You're becoming a highly skilled storyteller and director. Bravo-Zulu.

Another Out of the Park Homerun! Your videos with History, riding, and incredible cinematography are second to none! My wife and I love watching your videos and she’s usually uninterested. But you bring it all the the best it can be! Harley should pay you big bucks! You’re the best thing that’s happened to them in a long time. Thank You!!!

Matt, thanks for bringing the excellent new model content our way! We havent even watched the video yet but know will be great. My Lady and I have been fallowing the lowrider story for some time now, we have test rode, researched and studied the bikes deeply. We are extremly excited for the new ST! The design and execution by HD design and engineering are second to none. Love your channel (we are very picky on our chosen HD you tube content). Your passion for the sport shows and is appreciated!!

Great cinematography as always, the only HD reviews I can make it all the way through! Thanks for the time and effort Matt as always!

excellent video! Been waiting for you to release this vid!

Top notch and informative video as per usual. I always enjoy the content you put out.

Didn’t expect less of a video from the King of Harley Davidson content creation…best review hands down!!!!

Great riding and chillin" with you in Santa Barbara, Matt. Good job on the vid!

Wow, what a great, well produced, entertaining, modern introduction and review of one of the most exciting Harley to date. You are the voice of modern Harley Matt. Much love from Australia.

Great review Matt! Love the history lesson and as always your total honesty. I’ve seen many reviews of this bike and this was far and away the most informative.

OMG, this has to be your best video so far! the intro, the Gaviota drone shots, the 80s music, the expectations for this bike (I'm waiting for mine!), the polaris comment!... hats off, sir.

Great job Matt, as always. The background history tied the whole video together!

I love these documentary like videos, they will be a heritage for late generations. I love the storytelling so aiming to connect the audience. I am so hyped about this bike. I am %100 sure Coast Glide effected fxlrst production. Best!

Great production as always, thank you can and please keep the good content rolling

Another excellent history lesson and review Matt. After calling many of the local SF Bay Area dealerships I was finally able to locate a Lowerider ST to demo and once ridden I put down my deposit and am now waiting for my new Lowrider ST. I was very impressed with the styling and speed of the bike. I was worried about the foot controls being mid and higher than I am used to but once on the bike I had no issues feeling comfortable. Now I look forward to seeing what parts and accessories Harley produces for the bike. Thanks again Matt for another great video.

Another great review video. Appreciate the honest opinions on good as well as where the bike may not be the best. I can't see how this content doesn't drive a lot of Harley sales whether through your dealership or another. Nice work!

The information and production value on these latest videos is top notch!

Matt, you're videos are top notch. Just amazing. As a touring rider for over 55 years I've owned a lot of touring machines and as far as Harleys, you just got to go with a touring frame for the best comfort. I've gone back to a Road King from the fairing bikes and doubt I'll ever go back. Love the large quick disconnect windshield and I prefer the simple phone mount and earbuds to get Sirius radio and GPS, I can hear it so much better and not be blasting my music to everyone else. The Road King is truly the King of the Road. Ocala Fl.

Another excellent video Matt! Be proud. No doubt the Coast Glides that your dealership built a couple of years back influenced this bike. Great to see the motor company paying attention to what the younger generation is into. Thumbs up to you and Laidlaw’s HD!

Matt one of your best videos yet. Great intro on the history of the bike.

I've been waiting on this video for a long time. Great Video! I love all the history you bring into your videos!!

Best review on you tube ! Detailed and honest review, if and when Im in the market for a new bike Matt is the go to for a review. Enjoyed the honest comparison between the touring models and the LRST, especially the wind defection comparison. Always, appreciate Matt pointing you towards a Harley based on the type of riding you plan to do. Great Review ! Thanks

By far the best review video you’ve done!!!! I can’t wait to ride one.

Awesome video buddy you always do the best reviews Always enjoy watching

Another great review. Well done Matt.

Love that history lesson in the beginning! Awesome video, Matt!

Far and away the best presentation I’ve seen of any motorcycle!

Excellent review Matt. As always.

There’s bike reviews and then there’s laidlaw reviews. You guys are on a whole other playing field. Keep up the great work

Great video and review as always. Really stepping the quality 👌 and production up on the videos lately Matt. The low rider ST in black looks 😍 🤩 👌. Harley-davidson knocked it out of the park with this bike.

Great video with a great history lesson. Thank you.

Most informative and honest review. Thank you, Matt. Fifty plus waiting list for this bike per your sales rep, doubt I would be adding Harley as my first Harley after years of riding sport rocket. So happy to see Laid grew and develop from the shop at Garvey to the current location. You guys are doing something right. Keep it up.

By far, the best information and most well put together video on the ST. Great job. Every time I look at other bikes in Harleys lineup, I keep coming back to the Lowrider ST. It just checks all the boxes for me. If I plan on interstate traveling, which I will later on in life, I will cross that bridge and get the touring chassis bike. But for me, and the type of riding I’m planning on doing , this bike is perfect. Thanks for all your hard and info Matt.

Great review man well done. This was a review video I actually enjoyed watching

Great video Matt nice burn to Polaris at the end 😂😎

Great review and I dig the choice in the background music, big awesome 80's vibes, like back when Harley Davidson was reborn

I've seen a handful of your videos on repairs, warranty, P&A but this is the first bike review I've watched for one of my most anticipated HD bikes (I sold my Switchback to buy a Pan America, otherwise would have waited for this). Wow. I watch a lot of your content because it's always thorough and well done. But, damn, your reviews are unreal. Great history to set the table, stunning videography and drone footage, detailed content and then honest opinion on who this is right for - no bullshit. When this is finished (paused to write this) I'm going to search out other of your reviews. Really well done!

Awesome vid, thanks heaps matt. Always really good info . Love from Australia mate

Keep up the great work Matt! Cheers from Brazil

Excellent review. Many thanks Matt

Incredible video Matt. Very well done. I can’t wait to get my hands on this bike.

Awesome video, as usual, Matt!

Matt that intro gave me chills you summed up the unique Greatness of Harley Davidson perfectly. That was good stuff

Nice review with the history and everything. And bonus points for acknowledging the other content creators on the ride! Well done

100% quality as always. Thanks Matt. Kudos from Brazil.

Great video, Matt! I liked how you went back in time to share the history and modernization of this project.

Matt and friends. I have been following your channel for quite some time. Find the way of bringing movies better than Harley's itself. A lot of clear information. Delivered in a very pleasant way. Always gives me a big smile on my face. Thank you for that. I'll get to the point. That Lowrider ST wow in love with the model and its enormous functionality. A little road glide. I own a Road glide special myself and we are looking for something for my wife. This could be it. Now we can test drive what appears to be no easy task due to the enormous success and delivery problems. There are currently no more available for this year. Which also means that demos are sold instead of used. But patience is a beautiful art. Greetings Geoffrey and Kim from Belgium West Flanders.

Thank you! Excellent video... loved the intro history lesson...

Matt your the man these documentary style vids are great… thanks

Really great video thank you Matt the The effort and attention to detail really shows. Hands down best RU-vid channel for everything Harley Davidson.

Great video and complete review! You make me wanna buy every bike you review man. This bike is very nice but I will be getting a Low Rider S. Thank you for putting the history of the brand on the video. Respect my man from SoCal..... San Diego, CA! 👍👊🙏

Another great video Matt. Thank you!!

I love the history lesson... The WHY, and WHERE it came from. Great work Matt.

Thanks Matt. I appreciate the detail and effort you put into your footage, from the music to the historical connection that you have researched and and related back to, in order to set the context. I recently brought a FatBob 2022 and have started to customize it, here in the UK (Southampton).

A master editor! And the music..awesome!

Best presentation of the Lowrider ST by far!

Matt, thank you for telling the history just exceptional! I just wish you did more videos. Keep up the great work.

Production is insane. Thanks for an awesome vid

I’m 5’11” and had a 2020 Softail Standard. Cramped on that bike. Had to add a Sundowner seat, and highway pegs and a windshield. I gave this a look, but with a 2022 Electra Glide Standard for less cash and can always add infotainment and a 119” big bore kit. I know I made the correct decision for me. Good video you have there.

Another excellent video with top notch camera work and great commentary...well done Matt! Tom M., Hawthorne, Ca. '21-RGS & '22-FXLRS.

Job well done Matt!!

Matt, the anthemic background tune and edits MAKE this! Way good job 💯

They did everything you can ask for on a sport touring bike. That sound bar option is amazing

Such great content!! One day I'll have a lowrider. Bought my first bike from and Danielle helped me out. Appreciate you guys! AND found out a family friend bought a bike from you guys some years ago, met Bob, and had nothing but good things to say.

Fantastic video, Matt!

Excellent review! Harley is lucky to have you

Your videos are well produced. Bravo! I watch them even though I am not in the market for a bike... I just picked up the Dyna Low Rider. Will still watch your videos.

What a great video. Matt I loved the history. Your a great story teller.

You always have THE BEST videos Matt!! Constantly learning from you!! Love seeing my hometown of Santa Barbara!!

Love the review you gave. Is definitely a bike I'm considering for commuting around town and daily vehicle.

Excellent review. Thanks!

Great review. This model owes alot to you and your team. You guys did it.

I watched this video back in September before I bought my LRST and just had to watch again. Its a great format and hits on all the major topics everyone would like to know. I was going to get an RG but at 5'6 I just dont feel confident on that Chassis, especially when I have to back it up. I do alot of twisty rides and only do 1 or 2 long rides a year so having a touring chassis wasnt a must have for me. Im an aggressive rider and really like to lean in the twisties and I really feel so confident when I ride the LRST. I dislike not having the infotainment system but my phone mounted on the handlebars and using bluetooth headphones have been fine. Another thing is i think this fairing is much better at stopping the wind than most people think, I rented a street glide last year and the buffeting on the highway at 70+ was ridiculous compared to this smaller fairing.

Great history lesson. Your videos are 1st class. Best quality video on RU-vid. Thank you!

Damn that was a GREAT review!!

Bravo! Matt, I love your videos. The quality and information are always spot on. Well, on a side note, I finally bought a bike from you guys. Nic and your crew have tried, but I'm impatient, and you guys always have long lines for the hot stuff. Keep up the good work, and see you soon. You guys are customizing my 23 FXLRS club style 👊🤓.

Oddly enough I am quasi-restoring my old Dyna FXDL and I’m outfitting it with FXRT Style fairing from RWD. Awesome Video and the Lowrider ST is a sick looking bike man. 🤙🏽

Wonderful Work Matt thank you sir

The effort put in this video shows :')

Great video, I've had mine for a couple of weeks and it is all that you described.

As a student in History at LU and an aspiring historian, I absolutely LOVE the Introduction. Well Done!

Well told story of the AMF and birth of Low Ride ST. No surprise you got 176k subscribers. Good info presented well with excellent production. Keep it up.

Love the vids. Legit knowledge of the history. I have a 14 Low Rider, it was my first motorcycle and a perfect fit for me Miss particular, I love my bike. I'd love to upgrade to a Road Glide special but not interested in the excess weight. This bike would seem a happy compromise.

Great video and story, Matt !

So true! I bought a 1984 FXRT and it for 40 years. It was my pride and joy then I got a 2022 FXRTST and that is now my pride and joy. I love the 117 motor with Stage 2. Awesomeness!!!

You are the man! Great video again!

Another great HD History Lesson from Matt!! :-) I saw a Low Rider ST in Oatman Arizona on April 29th, sweet ride for sure. Your recent travel vlog with the crew over 89A to Sedona and Jerome also prompted me to change my plans and make that ride while I was in Laughlin for the so called "River Run" Not much going on in Laughlin but the riding was great!!

Love the intro!

Thanks for the history class. Much appreciated🤙

thank you matt. keep it up.

Excellent review and history lesson. I currently have a 2013 Harley Switchback which is my first Harley Davidson. I've been looking to upgrade to a Lowrider ST. Thank you for awesome content.