2023 Harley Davidson Breakout FULL review and TEST RIDE! 

I just bought this exact BreakOut. It’s getting delivered to me on Tuesday. First time rider, wish me luck haha

A long long time ago, I tested out a dyna wide glide. Really liked it and it fit like a glove. Never pulled the trigger but yesterday I picked up one these breakouts. Couldn’t be happier. This bike is absolutely perfect for me. I’m 6’2” and it fits me just great.

So, I've owned Breakouts since 2014. My 2018 is 117 Stage 4. Too many upgrades to list. But basically the same as the 2023, including the new 5 gallon tank, cruise control, etc. I kept my Sundowner passenger pillion when I sold my 2014. That and the quick disconnect passenger backrest. When taking solo trips I strap my Harley luggage on the back facing me and I lean back on it. No more back pain! I recently put 17" apes on short black risers. The whole bike is blacked out. Anyway... just wanted to say that I have toured on Breakouts (94k miles on my 2014) and I still tour on my 2018. The new quick disconnect, locking hard bags from Harley are awesome and don't detract from the look of the Breakout. The versatility they add is worth it in my opinion. Believe me, I love the stripped down look of the Breakout. However, on a multi-state trek it sure is nice to have those bags. I can put my firearm in them and lock it up. And when I get to a motel for the night, the bags pop off in less than 10 seconds (when unlocked). Then I can ride my stripped down Breakout around town. Best of both worlds! Just sayin'.

Love your reviews man, complete info, honest opinions, and great video quality. Keep up the good work, and thanks for all you do. we’ll be watching.😎👌

I have 2017 Breakout and love it. Didnt get the later years because they reduced the tank size and the wheels...so glad they brought the turbine wheels back, it looks stellar.

I'm really happy about standard size tank. It really returns the proportions of the Breakout back to the pre-M8 bikes. It's awesome!

Love the new Breakout!!

Denim Black. Waiting on the delivery.

I have this exact bike and absolutely Love it. I’m 5’-11” and it fits perfectly. Super comfortable even on long rides. It handles great in the back tire is no big deal if you know how to ride, it looks bad ass and it rides fantastic and it’s super fast! Stop beating up the breakout bro lol

Congrats on 30K, Blair! Still my go to channel for all things Harley. Could you do a review and walk around of the '23 Road King Special? I feel like the bike doesn't get enough love and I'm looking at purchasing one in a few years. The current model at the time of course.

Perfect Head light for design, also digital vs analog.....digital all day long and smallest possible for that design is perfect! Its bit futuristic / apocalyptical design....100% Spot on !

Finally the 2023 breakout review 🙌

I'm with you on the black preference, followed by Orange. This bike oozes quality and attitude. Good decision to bring it back. I bet they sell a bunch. Great review!

Great review and always honest. Thank you, brother.

Just another top quality video with a really honest view. Thanks from the UK👍

The chrome looks cool, but harley should've came out with a choice of black on this beautiful Breakout.

I own a 2014 breakout that I did a 120R swap on when I purchased it from the dealer. Which had the original 5 gallon tank. I'll be honest with you I took it for decently long rides and I enjoyed it. I guess it depends on the person. I also put the "chop z" real license plate bracket and light kit which gets rid of the side lights and the side plate mount. Makes for a really nice addition. I still enjoy it to this day

Great video! I have a 2015 BO that I built up with a 110" and love it!! It's not for everyone but dang it's fun to ride 😊

Harley should have built a matching Breakout backpack.

The headlight (and the entire bike) looks badass. GO.

Cracking good video mate. Well done!

I'm glad you included the riding video. From your description, I imagined a far worse and less comfortable riding position. I only have a 31 inch inseam at 5'10", so the drag bars and forward controls were a big concern with this bike. I get nightmares thinking about polishing all of that chrome, but I don't have much choice. Harley Davidson's are my preference, even though I don't like the styling of their new bikes. The Breakout at least looks like a Harley Davidson should look. A blacked out version with a skinnier rear tire would be the shit, in my opinion. I like classic, American, cruiser style motorcycles; and I enjoy riding them, far more than I do washing and polishing them. It's either this or the Fat Boy, for me.

Love the back tyre and headlight is great looks up to date. Must have one 😎🌴

Great review of a very cool bike.

A very good review. I agree with your pros and cons. I also need a larger digital readout.

Tanks for a nice demo . Does this model has a usb charging?

Good advice. I went in to the store seriously looking at the Breakout and rode out with a Sport Glide. Don’t miss the difference and the 107 has a stage 1 on it. But touring and bags is what pointed me to close the deal on a Sport Glide. I tour and can easily ride out 6 hours feeling fresh at the end. Round town I drop the bags and just ride clean. Handling of the Sport Glide easily makes up for the slight drop in HP. But heck, the Breakout does look great!!!!

The saddlebags , backrest , reach seat that harley offers actually looks good on this bike.

I love this bike so damn bad. I have 20 road glide limited , and this would be my tt bike. Bad ass bike !!

In 2020 my fitment specialist said the Breakout wouldn't have been a good bike for my long distance travels in terms of comfort and handling. They brought it back this year so I'd like to test ride the changes. Either this or the Low Rider ST. I like the looks of this over the ST; a sissy bar could be added to strap a baçkpack on for multiple day rides.

Meters integrated on the handle bar is awesome...

You can get a luggage rack and sissy bar and get one of those bags that slide on the sissy bar. Looks good and practical.

I'm heading to my local HD dealer tomorrow! I wanted one of these after I sold my Street Glide but they quit making them.

I love the Vivid black and I like the headlight.. also like the digital display it's streamline and classy looking.. if I want the older-looking display albino holder bike with it.. I want one..lol..great review..best one I've seen...

I live in Horry county and yes no inspections like up north.👍👍 great review, happy with my Rival 👍🇺🇸

I bought this bike a few days ago! Wasn’t easy to find!!!love this bike! Sux I traded my Dyna for it! But it’s pretty sick!!

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Good video! Thanks

Stay strong, ride on!

If you have any info on mid controls for the Breakout, please let me know. At 5'6" and 29" inseam, forwards are the deal killer for me on this bike.

Why can't they mount the LP holder on the fender? Is there a relocation kit for this

I have a 2013 Breakout CVO 110 Crimson Red. Oct 2, 2023 rode to Glendale AZ then McAllen Texas. Currently on my way home. No windshield. This is my touring bike. No way I could saddle a Bagger.

Sick man, I chose a 21 SGS in chrome engine with black mods and accessories. I refer it to the chrome engine as the NUGGET and it looks great. This breakout model ive always loved and just may have to try it. I think it will deliver the sport bike feel im looking for like the 01 duece i had prior. so fun to ride

Is there a way to put a traditional headlight on there?

Good information 👍

Truly love this Amazing bike just The way it is, so its really a Master piece !!!

That is a Beautiful Bike! Unfortunately at 5'6" I went with a Low rider with mid controls and even that is a little stretch to the bars (new pullback bars coming).

LOL on the 3 gallon gas tank. I stopped at every gas station with my Night Rod. 😊

I'm glad they came back out with the breakout in U.S. I was gonna buy one, then they disappeared. I just found out they released them again this year. I just don't care for the color options, I hope 2024 will have better, like blue. I originally had a 2002 nightrain and I loved the looks and riding position didn't bother me, what I didn't like was the skinny back tire and it really was a dog power wise. This breakout looks to be a lot better.

On deployment atm, I’ve rode the Sportster 1200. How does that compare to the breakout?

I'd go the Lowrider S. Just add passenger pegs and seat. Forward controls. Breakout is just for show. Has the same dash as the Softail standard and street bob...

Totally at one with you comments, great looking bike but not the most practical - but hey. Wheels look fantastic on the move but haven’t got the front light quite right.

I would be overjoyed with the V. Black or B. Orange. I like the headlight.

Yes it is a bike of all looks so big saddlebags does kill it . Ive takin a back pack with me and it's not bad at all as long as I don't pack heavy . I'd say it's a second bike to have and not to show boat it either . I bought a 22 RKS for them long stretches and luggage capacity

Great review!! I would love to see 2023 breakout vs 2023 fat boy

One of the most beautiful bikes I have ever saw. How are they selling?

This bike that Harley came out with looks good all my bikes were the vivid black the 2 things that bother me are the handle bars my Street Glide had great handle bars very comfortable on long trips.The other not as bad for me are the digital read out guess I am old school like the regular gauges but looks like a nice bike like the117 cu. Engine had the 103 so this is nice

I do love the looks of it, but wouldnt trade my SGS for it. if i can ever afford a second bike that would be a fun choice. thanks for the review.

Great looking bike!

When in the standing position the seat digs into your groin and the air intake is right we’re your knee goes , couple things I don’t care for , the rest is great

Amazingly beautiful machine ❤🎉👍

Can saddle bags be added to this motorcycle like low rider st bags

Is 2023 breakout fuel tank is same as 2022 lowrider’s?

What gloves are these bro?

Would you recommend this bike to a new rider? I just started last year on a ninja 650 i bought off of a friend

Thank God for SC

Great video. Great review. Sexy bike. Hate the lack of a big gauge, too small and seems like you would have to take you eyes off the road for too long to see what's going on. The headlight is hideous

Really nice

The headlight does it justice. We should all be tired of round lights by now, unless you are into classic designs. LED’s are the future. The pipes look great. Back tire a bit too big for my liking. Not a fan of the handlebars. Lots of mounting space though. I love the digital gauges. Lots of info possible. Just too small. I’m a big fan of dual gauges. Harley still needs to put more effort into knocking some of the weight off. Overall, nice bike.

I saw a render in red denim with black logo and it looked incredible. Too bad it wasn’t the fifth choice.

Looks like the bike has "TC" symbol on the right turn signal - is that the "Rider Safety Upgrade" option? Great job w/ the review!

I had the 2019 break out nice looking bike but the wind will beat you up on a long ride I end up selling it and getting a street glide

Looks cool but need the 135

I do miss the analog instruments, but it is a fine looking machine.

Live in uk got a 2021 breakout 3.5 gallon tank ok for me 150 mls + that new tank looks good ,why a bigger engine they only 1 disc brake at front ,love the riding position 6, 3 62 years old now ,just stopped riding sport bikes

So many videos on the Breakout it must be the only bike Harley brought out that is worth anything.

Vrod style headlight

Finally, done right!

I love it

What’s the top speed?

Would you consider this a good 1st time rider bike?

Im fixing to get me a set of those wheels, for my fatboy!!

Man the speedometer does give the bike a personality Also the digital screen is really small dunno how can a rider sees it when there's a sun in your face

There is still a brake disc missing from the front wheel

Harley Davidson breakout 117 can available in India also sir?

HYB. you guys with a 20 year old back and a 40 year old wallet are in luck! 😁 it is a good looking bike though. wish I had a 20 year old back. put me down in the love the headlight column 👍

I wish they would have offered a black motor option. I don’t really like the chrome too much

which one I like? my BMW R1200RT!

Reminds me of the Nighttrain

Noob question: Is that the air filter? Won't it be too exposed especially when it suddenly rains?

where in SC did you do this review?

I'm Baja Orange Team 👍👍👍

Me gusta mucho. Cual es el precio.?Plissss.

What happen to the big fat tire it used to have

I live in oregon break out are not being sold so far

Thanks for this review ! Thanks for not wrapping in your opinion until we can't understand it.

I want thish model Harley

Kinda partial to the orange 😅 but I’d myself would like to see dual discs on the front wheel but ok

That's the closest thing to a modern "Black Death" I've seen yet. Beautiful. She'd look better with traditional spoke wheels though and pudgy tires.

I buy black, in the long term custom paint will be on the agenda...