Is this the best cruiser on the Planet? Harley-Davidson Low Rider S 117 Review. Is the 117 worth it?

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We review the new 2022 Harley-Davidson Low Rider S 117 cruiser motorcycle.
This is a blacked-out, factory custom performance cruiser with the largest capacity engine Harley-Davidson Have Ever put into a Softail chassis. Is the 117 really worth it? Does it have any advantages over the already very good 114 or 107? We find out!
The Milwaukee-Eight™ 117 (1917cc) V-Twin high performance engine is the new pinnacle of torque and displacement in a factory-installed Harley-Davidson™ powertrain, but is it a big deal?
This motorcycle has some changes over the previous 114 Low Rider S. The Instrument gauges have been moved up onto the handlebars and the rear suspension has more travel resulting in a better lean angle in the twisties. The bike is an aggressive meaty brut and is it what you are looking for or just a marketing gimmick?
Is it good for taller riders; plus 6 foot?
Does it handle the bends?
Can it accelerate?
Is it cool?
We give you the important specs such as power, torque, fuel economy, weight etc but the review is much more about how the motorbike looks, feels, rides and handles.
Some would say that 105hp is nothing much - but its all about the low end torque! Watch to find out!
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@ViintageVic 6 месяцев назад

This video made me purchase my bike a few months ago as my very first motorcycle ever. Thank you! Best decision I’ve made!

@MrDarcy-OlMan 6 месяцев назад

Great to hear 👍🏼

@Mr_McElderry 3 месяца назад

Niiice!! The 2024 Low Rider S will be my first bike too! I pick it up next week!

@MrDarcy-OlMan 3 месяца назад

@@Mr_McElderry awesome enjoy 😉

@TerranMetal 2 месяца назад

I'm not sure many people would consider this a good first bike 😂

@LanceEJones 2 года назад

Thank you, Ol’ Man. I purchased mine today! Your review put me over the top. I can’t wait to put on the miles. If this is the swan song of the big V-Twin, I’m happy to be here for it. I’ll be holding onto this bike until I kick the bucket. Ride safe(ish), everyone!

@MrDarcy-OlMan 2 года назад

Excellent! Well done. Thanks buddy 👍🏼👍🏼

@2.0_brittt 8 месяцев назад

You still like it?

@LanceEJones 8 месяцев назад

@@2.0_britttI still own it and continue to ride the heck out of it. The bike loves the b-roads, doesn’t enjoy rain with the stock air filter, and actually is a hoot on a gravel road.

@2.0_brittt 8 месяцев назад

@@LanceEJones awesome! Thanks! You ever take it long distance?

@LanceEJones 8 месяцев назад

@@2.0_brittt Only day trips as I hop on my GS for continent crossing. I don’t run a windscreen so while highway is easy for the Harley, the back roads are where the rider enjoys it most (without a screen). I also have a small rise on my handlebars; blood flow to my hands becomes a thing, though mostly in the winter months.

@justdad53 2 года назад

In this silly hypersensitive world most find ourselves living in now I find your videos entertaining, relaxing and informative. There seems so few places to go these days without confrontation or handwringing so keep up the good work.

@MrDarcy-OlMan 2 года назад

Thanks very much! I wish the audio hadn’t failed in one clip because I was accosted by an official asking if I had a ticket! The world is not as it was

@PabloCruise1 Год назад

*handwringing

@justdad53 Год назад

@@PabloCruise1 Thanks Che.

@kirkdog4788 Год назад

Thank goodness, an intelligent and knowledgeable reviewer. It took someone across the pond to dissect the bike bits and explain in a way everyone can understand. Most these guys just hop on and talk into a microphone through their helmet. Great job and thanks!

@MrDarcy-OlMan Год назад

Much appreciated!

@director2bob 3 месяца назад

Hello Mr Darcy....I turn 62 next month and have owned 4 Harleys in my life the last one being a Street Glide which I sold 15 years ago. I decided to buy a new motorcycle for my birthday and was seriously considering the new Indian 101 Scout but after watching this review, I am 100% going to treat myself to a 2024 Low Rider with the 117 engine. Thanks so much for an excellent review. Stay safe my friend🙏

@THELASTRID3R Год назад

Wow, what an exceptional video! I’ve watched 1000’s of bike reviews. This felt like a short story to watch in a nice cabin next to a fireplace. The video felt peaceful and cozy. I’m based out of the US (Virginia). You have a standing applause.. Thank you! I’m considering this bike. I was always into adventure bikes, 1250GSA/ Africa Twin etc.. I haven’t even ridden a low rider yet, I feel like I hear it’s calling..

@Bazzamagoo666 Год назад

Just wanted to let you know I bought this bike off the back of your honest in depth review. Collected it Tuesday and I am more than happy. First ever HD after doing 20+ years on super bikes. So I was very nervous about the switch. But your review made me pull the trigger. Thanks for doing a cracking job!

@MrDarcy-OlMan Год назад

Awesome great to hear 👍🏼

@zman4116 Год назад

I’m in a similar position, I’m thinking about getting off of a Japanese 1000 and on to one of these. I’m interested in how you find the power and handling differences.

@Bazzamagoo666 9 месяцев назад

@@zman4116sorry mate only just seen your comment. I love the bike. And don’t miss this fat bike power at all. Your moving into a whole different lifestyle with one of these, I love my bike and chuck it about like a sports bike. I’ve ended g up depending a fortune on it swapping bits over etc just to get it looking the way I want it.

@adambarczi6305 2 года назад

Now this IS Harley :) I am happy to see there are such models left in the product line too.

@MrDarcy-OlMan 2 года назад

Yes indeed 💯

@davidallen7540 2 года назад

You have the best Bike channel. Low rider looks great. Still think the odd second hand bike review would help open your channel to newer riders. Great review as always 👍

@MrDarcy-OlMan 2 года назад

Thanks buddy. 👍🏼

@nick1203nick 2 года назад

Sold my 30th Anniversary FatBoy and got the 2022 117 Lowrider S. I’ve had 14 Harley-Davidson models and this bike is by far the best.

@MrDarcy-OlMan 2 года назад

Wow awesome 💯

@zachariaszut 2 года назад

After a Harley for people who don't like Harleys you bring the real McCoy. Well done, lovely ride, with loads of torque at low revs, like it should, and quite a grunt. Looks too. Cheers mate.

@MrDarcy-OlMan 2 года назад

Yes it’s everything that a Harley should be 👍🏼

@mosgor 2 года назад

Once again the best review of a motorcycle on the Internet. And these little detours into the pearls of the UK countryside! Just great! And the review gives you exactly what you need to know about Harley-Davidson's Low Rider S.

@MrDarcy-OlMan 2 года назад

Thanks very much indeed 🙏👍🏼

@mdaubman 2 года назад

Totally agree. I now want to plan a nice riding trip around the UK and run into the Ol' Man!

@cloud9847 Год назад

not a harley fan but this bike is gorgeous I can't deny.

@grahamtricker4103 2 года назад

Totally agree with that. I bought my Softail Deluxe in 2017 and it was the very last of the Twin cams, which I preferred to the M8 and the Deluxe is definitely a keeper. As you say these motorcycles are made of metal and are designed to last a life time... 👍

@MrDarcy-OlMan 2 года назад

Thanks buddy 👍🏼👍🏼

@GlennO1961 2 года назад

I like the bike. I like the video. And I’m not put off by your church / chapel interludes. Having been raised in a (mostly) religious household and though it isn’t now a normal part of my adult daily existence, I still am in awe of such places, their history and the feelings that they invoke. Nice touch. Keep it up 👍

@MrDarcy-OlMan 2 года назад

Thanks buddy. I this area theres not much else you can visit without paying £10+ entry fee!

@rabfergy7155 2 года назад

Like it. Though a sport you'd think they'd do a 2 into one pipe save weight. Like it blacked out rather than loads of chrome. A shame that noise is going to be a thing of the past because of emissions even though it won't have any impact on the climate.

@MrDarcy-OlMan 2 года назад

It’s awesome. Yes I’m sure theres a 2 into 1. Yes the gov’s have no clue with their climate legislation

@PotatoeJoe69 2 года назад

Bikes should be the least regulated, if regulated at all by emission laws and regulations... because even the richest running, dirtiest carbureted bike on the planet makes less harmful emissions than say, a Toyota Prius

@HD2O13XL12OOC 2 года назад

I figured they kept the pipes like that so they could use the sport glide bags. I don't like the short sport glide bags if it was me I'd get the two in one then get some other bags from somewhere else.

@goodcitizen7064 Год назад

Got my Low Rider S about a month ago, it's such a powerhouse! Threw some crash bars, highway pegs and a new exhaust and it's even more awesome!

@D-doggy77 8 месяцев назад

Just got a great deal on a black 23 model, it’s at the dealership now getting set up in the club style and stage 4 kit with Bassani black chrome 2-1 exhaust. It’ll be my first Harley.

@MrDarcy-OlMan 8 месяцев назад

Awesome 👍🏼👍🏼

@simo73432 10 месяцев назад

Had various Harleys over the years and test rode one of these after watching your review. I'm not a fast rider but it's something special. Just taken delivery and can't wait to get out on it when it stops raining all day every day. It's the first time I've had an HD that I don't plan to make louder, but that number plate definitely needs laying down before it does me a serious injury!

@MrDarcy-OlMan 10 месяцев назад

Enjoy your new ride 👍🏼

@ianmorgan7198 2 года назад

Another excellent review, love your enthusiasm for the bike, made me wonder of the R18 days are numbered 😅 I recently test road the Low Rider S-117 myself and came away hugely impressed with it , not only did it pull like a train it actually handled amazingly well , I'm now waiting to test ride the Low Rider ST , if that performs and handles as well as the S then I will be handing my hard earned cash over to H-D.

@MrDarcy-OlMan 2 года назад

Thanks buddy. Yes the S or ST would be the Harley to buy 💯

@elijah1885 2 года назад

I've always had a love for motorcycles, but when I really settled in with getting one the Low Rider S stood out from the beginning. I can be very picky with how I'd like my bike to be styled but this is probably the closest thing I could get stock that just looks amazing to me and has almost everything I would want from a bike. Still hope to own one of these bad boys but need to wait at least a year because of the UKs stupid licencing but hopefully after that I can look into owning one of these. P.s Kind of amazed how good these stock pipes sound, I'd still go for after market ones but I wouldn't feel as in a rush to get them with stock pipes like those. 😄

@MrDarcy-OlMan 2 года назад

Yes it’s a tremendous bike as it comes. Add the pipes in due course and that completes the occasion!

@motoprof3672 2 года назад

Your passion is infectious. I am now sick with the need to buy one.

@MrDarcy-OlMan 2 года назад

Thanks buddy. Fabulous 👍🏼

@On2WheelswithDennis 2 года назад

Great review! I’ve had mine in my garage since 2 weeks and absolutely love it!!, I’ve been away from Harley for about 12 years and with this 117 they won me back a 100% ! , just mounted some grips and foot pegs from there dominion series to add some more bronze details and the step up seat from saddle men waiting on my S&S exhausts. It’s going to be a keeper ! Regards from Spain!

@MrDarcy-OlMan 2 года назад

Fantastic! Great to hear 👍🏼👍🏼

@nickbazan27 2 года назад

i dont get how you dont have more subscribers. your reviews are such no BS compared to all the big magazine/website reviews or other youtubers who just ramble on without saying anything.

@MrDarcy-OlMan 2 года назад

Thanks buddy much appreciated. It’s a slog to grow! I totally get what you’re saying; we rarely watch the other channels because they are either cringe or monotonous. I’d say we watch only 3!

@nickbazan27 2 года назад

@@MrDarcy-OlMan totally agree on all the cringey "reviews" lately smh, your also the only guys who arent 5'8 with every bike catered to them

@2Sticks Год назад

I know this is an old vid’ but I really like the style of the inter-cut stops en-route. It brings the narrative of actually being out enjoying the bike to the fore.

@heavy_proton 10 месяцев назад

I bought this bike a couple of months ago. Its power is astonishing, and the look is a badass! The mirrors... I agree they are rubbish :)

@MrTlovinglife Год назад

Yep, just bought mine. Absolutely love it. I just added some slip ons and a tuner. The best Harley I have owned. It was your review that convinced me. Thank you.

@MrDarcy-OlMan Год назад

Fantastic! Great to hear 👌🏼

@zoom107 2 года назад

Great review. I started watching your channel a couple of years ago when I purchased a heritage classic. When you bought the R18 I lost interest and unsubscribed but am glad to be back. Keep up the good reviews and enjoyed the church tour. Thanks

@MrDarcy-OlMan 2 года назад

Thanks for coming back! 👍🏼👍🏼

@duosable 2 года назад

You are a emotional guy

@andyjdaviestjk Год назад

Never owned a Harley bit your enthusiasm is winning me over

@danielthompson5994 2 года назад

I purchased the 2022 LRS a few months ago Ol’ Man and this is my 13th Harley and for me it’s the greatest bike Harley has made.. I test rode one and put the order in the same day. Great Review bro

@MrDarcy-OlMan 2 года назад

Yes it’s top notch!! 👍🏼👍🏼

@romgl4513 2 года назад

I like the way the air cleaner just clears the riders shin. The exhaust still melts the heel of the shoe, so even if you are not on the Harley, other Harley people can recognize you.

@MrDarcy-OlMan 2 года назад

Yea it’s not in the way. Haha I’ll have to check my boots!

@trooper6762 2 года назад

I have wanted the Fat Bob for a while now, but your praises of the Low Rider S have got me reconsidering.

@MrDarcy-OlMan 2 года назад

Definitely the one to go for💯

@dontraceme4902 2 года назад

I’m a new rider (3 months) and have recently acquired this bike. I must say for a beginner it’s a confidence inspiring bike. It’s stable on the highways and with it’s low seat height I can always put a foot down on slow speeds if I mess up. I totally agree… that torque is just amazing, and don’t get me going with how cool it looks as everyone on the road keeps staring at it ad well. I’ve been riding the bike so much that I haven’t been riding my RE Meteor for weeks now! Thanks for this review, I have been waiting for your channel to showcase this bike for quite some time now. I love this bike and with your praises, I’m loving it even more. Thanks for all you do!

@MrDarcy-OlMan 2 года назад

That’s great to hear! And thanks very much. A very good pair of bikes there 👍🏼👍🏼

@JamesLamb-bu8ev 6 месяцев назад

Because of this video, I have bought one and picking it up on Friday👌

@MrDarcy-OlMan 6 месяцев назад

Awesome, enjoy it 👍🏼

@cisa1622 2 года назад

Harley bikes are absolutely brilliant. I love the churches that you visit-they are beautiful. I love the 3 soft tail models of HARLEY street bob, low rider S and fat bob. Hope Harley keeps making such brilliant fit and finish( heavy ). Top notch finish Harley- cheers . Thanks for this good review - your keen eyes to details is much appreciated. I was comfortable upgrading my 2019 Harley street rod 750 until I got infected by this review.

@MrDarcy-OlMan 2 года назад

Thanks very much 👍🏼 Yes agreed 💯

@jeremyearley2938 Год назад

OL Man I bought one today, and it is amazing. Great review.

@kellyco4139 2 года назад

Another great honest review . Thank you 😎

@MrDarcy-OlMan 2 года назад

Thanks very much 👍🏼👍🏼

@fangan4770 Год назад

Beautiful bike. I like the "white sand pearl" color variant of the 2023 model.

@rotax636nut5 2 года назад

You made a real good job of this review, I enjoyed it immensely

@MrDarcy-OlMan 2 года назад

Thanks very much 👍🏼👍🏼

@joemann3536 Год назад

gotta have one soon will add to my stable. thanks..great review. liking your style showing the beautiful country and histroical buildings.

@aceofspades5786 2 года назад

Love your enthusiasm and your channel.

@MrDarcy-OlMan 2 года назад

Thanks very much 👍🏼

@marcusmckay3668 2 года назад

Very nice bike. Great review as always. I really feel you guys deserve more subs for the quality of your content. I would love to see more of the countryside and locations around where you live. I miss the pubs and walks in the woods and hills. Nothing better than a day out on the twisties and a pub lunch. British twits in Parliament lol love it. We have the same nonsense in South Africa.

@MrDarcy-OlMan 2 года назад

Thanks very much! We’re getting there! Much appreciated 👍🏼👍🏼

@bogart281 2 года назад

Great review Darcy, you are getting very good at reviewing these bikes. I would love to open up the throttle on the S on some of our roads here in Texas where we have 80 mph on some roads here and you can cheat on that a little. Great bike.

@MrDarcy-OlMan 2 года назад

Thanks very much. Yes it’s a great bike and really moves! 👍🏼

@hanson6663 7 месяцев назад

Hi there! Huge compliment on your videos! I watch them regularly and really enjoy your format! Please, please, compare the LowriderS against an Indian Chief. Cheers!

@MrDarcy-OlMan 7 месяцев назад

Many thanks 😊

@hyperthunk Год назад

I test rode this bike at the MCN show in Peterborough last weekend. Never ridden a cruiser before and wasn't expecting to like it all that much... Well, I spent the whole 40 odd minutes laughing into my helmet, amazed at how much I loved it and stunned at just how much fun it was to ride. I absolutely loved it and definitely plan to put one in my garage someday (though at second hand prices in a year or two I suspect). Wonderful bike, corners beautifully, really comfortable, super plush suspension very confidence inspiring on Britain's crumbling road surfaces, and what a stunning engine! As much of a delight to ride as it is to look at.

@MrDarcy-OlMan Год назад

Indeed 💯👌🏼

@billmac3911 3 месяца назад

You mentioned the BMW R18 but I would like to see you do a whole video comparing and contrasting the R18 and the HD Low Rider.

@larrypontelandolfo9304 2 года назад

Got that 117 in my 2 CVO's and love them, but they weigh a lot more than that bike, so I'm sure performance is very good... Great video as always my friend... Keep up the good work...

@MrDarcy-OlMan 2 года назад

Excellent. Yes I think the extra weight counteracts the power and torque increase 👍🏼👍🏼

@uwegroe9344 2 года назад

I ordered my LowRider S on June 14th. 😁😁 I‘m as tall as you and I'm considering having Harley Davidson's Tall Boy seat mounted.

@MrDarcy-OlMan 2 года назад

Excellent! I’d give it a few weeks or months before changing seat because from experience they do give a bit 👍🏼

@matthewbruce8839 2 года назад

Long time subscriber. Great to see your content and format evolve into something even more enjoyable and informative to watch. I often enjoy similar rides and places, though here across the Pond. Looking forward to more quiet places, churches, and roadways...and, most of all, great commentary. Bravo!

@MrDarcy-OlMan 2 года назад

Thanks very much! 👍🏼👍🏼

@laz8872 2 года назад

What a review and what a bike 👌🏼

@MrDarcy-OlMan 2 года назад

Thanks buddy 👍🏼👍🏼

@homegrowndrone2804 2 года назад

Almost a Brian Blessed moment in the church there chap whilst enthusing about the 117 engine! But I agree - stunning machine. 🇬🇧

@MrDarcy-OlMan 2 года назад

Haha thanks buddy. Yes awesome bike 💯

@rob2475 2 года назад

I’m with you all the way. Such a gorgeous bike. Just hoping I’ll find 18,000 down the back of the sofa tomorrow!

@MrDarcy-OlMan 2 года назад

Thanks buddy. Fingers crossed! 👍🏼

@HomeGrown001 Год назад

Thanks for the review , had my mind made up, just thought I'd watch a couple reviews to validate. Thanks a lot.

@richardmoore7381 Год назад

I covered 9K miles on an all black 2016 Dyna Low Rider S, the quality of the build, fit and finish and reliability was one hundred percent. On A-roads and dual carriageways it was superb (I felt like Moses parting the Red Sea when lane splitting on the M42 - it had enormous road presence) and was also surprisingly brilliant around town, but there is no escaping the laws of physics as applied to the near seven hundred pound kerb weight when wheeling it around on the drive and even at moderate speeds on twisty B roads where the weight becomes all too apparent. Everyone with a full bike licence should get to ride one before legislation consigns them to the history books.

@javiersimon797 Год назад

Hi, here another '16 FXDLS, 31k mi on it already. After 4 previous Mo-co bikes, the "Dynasaur" Low Rider S it's being for me the one I will never trade. This video is really good and I've enjoyed watching every minute of it. I dont meanjust the bike test and opinion, but the place, roads, and video work. Congrats!. This Low Rider S feels like a softail (I've owned one) but with improved shocks, not the hard knock at the butt of pre-2000's softails, and the 117 no doubt is s train. I agree rake has been changed for a good reason and it seems to me made handling easier, working with that new forks I bet almost ride like a sportster. Now, my question, @MrDarcy-theOlMan : Did you ride the Dyna Low Rider S as well? In that case, did you notice IMPROVEMENT or CHANGE with this one? Appreciate reply! Keep going

@TrustyZ900 8 месяцев назад

I must say, this is one of the most top notch reviews if the LRS I've seen. Have a Z900 and Z900 RS , but when it comes down to really having a blast, my '23 black LRS is my favorite. It has a TBR turnout pipe and tune and for stock it definitely moves! Looks badass and my friend's Rebel 1100 looks kind of goofy, although a good bike. All in all looking forward to rattling my neighbor's dentures when I start up in the morning. New sub.

@MrDarcy-OlMan 8 месяцев назад

Thanks very much! Welcome aboard 👍🏼👍🏼

@TheStringBreaker 2 года назад

Your videos are straight up bangers! Keep ‘‘em coming 🔥🔥🔥

@MrDarcy-OlMan 2 года назад

Thanks buddy 👍🏼👍🏼

@danielprice5416 Месяц назад

I’m happy to say I got the Low Rider S 120 Anniversary , White Sand Pearl pant job ! It’s such a joy to ride , I’m very pleased with my decision .

@MrDarcy-OlMan Месяц назад

@@danielprice5416 awesome 😊

@danielprice5416 Месяц назад

@@MrDarcy-OlMan Want to Thank you for your run down on the Low Rider S , what a great video . I just stumbled across your channel and I’m a subscriber , see you soon God Bless you my Brother ! Keep the rubber Down 😎

@nhzxboi Год назад

Bought a new one today.

@robbyclark6915 2 года назад

If I didn’t already have the 114 version (which is awesome In it’s own right) I would have to get this bike! Not only do you get that 117 and heavy breather, but they put the CVO cam in it as well for even more power and torque! They barely raised the price too! Also has raised suspension for more lean angle. Now bring on the ST model 😁

@MrDarcy-OlMan 2 года назад

Yes there’s always something around the next corner that takes our fancy! Both models are awesome

@rhithym 2 года назад

would love to see you test out the Indian Chief Dark Horse. it might be the closest competitor to this Low Rider S with its 116 engine

@MrDarcy-OlMan 2 года назад

Yes so would we, unfortunately Indian have been promising us bikes for the last 2 years and we are yet to see one so far!

@iivaridark6850 2 года назад

Yes, I'm not religious but I like churches, the silence in there is calming. And, that was the best preaching I have heard in a long time, maybe ever! I have tobelieve every word - vicars seem to lie a lot so this is a good change, too.

@MrDarcy-OlMan 2 года назад

Thanks buddy. I’m an atheist but I love going into churches!

@Brisco1983 4 месяца назад

Lowrider S in Tobacco Fade! Thats the Sport Cruiser I want.

@petespanopoulos852 2 года назад

Exceptional review. I've had this bike since April, agree with 100% of your thoughts (right down to the terrible mirrors, which is the only negative on this bike and a very easy fix). It's an amazing bike. I was between the Fat Boy and the FLXRS and I'm so happy I went with this one. Cheers!

@MrDarcy-OlMan 2 года назад

Fantastic! 👌🏼👍🏼

@blueheelerfriend8450 2 года назад

HD= Huge Dollars!! If you have the bucks they are fun!!

@MrDarcy-OlMan 2 года назад

Yea not cheap but darn good!

@Dunkelzeitgeist 2 года назад

Gorgeous bike! Shame about the exhaust and its rather dull note, either way, it’s lovely overall, great review as always James! Loved every second and I received my T-Shirt today, love it!

@MrDarcy-OlMan 2 года назад

Thanks buddy. It’s tremendous 👍🏼👍🏼

@theanalogkid6555 2 года назад

Really enjoyed the review. The mix of bike and countryside with a couple of churches thrown in for good measure.👍

@MrDarcy-OlMan 2 года назад

Thanks buddy 👍🏼👍🏼

@charlotteturner3987 2 года назад

Love this bike. I’ve had mine for a month now. Unfortunately the Australian winter weather is rubbish but our licence plates are smaller (some consolation). Everything you said was true- mine is in for its 1.6k service and every one of those k’s have been enriched with pure exhilaration. Thanks for a great review and…love the churches. Keep them coming 🥰

@MrDarcy-OlMan 2 года назад

Thanks Charlotte. Much appreciated. And awesome to hear 👍🏼👍🏼

@goldilocks913 2 года назад

Glorious sounds ( and sights), what a beast! And though l agree , having a tank mounted speedo can be a pain if you’re moving on, that plastic thing between the tank looks awful- and you’re going to look at it a lot. Out of my price range( not as much as l thought it would be though)at the mo and l love my 103 slim. I love finding these old churches and quiet places , can’t stand biker honey pots .

@MrDarcy-OlMan 2 года назад

Thanks buddy. Ok i see that but i thought it looked ok tbh. Yes I tend to go to places off the beaten track too

@goldilocks913 2 года назад

@@MrDarcy-OlMan l bet you can forgive a lot with that lump! Can’t imagine what the 134 world be like !

@MrDarcy-OlMan 2 года назад

@@goldilocks913 💯👍🏼

@KEN-du2iz Год назад

Picking on up in 5 more days, 2 things I didn't like are the tail lights and the angled steel to hold the front fender. Seems more like an after thought. Getting forward controls and a slimmer air cleaner. But it was comfortable and with all the aftermarket I will change a few parts for more power.

@davidedwards199 2 года назад

Even before you said it I was thinking the British Gov must hate bikes with that horible number plate, I'm in Canberra Australia.

@MrDarcy-OlMan 2 года назад

Yes the British Government hate motorcycles and want big plates so they can identify you easily to fine you!

@stevecalovich3682 Год назад

I had a 48 for nine years and you can have a load of fun on a Harley!

@gelatoibiza7226 2 года назад

Great video again, now: If u had no bike and the money in your pocket, which one would you go for R18 or Low rider?

@MrDarcy-OlMan 2 года назад

Thanks buddy. They’re both so good. I don’t want to choose!

@4tech69 2 года назад

Owned a 2021 114. It's a great bike. All around. Too expensive for what you're getting but if you can overlook that you will not be disappointed.

@MrDarcy-OlMan 2 года назад

Awesome. 👍🏼👍🏼

@eztyson 2 года назад

The fact we have to pay £4,000 more than they do in the US is infuriating. I expect we have the UK government to thank for that.

@ccooper8785 2 года назад

Do we still have a 25% tariff levied in response to Trumps tariffs on foreign steel and aluminium?

@MrDarcy-OlMan 2 года назад

I’m not sure

@MrDarcy-OlMan 2 года назад

Yes probably. This government suck!

@MannyCalavera 6 месяцев назад

In italy it costs 23300€, it’s not only uk, i think it’s a problem of the whole europe. I think it’s for trump’s tariffs increase, 25% on steel and 10% on aluminium and that’s bad as f***. 🥲

@andykim6173 3 месяца назад

We overpay for any euro bikes. And never get the proper upgrades for japanese bikes. Like the yamaha T7.

@NoelWeldon1980 2 года назад

Definitely alot cooler than the nightster,the black and bronze is a nice contrast aswel👌🏻

@MrDarcy-OlMan 2 года назад

Yes it’s super cool 💯

@tomoates8568 2 года назад

I like the Low Rider S for sure, especially with the changes they made for this years model. I think I'm most likely going to buy an Indian Chief though, I love the looks of both the Low Rider and the Chief equally, the specs are very similar. The difference that puts the Indian over the top for me is the price, I could get a Chief for a solid 3 or almost 4 grand less. And here in the states they have the base Chief option with the 111 CI motor which makes it a 15,000 USD bike. I haven't seen a Low Rider near me go for less than 20,000 USD

@MrDarcy-OlMan 2 года назад

Ok that’s fair enough 👍🏼👍🏼

@tomoates8568 2 года назад

@Jim Doar I hear you, yeah that's definitely one of the pluses for HD in the US as well. We probably do have more Indian aftermarket support here but HD still has far more. But still, I'll go with the Chief just because it's a more unique choice. Here in Texas you see Harleys all over the place, never a Chief

@davidmccall4776 5 месяцев назад

I had the first year Lowrider (77 AMF), and besides the electrical gremlins, it was a great bike!

@johncantelon7071 2 года назад

Very good review.

@MrDarcy-OlMan 2 года назад

Thanks buddy 👍🏼👍🏼

@pistolpete6321 2 года назад

Of the whole Harley range this is my favorite bike and would love to own one someday. Great review video!

@MrDarcy-OlMan 2 года назад

Absolutely 💯👍🏼

@davescott1491 2 года назад

Great review “ol man”. You really liked the fat boy and the heritage classic also. For every day riding what would be your preference be?

@MrDarcy-OlMan 2 года назад

All three would be fine but the new 117 Low Rider S pips it

@ImWithBigRed 2 года назад

100%. I took one of these out on a HD Experience test ride and it’s not only the best Harley I’ve ever ridden it’s the best bike I’ve ever ridden.

@MrDarcy-OlMan 2 года назад

Yea it’s awesome 💯👍🏼

@georgearcher5696 2 года назад

Great bike except the sticky out back light should make it flush with the mudguard

@MrDarcy-OlMan 2 года назад

Ok got you 👍🏼

@RacerXdBrother Год назад

Picked up a 2022 Low Rider S last Monday here in Manchester NH in gunship grey. Nice machine, the M8 117 rocks. My first HD, you gave us an excellent review and it helped me decide. If a classic HD Softail and a new HT Triumph T120 had a baby, this would be the bike. Keep the faith and the reviews coming.

@MrDarcy-OlMan Год назад

Awesome! 👍🏼👍🏼

@1990-t1j 2 года назад

Rev counters in analogue with the speed in digital: perfect. Sounds like a great engine, but will the bike be reliable? As for answering the first question, your BMW is the best cruiser on the planet, Ol' Man.

@MrDarcy-OlMan 2 года назад

Thanks buddy. Yes it got so much going for it. I love the R 18 but I get that a lot of people don’t like the cylinders so I gave the accolade to the Harley for that reason 👍🏼

@1990-t1j 2 года назад

@@MrDarcy-OlMan It's the cylinders I like. I had an R1100GS for 91,000 miles.

@wellsbibo6175 Год назад

So glad I went with the LRS w/ the 117 over anything else for my first bike. Having that much power on tap as a new rider will make just about every other bike (except maybe a super sport) seem like a kitten. I have been lusting over the R NineT Scrambler, though, as an around town kind of bike. Sub 500 lbs seems like a dream after muscling around a 680 lbs bike!

@domenicosignorelli1009 Год назад

Stessa cosa per me ho preso da poco una Royal Enfield 350 dopo aver guidato la Road Glide, sembra una bici

@1genuine_g619 2 года назад

Great review! 👍

@MrDarcy-OlMan 2 года назад

Much appreciated 👍🏼

@dt3963 Месяц назад

Firstly I want to say I really love your channel and what you’re all about, and the way you deliver these reviews. I work for a HD dealer and currently have use of a ‘24 Breakout 117, it’s the most incredible engine I’ve ever graced the road with.

@MrDarcy-OlMan Месяц назад

Thank you 😊

@HD2O13XL12OOC 2 года назад

I freaking love that bike and I'd go out and get one right now if I could get my wife to look the other way 😉

@MrDarcy-OlMan 2 года назад

Absolutely! Say you won it in a raffle 😉

@beamerandmercedesthebully3111 2 года назад

Its easier to apologize than to ask for permission🤭 buy it and apologize😂

@alanurbach6173 Год назад

I love your reviews!!! So informative and I love the humor! I can’t stop watching them just for the entertainment

@gerardmontgomery280 2 года назад

"I want to establish if this 117 engine is worth having or not" Twists wrist and the bike shoots of like a scolded cat. So that's a yes?

@MrDarcy-OlMan 2 года назад

Haha yes it’s a beast!

@rotax636nut5 2 года назад

Another great review, I know how much you love a big HD and it's clear you would like to own the beast.

@MrDarcy-OlMan 2 года назад

Thanks very much. Yes it’s a fabulous bike 👍🏼

@favoriteblueshirt Год назад

Never wanted a Harley in 45 years of motorcycling.....until now. Thanks great video.

@Jonny_Salami Год назад

Ok topic from the LRS but what motorcycle jacket are you wearing in this video? Looks awesome

@MrDarcy-OlMan Год назад

goldtop.co.uk/collections/jackets/products/the-619-rebel-jacket?variant=37942603382955

@bernardlesperance742 2 года назад

Well, now we all know what your next bike will be ! As for me, I ride a Sportster 1200 (Low) and aspire to eventually get a pre-2018 Fat Boy (or even some other pre-2018 Softail or Dyna). There's something about the look, sound and feel of the new Softails that I just don't care for nearly as much as the pre-2018 Softails/Dynas. I completely share your concern about the fate of air-cooled Harleys. Anyone that seriously prefers them to the water-cooled models, had better buy one before they're gone for good. . . . though the used market should keep them around for some time to come . . . but servicing them will become an issue at some point.

@MrDarcy-OlMan 2 года назад

Yes good points. 👍🏼👍🏼

@robertsonfamilyfarm9126 2 года назад

It’s hard for me to justify buying a Harley Davidson Low Rider S or ST ? When I’m not apart of a club or care about being cool 😎 and , when you consider other bikes like Rebel 1100 , street twin , RnineT , then you realize from you/tube from reviews like 👍 yours , that it could also be worth riding and worth buying ? I love my Honda African Twin but , I’m also considering a cruiser , thanks 🙏

@MrDarcy-OlMan 2 года назад

This is in a different class to the other bikes you mention, as good as they also are, but its like a Mustang Shelby compared to a Fiesta ST.

@SS-ck3ew 2 года назад

One could say, if, that is, one were capable of saying it correctly, that all of those motorbikes you mentioned are capable of moving your ass from one place to another. That is the burden of Harley. To be more, even if it means being less on a spec-sheet. And as such, it is fact that no other marque is as capable of moving both the heart and soul. You can tell yourself that is not so but you would be lying to yourself. Your choice. If you actually "love" your Africa Twiin, marry it, LOL!! Given the current zeitgeist, you will probably be knighted by some queen, somewhere. You're welcome.

@SeriouslyMikey 2 года назад

Maybe one day I'll get a Harley. I'm currently in the market for my first bike now I'm finally going through my mod 1 and 2. For me, I love the imagery of a great British motorbike riding through the great British countryside, which is my I've currently got my heart set on a Triumph. Though, hopefully before the insufferable bike petrol ban in 2035, I'll have a Harley to preserve as a middle finger to the ban.

@MrDarcy-OlMan 2 года назад

Awesome. No doubt a future government will reverse the ban when they realise the wheels of the economy grind to a halt

@bigl3985 2 года назад

Love your reviews, thank you so much! I got mine a couple of weeks ago it still blows me away how great it is to ride it! Keep up the awesome work :)

@MrDarcy-OlMan 2 года назад

Fantastic! Well done 👍🏼👍🏼

@TheSweetasanut 2 года назад

Love it

@MrDarcy-OlMan 2 года назад

Yes it’s incredible 👍🏼

@HarleyGurl114 2 года назад

Ok you sold me!!! Wow!!! The best review I have heard yet!!! I have been thinking and you nailed it for me!!! Thanks for being honest!!! New sub!!!!

@MrDarcy-OlMan 2 года назад

Thanks very much 👍🏼👍🏼 Welcome aboard 👍🏼

@mrESTEVES 2 года назад

I am curious to know if the ST version is a good bike for touring in terms of confort. When I say touring, 300-600kms rides (mix of freeway and country roads). The bags from the sport glide offers a very good space. I am not sure if it would be very confortable for the passanger...

@robbyclark6915 2 года назад

ST version has the same single seat as the S version. If you want a passenger, you’ll have to replace the seat like every other Low Rider S and add foot pegs. I would give it shot though if I didn’t already own the 114 version that I’ve spent a small fortune on 🤑. I love that ST model.