Sport Glide Full and Detailed Review 

Great! Now i want to buy a Sport Glide!

Just traded my 2019 Iron 1200 in for a 2019 Sport Glide. (Freedom promise + Christmas deals + 2020 models being out = killer savings!) Man what a bike! It wasn't even on my radar. I was fixin' to get a heritage until I popped on this. This bike is a dream!

I love that bike. The sport glide, street bob, and v-rod are my favorite HD bikes ever.

Great review! I’ve had mine for 19 months & haven’t looked back after trading in my beloved Dyna after 10 years!

Man, I've been longing to see one of these hands-on review. Thanks

Lived in Jax while in the Navy from 06-10. Great memories. Like both the sport glide and low rider.

Loving your videos man. Thanks for walking through the Harley Lineup and comparing each of these bikes. It gives us new guys to riding a bit more understanding within the language of HD.

I think I need to look at this before putting a deposit on a 48. I know they are completely different things but this has caught my eye. Great review, Jax.

I have a 2019 and you are absolutely right! It's a blast to ride everyday.

My first experience on an FXR was my aunt's old FXRT, so you can imagine my disappointment when they released this. I liked everything about the new Sport Glide except the way they look. Except today I finally saw one in person and I gotta say, it looks sharp as hell up close, and IMO when it's naked it looks the most "Softail" out of all the new Softails. Great review dude!

I saw this bike the other day on youtube and I have been hanging out for your review. I believe that Harley(as you stated) have really nailed it with the sport glide.Now I just have to wait until it comes to Australian dealerships so that I can test ride it. Great review as per usual brother. Stay safe.

One of the nicest Harley's I've seen in a long time. They are going to sell a bazillion of these!

Great review! Word on the Street from a number of Australian Journalists that the Sport Glide is H-D's best release yet! I'm yet to ride one myself but I'm very keen. Cheers, from the Aussie Bikers team.

I where waiting a review of this bike i fell in love whit the sport glide when i see it and now whit the performance you say it has i love it even more thank you mate ride safe and hard

Great replacement for the Wide Glide. Looks like it has the same bars and forward controls and all. I was wanting the Low Rider. I think I changed my mind.

This is the best Sport Glide review, thank you for your video.

Nice review. Good point about the tour pak. Hadn't thought of that. Sundowner seat/tour pak and mama would be happy as a clam.

Couldn’t agree with you more. Great bike. Solid review. Ride safe!

Took a sport glide out last week for a test ride and damn that was a fun ride. I want one.

I have a 2018 Sport Glide just like this one and I just love it.

Nice review. Love my 2019. Best Harley yet. Take care.

Great review, thanks! I have a SP '18 and everything you stated was spot on. It's definitely the best HD out there, best of both worlds. I use it for everyday in LA ....manouvers in the traffic flawlessly ....like a knife going thru butter, and at the same time I go on long trips regularly. You nailed it by saying going on long trips, you rather be on a sports looking and feel bike versus a heavy Street Glide or any other softail/touring. There's one thing I want to point out that you kind of alluded to in the video. I keep hearing & reading from so many complaining about the failure of the fairing in not shielding the rider from the wind fully. I think they completely miss the plot with this bike and what HD people had in mind when designing the Sport Glide. Any bigger fairing and it would defeat the whole "sport" idea of this beauty. If anyone is looking for maximum wind protection, which that in itself is taboo due to the underwind at higher speeds, then they should look at the multiple offerings within the touring line. THIS is a SPORT Glide. As you explained so well, it glides thru the bends and offers an incredibly stable, precise yet comfortable ride for a sport bike. The fairing is a sport fairing. It's just big enough to shield the torso from the wind, the widest part of the body. At the same time it's small enough to let the rider feel the wind on the face....it is a SPORT bike after all, right? It's like getting a convertible car but never putting down the top. Worse still, put the top down but slide down the seat so as to avoid the wind. I personally love the design. Of course if the rider is a litte taller than average, the visor can be replaced with a higher one to shield more of the chest. Frankly I am astonished how so many people miss the whole point of the design. If having a huge fairing to shield from the wind is such a big factor when it comes to it's purchase, then this isn't the bike to be looking at. A very similar bike can be found within the Touring line that has a massive wind shield/fairing and.... even with the option of a 114 versus the SP's 107......of course it also comes with a minimum of 100 pounds heavier! Maybe HD marketing department hasn't done the SP justice. Maybe HD should explain the purpose of the SP's fairing design more explicitly. Personally, living in LA with it's mild weather compared to other parts of the country, I took off my fairing the day I rode it out of the dealer. In the past 2 years, I have never once rode with it on. Not only the wind has never bothered me, it has actually made my ride much more fun. I actually think it should be an option so that the base price would be lower and more competitive with other manufacturers. Anyway, I quite like it's rather traditional HD look speaking of which I was so happy that contrary to the Breakout, the SP is not equipped with digital speedometer etc. Another best of both worlds design, the SP has the look of the 70s with 21st century technology. I would have really preferred if it's speedometer and tachometer were split like the Low Rider giving it that much more of a traditional look. Overall, as you stated, HD needed such a bike in it's line of bikes. It's definitely THE BEST Softail/touring HD hands down. Just wish it came with a 114 S, or even 131....after all IT IS called SPORT Glide.....fly like an eagle....

This bike handles really well. It’s one of the most fun bikes I’ve owned. I’ve owned sport bikes. This is a cruiser but and it’s a big butt, this bike does remind me a tiny bit of riding a sport bike. I really like having the bags. Very convenient. I would like to put some sort of wrap or paint because they seem like they show scrape marks easily. The fairing with the 5” screen does help some on the Freeways/Highways. I put mini floorboards on the front and it’s so comfortable. It’s almost 700 lbs but feels like 500 lbs. Mods are starting to come out for this model, soooooooo here we go...... Great review, nice positive attitude. Ride safe

Right on FA Jax. First sport glide ride I've seen. Like the loop you run with the bikes.

It looks a perfect bike for my purpose too. I set up my mind to buy this bike.

Dude... I can't wait to take one of those for a spin! Thanks for the review.

Ordered mine last may I just felt in love when trying it out 😉😉

Thanks for the review Jax! First saw it on one of Adam Sandoval vids a couple of days ago. I love it! Even though it's listed price $27,750 here in Australia. Can't wait till it lands here so I can test ride it. But it looks like this will be my next ride!

Picked mine up today if your thinking of getting one Don't wait it rides and handles great. I like the 30 degree rake better than the 28 on my fat bob. It's a great bike. Can't think of anything I would change. I have the bigger wind screen ordered but that's it.

I have a 2019 sport glide and love it!!!

Super nice review. Not in market for new bike, I love my 2014 Fat Bob, but it's good to know what models are out there. Take care. Again, great job on review!

I been waiting for this man. It def looks like they took a lowrider and halfway did the club style for you and added some upgrades along the way. I'm now stuck between this and a road king special for my next bike. But like you I ride hard everywhere I go so this may be better. Just hate the damn plastic fender piece for license plate and the tail lights. That would have to be the first mod. Don't forget to mention Harley said they narrowed the primary on this model over the other softails. Thanks for the review

Great Review Brother ! Thank you again for the Great Video's

Yet another "do it all" bike there. Looks amazing, spice is steep but... hey... you only live once. ... ... or was it twice? Great review Jax!

Great video thanks for sharing the info I used to have a 2007 night train and i want to buy a new bike soon this sport glide is in top of the list because of the versatility of it thanks 👍🏻

Wish is was around 14-15 K, I'd keep my Road Glide for now, and buy one of them. 19 K is just to much. Second childhood, I want I want :) You should be selling them Jax. You go a great job on here. Thanks for all your info you share

This is definitely one of Harley's current "high value" bikes. I also like the LowRider. Great looking with lots of standard features. I love that this bike is finished off. It has standard two-tone gloss black and chrome trim everywhere, which makes accessory shopping less painful, and it is beautiful. One thing I would like is bags that lock to the bike and an optional high windshield. I would personally like higher bars, like apes. Other than that, it is darn near perfect.

I am looking for my first Harley and coming from a sports bike I went to a touring bike. I didn't do as much touring as I thought but this fits a nice middle ground. I am just waiting to see what they come out with the wind screen.I definitely would want a slightly taller one. I thought the bags were flimsy though. But it does ride well and turns nicely.

Want want want... great review thanks mate 👍🏻

Nice job! I'm debating between this and the softail slim!

If my wife didn't like to ride with me I'd be all over the Street Bob or the Slim. But she likes to ride along so I'm actually considering the new Heritage or this. Last year I never would have said that, but this year's Heritage is pressing all the right buttons for me.

I pick mine up next week Can't have to many Harleys. Great test I enjoy all your road tests. You said your bike is going to be putting out 100 go soon. Can't wait to see a test on that.

Long time low rider owner , local an weekend tour riding is what I do looking at the sport glide hard I live an ride mostly in the rural America so I think the sport glide will fill the Bill just fine for me I waiting on the Red color to come in 😎

I sure wish they'd put some decent lean angle on that bike...sub 30 degrees just doesn't cut it for something with the word sport in the name. It may handle well within the 27.9 on the R and 28.7 on the L degrees of lean angle but that just means I'll want to throw it around more and end up scraping stuff. I'm sure you could eek out a bit more lean angle with a longer Ohlins out back. FWIW, you'd have more lean angle on a Street Glide, albeit a heavier bike. At least they put a decent sized fuel tank on it. Thanks for posting this up, I've been interested in this since it was announced.

Interesting development by HD. I got the king of all kings touring bike 17' RGS but this bike is interesting

Huge fan of the channel, and please don't take this the wrong way. But an upgrade on your audio (new microphone) would make a MASSIVE difference. Love your opinions and they've truly helped me narrow down my search for my bike. I'd love the videos and hope they keep coming. Get that new microphone!

Great review. My next bike.

Nice review. Not a wrong decision on buying one. 🤙

great review wish the fairing was alittle bigger but by far my favorite of the new softails just out of my price range im still hoping to find a cheap lowrider s lol thats the only bike that can get me to sell my sporty

Checked your video so i can review my own sport glide too here in the Philippines. Ride safe.

Of all the new soft tails I like this bike the most. Not a fan of clam shell style bags, like street glide/ultra style as they fit my need better. Low rider is the only other 2018 that does anything for me. Nice clips keep recording

I liked your review on the Deluxe except you wanted to have it blacked out. No no I think that little fairing on a deluxe would work well. Great job.

Harley is definitely on to something with this bike, however I think the fairing cojlf.haf. Ren a little bigger and the gauges been mounted on the fairing like the street glide

Great review!!!

I like this Harley I might have to start saving...

Great review I am a short guy (5'6") finding a decent bike that's comfortable is a challenge to say the least the riders triangle seams stretched out I have a reach seat on my sporty with forward controls. Will I have to do the same on this

Love mine!

I just think they messed up on one aspect.... it needs a 114ci or 117ci from the factory. Sport is in its name!

I wish they put those bags on the heritage

Putting a second digital handlebar clamp speedo as per the Breakout in addition to the analogue speedo would have helped in a country where speed cameras are everywhere.

So is it a Softail Slim or a Breakout. It kinda looks like both. Why buy it if the others are available with a heap of mods.

Damnit Jax, great video. I agree with your perspective on the bike. Does it already have the hardware for attaching backrest, tour pack, etc already on, or would you need to change hardware?

So sport glide or heritage for a single rider? I like them both

If this doubles as a sport and a tourer, can you put a back rest on it?

Looks like they took some styling que’s from , victory......Nice looking bike, and with a motor that finally makes some power.....Maybe when i wear my victory vegas out , which seems like never.....I’ll buy a sport glide

can i ask your height and how you felt you fitted on this bike? thanks

The only critisizm you'll get from me is the cheap front fender that does nothing to protect the oil cooler from pebble damage. The R&D dept really worked to figure it out and did a job worthy of a lot of Kudos!

Would the mini batwing fit on a 2017 1200 Roadster ?

Are the saddlebags waterproof by default or would i have to add waterproof inserts ?

Keep going pro

Another great review Jax! What did you like better? The new Fat Bob or Sport Glide?

Interested to test ride one of these, I saw one yesterday at a dealer in the area, but they barely had it out of the crate, still good looking bike. As a sport touring rider, I am interested to see how a sport touring cruiser is.

nice vid

Since they are discontinuing the V Rod and wanted this bike to be sporty, why not put the V Rod motor into this ??

Any you guys notice the death wobble when you cruise at 90mph on the Sport Glide?

Superb review, been waiting for somebody to do an actual ride. On the back of this I'm going to place an order, have you seen the other two colours yet?

So, it’s a new Dyna Convertible?

i really like this bike!, i ride a sport touring bike and this would be a harley i like! my question is why doesnt harley go balls out! put fully adjustable front end! give the engine some power! like 175hp! for 20 plus grand i can get that with other brands! for this price point! like KTM, Ducati, Yahmaha! harley needs to do this and then i will go out and buy one! i am tempted! great looking bike!

How tall are you? I'm 5'8 - definitely go for mids and a higher screen.

Hey Jax, I'm torn between this bike and the breakout, which one did you enjoy riding more, which was more comfortable to ride? Thanks

Hey Jax hope your doing fucken awesome! Loving your videos just came across you so I’m going back and watching all your videos. Had a question, I have a 17 softail slim. What are your thoughts on legends air suspension. I’m thinking of adding that. I’m fairly new to harleys as this is my first. Not sure what exactly to expect, but from what I hear that suspension is a dam Cadillac Hope you and your family have a fantastic upcoming thanksgiving!

Excellent looking machine! Can you tell me - do the bags lock please? In the film they just close and have a lever. But hope you can lock them on! Also, about the only thing I'm not keen on is the pipes. I guess that aftermarket separate duels etc will soon be made available.

How would you compare the vibrations/engine feel at highway speeds vs. the new Road King? I really like this bike, but I like it smooooth for longer trips...

Thank you for this review. I'm almost certain this will be my next bike. For my reference. What is your height.? I'm 5'9 1/4".. regarding ergonomics. Wondering if we were same height. Thanks. Looks like it handles real good. And has the nice bags. Wow

Awesome.....

0-60 time? 60-120 time?

i want one.

Being only about 5'6" how would say the bike would handle for the shorter crowd?

I see a lot of videos on this bike travelling on straight/highway roads. I wish someone would take this bike through some twisties just to see how it handles going through hilly/forest roads and see if it really justifies the name "Sport Glide".

Hey jax great review, how's the seating position say compared to the FATBOB...?

Love the new wheels. Does this prove that you can put forward controls on the new softails that come with mids? Where is the 13K Softail?

Its just a newer version of the switchback.

Nice Bike, but imo the foot controls are way to forward, not good for slow maneuvers , my idea would have been put smallfloor boards further back , closer to mid controls.

It's a good looking bike, and I bet it's fun to ride. I just have to scratch my head, with the cruiser/ Softail line appearing to have all of the bases covered already, especially with the availability of bolt on parts, how relevant is this bike going to be @ $19K? And if the "Sport" term is going to be used, I hope Harley has something new in the works with the VRod engine in a real sport touring model. This looks like a Low Rider with bags and fairing sans the wheels and inverted forks.

How tall are you? would this fit for a 6'4" kinda guy?

New Ideas ? Can you say FLHS or Switchback !

You didn't really ride hard around a right hand corner where it is likely to scrape first and you didn't say if mid controls can be fitted, especially given you are pushing the sports aspects of this bike.

If there where a God of motorcycle it will be H-D

why not just get the FXRT fairing on a dyna with bags? thats what this bike is trying to be

Jax.... do you think that bike is worth 19k?