Touring Motorcycle Perfected... Almost - 2020 Harley Davidson Road Glide Special Review

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After riding the 2020 Harley Davidson Street Glide and the 2019 Indian Motorcycle Chieftain Dark Horse, many of you suggested jumping on the Road Glide Special. What separates this bike from the rest is its frame mounted fairing that dominates this bike's modern + aggressive stance. I took it for a spin for the first time to see how noticeable the difference was and how the bike performs through Perth's country roads...
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@valerioscaccia9659 4 года назад

Just bought this bike in this color a month ago..and I’m the happiest biker on the road..she’s a beauty beast..nice review by the way

@TheMotoBarista 4 года назад

valerio scaccia well you are the luckiest biker on the road and have made me very very jealous! Enjoy your awesome new bike!! 🤙⚡️✌️

@michaelt1492 4 года назад

You lucky guy! I am thinking to upgrade from my Road King Police to this amazing HD. Have fun and enjoy safe riding!

@peterconnell3162 4 года назад

The Road Glide took a while to grow on me, but I am now in the market for one this year to replace my Sport Glide. I will wait to see what H-D improves on the 2021 range as I think the touring bikes need a suspension upgrade.

@TheMotoBarista 4 года назад

Peter Connell agreed, I think now is a bad time to buy a touring bike - I think we will see a response to market trends in the 2021 or maybe 2022 lineup. Would also like to see a stripped down Road Glide without all the speakers and a simplified infotainment/display instead - like the Electra Glide but not hindered in other areas - a sport/performance option perhaps.

@SAVAGE87able 4 года назад

Great review man, I just bought the 2020 RGS and it is my first ever Harley and now I get it. I'm sipping that Harley cool-aid now and boy is it sweet!

@TheMotoBarista 4 года назад

Swintnation Congratulations dude and what an awesome bike to have as your first Harley! Glad you are enjoying it and yes - you can really feel the difference! Enjoy and ride safe ✌️⚡️

@razz6877 4 года назад

My first Harley was. 16 RGS about 20 k on it and can’t say it enough it has been my favorite bike . Been riding over 30 years in upstate ny . Love the sound , the look and especially how I feel when I ride it . To me doesn’t matter what you ride , if it makes you feel good it’s the right bike . Great review and ride safe.

@turtle19dad 3 года назад

Damn it. I want one in the Zephyr Blue. I love the extra storage for phone, wallet, etc.

@davidcolon3840 3 года назад

I have a road glide 2015 and let tell you is amazing. So stable well balance very comfortabl and have a lot of power. I have a stage IV and love it. I know you tested drive the 2020 road glide I did too because I was looking for one for myself but it was out of my budget. My personal opinion is road glide are the best bike you can have on the touring side.

@ngawangchonzom7189 3 года назад

Road glide is the only bike that I love I don’t know why people don’t like road glide I love because it’s unique and massive

@GenXBiker 4 года назад

Just completed the first thousand miles on my 2020 Road Glide Limited in River Rock Grey. Love my new bike. So incredibly comfortable, especially compared to my BMW RT.

@TheMotoBarista 4 года назад

Matthew Taylor amazing! I am hoping in the future they release the RG Limited in Australia- right now we only have the special. Amazing bike. Enjoy, you have an incredible bike in the absolute best colour! ✌️⚡️

@FranBunnyFFXII 4 года назад

River Rock Grey is one of the most gorgeous colors Harley has ever done. I swear if i can get a Fat Boy within this model year, I will be getting the River Rock Grey one. I'm a sucker for military colors and Metal Flake colors. And river rock is both. Such a beautiful paint job. Baracuda Silver Denim this year is also crazy beautiful.

@TheMotoBarista 4 года назад

Oh yeh, Fat Boy would look epic in this colour ⚡️⚡️⚡️

@dariocuter5692 4 года назад

river rock gray denim is king!

@yuriyork8094 4 года назад

Great video. Probably best I’ve seen in a while.

@TheMotoBarista 4 года назад

Thanks mate 🤟🦅

@jeffersongreff2225 4 года назад

Got the Kuryakin Hex Floorboards and the Memphis Shades El Paso Fairing thanks to you. Keep up the good work! Cheers from Brazil 🇧🇷!

@TheMotoBarista 4 года назад

Jefferson Greff awesome dude! That is so cool to hear! Hope you are enjoying the bike - ride safe 🤙

@aussiebaggerbro 4 года назад

You do really good reviews, but you need to invest in a helmet mounted camera to get some footage while riding. Keep it up!

@TheMotoBarista 4 года назад

Scott Ranse hey Scott thanks for that! I did have a GoPro but broke it! Just picked one up the other day after recording this video - so stay tuned - riding footage will be in full swing soon! Thanks for watching ✌️

@bundybear3333 4 года назад

Great review Michael again, but yes can't wait for your Go Pro helmet cam footage. I still prefer the Batwing fairing over the shark nose as I am only 5'10, it just feels more comfortable as I don't have that reach to the infotainment system, plus I think it just looks better. Love that river rock grey in both the denim & metallic, it looks sweet. Cheers mate, ride safe always.👍😎☕️

@TheMotoBarista 4 года назад

Bundy Bear yeh, I am so annoyed I didn’t have the new camera in time for these bagger ride reviews! But alas, I waited and got a sweet deal for doing so! Will make up for it with some great footage soon! And I think I agree with, the batwing is too beautiful to say no to.

@kevincraig8257 4 года назад

You looked damn good on that bike that's a good looking motorcycle

@TheMotoBarista 4 года назад

Kevin Craig dont tempt me any more than I already am! 😅

@robb8773 4 года назад

Nice review!

@bornodnoc1034 4 года назад

Good review mate. I'd like to see you do a Goldwing comparison.

@TheMotoBarista 4 года назад

Bor Nodnoc thanks mate, I will definitely try and get on a Goldwing soon and see how it goes!

@mcbridemotorsports 4 года назад

Beautiful bike! Almost bought one, ended up getting a 2020 Street Glide instead. I love it though!

@TheMotoBarista 4 года назад

mcbride 6_17 Street Glide is absolutely beautiful and oozes classic style too. I think I would have done the same. Enjoy the ride! ✌️⚡️

@MrNick- 4 года назад

I too like the street glide more, however I don’t one either lol... one day! The 2019 or 2020 street glide is my dream bike.

@mcbridemotorsports 4 года назад

@@MrNick- its a good bike rides like a Cadillac. I just hit the 1000 mile mark on mine. Unfortunately i havent been able to ride it lately because of a back injury but hopefully in 2 more weeks ill be able too

@geneclarke2205 4 года назад

Now that you rode the BIG v-twin baggers, can you do a review of the performance and ride of a soft tail frame vs a touring frame and why choose one over the other. I ride an SG and after seeing Laidlaw's Coast Glide I'm thinking of adding a fixed faring onto the SG and get a little touring advantage without giving up my soft tail frame. I'm looking for that happy place between a big bagger and the open sporty SG.

@TheMotoBarista 4 года назад

Gene Clarke will done Gene! Are you thinking of going with same FXRT fairing?

@geneclarke2205 4 года назад

@@TheMotoBarista I was looking at the Wedge II by Blackmore custom built for around $1,800 U.S. with LED's and touring windscreen and then painted to match for an additional $250. Not a cheap addition but it looks like a way to keep my SG but gain some (less than perfect) touring advantages. I have a tour pak on my SG which works great for weekend camping and the fairing will position the bike as a middle weight touring machine. But you never know about these things until you get on and ride.

@TheMotoBarista 4 года назад

Gene Clarke oh nice, yeh that fairing looks mean! You’ll definitely benefit from the lighter frame if you want to take the bike fast through tighter bends and easily zip around town. The touring bikes are a lot smoother in my opinion due to rubber mounting and even the extra weight keeps it planted and smooth on the road + 114 is a bit more smooth. I also like the extra sense of space on the touring the bikes, particularly if I was going distance. But, for all around riding - commuting, twisties and some distance - I love my sport glide. Essentially both families can do the same thing, they just favour certain areas of riding. I think in the future when HD updates the touring frame and features - then it will be a different story. For now, I would stick softail.

@michaelsweeney6596 3 года назад

So did you enjoy it and I tell you it looks great 👍

@dariocuter5692 4 года назад

again nice job good video, cheers mate!

@TheMotoBarista 4 года назад

Dario Luca Cuter thanks for watching dude 🙏⚡️

@joshuarevilla3226 4 года назад

i think im part of the yt algorithm. and you have good vids. youll blow up soon. no worries mate

@TheMotoBarista 4 года назад

Joshua Revilla thanks mate, appreciate the kind words! I’m going slow and steady, making videos the way I enjoy so nice to hear you are enjoying them! Thanks again for watching 🙏✌️⚡️

@MKYRR 4 года назад

CVO has the keyless locking bags

@reddog907 4 года назад

Forty plus degrees ! Could you send some North to Calgary. Love the RG.

@TheMotoBarista 4 года назад

Rob yeh, it has been an insanely hot start to summer here 😅 at least you can escape to the mountains for some good snow! Really want to make it out to Calgary sometime and go snowboarding out that way!

@reddog907 4 года назад

The Moto Barista Let me know I would be happy to show you around, been watching the news and you guys are having record temps, crazy, anyway the offer stands we could always get a few riders together and do the mountains and passes. Cheers and safe riding.

@TheMotoBarista 4 года назад

Rob I will absolutely take you up on that offer mate! Would be a dream ride for me through the mountains!

@reddog907 4 года назад

The Moto Barista Rogers Pass and a trip down HWY 40. Take care.

@ThrottleDownunder 4 года назад

Just came accross after seeing you on Dirty Deez live stream

@TheMotoBarista 4 года назад

Throttle Downunder ahh nice! Thanks for stopping by. Aussies starting show some growth in the moto RU-vid scene 🤙🤙

@TonySamaan 4 года назад

2:08 I would’ve laughed my ass off if you turned around to pick the camera back up!

@jackflowers999 4 года назад

nice show ...always

@TheMotoBarista 4 года назад

Jake Lebon thanks mate 🙏⚡️

@jackflowers999 4 года назад

what bikes do you own?

@TheMotoBarista 4 года назад

Jake Lebon I own a 2019 Harley Davidson Sport Glide and I’m hoping to add a mid-size adventure bike to the stable sometime this year!

@jackflowers999 4 года назад

nice, I have a HD 114 fat boy & BMW K1300S

@joshuarevilla3226 4 года назад

Awesome!!!

@TheMotoBarista 4 года назад

Joshua Revilla awesome bike. I am worried for my future bank account 😅

@ichsanbakhtiar3748 4 года назад

Subtitle indonesia?

@tax905972 4 года назад

Get yourself a better camera. 1080 is a must.

@TheMotoBarista 4 года назад

Hey Duane, I just uploaded - RU-vid only displays low quality version for the first 30 minutes or so. Check back soon and you should have 1080 and 4k options available! You have seen my videos before - you know I'm onto it! Thanks for checking in though!