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I am 65 years old and not dead...ride a Z900RS by choice. Never thought to judge someone else's ride let alone them. If somebody spends TOO much time worrying about who made the motorcycle, then they are missing the point. Whether it is a Honda Super Cub or a CVO Road Glide, just enjoy the ride!!!

Another spot on video Aymen! I've rode 5 Harleys 237,000 miles (9.5 times around the world) and only left stranded on the road twice. You get what you pay is a good general rule to go by. 44 years since my first Harley on the first of this month. I've loved every minute of it. ❤

What I look forward to most on a Sunday evening is when Aymen posts his latest video. That completes my weekend.

Torque is actually a vector that runs along an axle, but math aside, the torque you want (i.e. at the rear wheel) is determined by gearing. You can put a great big sprocket on a sportbike and get more torque at the rear wheel. In fact, it's quite a common mod for stunters who want their sport bike to wheelie easier. Gas burns. The rate at which it converts its energy to heat is called power. If your bike is running and you're accelerating on it, it's because it's making more power than it did a millisecond ago. Torque is a component of power. RPM is the other component of power that no one seems to care about. Crank torque is a better marketing tool. If your bike makes a peak tq of 130 ft lbs @ 3k rpm, that means your bike is making 74 hp @ 3k rpm. That's a lot of power for such a low rpm, but it ain't gonna set any lap records. It will however get 1500 lbs of bike and riders away from the stop light and up a hill. A Hayabusa, by contrast, only has a measly peak tq of 111 ft lbs of tq, but it achieves that at 7000 rpm. So, it makes 148 hp @ 7k rpm. It also makes peak power at 9700 rpm, 190 hp. When it comes to making power, HDs are not in the same league with bike engines that are designed to go fast. But unless one plans to use all that power to run from cops, it's of little value on the street. I just got a $240 ticket for 22 over on my 80 hp Thruxton and I doubt the throttle was cracked 10%. My HD will do 110 mph on the speedo. More than sufficient to go to jail, get a ticket for reckless op, and probably lose my license for a while. I agree that people who think riding is all about buying a bike with the highest peak engine numbers knows little about motorcycling, but apparently there's a lot of them as that's what mfgs love to brag about. I like my HD because if the wife and I decide to ride a few states down the road, I don't need to keep my chin on the tank and she doesn't have to hold on to the luggage. And also because it floats down the road like a magic carpet...

Great content as usual! I'm 70, ride 2008 Softail Custom which I absolutely love, it's the longest I've ever kept a bike and have no intention of getting rid of it. Criticism of Harleys is, in my experience, based on ignorance mostly by RUBs with their ample figures squeezed into dayglo leathers, wearing boots they struggle to walk in, with beautifully coiffured hair, riding race replicas with extremely low mileages on them. They don't have a clue what being a biker is all about! 🇬🇧B

I was a Harley hater and road sport and adventure bikes. I would always joke that I own a Harley is a polite way to say, " I will have to catch up so please wait for me." Now, it is my favorite motorcycle and it would take too long to explain why. I have a 2007 Road King Classic and love the retro look. I am 65 year old and miss the older bikes and the simplicity. I would go back to carburetors and point ignition since I wold need a circuit board and a scan tool to fix, but those days are gone. Harleys have come a long way and hopefully they can keep the spirit of the past and maintain customers. Our younger people as so into technology that is they don't have all the digital displays and gadgets, there not interested. Just give me a motorcycle with soul, no stereo, a great sound, and looks like a real motorcycle and not a power ranger space ship, and I am good. I have a 96 CI, stage one, and had it up to 100 mph (160 Kph, I am from the US) with no problem. Would'nt mind more, but don't need it. Its all about the ride. Nice video, Wish I had experience Harleys earlier.

I had an AMF Harley back in the 70s and the problem wasn't AMF, it was the owners. The bikes were pretty cheap and it was the start of having hundreds of options to bolt on. There was no Internet, so no real way of finding product reviews. People were buying parts from all kinds of parts from magazine ads, without any knowledge of the quality of the parts or whether it was compatible with other parts being bought elsewhere. AMF did have fit and finish issues, but I never really saw a stock AMF with mechanical breakdown problems. In fairness, I didn't see many stock AMF bikes either...

I wholeheartedly agree. I recently acquired my dream bike. After years of yearning to be back on the open road on two wheels, enduring major, life-changing catastrophes, I am now the owner of a 2004 Harley Road King Classic. 96 ci of pure bliss. It is absolutely beautiful and classic. I am thrilled every time I even look at it and pure nirvana when I ride. It's not super fast, and I don't need it to be. It's mine. It's MY dream, not someone else's. I'm 57. I don't feel old, although people see me that way (which still feels weird). After all I have been through, I finally feel free and happy again. Criticize my bike to my face at your own peril. You might find out what "Old, not dead" really means.❤

I've had sports bikes and cruisers, so I'm not one sided on either. However I am noticing many councils (at least in Victoria) are dropping the speed limits from 100 to 80km/h even pushing out to the country areas. It seems like every other weekend a new stretch of great twisty road has been slowed down to conform to the lower speed limit. I'm on a HD Road King now and would not like to be on a sports bike forced to drop the speed that much. Just as well I'm on a cruiser as that is what we are being restricted to in many areas now.Oh and the big old Road King, humps along just fine.....

I have a 25 year old and a 30 year old Harley. Have a combined 160 thousand miles and love them both dearly. Many years of trouble free riding and very few breakdowns. Normal wear parts on very rough roads in the U.S and still enjoying them. Thanks for sticking up for us Aymen!

I needed to get more comfortable and ended up buying a 2009 Voyager with 85K kms on the clock. It allows me to get into the cruiser ride for a pittance while I decide if a bagger is for me. I had a 2012 Concours prior so I needed to readjust my power expectations accordingly but that's OK if I can ride all day long without my knees screaming at me. At 64 my canyon carving days are behind me and there is a lot to be said for chugging along and enjoying the views.

About 50 years ago there was a joke in Easyrider magazine. It showed a rice bike next to a couple of HD choppers at a stoplite. The guy on the ricer says "Want to Race?" a guy on a chopper says " Sure! On the same bikes in 10 years." And Yes, I still have the same HD I had then.

Love the Channel. I’ve recently bought my first HD 08 ultra classic. This is about my 40th bike and my first bagger. I still have a 09 Hayabusa and a 83 Honda v65. I ride them all and love them all for what they are. The HD is No Hayabusa but it’s great for what it is and I love doing some long distance rides on it. It might help me keep my license as well haha. Keep up the great work. Old not dead 💀 48 years young.

I am 76 years old and have owned many different brands of bikes in my 62 years of riding. I have owned a Fatboy, a Heritage Softball, and still own an XL1200 C. The 2013 XL has been bulletproof. The 2005 Heritage blew up going through a construction site at 10mph. The most dependable bikes I have owned are my 2014 Victory Crossroads (ridden through 13 states this year alone), my 2013 XL1200C, and a Triumph Bonneville America. Nothing has gone wrong with any of these three bikes. Just normal service. You are absolutely right that you have to pick the correct bike for your intended use. I plan to keep my two bikes for as long as I can ride. I would never own a bike with built in radio and nav. I concentrate on the road. Built in nav becomes inaccurate too fast. I use detachable navigation that is easily updated.

Good Fun. I bought a AMF Harley Super Glide new in 1981 . I rode it hard for 38 years. My son owns it now. I still doesnt leak oil. 0ne rebuilt top end, in 2000. Great Bikes!!! Cheers ! ( I now ride 2000 Ultra Twin cam )

It’s refreshing to see that someone finally did this. I’ve heard all the crap from super bike riders also. I just did a 131 kit on my trike and it flat hauls balls. Cheers and keep the great vids coming.

RC 45 Hondas came out value was $14500, now worth up to $ 70 g

Might just move to a Harley-Davidson from my current Valkyrie, simply because they don’t make them anymore. I like the “ naked” look, no batwing, bags and any other accessories, just two wheels, an engine and great suspension.

i just spent 5 days riding a road glide across the black hills of south dakota and was so happy to get back onboard my ultra limited back here in aus

I'm 65 and long--time owner of a 1970 ElectraGlide. It's got a S&S carb and electronic ignition, otherwise it's stock. It's been a reliable bike in the 3 decades I've owned it. I would like to get a Road Glide someday for the added performance of both the engine and brakes

Bang on! Like you I have had many motorcycles. I have loved them all for different reasons. But I have a very special place in my heart for the Harley - I have had 3 previously and currently own two. They never fail to make me smile - and as I am riding down the road I find myself audibly saying - man I love this bike or words to that effect. They never fail to entertain, whatever mood you are in. A bike for any occasion 😊 As for the trolls. For me to respect an opinion first I have to respect the person saying it. Fantastic video as always. Keep em coming. 😊😊 Safe rides 👍🤜

I took a '23 Low Rider S out for a test ride a few months back and I had an absolute blast, I was chuckling in my helmet the whole time. Would I replace my Speed Triple 1050 or Honda VFR with it? No, like the man said it serves a different purpose, but I will 100% be adding a Harley to the stable at some point in the future. Great fun, great sound, great looks.

I’ve owned a 2017 street glide from new, I own 5 other bikes 3 of which are Honda’s the build quality is up there with theses and far better than a 2022 Kawasaki I also own. All good bikes but nothing beats the feeling (and comfort) of riding a Harley. Just returned from a 7 country 3 week trip around Europe and the Harley was faultless even 2 up on Swiss passes.

I’m 65 and started riding motorcycles at 49. I have 4 bikes, 2004 Honda VTX1300C, 2007 Suzuki DRZ400S, 2014 Suzuki VStrom 1000adv and 1980 Honda CB125S. I live in Cook County, Illinois (USA) so I am very close to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, home of Harley Davidson. When I ride locally in Illinois and Southern Wisconsin, we see that about 90% of the bikes are Harley’s. They are beautiful bikes and I’ve always wanted one but they are out of my price range . When I fly out West to ride the deserts and mountains we rent Harley Street and Road Glides and really enjoy them.

Different tools for different applications. I own both. however nothing gives the effect on the heart and soul of a 74+ cubic inch V-Twin Harley/ S&S motor. like holding a bull by the horns and riding thunder. crack that throttle and it never gets old.

Slow and steady enjoy the ride and the scenery. I have three Harleys, 1992 Electra Glide Ultra Classic, 1991 Springer Softtail, and a 1978 Flh. The 78 is going through another alteration as I'm writing this. I'm installing 1980 FLT forks (wide glide at this time) no front or rear fenders, side mount license plate and taillight, front and rear lowered (2.5 inches) LAF exhaust (LOUD AS F#@K), and a sportster speedometer. Lepara barebones solo seat. 10" ape hangers, foot clutch, and jockey shifter. It's slow yes (best cruise speed is 60 mph), but very loud and very fun to ride. I'm considering different front and rear sprockets I'd like to be able to cruise on the interstates at 70 mph without my fingers going numb after 30 minutes of riding, hahaha. Gotta love solid mount shovelheads. I enjoy your content and appreciate your honest thoughts about the riding community. I wanted to add, claimed maximum peak output power of 58.00 HP (42.3 kW) @ 5150 RPM this was during the 55 mph maximum speed limit here in the US. Engine and transmission are still stock 74 cu-in (1200 cc) and 4 speed transmission.

Horses for courses, riding around Australia on an R1, not my idea of fun, if you like going 25km to get a coffee maybe get the R1, but then again a lot of Harley riders wouldn’t go much further either 😂😂

I'm a CBR600RR rider and I fully agree with everything you have to say. I started with a Vulcan 500 as my first set of wheels and I can appreciate both styles of rides. I believe all kinds of bike styles have merit. I'd like to buy a Scout bobber purely for aesthetics, but an African Twin for utility and touring with the old lady.

I live in North Dakota. I have a 2006 Sportster 1200. Bought it in 2008 and still riding it. 75 HP 75ft lbs of torque. Pipe change only. Is it fast, never Armor All the seat! Value: used it as collateral 3 times since I bought it. The banks LIKE Harleys.

Being a broke arse pensioner, I bought second hand Street Bob 107 and love it. It already had mods that I like and it puts a shit eating grin on my face every day, I don’t give a rats as to whether others like it or not.😀

Money is compensation for value. "You can spend all your time making money. You spend all your love making time." The Eagles. I love my Harley, I probably spent "too much" on it, but I enjoy it and all the people I've met in my adventures on it. "Time is our most valuable commodity." Thomas Jefferson Founding Father and 3rd President of the United States of America. A Harley is too expensive for someone who doesn't really want one. I'm not going to let my years fade into the daily grind, the Harley is part of living my life to its fullest. I was born with nothing and will die with nothing, you can't take anything with you, money or a Harley. Great video man, you were showing all of us all the value you get from that beautiful Street Glide, good friends, and a $4.50 coffee!

Owned 3 Harleys over the years, Fat Boy, 2 Street Glides and a Road Glide. Never once did they break down. Only regular maintenance and upgrades. My Road Glide was a Stage 3 build and was a ton of fun. It was my last Harley. At 66, I listened to my kids (both in emergency medicine) and sold the Glide and did not ride for 3 years. Back riding again, less expensive bikes. Semi retired and have to not live like a Baller. Sold the Duc and now riding a Guzzi. Still yearn for my Stage 3 Harley.

Im cursed...sold my 79 goldwing for an 85 Harley (new from dealer). Broke down on the highway on the way home. Carb issues. Left me stranded again 6 mos later...tranny. Sold it, bought a new 86 Harley, Within a year it saw the dealer several times...leaking piece of junk. Sold it too. Bought another Goldwing, ran for 10 years like a dream, then switched to a Yamaha cruiser...smooth as silk., My other Japanese bikes have never left me stranded over the last 40 years. I always wanted a Harley, but back in the day, they were definitely lacking.....

Harley M8 copied the Metrics 8 valve heads and their new CVO 121 copying Metric liquid cooled and let that sink in. Would like to see the evolution engine in their cruiser, and touring bikes. Water ever they make people will buy. The PanAmerica turned out to be a top seller for touring adventure.

Problem with harley is the price doesn't reflect the engineering, they are getting better tho,bottom line is you ride what you can afford and enjoy it

Great to hear people telling it as it is. Subscribed after seeing this one video

Not a HD rider. BUT, I think you’re pretty spot on. They’re beautiful machines and sound wonderful. Yes, HD are expensive. So are Ducati, Triumph and BMW and I love all three. My problem is I don’t think I’ve ever met a bike I don’t like, but I have ridden some that aren’t right for me personally.

Im 50, New to your channel n likn it, new to riding (3 yrs) n livn it, new to Harley (06' Roadking classic) FUKN LOVN IT.

I like your "Hammer to Spanner" (IE Wrench for us in the states) comparison, What I usually say is a Cadillac to a Toyota MR2. Both have there uses, both are quality vehicles but which one would you take on the long trip?

Thanks Coach. Very interesting and I like your view from your background. Looking forward to seeing more about the conference.

Just rode from Scottsdale, AZ to Lake Tahoe, CA and back on a 20' Road Glide. Comfy, fast, smooth and thoroughly enjoyable. 2000 miles with ease......

I only have one thing to say...... We should be excited that we have choices

Eamon , you’re a damn funny bugger. I was literally LOL (that’s Laughing Out Loud), but I also learn a lot from every video you make. And you have common sense by the truckload (and these days common sense seems to be as rare as rocking horse shit). Great topic, this one, and very well covered. Keep up the great content.

The best reason to buy a Harley is aftermarket parts. Most bikes older than 10 years, if you want OEM parts, the dealers/manufacturers don't support older bikes. There are so many aftermarket parts for Harleys, you can completely rebuild any year Harley without counting on ebay or craigslist for parts. If you are going to keep a bike less than 10 years, buy whatever you want to ride and have fun with it. If you are going to ride it for the next 25 years, buy a Harley and find a local mechanic if you don't turn wrenches yourself. That $150 sissy bar becomes a $300 mod when the dealer adds labor. The guy down the street will put those 4 bolts in for $50. I have a 1980 Sportster, dealers don't even want to look up parts for it when I need something. It is 40 years old, nothing is in stock, and I completely overhauled the engine, the only parts that actually came from H-D were the crank bearings because the right side is hand lapped and the left side is a matched set of tapered bearings. Everything else came from V-Twin, Custom Chrome, S&S, etc. MSRP on a Hayabusa is $18K, MSRP on H-D V-Rod is $18K, the Busa will do 180mph out of the box, the V-Rod will do about 150mph. Being a fat old man, I am not going to be going that fast no matter what I am on. I own an Ultra Classic, 883-1000-and 1200 SPortsters, a Honda XR650L and about half a dozen metric cruisers. There is no one bike that can sitisfy my needs. There isn't one bike to me that is better than ecverything else.

Before I changed to my Harley the only thing I knew was they were something to be over taken. Now on my second Harley the Street Glide well it pulls like a left handed whore on a Saturday night the 117 has really opened my mind up about what this bike can do. Concur with you that they are very nice machines

Road Glide is where it’s at!!! I have a 22 RG ST on my channel and that has changed the game for me! Great take on this especially for me coming from sport bikes for many years.

Another bloody awesome video mate. Funny I was seeing so many people arguing and comparing sports bikes to harleys on instagram lately. And this video was perfect! Hit the nail on the head. My comparison was they were comparing a luxury car "Bentley or rolls royce" to a purpose built race car.

I am 69, have 2 BMWs, a Kawasaki Ninja H2SX, a Triumph T214, Honda CB1100, Honda CB750 and a Rune and into my 5th Harley (a Springer), and of course many others in the past. I love them all. Just like what you said they all do different things, and give us different degrees of satisfactions. I go to my garage every night to say goodnight to each one of them calling out their names, and thank them for giving me good and safe rides. 😊

Great video, thank you for sharing your thoughts. I think many think they are unreliable because back in the 90s one used to see these groups of people in the states driving around 30-40 bikes on the weekend. They were always followed by 2 vans or pickup trucks with trailers and well, usually there was someones broken down bike on a trailer. Now, a lot has happened in 20+ years. I am watching your videos to learn more about HD, I am considering between Indian and Harley.

Had a Road King and GSXR at same time. Sold GSXR 600, bought Street bob, did Woods Stage 2, never looked back. Kept Road king, customized it, then traded in Bob for used CVO Street Glide, make wife more comfy! Man life is GOOD!!

65 year old here. My 97 Fat Boy still going strong, chrome and paint still good,runs like a clock.

I have a late model Honda Goldwing and a Kawasaki zx14r. The zx is up for sale. I am very much in agreement with this video. I never used the zx to it full potential. I'm not joking, 180km is the fasted I had been on it. Anything over 140 in NZ is instant lose of license. Lots of fun turning your eyeballs into windsocks but more fun, now for me, is to ride at a legal speed in comfort. The zx is more comfortable than most rockets but nothing like a cruiser. I rode the BMW k1600 and liked it but after owning other BMW's, one must always keep in mind, if you can't afford a new one, you cant afford a secondhand one. And to be honest, it wasn't as comfortable as the goldwing. Thank you for the videos

Yeah Aymen, I have to agree. A panel of non bias voters would choose my Black Road Glide ST over a Street Glide 😂😂😂😂 My mum said so! 😂😂😂😂

I ride my Harley Deluxe all day. I spoke with a guy on a sport bike, he said he generally rides 2 hours, but had ridden as long as 4 hours. Position and comfort are key.

That word “slow”…..Once upon a time when I lived in a certain country I won’t mention, I used to drive a Prius about 50km to my favourite bar and back home. In a 2 years period of doing that every single Friday and Saturday night (morning), only 2 cars overtook me and one of them was an BMW M3. And no, I wasn’t trashing the car. I know where it is and it’s running strong with a new hybrid battery. But everyone says that Priuses are slow … 🤷🏻‍♂️.

I just completed a 4300 mile trip to Sturgis and back on a 20 year old Electraglide. Everything worked perfectly until the switch to my cruise control came apart about 2300 miles in and I had to hand throttle it the rest of the way home. I don't consider that too much of an issue, the Goldwing I was riding with lost it's directionals which was a bigger issue. On another trip I was on, my Harley made the trip with no issues but a V-Strom I was riding with lost it's front sprocket. The rider found the parts fixed it with a rock. A friend left on a trip to Colorado, the Africa DCT he was riding with lost it's ability to shift on the first day of the ride. They had to wait for it to cool before it would shift again. All bikes have issues at one time or another, but on a 500 mile day I'll take my EG any day.

Gotta kick out of this one Aymen! Having worked for HD and ridden with any number of riders on different brands, the #1 criticism that I've heard is about reliability. #2 is "you're just buying it for the logo/brand." My response is invariably, "well, yeah." Followed by "Is the reason you're not riding an HD is because of the logo/brand?" That usually elicits an incoherent response along the lines of "Yeah, but..." I own a Harley, I've only ever owned Harleys, but I've ridden most of the other brands out there. Does HD make me scratch my head and say "WTF?" on occasion, yep. The latest being the fudded up (IMO) decision to go with gray as their basic color rather than black. What best sums it up for me is a passage from Brock Yates' book, "Outlaw Machine." He describes Harleys as "a dreadful, irresponsible machine with no redeeming social qualities -- mechanical pornography to decent folk -- that simply won't go away despite the sheer, outrageous blat of its fuming exhaust in the face of seamless technology and the orderly, opulent, and essentially soulless brave new world."

Hey Aymen another great topic, I’m buying another Harley softail next week after 30 years would you get a Harley warranty? Thanks

Thanks Aymen , another cool video my weekend is complete ! Bring on the trolls , they make me laught too! 😊

All bikes are fast, it's just that some bikes are faster than others.

Good lord. The largest group of trolls for HD is HD riders themselves. Pull in any event on anything but a sofa on wheels and you here “ I see your wife let you ride her bike “ Quit dogging folks for riding a sporty and maybe people who are less fortunate with $ will still ride a HD. It is the only brand that makes fun of their own riders. Ugh.

I'll have to start reading through the comments more. Sounds like fun.🤣

I enjoy this channel because you don't treat the trolls with kid gloves in hopes of turning them into actual riders and eventually subscribers, but simply call out BS when you see it. Haters gonna hate, and it only makes you look weak if you try to appease them. Harleys rule, but anything on two wheels is still better than being stuck behind a steering wheel. Rock on, Aemon

I was riding my 1970 FL in second gear in front of the local college at about 20 mph, when I got pulled over and cited for riding through a cross walk when pedestrians were in it. I told the judge that although a couple of people had stepped off the curb they were just standing there. I thought they were watching me ride by and be cool on my motorcycle. Case was dismissed. I'd rather go slow and look cool than go fast and be a blurr.

I love them all … don’t we need one of everything? I have both a Road Glide and a ZX14R. Had an Indian Roadmaster prior to the Harley, and started my riding life on a KLR. In my dream garage (ie Lotto win fantasy garage) I have a V-Rod, ZRX, Hayabusa, KZ1300, and some kind of adv bike … maybe a triumph. Important to be open minded and enjoy them all.

Good one Aymen, love what you ride, ride what you love, I am a power ranger converter, size wise I will not go back to sports bikes as the cruisers are way comfier

As a non Harley fan, I don’t judge you for riding one if you like them. To each their own etc. I do however think they’re a good way to turn petrol into noise. I also like to poke fun at the dickheads who think they’re cool because they ride a Harley. You are either cool or you aren’t, and riding a Harley doesn’t change that either way. For the record, you guys are cool 😎 Safe riding fellas.

My first Harley was a 69 ,shortly after AMF did turn out some low quality machines,never a problem with the 69 or the EVO I’m still enjoying.

A Harley Davidson is expensive compared to many other bikes (apples to oranges) . However compared to an Indian, it is ok. They remain more value for longer time! A few weeks ago, I was motorcycling a weekend in Luxemburg with a friend on his brand new Yamaha Tracer GT+. He said after the first day: "I am in deep awe of you how you put that machine( Ultra Ltd 2021( into the corners!? Was fun watching him get smaller and smaller many times......hahahaaa

I've owned three Sportsters over the course of 40 years of riding. The last one was a 2002 883R that had an 88" kit done to it, dyno'd at 110 hp and 104 ft-lbs of torque, which is crazy for a Sportster on pump gas. I just never got the Harley "thing", and ended up selling them. I ask myself, "if Harley made an airplane, would I fly in it?". Um, no...

On the younger days I rode mostly off-road, so the biggest I had was a 650 GS from BMW. I started with my first Harley in 2019 a Sportster Roadster, loved it, learned to handle the weight, had a lot of fun and I just upgraded to a Breakout 117 2023. Are they expensive, yes! Are they worth it? ABSOLUTELY

I part exchanged a Ducati 1299s panigale for a 2020 softail slim. Best decision of my motorcycle life. As a ROAD bike the engine is perfect. It now has a stage 2 and it rips! I also have a Zx10r which is road legal but that is for the track. I love riding the Harley, and love the thrill the Kawasaki gives me

I can't bring myself to buy new harley but I love my 2005 road king and never had a reliability problem

People want a Sportster S for the same price as a Vulcan S. And they foolishly compare it to something like a Rebel or Shadow and think it’s the same because they can twist the throttle and move forward so it’s all the same right? I have a Sportster S and. Hayabusa. The Hayabusa was $6000 less than the Harley but I don’t think it’s a better bike. It’s a different bike but not better. But RU-vid kids don’t understand like cars you have different styles of bikes that are good at various things. You can buy a $50,000 car that’s faster than a $100,000 car but does that mean it’s a better car?

Hey man, seen the video here in Canada. Great video, and some good points. I appreciate Harley's, and I appreciate the fact that if anyone is on two wheels. I myself love enduros and I have a 300 rally. It won't set the road on fire, but it's got more than enough power for me because just like an expensive sports car, where can you ride it other than the track? Here in Canada you go over the speed limit by a certain amount it's called stunt driving and your vehicle is impounded for 14 days. I love doing technical riding and it's not about the speed since half the fun is getting there! I do laugh however that some Harley drivers will wave to me and some won't and the ones that don't are dime-store bikers. They have money and they keep the 'image'. LoL I love riding my bike to a dirt track not having to trailer it, or I can ride on the farm... Itall depends on whatever tickles your nutsack... Just choose your ride and enjoy! Stay safe while riding everyone!k

Funny how Sonny Liston who founded the hells angels openly said Harleys are shit. I've known loads of Harley owners that have said the same. If you park a Harley for three days it won't start etc etc. I've ridden Harleys aswell and all I can say is the handling is piss poor compared with many other bikes.

HD Torque yes ....is The Fun ...talk about the importance of an Good Seat that keeps ya Planted

I've been riding Harleys since 1996, still do. Prior to that, I rode Kawasaki's, including the brilliant 6 cylinder Z1300. I can tell you one thing I discovered about some Harley riders prior to 1996 and even today. Arrogant di#kheads! I started talking to a dude just outside the pub at Picton NSW - he was standing next to his Harley, the conversation was going quite good until he asked what I rode? I pointed to my Z1300 and he just walked away. And I wonder when I give a wave to riding folks going the other way on the open road, I typically get a wave back or a head nod from folks, but typically not from Harley riders. And what about comments like, if you're not riding a Harley, then you're not riding. And that's the 'Harley Only' mind-set that pisses me off about many Harley riders. Nothing to do with the Harley motorcycle itself, man, IMO, if you're on 2 wheels, you've got a lot in common and I am happy to ride and talk BS with you around any pub, camp fire or hotel. BTW, so by HD going after the BMW's GS1250 with the Pan America, is then HD saying the GS is the best? One thing is for sure, HD has pushed the likes of BMW ( introducing the GS - Low) and Ducati (with the Multistrada) with these brands now introducing an electronic seat lowing function similar to the Pan America. The $64 question is HD now going to match the latest innovations of these brands Adv bikes with things like active CC and lane assist?

Great work as always, mate!!! The trolls are hilarious 😂 Amazing how they all come out from under their bridges!!!!😂😂😂

Them: "Harley-Davidsons are slow and unreliable." Me: "So's your mom."

In my experience there are no slow bikes. Only slow riders. Black Street Glides are cool but there's only one that wears the crown: Road King 💪🏻 Cheers! 🍻

Being right is never too late to the conversation. Well said Sir.

Sportster Iron 883: Eur 1,100 for wires extensions if I change my handlebar for a 8" one that only costs Eur 99. Reason to change: Low back pain. That's 13% of what I paid for an almost brand new bike, just to change a higher and cheap handlebar. Is not only too expensive but ridiculous what the Harley dealers are charging. I have the money but I dont like to be ripped off.

78 now. On Harley’s since I got my first at 16. 54KH. Still riding harley’s and always will til I can’t hold up two wheels.

Great video ! Great to see you enjoying your Harley Davidsons and also other bikes. Been riding HD since I was 16 yrs old and that was in 1969.....lol! Stay in the wind and ride safe. FTW

Australian Kawasaki Website doesn't even reveal that model. I think that's only for USA

Two up and fully loaded I need to be able to safely pass a slower vehicle when riding uphill at altitude. My 20 year old fuel injected Heritage satisfies those requirements. It is comfortable, great looking, and has never leaked a drop of oil or stranded me.

I just started riding... my first bike is the noble little yamaha mt03. My next bike I'm hoping will be a fat bob, dyna, or softail. I really just like to cruise on my bike.

I can't say my 300kg Street Bob 114 feels slow. 0-100km/h in around 3.5sec is plenty fast. Brakes are up to scratch for fast road riding and the chassis/suspension feels nicely balanced and taunt to confidently push on. It's more fun to ride this bike hard than some previous super bikes. Once you work out how they like to be ridden they can be very addictive. M8's are great engines and can be made ridiculously fast with a stage 2. I'm sure in the right hands not much will get away from you on a road.

My take on the three common troll themes… Slow? Not to me. My Harley is more than fast enough for the riding I do. I don’t care about more top speed or better acceleration when I don’t use all the speed and acceleration I have. Unreliable? Not in my experience. Routine preventative maintenance and replacement of wear items (eg. tires). My only gripe with something I thought should have lasted longer has been with a battery. Not a HD battery, a cheap one I got off Amazon. You get what you pay for. Expensive? Yes. But obviously worth it or else people (myself included) wouldn’t buy them. If trolls can’t see that other people may have different priorities, likes, wants, desires. Well, they should go work on their skills as human beings first, then worry about motorcycles. In the end trolls are going to be trolls. There is a certain (thankfully small) percentage of the population that apparently gets some weird satisfaction out of trying to put other people down. I pity them for their miserable existence, but also laugh at them for thinking folks like us give a damn what they think. They keep making noise, we keep buying and riding Harleys ... gosh, it’s almost like what they say doesn’t matter, at all.

So WHY do you use your clutch when changing up the gears?

I bought my Harley 13 years ago for $20K CDN (about same as $ AUS) . I've spent a bunch of money on it. It runs better than ever. It will outlive me. I cannot measure the amount of fun I have with it over the years. I don't smoke, I don't gamble, I don't drink much, but this is how I spend my mad money. ie: It was NOT too expensive.

Im updating the suspension on a recently acquired 2008 RoadKing Classic . Harley Davidson is famous for installing poor quality suspension systems on their products. I will spend $3000.00 for adequate shocks . Alot of money to me. Harley sells a street glide for out the door price today 49k USD. At that price why doesn't it already have the best of everything?

Had and ridden all kinds of bikes over the last 50 years, sold my 03 Fat Boy a couple years ago, kept my twenty year old bombproof Road Star and bought a new Concours last year. My two current bikes are my favorite bikes ever. I believe they will both outlast me and IDGAF who likes them or doesn't. My morning ride is waiting for me.

I own and ride three Harleys. All of them have carbureted 80 inch EVO engines. All were bought used. I don't ride computers on wheels. They are all completely stock, at least engine wise, except for some extra chrome. They have aftermarket exhausts, but those are for sound not performance. They are plenty fast to cruise above the speed limit on freeways, and they are very comfortable. They are as reliable if not more so than many Japanese bikes I've owned. They are simple machines and very easy to work on. And they provide the kind of motorcycling enjoyment that no Japanese or European bike can.

Love 114 ci 2023 FXBBS Street Bob. Did the Stage I and getting ready for a S&S 475 Cam Chest install. Added Viking bags,a Saddle man 2 up and sissy bar with a Memphis shades . very pleased. Bikes paid for, so no worries. Great video. As lond as your on 2 who cares. Just don't be a fool

A skilled rider can keep up with most sport bike riders. I know that will offend many but the truth hurts.

Little Bias here as an Aprilia owner (also own a Guzzi) but you can buy a Tuono V4 brand new in the states for 16,000. It's an upright bike with wind protection and it works as a touring bike, does a 1/4 mile in high 9s to low 10s depending on the rider. So, Sport guys and cruiser guys are both wrong the only right answer for best bike is the Tuono. On a serious note, the loud obnoxious idiots in every community unfortunately get too much attention and can ruin it for everyone enjoy your bike and ignore the morons who crave attention.

Bro on the R1 shudda used launch control 🪽