Rabid Hedgehog reviews the Street 500
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For the first time I get to ride the smallest and cheapest Harley Davidson the Street 500. Here are the specs:
(2017)
MSRP: $6849 Vivid Black
Engine
500 CC Liquid cooled Revolution X V twin
35 HP and 30 lb -ft of torques
3.5 gallon fuel tank with 64.4 MPG fuel economy
Lean angle left 28.5 and right 28.5
Weight 489 lbs ready to ride
Seat Height 28 inches and 25.7 inches weighted
Bike provided by Iron Nation Harley Davidson
www.ironnationhd.com 
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Rabid Hedgehog, thanks for the great review. I just purchased my Street 500 a few weeks ago and am loving it and am loving being back on two wheels once again.
Good review. I have just purchased this model bike and as a learner, feel this is a great bike to start with.
They really are a good one for starting and then city running. I have that little Z125 Pro for that reason and trust me there are days I would love to have some more spunk under me.
I assume you don't have this bike anymore or maybe you do anyway how was your experience with this bike?
@@Voltomess I still have this bike and have no problem with it. I enjoy riding it and it’s more comfortable now with forward controls.
@@bradford7473 awesome 😃
Very glad to hear your review and thoughts on this bike.
Great review man, I think I'm going to get this bike as my first bike, thanks for the quick and to the point video. You just earned yourself a new sub.
Thank you for the support!
Greetings, fellow Okie!
I bombed around Tulsa on one of these for right at a year, a 2018 Street 500. My first ever Harley. I was blown away by how well the little bugger turned - they're nimble to the point of being twitchy. 492 pounds as you say, but I think most of it is at axle level or lower, it's carried well. My only big complaint about the bike was the mirrors - I ended up putting some mirror extenders on it. I took it on one trip from Tulsa to central Arkansas, and back, and it didn't give me any trouble until I tried to ride it over some fist-sized rocks on what I will charitably call a "road". I can confirm that it's *not* a dirt bike, but I did make it where I was going.
I ended up trading the bike in last July. I tried a sportster, didn't like it. I ended up with a street rod 750, and that is the best bike I've ever owned.
Hi, thanks for your great review. Just purchased one today, pick it up tomorrow. I’m a 5’3” 64 yr old woman and I’ve been riding for over 40 years. I took this out for a test ride and fell in love, it’s perfect for my size. It’s a great “retirement bike”...lol.
Ditto for me! I'm a 70 year old rider with 45 years of riding experience and with arthritis, a perfect retirement bike!
@@chuckvt5196 Hi, thanks for your response. Unfortunately, it didn’t work out with the Harley. The electronics went haywire and I wasn’t aware it had to be left on trickle charge. It was a lot more though, hi beams, the dash, the alarm going because I wasn’t aware if the trickle….lol. I was nice to ride, but I did a lot of riding at night with work. I got another Ducati Monster 695 and now this is my retirement bike. I’m so glad you’re enjoying your bike. Happy riding 😀
@@vivnoname Sorry you had those issues. Mine is a 2015 and they had not yet put on the extra electronics of an alarm. I have never kept the bike on a trickle charger, but I do live in FL so it gets run at least once a week. The Monster is a great bike and my friend loves hers. Good riding to you!
@@chuckvt5196 i suspect mine was just a dud bike. But it was nice to have that smooth Harley ride for a while. The Ducati is a beast and just wants to go…lol. I live near Cairns and travel up the winding beach road to go to work. About a 40 minute ride. It’s so beautiful. Florida would be similar weather conditions I would imagine; full on rainy season, steamy and hot weather and beautiful scenery.
Nice first bike not to fast not to slow resale Is good. You have to start somewhere a great choice for the sensible person learning.
I used this exact bike in my MSF course. Fell in love with it within 5 min! might possibly be my next bike.
We just completed a course here where a rider used a Street 500 for the first time. The school generally uses 125 Kawasaki Eliminators and Suzuki TU250X types. But we had a more experienced rider and we decided to let him take the Street out. He actually kind of liked it too.
Great review, I got one of these for around town riding and I love it, I get heaps of comments too (from riders and non riders) on how nice it looks
Thanks for the support! I think they are great bikes and people do not give them enough credit at this time.
I have had the 2015 XG500 starting a few months ago, and I love it. This is my first bike, never ridden before, and i feel comfortable on her. I had a couple issues when i bought it though... Fuel pump had a recall which supposively gotten replaced but still didnt work where the low fuel never came on and ended up stranded on the hwy. My dealer told me to use 91 octane, which would explain why the fuel pump 02 sensor went out. Mirrors are difficult to use and have to look sideways to use it. But, great mileage as I average at 50 mpg. lane splitting and filtering is easy at any speed. And she'll get a lot easier to ride and sound different when broken in, listening to this bike in the vid gives me memories of my engine when i first bought it. I had a hard time finding neutral and would get stuck in neutral somehow when going 2nd to 3rd. Wind can be a huge problem on the hwy, and I've gone up to 90mph on her. The harley luggage rack and back rest (luggage rack required for back rest) is around $400... And my biggest tip for those getting this bike would be to allow the 500 to warm up before riding
Both really need a good warm up actually. Thanks for the honesty and owners view for the others!
I live in Texas and yes you dont see many of them. Everything is bigger in Texas even the bikes. Me being 5'2" / 140lb I can't ride most of the bikes on the road. I was looking at the Rebel but at round same price point I bought the 500 street. No brainier Harley has the COOL factor. Plus you can't ware any HD shirt / Leather Jacket, ect without someone asking "what Harley do you own?". Do you really want to pull up to a biker bar with a Honda - lol - Perfect bike for me.
Good review, mate! I just got a street 750! Definitely change those exhaust if you buy one!
Too loud off the lot, or did you modify to make it louder?
It would void the warranty i mean the whole engine.. blaming the exhaust for any damage it would cause if ever.... id rather not prolly after 2 yrs...
@@rodolfosabater7781
Not if Harley installs the exhaust
Great review, looked at one today, thanks for the info.
Thanks!
That was a really good reviews 👍
Great review I’m just looking at this one for my first bike
Try it and the Rebel 500 back to back if possible. Enjoy the hunt!
I had a chance to ride one: it's a really good bike, and hits the sweet spot for a lot of the compromises that all bikes have.
The 2018 has just been released was trying to work out the main difference between the two but can't really tell...Anyone know?
I love Harley Davidson street 750😍😍😍😍😍
I have the 2021 Breakout and really want one of these as my second bike
Im 6’3 and im doing the HD MSF course... after 30 minutes on one today, my hips were cramping. Definitely not for taller folk
Unless you ride regularly, keep in mind crab walking on a bike is a fairly foreign movement and you'll be sore until your body gets accustomed to the movement.
@@MrBlackout63 Agreed. I felt like I was beat up after day one during the HD course.
This is good to know! I’m a 6’4” Aussie guy and was considering getting one of these as my first bike but also 53 years old with some lower back issues. Tossing up between one of these or a V-star…..
Love your reviews, man! I took my MSF course on this bike and spent an additional couple days riding the 500 after I got my license. I enjoy the in-depth reviews you do of a range of motorcycles and I was wondering how this Harley Street 500 compares to the middle weight naked bike category? Something along the lines of the Z650, MT-07/XSR700, CB650R - all of which have more power than the Street 500, but are frequently recommended as "beginner" bikes. Since this is the only motorcycle I have seat time with, would that 650 class be too much of a jump for a first bike? Thank you!
It may become hard to find these machines as Harley has cut production with exception of providing them for their own Rider Academy courses. To be honest the other bikes are indeed faster, more powerful, lighter, etc. But they are all very tame as well as quick when slapped. That is kind of the thing with the other companies' machines in that they can be used as a beginner bike as they are easy to use, cheap to maintain, good handling, reliable as a sack of hammers, etc. But they also allow you to grow as well. You get that potential. The Street 500 is what it is, a beginner's machine, or a secondary machine to one that needs to run into town without their bagger. It presents itself as one of two things as you will quickly grow out of its potential, or like I did, ride it beyond its potential and shave some weight off the exhaust system chasing a VFR800 (although this was done with the Street 750 version but chassis and all is the same). I like the bike, loved the 750 version because of the extra power, but I know that it is just a commuter in quick around the block machine in the long run. The others, full of potential to go beyond just being a beginner. Hope that helps.
just your opening got you a thumbs up :)
I've got a 2015 we took our test on in Wichita ts last day after everyone graduated they told us all the test bikes r on sale we got 1st dibs still own her
I absolutely love my XG500. I had hard saddle bags put on her to make running errands around town easier and this coming spring I'll add a windshield for a bit of commuting. I do wonder if I should have gotten the 750 but after talking to a guy who rode his XG500 from Seattle to Milwaukee I'm not as sure anymore. I do like the look of the blacked out engine better than the silver fins of the 750. I wonder if I could have her blacked engine bored out to a 750? Then again why drop the gas mileage.
I'd keep yours as it is if you like what it does and how it performs.
I have the 2015 xg750 which I really enjoy. However, I'm always hearing that these bikes come with a 6 speed transmission while mine has a 5 speed. Can you tell me why?
disculpa por no escribir en ingles pero que buen video que bien se ve el desempeño de 2015 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XG500
grasias por compartir y apreciar la adrenalina montada es esa moto. saludos muy cordiales desde Guatemal.
If at all possible, is there any way you could do a riding review of the street Bob?
I'll get one pushed out sometime in the next week.
liked your vid, thnks, I am pondering to buy me one, the 500... what can you tell us about vibrations on that handle bar? looks pretty shaky! thnks again
They are moderate.
LOL at when you pointed to "urban sprawl" :D ...... I live in NYC... ;p
Well.... this is the Oklahoma version of so called urban sprawl.... ish....
I’m looking to get a beginner Harley. I’m 6’1, 194 Pounds. Would I be too big for this bike?
Does it have storage?
Interested in yr comments comparing the Harley 500 with the Honda rebel.I test rode both and honestly there was no comparison.The Honda felt like a toy compared to the Harley and the riding position was atrocious. I had almost made up my mind that Honda was the way to go from the comments of others.However after riding both it was Harley for me .
I'm going to buy one just like this are these specific bikes hard to maintain are parts expensive
In the US they are not that hard to maintain and parts are not bad as there is tons of distribution outlets. If you live outside then it could be more expensive on the parts side, but maintenance is still easy as unlike most Harleys there is only a single fluid required.
Very nice review
Thank you!
liked your videos abt street 500
Thank you for the support!
I used the street 500 for Harley's learn to ride program. I'm 6 foot tall and couldn't find a comfortable position to save my life, also it got pretty hot learning how to ride in a parking lot... and I hate how the exhaust looks and the bike is heavy. After the class and getting my motorcycle license, I test rode a Moto Guzzi V7III... man what a difference. The MG fit perfect, looks way better then the Street... weighs much less...and for the same price, I would go Moto Gucci every time.
Will the Guzzi be your first bike? I enjoyed my ride on one through Tulsa a couple of years back.
Rabid Hedgehog I hope so...i put a deposit on a 2017 V7III Special...i asked for a 250 dollar discount since it was a 2017... dealer gave me a grand off...the Moto Guzzi V7III doesn't show up in the NADA pricing guide so I'm waiting for the dealer to provide proof of MSRP to my credit union so I can complete my purchase... something to be aware of in case anyone buys a 2017 Moto Guzzi V7III.
How do you like your MG V7iii? I looked at a new one last week and sat on it. I'm also 6ft tall and must say It felt way more comfortable than the HD Street. The Moto Guzzu also looks cool. Is the power OK? I'm not a racer but I will be on the highway at times..
I'm a total noob at bikes, but I'm really interested. Is this bike a two seater or just a single seater?
This one does come with two seats. Make sure that the back pegs are on the bike too as some will have the back seat but the pegs removed if you are looking.
Thanks for the review. I’m getting a 2016 500 for my 16 year old son. He’s super excited. It’ll be his second bike. He’s got a 250R now.
What’s the max speed for each gear on the 500?
What acessories are available for this bike? Can it be ordered with a luggage rack or a passenge back rest, a driver back rest? Can I have floor boards, and a windscreen? Can I have it come with a USB charging port? What is the price range?
This bike can be outfitted with luggage rack, passenger back rest, there is not a rider back rest at this time, saddlebags, you can add the mini floor boards to the bike and a USB charging port can be wired in as well. Windscreens can also be purchased as well. The range for this bike depending on out fit is $6,899 +
Im buying the 2019 Harley-Davidson XG500 Street 500 for my farthers birthday the 6th December 🙂👌🏼 what do you guys think he's reaction is gonna be?
It's a motorcycle and I think he should be happy!
He will love it I want one and I own a Street glide and fxr lol I don't feel like taking a bagger to the store or a 100+hp death machine
good review! as for a bike - too slow, too heavy, too expense and if you buy it not in USA or Canada, its made in India...
Gas gauge? How do you know when you need gas?? Is it just a yellow light? Or dose it show range as well?
I've ridden my mates 2015 xg500 a few times. They rely solely on the low fuel light, no fuel Guage and no reserve. Basically when the light comes on its best to find the nearest gas station.
Does it roast up ur legs as in 750..
Is harley Davidson 500 available in INDIA?
So i am looking to learn to rde i am 6'5 160 pounds very lean body would you say this bike would be good start? I could afford something more but not sure about insurance prices on engine differences the 48 looks nice
You would be a bit tall for this one and cramped up after a long ride. The 48 would allow you to stretch out a bit better due to the forward mounted pegs. I would suggest sitting down on both for 15 minutes a piece and see how they start to feel. Where are you from? If in the US the difference between the Street and the 48 in price would be minimal. I know in other countries that the engine size dictates the insurance.
Rabid Hedgehog yeah im in eastern pennsylvania & ok cool i think id love to start on a harley they're a very badass but not out of control i am currently 24 never have rode before but am a well disciplined chef that learns super fast i just wanna cruise to work some days which i could take highway so id prefer something strong enough
The 48 would definitely be the stronger choice. And if you are looking for city hopping it is perfect. Just not good for the long hauls because of the 2.1 gallon tank.
Rabid Hedgehog work is only about 8 miles away with highway between us
I’m the same exact height and weigh 188 lol I’m going with the 750
I'm planning on getting the 500 for my first bike. thanks for the review
You're welcome. Ride it safe when you do. Greetings from Oklahoma!
Like P.T. Barnum said, a sucker born every minute ( aka new Harley owner).
I bought this bike as my first one in May, 2017, but the first time I took it out on the Hwy, I noticed that its max speed was only 85 mph. I feel like I should have purchased the street rod 750 instead, already feel like I've outgrown my 500. Oh well, live and learn I guess.
It is a tough spot for new riders to find the perfect bike. While training even a 125 can feel reasonably quick when in real world riding it is terribly slow. Also they are not 100% sure how they will use the bike and how fast they can progress in riding. The 500 is a great urban and short stint hauler as it can make the 70 MPH highway speed with ease if needed, and is nimble and quick enough for the city streets. But for long haul highway it is for sure not going to be the best for it as you maybe trying to hold formation with some larger bikes and also the buzzing in the higher RPMs might fatigue the rider a bit more. The 750 is a bike I did take out on long 4+ hour rides and it did fine due to its extra power and it can wander up to 115 roughly. If you need a good urban hopper you have the perfect bike and if you are able to keep it, pay it off, and then get the next bike and have that one sit next to it to perform that duty while the other gets the long hauls that would be the ideal position for that bike.
Thank you! I was thinking it, but you said it. Perfect!
Kinda reminds me of the buell blast
Is the gs500f as good as this?
grat review thanks
Thanks for the support!
Would the 500 be a good starting bike. Im about 5'4 and im not sure im tall enough. Please answer.
Depends on your total leg length but at 5'4" it would still work for you and it is a fairly short seat height. But here is where the legs come into play. You will need to see if your right leg has clearance over the exhaust pipe when sitting at a stop cause it will get mighty toasty if you cannot clear it. I recommend taking a seat at a dealer as they allow you to, and check your leg on that pipe. I would also make a recommendation to take a look at the Vulcan S 650 and the Honda Rebel 500 as they are both good to start on as well with the Rebel 500 being the least amount of weight at 414 lbs max with ABS and the Vulcan S being a smidge lighter in the 482lb range while the Street 500 is at the 489 range. Hope this helps.
Rabid Hedgehog thank you. This is very helpfull. Thank you for the help.
What type of maintenance do this bike need? And how often?
General fluid changes generally every 5K. There is a valve lash check at 15k. Fluids for brakes at 2 years. Coolant recommend inspection at every interval for level and flush around 5 years.
My only beef with it is that the tachometer isn’t the traditional type(I like the old school tachometer)
This I can agree with.
Rabid Hedgehog yeah If it had that I’d buy it in a heartbeat
I'm 5'7 would you recommend this as my first harley
It's a great bike for beginners i don't think u'll have any problems
What about this compared to the Rebel 500? Which is more fun?
Rebel, it is going to be faster. It is lighter and has a bit more punch.
Hi! Which is better between hd street 500 and honda rebel 500?
To be honest with the cost you save on the Rebel, better fuel economy, better power, lighter and more fun chassis, it is better to go with the Rebel 500 for sure. I admit the Street 500 does have a better suspension setup and a better seat, but the Rebel can be modded to fix that in the money you save by going Honda.
@@RabidHedgehog chain drive vs. belt is better too, I would figure.
Thx
Can you change the handle bars to mini ape?
Yes they can be found, new cables and such would need to be added.
Those mirrors don't look the best either in function or design but as you say as an urban run around perfectly up to the task.
How about a test ride on the new Honda Rebel 500 to compare. Think that might give this bike a good run for its money?
Paul Austin I bet it will. Our local Honda dealers are pretty much the hardest people to convince to get a test ride though. They generally keep the bikes on the floor with empty tanks and no batteries here, but I'll try
I went with the rebel. I love it!
Can it go ok on the highway?? Could I go to the city, I live in the country, which is about an hour away...would it be ok on the highway that long??
It should do fine for a couple of hours without any worry.
I''m a 6 feet 250lb guy. Feel like this would be too small. Am I right?
At that time I was about the same size and it was not too bad. The seat is long and flat.
Is this bike good for traveling long distance cause I was planning on buying this and using it to travel from florida to Wisconsin
If you do not load it up too much. I would say if you plan on long long ranges go with the 750 as it has the power and smoothness whereas this one is a bit on the buzzy side in long term riding.
You're engaging the clutch and throttle changing gears like this was a sport bike. Why is that if I may ask?
Comes from a sport/dual sport/dirt background of riding so I tend to let it stretch out in the revs and then shift quickly.
Hi mate, how fast it can go?
About 105 MPH
what is the 0 to 60 mph times
Around 6 seconds.
How does this compare to the Honda Rebel 500?
The Rebel does not feel as substantial as this motorcycle. But the engine, the transmission, and the brakes are superior to his one in every way. I have not hit a false neutral at any time with the Rebel, or trouble finding neutral for that matter. so I believe that the Rebel 500 is the best of these two, cheaper, better, faster, more user friendly.
Awesome, thanks for the input. I also find the exhaust on the right side of the Street creates an awkward foot/standing position as well.
I'm seriously considering this bike, but I am wondering about the decibels, as I want to be considerate of my neighbors. I know it's the smallest (that I've seen) from HD. Is it too loud for a residential area though?
It is not a loud bike what so ever with stock pipes. At full beans it may only reach near 86Db and that's not loud at all. At idle standing next to it I know you can carry a conversation with a person across from you on the other side of the bike just fine as well.
Rabid Hedgehog awesome. Hopefully that screenshot will put the landlord at ease. I appreciate the quick feedback brother!
You're welcome
Is it louder in person or the same as the video sounds?
It's pretty quiet for a bike.
@@RabidHedgehog Oh true, any good ways to get it abit more louder and cranky?
Where is the battery?
Under the seat, next to the coolant bottle, after taking apart half the motorcycle. So yes, it's a tricky little dude to get to.
Damn 491lb is a lot compared to the $1500 cheaper, and faster 400lb wet Yamaha MT-07. Regardless I want the the 500 and 750 with rearsets.
There is so much truth to this. Harley needs to not be afraid to use aluminum in their platforms.
Is this suitable for short rider?
They can be, but the seat is a bit on the taller side being near 30 inches, but they are narrow.
The 750 is nice but the 500 just doesn't seem competitive to the Honda Rebel 500. Not that many riders other than me are comparing the two lol
I would say that the Rebel 500 can kill the Street 500 in both price and ability overall for sure. It is just that Honda dealers do not allow for test rides in our area, but at least in terms of the reviews I have seen on the new Rebel platform they are fantastic bike.
Rabid Hedgehog I'm a new rider so I'd be surprised if any dealer let me test ride lol. I do think it's about time Indian gets into this market
I used this bike for my MSF course. I liked it enough for the course, although, it doesn't seem meant for someone my size (6'5"). But, I was just comparing it to the Kawasaki Vulcan S and I was surprised by how similar they were, so hearing that the 500 is meant to target the European market doesn't surprise me now. Like I said, it is a bit small, but I could still see myself using one, so it may be an option.
I think this would sell like hot cakes in the UK due to the licence law meaning that if you want to ride bigger bikes you have to take your test on a 500. Hmmm
See the US works in different ways for different states. Oklahoma has a law at 14 years old you can ride a motorcycle 300CC and below but not on the major highways and only in the day and to and from school. At 16 though they can get a license for all sizes and times. How does the graduated system work?
The licencing rules have changed since I took my test 18 years ago, but the Government is looking at the current rules and debating whether they need changing (again). At 16 you can ride up to 50cc with a speed 25 to 45 km/h (15.5 to 28mph), at 17 a category A1 light motorcycle of max 125cc, 11kW max and not more than 0.1kW per kilogram maximum. At age 19 you can ride a category A2 of 35 kW (about 47 hp) motorcycle of up to 0.2 kW per kg and not derived from a vehicle more than twice its power - something like a 350 or maybe a Triumph Street Twin that's been restricted to comply with the power limits.
If you're over 21 you have to hold an A2 licence for over 2 years before you can take a further test on approx 500cc to gain an A licence and ride any bike you want and a trike over 15 kW. I am without a licence at the moment for health reasons, so will have to stick to horses and my pedal tricycle, but I do hope to ride a motorbike again eventually.
Here in the UK we have a lot of bureaucracy to go through before getting any kind of licence, which makes it rather expensive!
Whats it like at a constant 75 MPH?
Solid. Engine has good power to hold, but would need to drop a gear down to pass to give it more band.
@@RabidHedgehog Thanks, most posters don't answer any questions. Keep up the good work. If I do purchase a Harley, it may have to be the 750 instead of the 500. I do ride sometimes 2 up, and tour on free ways. Just wish they had a 5 gallon tank. I don't understand the thinking of bike manufacturer's of today. They will make a super powerful big motor bike, and then put a 3.2 gallon or something like that on the bike. You have to gas up literally every 100 miles.
would this be a good first bike?
Just got one for around $3000 2015 model great condition.
How is it going so far ? Thinking of buying one soon
@@samuelrichards9213 the ride's great but will feel underpower. It is my first cruiser bike and my second bike after my ninja 250. It's a good beginners bike but i would recommend one with after market exhaust like mine. These with stock exhaust sound very bad.
What's the kmpl on this
Roughly 27. For us it is claimed 64.4 MPG
Been thinking of getting a bike but I'm 400+ Lbs would this be a comfortable bike for a big guy like me?
This bike would be a little small. Suzuki has the C90 that would work better.
This or the Honda 500?
The Harley is more comfortable off the bat and is a bit bigger so if you're taller go for it, if a bit shorter and can stand the seat of the Rebel go Rebel. I personally even though I am taller went with the Rebel due to the long term reliability and cheaper cost over all.
@@RabidHedgehog thank u!
What does it sound like??????
It is silent.
Sadness
Like an angry sewing machine
Good, silent is what I am looking for. Thanks!
Does not sound like a Volkswagen bug with a bad exhaust. Like the Southpark Harleys do. ruclips.net/video/8Gbe0tMdNOI/видео.html
Would be nice in automatic
Right now im riding a 250 so this 500 has to be miles better
It will be a very big difference indeed
Where in ok are you from? I am also an okie
Around the Guthrie area.
Rabid Hedgehog that’s awesome! I’m from around Lawton. I’ve been watching a lot of your videos the last couple of days pondering on what to make my first motorcycle purchase. I’ve been riding around on my dads 450 rebel and klr 250 and have decided that I like cruisers. I also like Harley’s street 500 quite a lot as well though, and have been doing some hard research. Actually thinking I’m going with the rebel just because we have a shop that will service it here in town, where Harley is about 45 miles away. Just need to figure out financing
I would still ride both of them to see what the better fit is for you. The Rebel is a great machine, but that seat takes some time to get used to. The Streets are more comfortable out of the box, a bit heavier, but generally heavily discounted as dealers cannot move them well. So far the HD liquid cooled bikes tend to have better reliability than their air cools. There is one more thing though, the transmissions. The Rebel is easy to use and smooth and the HD tends to be kind of clunky and hard to find neutral.
Rabid Hedgehog I’ll keep that in mind for sure! I wonder if the replacement seats for my old mans old rebel might fit? Either way I don’t mind picking up a new seat, I have seen a few around. But we’re making a trip to Wichita Harley soon, so I will for sure see if I can get some time on one! Thanks for your input!
They weigh 491lbs each, not 491lbs "for both of them".
491 pounds is not light weight, I know this as I've rode one. And It sucked when it tipped over.
491 is fairly light in the grand scheme of motorcycles. Yes they fall they're heavy to raise back to two wheels. But the Sportsters and Scouts and Vulcan 900s and many many more in the cruiser segments weigh 560s to 700s. So yes it's light in the scheme.
I just traded in my 1200 sportster for this bike
Which do you prefer? I know that the 750 can out run the 1200 shockingly, but I know the 500 is a bit on the slower side. Still a solid little ride though.
@@RabidHedgehog I went into the dealer just for a battery for the bike, than ended up trading it in for it lol. I wanted to get the 750 but someone just bought it a few hrs before I got there.
it is extremely quite.......
Yes it is as it has to meet EPA/Euro standards for noise. Can always upgrade the system to make it have more sound.
Hey Rabid Hedgehog 🦔, even though I’m pretty sure that you are not personally fond of this bike 🏍 compared to other similar options, it was classy of you to be fair in your critique. I like some of the low cost Harley’s in the sportster lineup, however, I would not spend my money on a Street 500. There are better bikes in this general category that are nicer machines. The Rebel 500 seems like a cool 😎 bike for less money 💵.
I owned the Rebel 500 personally and I did indeed like it better than the Street 500, but I do try to be fair despite bias.
A sportbike without a tachometer? I'll take a Bonneville.
It has one its just a digital read out
Sounds like a vacuum cleaner
I think these bikes are popular in India. Here not so much.
Actually in India they are known as widow makers.... manly due to poor braking.... Hopefully as they have done here they have fixed them there too. Had a first year model and I can agree, the brakes were scary. I watch reviews from all over and if you see the reviews from that region from the 14-15-16 era they all hate the brakes.
The street...because sportster riders needed someone to pick on..
Sounds like a 250 cc bike lol
It is a bit louder than that, but only a bit.
this guy is bought and paid for
Ahhh one of the few Harley liquid cooled engines.
Of course they get rid of it…..🤦.
I dont even need to watch this video or read anything or even ride the bike and I can tell you all kinds of bad stuff about this motorcycle. A. Harley actually had to TRY to make this bike far less of a machine than anything built in 2018 era has a right to be....They had to sit there and meetings and have their marketing types keep warning "Now PLEASE PLEASE do NOT give the buyer SHIT except for looks and reliability ....make SURE it is under powered and utterly lacking in every performance category other than safety ...because we sure as hell can not risk selling a great motorcycle for less than $8K! ALL we want is something to bring buyers into the shops so our sales team can go to work upselling!"
This bike is totally aimed at the ignorant that only know what they like in terms of looks. Obviously Harley COULD use that basic same amount of material and labor and put out a bike that actually competes with other 500cc motorcycles ....they COULD have built a steller platform for an TRUE adventure bike/scrambler, a sports bike, AND still be able to offer a low end dog of a a cruiser ....but how do I know that marketing types are scared to death to mess with the formula....they are not about to allow the company to actually apply itself to building other than the same ol same o....anything else is just going to be halfassed but never "Let's go for it!" willingness to COMPETE... This company needs to fall so damn hard that it becomes a sitting duck for a hostile takeover by someone with some damn BALLS.
Harley has been an embarrassment for decades to any American true motorcyclist...as in those who appreciate lofty goals of best handling/best power/best performance overall rather than this fad affair over looks and sound. I went riding today out to Julian California and there were probably 50 bikes there, 90% OLD MEN with their parked Harley Davidsons ....Harley has to be petrified what comes next after all these old duffers can't pull their overweight bikes out of the garage anymore....They got to be getting antsy and desperate how they can keep their gravytrain going ....the "bad" image is so worn out, SO not translating to youngsters... If they dont pull their HEADS OUT OF THEIR BUTTS? The company is seriously going DOWN
Rebel 500 seems like a better bike in every way, i don't get it.
Yes, the Rebel would somewhat win against this one, the only thing would be that the seat is much better on the HD.
Or You could just get a Real Harley like an Iron 883.
And this is kind of a sad comment. The Street series is a good place to start and the 750 will out run out maneuver the 883 Iron any day of the week and it is a real Harley built in the US. Yes it's design was for the international market, yes it is liquid cooled, but it has a modern engine that is a very good running engine and it is one of my favorite engines. I owned both an Iron 883 and a Street 750, I know this video is indeed the 500, but they are the same frame and I preferred the much more lively, higher revving, more powerful Revolution X to the old air cold boat anchor 1980s designed Evolution Sportster engine. Ride them first.
I don't care about torque. The 2004 Kawasaki Vulcan 500 LTD I used to own, it would easily outrun a Street 500.
There heavy, don't corner under powered ,why would you buy a 10 grand bike to ride around town your joking,poor design problems ,don't buy a Harley
I can understand. I cannot believe that it is 10 grand there. Here it is barely over 6 grand so it makes it a bit more understandable on the pricing. I agree spending that realm of money for one and getting it I would hate it just as much.