Harley-Davidson Street Glide Special Review. Cool, Practical, Good Looking and with Massive Torque!
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- Опубликовано: 19 сен 2023
- We review the new 2023 Harley-Davidson Street Glide Special (same as the Road Glide Special - apart from fairing and handlebars), in Industrial Yellow/ Vivid Black with Black Finish.
One of the best touring motorcycles on the planet - and all the others are Harleys too!
This in-depth review captures the essence of what this touring motorcycle is all about. Filmed in spectacular scenery around the Horseshoe Pass in North Wales, the video is a joy to behold for any motorcycle lover.
We look at the engine, torque, power, handling and ride, comfort, seating position, styling, panniers, boom box stereo, sat nav, radio (topped by 4 beautiful analogue gauges), wheels, price, and much more.
Find out if this is the motorbike for YOU, and who it is not for.
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This video is another immaculate piece of art. I love this bike. The bike of my dreams. I would not buy it so much for touring, but because I cannot think of anything better for my spirit than to ride this on the open highway listening to my favorite rock albums during a morning ride to a cafe 1 hour or 2 away from where I live. This channel has the same values regarding motorcycling that I have: traditional brands, sturdy materials, beautiful designs, commitment to the lifestyle, and always stating the subjective and the objective without fear. Here is to you, Mr Darcy & The Ol' Man! Have a great weekend with motorcycling, good food and plenty of rest. Thank you for your service!
Thanks very much!
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@@MrDarcy-OlMan thank YOU!
Almost spit out my coffee when you said you could buy this bike if you've got a suitcase full of cash 😂
Street Glide is my favourite Harley. It is supremely comfortable, agile at slow speeds, engine has mountains of torque, and is a joy to ride. It only has 2 negatives: Pushing it around, and the eye watering price. One of the finest examples in the world of classically styled touring motorcycles.
Keep the Harley Davidsons coming Old man.🤘
I live in Nevada USA that bike would be perfect for our roads. Thanks for your brilliant review. Ride on!
Well done, sir! Harley-Davidson does indeed make superb touring motorbikes. At this stage of my existence and having a physical handicap I can no longer handle such a large motorbike safely.
Again, well done. A beautiful motorbike.
SS
$30,000 and they have hardware store zip ties holding cables to the bars??? At this price point every single piece should be premium, especially from the rider’s perspective. As always, another great review!
I'm still thinking of your review of the Honda Goldwing 'bagger', one of the best on RUclips. While I agree there is something very special about how HDs look and feel, the riding experience just isn't as exciting or as practical as the big Honda. I'll keep doing the lottery though 😅
I'm that guy that likes the older stuff, and sometimes like to talk a little shit about their new stuff Ha Ha (got a 91' Fatboy and a 71' FX) But DAMN the Street Glide Special is SEXY! And I LOVE the idea of blasting Rock-N-Roll in your face all while riding a Harley Davidson!
Great review as always Ol' Man
Very well said. I ride for 50 years all types of bikes, but I never rode a Harley. I like some of Harley models (since 2018). In a great majority of Softail models I feel cramped or I feel the air box touching my leg. But sometimes i feel tempted . I reached the conclusion that maybe the price per kg/Lbs. is not so much higher than in a "normal".bike. The question is that I dont need to buy so many Kg/Lbs to have great pleasures. Yes; its a question of sensorial pleasure; not about perfomance, dynamics, or charge/pilion capacity. In fact in GB or anywere else in Europe a 125cc is more or less enought, regarding the legal limits as you said. I love the torque and the stock exhaust sound music from both my Royal Enfield Classi 500 euro 4 and from my Moto Guzzi Breva 750. Do I need rationaly anything else?. The answer is Nooooo!.
Greetings from Spain. I'm glad to see a review of a brand other than Royal Enfield, which I don't trust, by the way. It's just my mentality. 😁 I know you can't please everyone, but in any case, thank you for the quality content!
Thank you so much 😊
Beautifully designed and quite pleasing to the eye. Harley Davidson has stepped up the quality of the components and the fit and finish. They make a fine machine. I just haven't been able to swallow that big price tag to pull the trigger and put one in my garage. Maybe it's my retirement present to myself...
The more HD reviews I see the more I feel I should get one!
thats a beautiful display. i am trying to think of how to describe the feeling it gives me, but i cant. lovely bike, paint scheme is interesting. loved it initially but i passed a construction site this morning and the yellow looks awfully similar hahah
Beautiful bike. Thanks for the review big fella
Great job!!
Keep them coming!!
Nice review ol'man.you're an legendary Human being🎉
Is it worth $30k+? My eyes glaze over when I hear those prices.
Evening old man,
Let me start by saying that I am a Harley owner, a 2019 street bob owner which I'm reasonably happy with.
Your point that Harley make the best touring bikes made me think of an encounter a few months ago.
My local dealer literally threw me the fob of a road glide special demo, which I have to say looked and sounded incredible.
I'm a similar height to yourself and within half an hour of riding the bike I had definitely formed an opinion that for the amount of money the bike cost it was without doubt the most disappointing bike I had ever ridden.
The buffeting from the screen was ridiculous,weither I sat up, crouched down, either way it was awful.The ride out was on a beautiful day if a little breezy and the side winds proved difficult to hold the bike on a chosen line.
When I arrived back at the dealer I told him how much I wanted to enjoy the bike but felt massively disappointed.
And to compound matters he had valued my bike, which left a balance of £19000 . Utter madness.
For me Harley is a lifestyle, and no way are they a better tourer than RT BMW's, honda goldwings and not to mention many more.
Sorry, but that's only my opinion.
Put down 300 miles today after work for my Sunday therapy. My 2023 sgs is just a Beast.. 90mph the entire way. From Sand Diego to Arizona. From the ocean through the mountains then the desert throttle rolled on. M8 114 is just killer
Great to hear 👍🏼
Very good bikes. I’d prefer an orange/black colour combo,with mid controls (I’m 5’8”) and a medium height screen. Like you I prefer the batwing style fairing. The maximum legal speed limit where I live is 110kmh.
Good Review! Its great to hear someone talking up Harley Davidson motorcycles...👍
Now that is special, that yellow wow ❤❤
Brilliant video!
Great video ❤️ looks nice in black and yellow 👍🏼
You’re getting some impressive bikes to review and good on Harley for following this up with you. From what I’ve read, they don’t let any Tom, Dick and Harry review and test ride their bikes like this.
Cheers.
Thanks very much. Yes they are very particular about who they lend bikes to. 👌🏼
Beautiful bike and beautiful sound.
Great video, thank you
I like cruisers, in fact I own one, but if I wanted to crunch serious miles I would choose the Moto Guzzi V100 Mandello for about $17,500.
I sort of like the idea of a black and yellow HD but not that pale shade of yellow. A more orangey yellow akin to the glorious Cosmic Yellow as used by Triumph on the current-latest Street Triple 765 RS would look drop dead gorgeous!
One of the best reviews i ever saw about this bike. Factual, but also passionate...Chapeau!
Much appreciated, thank you 😊
It was a great review! Great job! This bike is beautiful!
I couldn’t agree more with your description of what this bike is for… I road tested a Road Glide and a Sport Glide on the same day. Road glide has been the bike of my dreams (until I road tested one). The Sport glide is what I went for because everyday social riding is what I do and the road glide would certainly be overkill for Sunday riding.
If I ever go across Europe though I’d be going for the Road / Street glide over my Sport glide.
Great video, keep up the good work 👍🏻
Thise analog inline gauges are one of main reasons which made me to buy SG.
Thank you for nice video. Great director who controlled filming process behind the window.
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30 grand now thats serious money, nice bike but way out of my price range.
I’ve been down to Harley in Chester today. Absolutely gorgeous bikes in there. I’m still loving the fat bob and the sport glide. Definitely treating myself to one of those at some point in the future. Great review as always 👍
Very enjoyable watch. Ol' Man the Harley fan boy haha. Have to say though it suits you to a tee. It sure is pure motorcycle art, strangely I really like the 4 analogue clocks, looked really classy. Not my kind of bike but I appreciate what it is. Cheers.
Great review as always Ol’ man! Are you also going to review the Road Glide?
We could only get the Street on this occasion but we hopefully will at some point
Great video my friend. I'm still enjoying my 2021 CVO Ultra Limited... Take care
Thanks buddy. Awesome 👌🏼
Such a beautiful motorcycle. Harley Davidson never fails to impress💪
Really like the look of that. 👍
beautiful!!! great video keep doing your thing! 💪
I ride a 21 street glide special, it’s stage 2, some other mods also, and it’s the best bike I’ve owned. Whether local runs, long distance, these street glides do everything well. They look badass also. I have a Softail slim in my garage also, for local riding or other, I generally pick the street glide.
Awesome 👌🏼
Ha, as you ride away at the start just before you hit the corner in the distance we can hear the gear change, good old Harley transmission.
Am loving the colours! kicks the urban grey slate blacks dulls into the dust.
My 2022 is a Beast..I put down 5hrs of ridding after work for my Sunday therapy.. love the m8 114.. 90mph all the way through
Great, honest review, thank you. Disagree slightly on the idea of looking elsewhere if you don’t tour. I have no interest into touring but still love the bike. It’s great for cruising and surprisingly good at back lane scratching as well, there’s something rewarding about hustling a 800 pound motorcycle round country lanes!
As ever lovely scenery , bike ,reviewer, my 80 mile a day commute would be a breeze on one of those 😅
Cheers mate
Amazing bike and she goes well with your cowboy boots
Ol'Man, you're fitting this (most probably any other as well, except a Hugger) HOG as good (if not better) as your 1800er beemer 👍
Congrats on your thorough as well as beautiful presentation of this awesome bike (mentioning the unmatched HOG merchandise, too), mate 👍
It is a very good looking and quality bike but prices are really becoming ridiculous 🤔 As usual, excellent review👍 Thanks
Nice bike, excellent summary of the film!
Never owned one. Ridden more than a few. Forward controls aren't my personal favorite. Always thought they were too Expensive, too Heavy and too Slow... They're not really slow any more but they still tick those first two boxes. I know lots that have owned them and switched. I know lots that do currently own Harley and wouldn't ride anything else. It's a personal choice. My choice is still to be made... Keep up the excellent content...
most cruisers by category are heavy! My Vulcan 1500 is 750LB...Goldwings are heavy too and..?
Really enjoyed this video, thank you. I have ridden HD Sportsters and liked them, I need to have a ride on these larger models they look comfortable and fun, I think there needs to be a degree of understanding when it comes to HD bikes and it’s not the bike for some. I actually liked the colour.
I bought a 2023 Street Glide with the 107 in August. Where I'm located in Canada the 107 model retails for $29,949, the Special goes for $38,349. I liked the look of the Special, but I didn't see enough extra value in the Special to warrant paying the extra $8400.
Beautiful bike! I have never even ridden a big, touring, bike before, even though I’ve only ridden Harleys since I started riding 3 years ago. I have a ‘21 LRS with the 114 and love it. I have to say though, that Harley Davidson just makes the best looking touring bikes in the world! Imo of course. They are expensive and heavy, but man, there’s nothing like a Harley Davidson!
I wonder if you’ve seen the new CVOs yet, and what’s your opinion? Love the channel! From NE, Oklahoma to you!
Very well delivered video - you're clearly a Harley man and I'm starting to think I might be too ...
Don't know if this effects you in the UK, Harley Davidson Australia has a recall on for 3,000+ Harley's sold in Australia. A dangerous life threatening manufacturing fault.
Very nice bike. Tho I fancy more the 2023 Electra Glide Highway King. You should review that one, old man. Who knows, might be your next bike.
I still think the streetbob 114 and softtail standard. Is by far best bikes harley has made. Minimalistic chopped down. Nible. Is the best. True classics,
Very nice colour though l love the orange one best!
On my holiday this year I saw a few stonking down the outside lane past me - and l wasn’t hanging around either .
Yes the orange 🍊 also is awesome 👍🏼
If I got that bike in that color scheme I'd probably call her Salamander. 😉
Nice review, as usual.
Regards from Brazil. ✌
We need to bring this man to the US. And make him ride this bike from Los Angeles to Las Vegas, then all the way to Florida!
I have the Low Rider S (2023) pretty heavily modified… and I see this as my next “step up”. 👍🏻
I like the dash, fairing, low screen and panniers. Not cheap, are they. Heavy, as well. Nick J
When as yellow on a bike been stunning know way
another great review and one heck of a sweet looking ride..
but on the side note.. what are the boots you've got on.. I'm looking for some riding boots like that for in the UK
Thanks buddy. The boots are from www.grinders.co.uk/ they’re pretty good too 👍🏼
@@MrDarcy-OlMan sorry High or Low eagles..
@@Hagakure_Warrior low eagles 👍🏼
@@MrDarcy-OlMan ahhh brilliant thank you.. and also thank you for replying..
can't wait for next video..
i only have a Keeway Superlight 125cc but love to get a 650cc..
i between a few..
Kawasaki Vulcan S
Royal Enfield 650 Super Meteor
or once it's out
MBP C650V
Can you get a replica AA uniform to wear whilst riding it? 🤔🙂
With few exceptions, Harley Davidson rules.
Nope 😁. Triumph all the way.. and a bit of Indian.
Hopefully you do a review on the new CVO touring bikes. Particularly the Road Glide CVO.
Ideal for my meals on wheels delivery route ❤ cheers from Oz 🇦🇺 Chap
Would be great if you did a comparison with the Indian equivalent 😊
Harley davidson dream
Thanks!
Thank you 🙏 Much appreciated 👍🏼👍🏼
An awesome looking bike. Can we call it bumblebee?
They've been doing it the longest and continuously so they must know a thing or two of what makes a Grand Touring bike. I don't think you can actually pick a bad Harley these days. Anything with the hugely satisfying M8 engine is superb. I expect to see you in your high heels next time mate and whilst your at it, a mini skirt might have your channel explode 10 fold with new subscribers 😉
Harleys always found like they’ve got no synchros in the gearbox. Expensive too but very nice.
Great review as usual ol man. I do like Harleys however I would never buy a new one while iam living in Australia as all the new Harleys here are made in Taiwan. My 2012 Fatbob is made in the USA so iam happy to hang on to it.👍👍
Thanks for sharing 👍🏼
I refer to them as "the Iffy Stand"..
The fairing fixed to the frame is the "Shark Nose" and the one floating on the front end is the "Bat Wing", both are classic, though with the single headlamp I find the Bat Wing more so and the Shark Nose can look particularly bitchin'..
You probably know how well the handling tightens up with some progressive springs and longer units at the rear, the remote reservoirs work particularly well too.
I think it's great that Harley haven't ironed out the character of the Iffy stand, even after all this time.
We love you.
saw the same paint job on a shovel years ago the owner hated the bumble bee
How did you find head buffeting ? I’m not as tall as you only 5’ 10” and I found it very bad hence I’ve got a Heritage Softail. Great video as usual. 😎👍.
I mention that in the video 👍🏼👍🏼
@@MrDarcy-OlMan sorry missed that bit 🤦♂️.
If I was doing a road trip across the US, I’d like to do it on a Harley, other than that I wouldn’t entertain one. I’ve only ridden 3 different Harley’s and each time I can’t say I enjoyed the ride. 30k for this bike, to me, seems crazy. Aren’t the Honda Goldwings 20 odd grand? Anyway, it’s good that we’re all different.
Beautiful motorcycle, great color scheme!
I think of this as Harleys 911 tweek slightly to improve
I could imagine myself trading in my Sport-Glide for this one, however it’s kind of way over my budget….😊
The cool factor
And it sounds like it needs after market exhaust to sound good. So factor in that cost.
Hurray some one who actually says how it is. I’ve owned 7 Harleys, the last 2 were street glides. Great bike as you said if your mile munching but no so good on narrow country lanes.
I ride mostly 2 up and have toured all over the Uk. I’ve done Scotland to death because I love the place and I can honestly say riding the highlands on a street glide was hard work. I have a BMW k1600b option 719 which was bought from new and the prices are very similar for a new bike. I did the Route 500 last year on it and compared to the Harley it light years ahead. It is so easy to ride and handles all the narrow lanes with ease. You are quite tight that you should buy a bike that will do what you want it to do. Street glides are an American bike built for the American market it does well in Australia too because of the long straight roads. I’d love to get another Harley but at the moment for me they don’t do what I need a bike to do for my sort of riding. That being said when I stop touring I will in all probability go back to Harley, that’s if we’re still allowed to buy petrol vehicles. …..great vid by the way. I always watch as unlike some your not afraid to give the negative points of a bike. Keep it up please.
I respect your opinion on touring bikes. Some bikes, like BMW and Yamaha, etc are exceptionally comfortable and nimble, but Street glide and Road glide do very well on the twisties. I do suggest taller shocks yo get better lean angle if you ride aggressive.
it's amazing how a colour can transform a bike , i like it a lot ;; yes the side stands are just crap ;;
Striking machine; though those specific colours may confuse stranded UK motorists.
~ 'But, he's not stopping . . . he's ridden straight past!'
'Oh . . . perhaps that wasn't the AA man after all . . . just a motorbike.'
~ 'Maybe didn't see us . . . & will turn round to come back.'
'Mummy, Susan ate all the red ones again.' : )
I did think it was an emergency or similar utility bike at first. The colour is ghastly and definitely not suitable for the UK.
Haha! Came here to make an AA joke, but ya beat me to it!
Dam these prices are mad
34.255 € with this black-yellow paintjob 🤯 Even the bike is really sexy I would never spend that much money for a "hobby" but that's a matter of taste 😉
In addition to wanting the price of it to be lower. For a small person like me, it would be great if there was a reverse gear as well.
i thought it was 20mph now🤣😂🤣 wow i was just looking at harley australia and see that the x350 and 500 are coming in 2024
With the ever increasing reduction in speed measures im beginning to wonder whats the point in some model's of bike
It is getting ridiculous
I can totally see why the people in charge would have made the speed limit no more than 40 miles an hour in your neck of the woods. Even those long, drawn out wide open highways that you show in the video look very, very dangerous to me if they were traveled above 40 miles an hour. So, please make sure you adhere to these very sensible laws and limits.
From Southern California ~ Ride Forever! 🦅
A lovely bike spoilt by that paint job, no decent pillion seat or back rest and a crazy price tag. They look fantastic touring in the States, see Matt Laidlaw videos, but look a bit over the top for UK roads.
Would you prefer your previous heritage over the street glide
Yes definitely
That’s really interesting that you would say that being a taller rider, just wondering about your thoughts why you would prefer the heritage over this street glide?
@@erniethompson33 The Touring bikes sit you a little further forward than the Heritage Classic, thus giving you a tad less room (but more for a passenger). And the Heritage Classic is more versatile, although for out and out touring I’d say the Street Glide Special is better
We have a road king special and a heritage 114 that my wife rides and I feel that the heritage could definitely be a do it all bike. But we’re shorter than you so it nice to hear your insight being a taller rider. Keep up the great vids! Much appreciated
Nice flat cap, gentleman.
Yes Nice Bike ,Sorry not me , I,m a Lowrider ST
I went and had a look at one of these, today, at our local Harley dealer. I've got to say, fit and finish was not what I expected it to be. Very clearly, all sorts of components come from different manufacturers. There were obvious differences in paint finishes throughout the bike. I had my mate have a look at what I was seeing, and he agreed. Perfectly polished on the for legs, a bit of peel on the triple trees, and just an overall presentation of "thin" paint across all the components. And the paint on the "big" components, tank/fairing/guards and panniers, didn't make you stand back and go "Wow", either. It just looked a bit "cheap". The black "crackle" finish on the cases looked cheap, at best. It just didn't scream "premium". And don't mention the war! The exhaust is an afterthought. And what ever happened to chrome and polished aluminium? Isn't that why you buy a Harley?
It has been years since I've been into an HD dealership. Contrary to popular belief, the service was great. But honestly, the product seemed a bit "Chinesium", for my liking, compared to only a few years ago. O.K, probably a decade or so. Keep your eyes open if you're buying one of these, new. You pays your money.
Isnt it a normal thing with new motorcycles now? because they have to follow the super strict green EU agenda and only use water based paints and super thin amounts? from what ive seen paint on most modern cars and bikes is rubbish
I honestly don't know the answer to that. I had a look at a couple of Kawasaki's, last week, and I'd say that the paint finish was pretty similar to the Harley Davidson, nothing to write home about. You've given me something to think about. But then again, I was in a Mazda dealership, not too long ago, and you could go swimming in the paint, it was that deep. Once again, you've given me something to think about and I'll have to pay more attention. Interesting. @@Kevin97587
I had a Mazda MX5, great fun car but the paint was horrible, stone chips and marks too easy.
@@splodge5714I know what you mean, my Mk III in metallic highland green showed every little swirl and that chipped easily.
They are constantly trying to attract new owners by continually trying to make something to satisfy most riders. That constant changing I believe that puts premium quality a notch back from say 10 to 15 years ago.