I got a Standard ~~!!! with Genuine Wind shield, Sissy Bar, Sundowner 2up seat, Engine Guard 2ch Black box, and Wireless cell phone holder~~~and so on Standard has enough torque, nimble handling, fast acceleration, elegant and classic design~~ What else do we need here? On top of that, the price is reasonable. So I ride it every day with a smile~~😊
I like the mini apes but drag bars would look badass if done right with a spring seat. 107 is a beast while smooth af. I put forward controls on mine right away. Best bike I've had in 40+ years of riding.
I like this color. I also like black. I think I’m glad there was a change. The 107 is plenty of motor for that little bike. Although, like every guy out there, we always want more. To get more, it wouldn’t be hard with a stage 2.
Good review, thank you. I like the color. Additionally, I was going to buy the Softail Standard new, but I found a 1 year old Street Bob with low mile and upgraded pipes. So, I went went with the Street Bob. Both do have more than enough power.
First thing I’d add is a creature comfort item. Cruise control!! Second they do offer it in vivid black. Third I love it in that color. Personally I like color for visibility
@@theinfinitryda I can get almost 200 miles to the tank on the highway. My old ass is ready for a break and I've never been a long distance rider anyway. My sporty has a 2.3 gal tank but it fits the bike too.
The main difference between the 107 & 114 that I hear from others that have bought new Harley’s is that the 114 has more to offer on the top end where as the 107 at a certain point it sorta drops off of power.
That was a great review! Thanks for your unbiased opinion! Excepting a higher seat and probably a windshield I wouldn't add to many things on this bike. I like it simple as it has been built. A Softail Standard would definitely be my choice if I decided to by a Harley.
The Grey sucks on top if the brushed aluminum. Blacked out, yes. All chrome, meh. But the aluminum chrome and black with the grey lacks cohesiveness...then there are the wheels!!!! But the vivid black suffers none of these issues LOL
In the 1980's we used that some color primer on our cars and trucks with fancy wheels and tires. Is Harley really trying to capture that vibe? Only 35 years late😅
glad I got my 2023 FXST WHICH IS BEING UP GRADED to a 119 C.I. Screamin Eagle Stage 3 and it is Black. I have drag bars on mine ,had my dealer do that before taking her home.
today I was told they started the final dyno to do the new map and tune. turns out they found an issue with the transmission and are putting in a new trans so I have to wait, this is why I did this in winter so hopefully it will be ready for spring, tempatures are around 18-30 degrees no snow yet, I have another bike a 2018 Kawasaki Zed 900 naked that I still ride until the snow and ice starts in Minnasota. Thankfully the warrenty covers the transmission. I am short so drag bars work for me, been riding since 1969 and all of my bikes have had clip-ons or dragbars. this is the first brand new Harley I have ever owned and man, I love her. took me a life time to save up for this one because I refuse to finance I use GAB and minds and I may put picwen she finished. stay in the wind, Brother@@kenster007
The other shades of Grey were good lookers. The new base color Grey was an instant flashback to the early 1980's with all us high school kids painting that same color primer on our cars with fancy wheels and tires
I love the billiard grey, I don't get the hate!? I'm buying one! I wish it had just a black bar and shield badge though instead or red letters on tank.
A darker grey would have been better...maybe with a pinstripe down the tank edge or a two-tone paint scheme to offset that Pepto-Bismol blob-looking tank. I opted for the vivid black (the BEST bobber colour, IMO). I absolutely LOVE this bike for its highway performance and gentle behaviour around town. The 107 wakes up BIG when you open it up! It handles very well for its height and with the right seat, you can get through a 4-hour riding session without needing a back massage. I've routinely gotten 54mpg on 91 octane, but the range drops pretty quickly when I drop the hammer more often. I understand effective marketing, but I don't want to hear the phrase "blank canvas" to describe this bike ever again! I would rather just use the word "plain". Doesn`t everyone make a plain bike their own by customizing it? With so many bits, bobs and bling to buy, we are motivated to improve a dull-looking vehicle - otherwise we'd all be driving a K-car, right? Apart from this new base-model color, the Softail Standard is a pretty solid starting point. That's my two cents...
@@theinfinitryda I mean, tastes very from person to person, but I just don't think it fits the overall look of the bike. If they wanted to keep the handle bar clean looking they could have gone with a fuel tank speedometer like they do in other models. It would look the part. The HD Nightster for example which is a more modern"ish" looking bike and wouldn't look as off with a rectangular digital spedo, comes with an analog. Is this kind of design decisions from HD that I honestly don't get. I'm not hating on Harleys, I love them. Just not a fan of some of the design choices they're going for in the past few years.
Why cant they give us a blacked out option? I like the bike but either commit fully to chrome or to black. This half and half style is a big turn off for me and why I wont ever buy one even though this is the model im looking to move up to. Now I gotta move up to Street Bob which is way too much money for me. Softail standard is too much money for me already.
What a cost cutting Motorcycle! Compare the M8 FXST to the older TC and Evos, it’s night n day, really! I prefer the older ones with all the chrome, the fat rear tire on that shiny rim!
Just got mine in black.......mmmm not impressed....gear and brakes in hard to reach positions....engine clanks and no low end grunt...suspension shite....sounds like a cub50....done 25 miles......nope not for me.....needs spoke wheels to soak up rough roads ....mags are awful ....riding position ok if you are 5'9" pegs are to high....all very well saying oooooh you can change all that...F O!! Just spent a load on it to buy it....let alone given them more money.......be honest with ya all bought it without test riding it ....lesson to be learnt here always try before you buy....because dealers lie.....so my review.....build quality 8/10....riding position...5/10....riding in all environments 7/10......engine performance and sound 4/10......overall value for money 6/10.....would I buy another with the new Mill8 ....nope....sorry Harley I have owned 7 Harleys worse one yet ......for me anyhow this is my opinion....perhaps your will be different....not all lemons are the same......ride safe now x....
For the money you pay for these overpriced toys, you would think they have more color choices than primer gray. It's probably $100 more for the HD sticker.
No way For this style of bike, like most Harleys, mini-apes or regular ape hangers fit, but those are shaped weird. I hate the trendiness of T-bars, but I get the appeal, after having drag bars, for a while, and wishing they were higher. I have mini-apes on my Sportster, and I ride fast. They handle the same.
2:38 actually the standard will be offered in Vivid Black this year as well for an upcharge. They leaked the color sheets awhile back! Nice video man!
HD fu(ks over customers again
Upcharge for basic black? Nickle and dime..
I like the bare bones , simplicity with good power. IT'S A MOTORCYCLE!
Facts
I got a Standard ~~!!!
with Genuine Wind shield, Sissy Bar, Sundowner 2up seat, Engine Guard
2ch Black box, and Wireless cell phone holder~~~and so on
Standard has
enough torque, nimble handling, fast acceleration, elegant and classic design~~
What else do we need here?
On top of that, the price is reasonable.
So
I ride it every day with a smile~~😊
I quite like it. The Billiard Gray is a brilliant color!
I think the Grey looks good with the Chrome tho
Bring back the Dyna
That’s what I ride
@theinfinitryda they did, it's called the nightster.
T bars baby. The grey. It's nice and looks real different from the usual black.
Hell yeah. Still not sold on the grey
I like the mini apes but drag bars would look badass if done right with a spring seat. 107 is a beast while smooth af. I put forward controls on mine right away. Best bike I've had in 40+ years of riding.
SOUNDS LIKE SHES A BEAUTY, TOO👍👍👍👍
What year do you have?
@@theinfinitryda 2020 just picked it up in the spring with 100 miles on it. Changed that wimpy horn out too, it was pitiful.
2023@@theinfinitryda
I like this color. I also like black. I think I’m glad there was a change. The 107 is plenty of motor for that little bike. Although, like every guy out there, we always want more. To get more, it wouldn’t be hard with a stage 2.
True. I still think I like the black better though.
@@theinfinitrydaimagine a 135 crate in that bad boy
The big change is probably the price increase! 😂
Maybe. 🤣🤣
Lol, no maybe about it, these crap cycles get more expensive every year, but look! "new colors"
47 mpg? What did they do to them? My 2020 FXST gets me 57 mpg riding single or 55 with my wife along. Just for the record, I simply LOVE my bike..
Good review, thank you. I like the color. Additionally, I was going to buy the Softail Standard new, but I found a 1 year old Street Bob with low mile and upgraded pipes. So, I went went with the Street Bob. Both do have more than enough power.
Nice. Nothing wrong with used. That’s all I buy.
this gray looks like a primer with no paint
Very nice. A beautiful motorcycle,that is fine as is or is a canvas for your build.
Facts
First thing I’d add is a creature comfort item. Cruise control!! Second they do offer it in vivid black. Third I love it in that color. Personally I like color for visibility
👍🏼 I forgot they still off it in black
The smaller tank fits perfect. It is supposed to be bobber flavored. Beautiful bike right there, fwd controls right away though.
Facts. The smaller tank doesn’t bother me
@@theinfinitryda I can get almost 200 miles to the tank on the highway. My old ass is ready for a break and I've never been a long distance rider anyway. My sporty has a 2.3 gal tank but it fits the bike too.
Popped up on my feed again, softail standard is all I need in a bike. Makes riding enjoyable again for sure.
Where is Speedway dealership???
In Concord, NC
The main difference between the 107 & 114 that I hear from others that have bought new Harley’s is that the 114 has more to offer on the top end where as the 107 at a certain point it sorta drops off of power.
I e heard that too and that may be true
is it a good first bike?
I’d say yes. It’s not too much power but definitely doesn’t lack power so it’s a bike you can grow with.
That was a great review! Thanks for your unbiased opinion! Excepting a higher seat and probably a windshield I wouldn't add to many things on this bike. I like it simple as it has been built. A Softail Standard would definitely be my choice if I decided to by a Harley.
Grey color.... that's it?
I want a black and Roadglide but I missed out
Sorry black and yellow ROADGLIDE2022-23
I have a 2022 FXST, love the mini apes.
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The Grey sucks on top if the brushed aluminum. Blacked out, yes. All chrome, meh. But the aluminum chrome and black with the grey lacks cohesiveness...then there are the wheels!!!! But the vivid black suffers none of these issues LOL
somehow always know and i’m always right when i think the roads, trees, and sky look like NC in these motorcycle videos
lol. 👍🏼
In the 1980's we used that some color primer on our cars and trucks with fancy wheels and tires. Is Harley really trying to capture that vibe? Only 35 years late😅
you didnt clear coat the primer. stop the silliness
@@maddog7999 Your so right. But base color is base color.
@@carlbruhn1772 imagine that beautiful gray matched with shiny black wheels ans accents
Harley used to do grey in the teens they have had grey throughout their 120 years it's nothing new for them
That would look awesome brother @@maddog7999
Still want the vivid black
I think it will still be offered
Is it still 3.5 gallon tank?
Yes.
Vivid Black for sure. Nice bike
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glad I got my 2023 FXST WHICH IS BEING UP GRADED to a 119 C.I. Screamin Eagle Stage 3 and it is Black. I have drag bars on mine ,had my dealer do that before taking her home.
Sounds badass need to post pics somewhere
today I was told they started the final dyno to do the new map and tune. turns out they found an issue with the transmission and are putting in a new trans so I have to wait, this is why I did this in winter so hopefully it will be ready for spring, tempatures are around 18-30 degrees no snow yet, I have another bike a 2018 Kawasaki Zed 900 naked that I still ride until the snow and ice starts in Minnasota. Thankfully the warrenty covers the transmission. I am short so drag bars work for me, been riding since 1969 and all of my bikes have had clip-ons or dragbars. this is the first brand new Harley I have ever owned and man, I love her. took me a life time to save up for this one because I refuse to finance I use GAB and minds and I may put picwen she finished. stay in the wind, Brother@@kenster007
Nice
Color, for it's a Harley, any color will do. One thing i did notice no spoke rims, mag rims. Which in my opinion looks so much better 🤘
I like the look of the spokes but functionality of the mags
I like the billiard grey as it’s close to the colour of my F-150
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It looks like primer , well it’s a blank canvas 😂
The other shades of Grey were good lookers. The new base color Grey was an instant flashback to the early 1980's with all us high school kids painting that same color primer on our cars with fancy wheels and tires
Dude it's a very popular colour, most car companies have this colour, Nardo grey comes to mind.
I love the billiard grey, I don't get the hate!? I'm buying one! I wish it had just a black bar and shield badge though instead or red letters on tank.
Grey so its the navy special
Huh. Lol
I’m m a fan of it!
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sounds awesome ❤❤
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A darker grey would have been better...maybe with a pinstripe down the tank edge or a two-tone paint scheme to offset that Pepto-Bismol blob-looking tank. I opted for the vivid black (the BEST bobber colour, IMO).
I absolutely LOVE this bike for its highway performance and gentle behaviour around town. The 107 wakes up BIG when you open it up! It handles very well for its height and with the right seat, you can get through a 4-hour riding session without needing a back massage. I've routinely gotten 54mpg on 91 octane, but the range drops pretty quickly when I drop the hammer more often.
I understand effective marketing, but I don't want to hear the phrase "blank canvas" to describe this bike ever again! I would rather just use the word "plain". Doesn`t everyone make a plain bike their own by customizing it? With so many bits, bobs and bling to buy, we are motivated to improve a dull-looking vehicle - otherwise we'd all be driving a K-car, right? Apart from this new base-model color, the Softail Standard is a pretty solid starting point. That's my two cents...
Well said and I can see plain. But I look and my bikes as canvas to turn into my art.
It's a beautiful bike!
Harley Davidson 2024! Same shit different color
It’s not 2024 yet
You by my crib. We gotta get a ride in
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6" pull-back risers with drag bars.
Ok. I can see that.
Looks like a great bike for a new rider….
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T bars 👍
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A Silver color may have been a great choice over the grey?
silver is played out. has been for decades
No they do sell a vivid black
True. My bad
They have two used for about $9,999.
T-bars are for snowmobiles. Those mini apes are lame though, I changed mine out on my SB. Good video!
What bars did you go with?
Mini apes every time and nothing wears those better than the Dyna and the FXR; and the Road King a little bit too.
Mini apes on a fxr? Idk about that man
The grey is a big downgrade. It's clear coated primer. At least with black they bother to put a base coat on it. Lol
Couldn’t tell you were doing a v/o 😂
Blank canvas means give Harley Davidson more money HD now stands 4 high dollars
The last true stripped down air cooled Harley. Ready to customize. Get one while you can…
Facts
Billiard grey with red badge is awesome too but give me spokes.
I like the spokes and mags. The color hasn’t grown on me yet but it’s nice to have a different color.
Such a cool, old school looking bike... and they put a rectangular digital speedometer on it.
That's criminal.
It’s not too bad
@@theinfinitryda I mean, tastes very from person to person, but I just don't think it fits the overall look of the bike.
If they wanted to keep the handle bar clean looking they could have gone with a fuel tank speedometer like they do in other models. It would look the part.
The HD Nightster for example which is a more modern"ish" looking bike and wouldn't look as off with a rectangular digital spedo, comes with an analog. Is this kind of design decisions from HD that I honestly don't get.
I'm not hating on Harleys, I love them. Just not a fan of some of the design choices they're going for in the past few years.
Big difference: Ugly grey
Apehanger bars
Noooooooo. Lol. Just kidding.
Why cant they give us a blacked out option? I like the bike but either commit fully to chrome or to black. This half and half style is a big turn off for me and why I wont ever buy one even though this is the model im looking to move up to. Now I gotta move up to Street Bob which is way too much money for me. Softail standard is too much money for me already.
I think that’s why they offer those two models
Not a fan of that colour.
And I find it hilarious that this year black is the upcharge.
What a cost cutting Motorcycle! Compare the M8 FXST to the older TC and Evos, it’s night n day, really! I prefer the older ones with all the chrome, the fat rear tire on that shiny rim!
Those fat tires on late twin cam softails sucked made them look like occ garbage chopper shit but the early 2000s softails were top tier for sure
Sto Mona coe crose sui oci ghe vedeo?
107 nice
Bring back the original Fat Boy!
You love the original?
I'm a mini ape guy
I bought softail for my first bike and I never regret 🙂
Nice. You have the Standard or a different Softail?
@@theinfinitryda Standard model :) !
Don't care for the grey. Doesn't have the same effect as the "gunship grey".
It's not so much a entry level as it is a step down from a dresser for us old folks
I can see that
Looks like an old streetbob
What year?
Not feeling the grey
I have mixed feelings
This bike needs spoke wheels!
that alloy rim is ugly. i prefer the more common style with slimmer spokes
They are the nastiest wheels ever! Love the bike but needs spokes.
They look better in black
Just got mine in black.......mmmm not impressed....gear and brakes in hard to reach positions....engine clanks and no low end grunt...suspension shite....sounds like a cub50....done 25 miles......nope not for me.....needs spoke wheels to soak up rough roads ....mags are awful ....riding position ok if you are 5'9" pegs are to high....all very well saying oooooh you can change all that...F O!! Just spent a load on it to buy it....let alone given them more money.......be honest with ya all bought it without test riding it ....lesson to be learnt here always try before you buy....because dealers lie.....so my review.....build quality 8/10....riding position...5/10....riding in all environments 7/10......engine performance and sound 4/10......overall value for money 6/10.....would I buy another with the new Mill8 ....nope....sorry Harley I have owned 7 Harleys worse one yet ......for me anyhow this is my opinion....perhaps your will be different....not all lemons are the same......ride safe now x....
For the money you pay for these overpriced toys, you would think they have more color choices than primer gray. It's probably $100 more for the HD sticker.
I think black will be available also
Apes look out of place. Drag bars are badass.
I prefer T-Bars
No way
For this style of bike, like most Harleys, mini-apes or regular ape hangers fit, but those are shaped weird. I hate the trendiness of T-bars, but I get the appeal, after having drag bars, for a while, and wishing they were higher. I have mini-apes on my Sportster, and I ride fast. They handle the same.
The bike is nice but the voice talk while wearing helmet sounds awful. 😄
Hey I do what I can you know.
@@theinfinitryda Try!
The mags are terrible. The worst i ever see.
Try talking without wearing your helmet 😮
But why. It’s an extra step. Lol
it is ugly :(
Why you say that
Does it come with a pair of glasses to read the speedometer?...ffs Harley
lol. Why you need to see the speed.