Bought this in Baja Orange last year, put over 8k miles on it, including a ride from Montreal Canada to Milwaukee for HD's 120th. The last 7 years, I owned a Fat Boy, a Road Glide Special and a Road King Special. And guess what? This is the best ride, by far! I'm 6 ft tall, 170 lbs. Riding position is perfect for me. Thanks for the review!
@@manticora694 Yep, no windshield. Nothing like the feeling of total freedom. I had the Road Glide only one season. Hated having this big fairing btw me and the road... Ride safely, my friend!
What bars did you go with? I'm buying a 2024 Breakout soon and want to change handlebars. Do you know how tall the stock hamdlebar risers are on the Breakout cuz I can't tell if they are a 4, 5 or 6 inch rise? I like those fused lo bars Harley offers for it which are like mini apes but they are 10 inch rise and I don't want too tall, I want a total rise of 12-13 inches on my bars so depending on the stock risers height idk which size bars I need yet.
Just took one on a demo. I am 6’3 and 280, felt comfy. Feet forward arms reached out. Clam shell but not extreme. Maybe my next bike. It makes you feel something…like in your soul. You can get to 75mph very easily. 4th gear is wear the magic starts and really shows the motors strength. I feel in love with her right off. Cornering was smoother and easier than I thought. Still may need to plan your tight turns but you get the hang of her quickly. If you like your gauges this may not be the bike for you. Fists forward and don’t give a care attitude is what this baby is all about! I will say nice job Harley on this ride 😎
I like what you said about “it makes you feel something in your soul”. Very well put. Not many bikes can do that for you, so when it does happen you know it’s special
This is the greatest motorcycle Harley has ever produced. 5 gallon tank. 117 Milwaukee Eight Engine. 240 rear tire. This is EVERYTHING a millennial could ever want in a cruiser.
In my 2nd month with my 24 Breakout. I’m also 5’8” 160 lbs. Best cruiser I’ve owned. All I have done is changed the pipes to TAB Performance slip ons with the Zombie baffles, LED turn signals/brake lights, and a flush mount gas cap. I may not come into corners as hot as I did with my previous bike (Street Glide Special) but this Brakeout fits my needs. That 117 and my riding position are perfect.
@@fastdude2002no tuning or fuel adjustments needed with slip ons that I am aware of. Before I ordered my TAB Performance pipes, that was the 1st question I asked them!
Thanks for your review. If you don't mind my asking, what is your inseam and your weight? I only ask because I'm 5'7" with 29" inseam at 150 lbs and I wonder how much what you say would apply to me. (P.S. I wondered about the possibility of somehow adding a little pad on the seat where it rises to the pillion seat, to bring me forward a couple of inches. The pre 2018 Low Rider had this as stock).
I have about 29 inch inseam as well and my legs were stretched out lol. I’m about 185 lbs. I would definitely change out the seat and handlebars if I were to get a breakout.
@@IronBornRider Your weight would definitely help you tame these two beast into corners, slow maneuvers, etc. And to be honest, I much prefer the pre-2018 (twin cam) Fat Boy looks-wise and would go for a used one instead.
I took a test ride on one these 2 weekends ago. I'm 5'7" as well. I loved it. Cornering wasn't bad. My SG doesn't have forward controls so that took a little gettin use to. Basically finding them. Other than that I loved it. It's definitely a bar hopping bike though as they say. Not sure about long rides
Get the bike man. I'm about the same as you (lightweight, 5ft 7.5" and about 30" inseam) my arms have a long reach though and I really dont feel like I need to get forward at all. A friend of mine has a 2014 cvo breakout and he lets me take it for a ride every now and then. That thing is absolutely amazing. And, If you really feel too stretched out you can always change the seat and the handlebars to get more comfortable. The bike is worth its weight in gold (okay, not so much, but you get the point). I have a Scout cuz I can't afford a breakout for now and god knows I want the breakout
I have a 2018 114 and coming in at 6’2” I had to swap the drag bars for 14” 2”-thick mini apes, I did 2017 black turbine wheels, 2-1 basani pipe and the 5 gallon tank from the new model, LOVE IT. Bottom line tho, those drag bars aren’t for everyone. They just were not comfortable after 45 min in the saddle.
I was riding a 2004 Honda Shadow Sabre 1100 for several years. I liked it a lot. I hope to be in the market for a new Harley this year. I want to get one while I can, (I'm 71). Anyway, I'm 5' 6''. I like the Breakout and the fatboy. Which one do you recommend for a guy my size?
Hey Neil! Overall the fatboy will most likely be more comfortable in terms of ergonomics. In my opinion the breakout has a bit more of an aggressive riding ergonomics
Price wise for a Guy like me 6/ 255 its a good fit...Just put a Windvest handlebar mounted wind screen and some Good leather throwover saddlebags...And hit the open road...But i have too much invested in my Dyna FatBob....Maybe in another couple of years?....
I traded in my breakout for a low rider s. The low rider is just better on the highway and I find with the breakout being so low, taller people just look silly on them.
Being 6'3" I could not stand mid-controls on the Low Rider S. Felt way too cramped. Breakout, on the other hand, felt awesome with its forward controls. I have no idea how I looked on any of them (nor do I really care.. ) but comfort-wise, for a tall person, I do not agree with your assessment one bit.
Rode my buddies breakout and it handled like shit. Was very chopper ish handling. Definitely not a bike to give someone confidence when riding specially if you ride in a area with a lot of turns.
Depends what your use to?...Try going through the twistes on a 2010 Dyna Wide Glide with a 21 in 80/90 front wheel regularly....That Breakout rides like a dream compared to the Wide Glide...
Yeah, that's a nice piece of Chinese tech trash, that's a 5year bike for people with just no skill and money to burn, yeah have fun, if more time sitting than rolling is fun, it's a cartoon of a Harley Davidson and will kill riders;-/
Well dum dum the difference between the 114 and 117 is called torque so why the heck are you doing videos if you can’t properly explain the difference between bikes??
Bought this in Baja Orange last year, put over 8k miles on it, including a ride from Montreal Canada to Milwaukee for HD's 120th. The last 7 years, I owned a Fat Boy, a Road Glide Special and a Road King Special. And guess what? This is the best ride, by far! I'm 6 ft tall, 170 lbs. Riding position is perfect for me. Thanks for the review!
Nice! Thanks for watching and ride safe!
Hey there, you did this trip without any windshield ?
@@manticora694 Yep, no windshield. Nothing like the feeling of total freedom. I had the Road Glide only one season. Hated having this big fairing btw me and the road... Ride safely, my friend!
@@jeancarrier522 damn. Not sure I can drive on highway for 4h without any windshield 😱
@@manticora694 main thing is don't follow people and don't let nobody pass yea either.lol
UK Owner here - I've had mine since December last year changed the pipes and the bars and that's all it needs Loving it!
Love to hear that. Enjoy that bike and ride safe!
What bars did you go with? I'm buying a 2024 Breakout soon and want to change handlebars. Do you know how tall the stock hamdlebar risers are on the Breakout cuz I can't tell if they are a 4, 5 or 6 inch rise? I like those fused lo bars Harley offers for it which are like mini apes but they are 10 inch rise and I don't want too tall, I want a total rise of 12-13 inches on my bars so depending on the stock risers height idk which size bars I need yet.
Pipes and the bars swapped out. I'm a former 2009 Fatboy owner . Vrooming
@Nucklehead-mm9gf 12 to 14 inches is perfect depending on your feel for it and such.
100% new pipes, 14inches of rise and it really is a new bike. And some drop mirrors.
Just took one on a demo. I am 6’3 and 280, felt comfy. Feet forward arms reached out. Clam shell but not extreme. Maybe my next bike. It makes you feel something…like in your soul. You can get to 75mph very easily. 4th gear is wear the magic starts and really shows the motors strength. I feel in love with her right off. Cornering was smoother and easier than I thought. Still may need to plan your tight turns but you get the hang of her quickly. If you like your gauges this may not be the bike for you. Fists forward and don’t give a care attitude is what this baby is all about! I will say nice job Harley on this ride 😎
I like what you said about “it makes you feel something in your soul”. Very well put. Not many bikes can do that for you, so when it does happen you know it’s special
I bought my 24 Breakout 117 on October 15th of 2024 & I absolutely Love it... I was going to get a 24 Road Glide. I'm super happy about my decision.
It’s a fantastic bike. Tons of fun to ride
This is the greatest motorcycle Harley has ever produced. 5 gallon tank. 117 Milwaukee Eight Engine. 240 rear tire. This is EVERYTHING a millennial could ever want in a cruiser.
I love that fat tire lol
Had to look that word up tf this gotta do with people born in the 80s?
Nope. Vrod muscle or the night rod (1250). Breakout is too slow ... it's nice, tho
Pan america has so much more.
is it better than vrod ? and why is it best motorcycle ever?
That bike is like if my Vulcan 800 grew up, grew a beard, and got a job. Nice!
Mature Vulcan 800
I got a 2018 breakout. I just changed the 114 to 128ci. What a beast. I highly recommend it.
Mo powa!!!!
In my 2nd month with my 24 Breakout. I’m also 5’8” 160 lbs. Best cruiser I’ve owned. All I have done is changed the pipes to TAB Performance slip ons with the Zombie baffles, LED turn signals/brake lights, and a flush mount gas cap. I may not come into corners as hot as I did with my previous bike (Street Glide Special) but this Brakeout fits my needs. That 117 and my riding position are perfect.
Congrats on the bike! It’s a head turner for sure
Did you have to do anything to adjust the fuel mix after changing out your exhaust?
@@fastdude2002no tuning or fuel adjustments needed with slip ons that I am aware of. Before I ordered my TAB Performance pipes, that was the 1st question I asked them!
@@andyfoley6906 thanks!
I think the fatboy and breakout are the best looking Harley softails
They’ve definitely grown on me. I like them a lot as well
Whoa.. so Fredrick HD is doing solo demo rides? That's awesome!
They did for the demo truck!
I did a few solo test rides outside of the demo days. Unfortunately Frederick Harley is closing down in like a week. Go ride/buy if you want!
Put a cam in the bastard it doesn't get time to vibrate
Thanks for your review. If you don't mind my asking, what is your inseam and your weight? I only ask because I'm 5'7" with 29" inseam at 150 lbs and I wonder how much what you say would apply to me. (P.S. I wondered about the possibility of somehow adding a little pad on the seat where it rises to the pillion seat, to bring me forward a couple of inches. The pre 2018 Low Rider had this as stock).
I have about 29 inch inseam as well and my legs were stretched out lol. I’m about 185 lbs. I would definitely change out the seat and handlebars if I were to get a breakout.
@@IronBornRider Your weight would definitely help you tame these two beast into corners, slow maneuvers, etc. And to be honest, I much prefer the pre-2018 (twin cam) Fat Boy looks-wise and would go for a used one instead.
I took a test ride on one these 2 weekends ago. I'm 5'7" as well. I loved it. Cornering wasn't bad. My SG doesn't have forward controls so that took a little gettin use to. Basically finding them. Other than that I loved it. It's definitely a bar hopping bike though as they say. Not sure about long rides
Get the bike man. I'm about the same as you (lightweight, 5ft 7.5" and about 30" inseam) my arms have a long reach though and I really dont feel like I need to get forward at all. A friend of mine has a 2014 cvo breakout and he lets me take it for a ride every now and then. That thing is absolutely amazing. And, If you really feel too stretched out you can always change the seat and the handlebars to get more comfortable. The bike is worth its weight in gold (okay, not so much, but you get the point). I have a Scout cuz I can't afford a breakout for now and god knows I want the breakout
Absolutely Spectacular bike ❤️!, No doubt at all one of my favorite Harleys ❤!, Thanks for sharing 👍!!
Thanks for watching!
I have a 2018 114 and coming in at 6’2” I had to swap the drag bars for 14” 2”-thick mini apes, I did 2017 black turbine wheels, 2-1 basani pipe and the 5 gallon tank from the new model, LOVE IT. Bottom line tho, those drag bars aren’t for everyone. They just were not comfortable after 45 min in the saddle.
The drag bars sure do look good though lol
Post a pic of your bike
I have a 2015 and love it . The new ones look great . 👍💯😎
Yes they do!
I was riding a 2004 Honda Shadow Sabre 1100 for several years. I liked it a lot. I hope to be in the market for a new Harley this year. I want to get one while I can, (I'm 71). Anyway, I'm 5' 6''. I like the Breakout and the fatboy. Which one do you recommend for a guy my size?
Hey Neil! Overall the fatboy will most likely be more comfortable in terms of ergonomics. In my opinion the breakout has a bit more of an aggressive riding ergonomics
Great looking bike. That factory cold air intake is in the way. Thats the first thing that would have to be changed.
It didn’t bother me as much but I have shorter legs lol
How is the Scout Twenty treating you? I found one with 798 miles for 9k and I’m a new rider buying next month.
It’s fantastic, loving the isb 20. Highly recommend
Nice ride. "That's what she said"
Lol
Price wise for a Guy like me 6/ 255 its a good fit...Just put a Windvest handlebar mounted wind screen and some Good leather throwover saddlebags...And hit the open road...But i have too much invested in my Dyna FatBob....Maybe in another couple of years?....
Yeah I have a low rider s that I have a bit into. Would love to own a breakout someday
good video and great information
Appreciate it! Thanks for watching!
Loveeeee my breakout
It’s a great machine
I traded in my breakout for a low rider s. The low rider is just better on the highway and I find with the breakout being so low, taller people just look silly on them.
Being 6'3" I could not stand mid-controls on the Low Rider S. Felt way too cramped. Breakout, on the other hand, felt awesome with its forward controls. I have no idea how I looked on any of them (nor do I really care.. ) but comfort-wise, for a tall person, I do not agree with your assessment one bit.
@@pinecone76 I’m 5’14”. The breakout was super comfortable but I just put forward controls on the low rider and it’s just as good.
@Dabocado you're 5'14"?!! Bad ass!
@Dabocado 5' 14"? We usually call that 6' 2"🤣🤣👍
Just saying
Rode my buddies breakout and it handled like shit. Was very chopper ish handling. Definitely not a bike to give someone confidence when riding specially if you ride in a area with a lot of turns.
I just wish Harley Davidson didn't go WOKE.
It's OK, unless you want to corner...... Must be the worst Harley for cornering.....
Depends what your use to?...Try going through the twistes on a 2010 Dyna Wide Glide with a 21 in 80/90 front wheel regularly....That Breakout rides like a dream compared to the Wide Glide...
@@bradlozano2571 yup. Everything is relative
Yeah, that's a nice piece of Chinese tech trash, that's a 5year bike for people with just no skill and money to burn, yeah have fun, if more time sitting than rolling is fun, it's a cartoon of a Harley Davidson and will kill riders;-/
Well dum dum the difference between the 114 and 117 is called torque so why the heck are you doing videos if you can’t properly explain the difference between bikes??
Cool, glad you’re so willing to explain it thoroughly for us dum dums. Didn’t know how it worked
@@IronBornRider excellent response.
I think the fatboy and breakout are the best looking Harley softails
Agreed
Sweet ride muscular stylish bigger tank and more. Vroomin 😎