I own the 2019 FXDRS. I have 21,500 miles on that 114 M8. Stage one, Bassani 2 into 1 exhaust, K&N high flow air intake and a V&Hines tuner. Stage 2 is where you get power. As of now my bike weighs 670lbs. I weigh 170 lbs. the bike will do 0-60mph in 2.4 seconds. Stock is 2.5 that is fast enough. From an owners perspective this bike has been absolute bliss. Yeah it’s expensive. Worth it. Not meant for long rides. 150 miles or less a day. It’s a cruiser and sport bike combined. Best of both worlds
The speed of the V-rod was too scary for Harley customers, so Harley replaced it with something slower and more expensive. Slow and expensive are the qualities Harley fans love.
@@splodge5714 yes, it was. But still a stock 114 fat bob has like an 11.5 second quarter mile. A bit slower than a 675, but still faster than a dodge challenger. No slouch in my book.
Thanks for another honest review video. This bike makes me wonder how is this the replacement for the V Rod? It’s slower and more expensive...makes no sense 🤔
It is not slower. And its more expensive because all the technology and giant 114ci motor. Vrod destroyer is a different story be because only 642 were made
I would not buy another cruiser, I hate the ergonomics, but the Diavel looks far cooler than any Harley, and apparently ride like a pure muscle bike that turns.
@@glennmcc64 I've test ridden the diavel 1260 S. I ca. tell you that it's comfy and fun on the roads. Even in the bends. Test ride one if you have the chance. You wont regret it!
So you'll pick the cheap Chinese bike over the expensive American bike.. So you'll pick the bike that has to scream past redline just to reach max power. And that's why the engine can't last beyond 40k miles. Gotcha. So you'll pick the bike that won't hold any resale value. I'm sorry to hear you're an idiot.
Because the Harley is designed around Torque not Horsepower. Different application of power. The Harley only revs to 5500 RPM. It's designed to carry on distance and apply torque and accelerate at any RPM. Street Triple engine has a vastly higher RPM range and drops gear to acccelerate out. Very different design philosophies.
God you're d_mb. So a hellcat loses to a Hurracan and let me guess. The hellcat is not longer able to be called a Muscle car because it lost to a super car? God you are an id_ot.
The 2004-2006 XL1200c sportsters come from the factory with Buell heads, 512 cam, and bee hive springs making 80-90hp and 80 ft lbs. Decently fast and fun. Handling is great until you get over 100 mph which comes up fast for sure. Stopping is good but requires effort. My only complaint is in the high speed handling. Wobble/tank slapper requiring you to get over the tank to control it. I have changed my front spring rate and made sure the loaded ride height is with in spec. Below 90mph and canyon carving this bike excels! Get used to grinding pegs and boot heels!! :)
Here in the US I haven’t seen too many on the road. It’s out of the norm for the traditional Harley buyer and I think it will suffer the same fate as the V-Rod and Buell. Most dealers focus on the traditional Harley models. The Road King, Road Glide, Ultra etc. V-rods and Buells were largely ignored and shoved over into a corner of the showroom. I suspect because the salespeople either A) didn’t understand or care about these different bikes or B) they couldn’t load them up with thousands of dollars worth of chrome doo dads, thereby increasing their commission on the sale. I think this model will suffer the same fate. It’s not good enough to steal away buyers from the Ducati Diavel, the Triumph Rocket 3 or even the Yamaha V-Max. The traditional HD buyer will not give it a second look and non Harley fans will probably ignore it altogether. P.S. There’s a You Tuber HD fanboy in Florida who sold his Dyna Low Rider S and bought this bike a few months ago. He uses his bike for daily travel. Last week he traded it in for the new Low Rider S. Draw your own conclusions.
That's Blockhead. He bought the FXDR last year and could trade the newly bought Low Rider S next year for something else. Gives him new subjects for videos each year. In a couple weeks (nov 16?) he and Ms Blockhead are hosting the Florida Motorcycle Meet "FLMM" at the Orlando Ace Cafe. I've liked the odd bikes. FXDR, Fat Bob, Street Rod (current and Vrod original), Rocker, XR 1200, LiveWire, the upcoming liquid cooled models. Of course I'm a Buell owner so I'm used to being considered odd.
I used to have a 2008 Night Rod Special and had it tricked out with diamond black collection grips, pegs, etc. I had the vivid black/mirage orange pearl color scheme and I even had a black two-into-one Thunderheader exhaust system. Had it Dyno'd out and it was pushing 140 hp with 120 rear-wheel HP. Ended up trading it on a 2013 Ducati 1199S...biggest mistake I ever made. Back to your original point, I feel the reason the VROD and similar bikes like it bit the dust is because of all these old school Harley riders who think what makes a Harley a Harley is a bike that weighs 900-lb, pushes out a max of 70HP, and costs $30k. Harley messed up big time when they discontinued the VROD. That 1250cc Revolution engine collaboration with Porsche was one of, if not THE best engine Harley ever produced.
well its got far less chance of slamming into a stray cow now with TWO FRONT DISC'S (Heaven forbid)...... BUT HARLEY..... you will completely and utterly fail winning over anyone over from.... well pretty well anything else with your half baked effort at "performance" (groooooaaaan). Your aficionado's (who start with your horrible creations and make them look "cooler" for Daytona festivals) will hate you endlessly and tell you "yer can't spit yer bacco through the frame boyyyyy for a cleeeeean look" and would only remove the brakes etc if they bought it.... but they won't be bothered. Ummm, should have stuck to the VRod boys if you wanted to attract "anyone else". This "thang" belongs in no ones paddock and needs to be renamed "TITANIC"..... Keep making your gutless tractors boys..... and selling them to people who are probably better off riding slow junk.
Nothing will ever compare to the Vrod muscle. Looks, performance and comfort. No doubt this bike is good looking. But unless it can put out 150hp 150mhp. Then the price tag is astronomical and unjust!
The Ducati makes your wallet cry afterwards with every single service that costs 1000$ plus, and then everytime you want to do some aftermarket parts or upgrades you cry even more at that 2000$ exhaust, and when the Ducati breaks down, you have to have to towed to the ducati dealer where they charge you so much more money than reasonable to keep your ducati bike running. Duc may be a faster bike, but they break down way more often, and cost you a fortune to fix. The harley you can fix at home with regular tools, and get parts really fast, and skip the dealer bullshittery if you want.
This reminds me of when I test rode a Harley 17 years ago and unfortunately not much has changed. They're still massively overpriced and under performing compared to their rivals in just about every way apart from perhaps the image (in some peoples view). Amazes me how they survive really. Unsurprisingly I didn't buy one.
In the Netherlands the FXDR first cost you 29500,00 euro's now you can buy him for 23750,00 euro's. I don't see much FXDR riding in the Netherlands. I did a demo ride on the FXDR and the sitting position is horrible for my length. After twenty minutes i bought it back to the dealer saying that it was not my cup of tea.
Harley made a HUGE mistake when they discontinued the VROD lineup all because of the people out there who continue to think that a $30k, 900-lb, 70 HP bike is what makes a Harley a Harley. That 1250cc Revolution engine was a work of art and quite possibly the best engine Harley has ever produced. I'm still to this day kicking myself in the a** for having ever traded my 2008 Night Rod Special on a flippin' Ducati.
I had a night rod ,rode it like I stole ,and if was fast and reliable .This looks the part but I would not buy one it's tooo heavy and expensive .Lads you can keep my subscription for all your hard work on your channel .
You boys are still totally missing the point, Harley's are for the experience, your sp triple does not have the same feeling, and who really cares who is fastest, remember jay leno never rides his jet powered bike and it goes 300mph.
I personally like motorcycles with no or minimal gizmos.. Easier to maintain, and less of a hassle.. I would expect FXDR to be even more deprived of electronic parts..😀
My 2016 VRSCDX Night Rod will pull 100 mph in second gear. No short shifting needed. I rode XL models as my main for over 40 years. I am the "red headed stepchild" in Harley circles. They do offer a 117 cu in version of the FXDR, however, I bet it is more of the same. I will wait a few years and the FXDR models will be collecting dust on the showroom floor like the V Rod. Oh well, Harley will have ultimately spent less money developing the FX platform into a muscle cruiser, than further evolving the VRSC for it's next generation. Oh well, there may be hope with the new Rocket 3.
I had a good ride on my mates one,it looks cool i think and thats about it.Its heavy,slow,uncomfortable and has terrible lean angle and costs a shitload.
This review is spot on. Harley dropped another heavy, overpriced and underpowered model, in a world of tight competition from Triumph and most notably Ducati. I went to see the fxdr before I bought my XDiavel S, sticking with the latter was the easiest decision I've had to make.
I appreciate HD’s and rode one of these for a few hours. Fun, loud, uncomfortable but it does make you feel cool.... or a f’n knob. Performance bike? Nah performance HD yeah. Too much money for not enough bike.
I never had too many bikes, a 650 Maxim, Eleven Hundred Special, a 850 Commando, a 1200 Sportster, a GL1500 GW, and my 1450 Dyna is the fastest bike I’ve had. With forward controls it is difficult to keep your feet on the foot pegs if I do a 0-60.
Same ol' Harley. Too bad. I've been waiting for them to evolve into a company that can make something that can perform like my Diavel. I'd gladly buy American if HD made something competitive.
You didn't address resale.... diavels devalue at a rate similar to other bikes. A HD will hold it's value relatively well... Obviously there are cheap people who like to overpay too.
Random unrelated question. Are you guys ever worried a lion or two might show up and attack you while sitting on the bikes on the side of the road like that?
POOR-SHUH...Say it with me, Por-sche...Now all together...Porsche. Not Poorsh. As far as the HD...Yaaaaaawn. Do Harleys not work in the rain? I know all the HD Riders at my work don’t...I figured that was because they’re all turds that rack up the miles on the weekends late spring till Late summer😆 Meanwhile, my Triumph ScramblerXE 1200 will never know what “Put away for the winter”, even here in the PNW...but I digress...one more time...Porsche. Two syllables. Ride on!🤘🏾
Did I hear right?, 300k for that!! are we talking rupee's here??. Sorry just looked through the description, didn't realize you're based in South Africa. I happened upon your channel by chance 20mins ago after seeing a modified fxdr (Which really caught my eye) from Geelong HD, if you haven't seen it check it out. This is what the fxdr should be like coming out of the factory. Looking at this standard one I wouldn't blow my nose at it!!. Too much expensive upgrading required to get to the hidden bike, sad to say 🤔😕
The "Revolution" should have killed the "Evolution". But no; the majority Old schoolers flamed superior engineering just to cling to tradition and stay in the bone age. I own 2 V-ROD Muscles (pure pleasure!): I give a ride for anything else!
LOL! I have ridden an FXDR on the street and not a race track! It does not turn as easy as that film makes out it does!!!! In fact, the only muscle in it is the muscle you need to throw it around a corner. My Victory Octane easily out handles and out muscles the FXDR!
@@JpOcDenver the Diavel would be ok, but that XDiaval with the feet forward would break your back in no time. I believe there is an option to move them back, but then it is the Diavel. The XDiavel is a show bike that go fly down a drag strip with that launch control.
Hug awa I disagree. The XDiavel with mid controls doesn’t make it a Diavel. They are different bikes in more ways than the footpeg placement. I recommend the video Schaaf did riding the XDiavel through the mountains. There’s no doubt the XDiavel sacrifices some comfort for “coolness” but it is still a very capable motorcycle, albeit very slightly less so than the Diavel.
@@JpOcDenver I agree with your comments, I was simply commenting on comfort... for me, comfort is the major reason for my purchase, as I do 8, 10 & 12 hr days. I know someone who bought a 2017 XDiavel and he put 325 km on, and traded it in on a new Harley... out of the pot, into the fire :) To be honest, I almost bought the XDiavel, as it looks so amazing bought I went with the comfort king, BMW R1200RT.
You got to give it to Harley, they have to push the world their customers "live in" and request for upgrades, its how they sell em in America.... Harleys are cool once you add upgrading dollars.
NEW ZEALAND TRAILRIDING How fast do you rally want to go ,?? Now you being in New Zealand 🇳🇿 I guess all you need to do is out run Sheep, we here in the USA , we’ll I own two bikes, if I want to go fast , I use my BMW S1000R, if I want to cruise in Style, at 80-90 MPH, or 25 on the Blvd. Then I use my FXDR, 🇺🇸👍, #KAG2020
FTR scout is faster,lighter by almost 80kg,1/3 cheaper,better made,stops better and is more comfortable and even has full electronics package and a large full colour tft screen that you can actaully read lol
This model misses the mark on so many levels ! HD should be ashamed about this product! At the HD dealerships, customers continuously walk by and ignore this model ! To bad, so sad, they suck !!!
We all know it doesn’t rain in South Africa. LOL It seems that a lot of their bikes are $10k-$12k overpriced, including the Livewire electric bike and CVO Street Glide.
I would love to know who would walk past a Vmax, Diavel and Rocket to get to this. Even an Intruder was a much better bike and that was out 15 years ago.
This model looks a poor piece, but the new Low Rider S and Fat Bob seem to be proper motorbikes, based on the reviews I have seen... Polaris burying Victory was the shame for the American market... they just couldn’t overcome that Harley “community” on this side of the pond... I know, as I live on the east coast of FL and the coastal highway (A1A) looks like an HD parade on any given week-end... one likes what one likes and no offense to the Harley flock, but I am quite content to continue to thrash around on my 2014 Jackpot and 2017 Thunderbird Storm... a finer pair of “misfits” you’ll not find...
Hey, Harley are diversifying and trying to attract new buyers with their Livewire and the upcoming Streetfighter and Pan America. None too soon, considering how their existing customer base is aging. Best of luck to them. Maybe there'll come a time when Harley are no longer known for producing fashion accessories and actually make some functional machinery. In the mean time its over priced, over weight, under performing steel man bags for over weight, under performing men.
Yes it’s an appealing motorbike , but the V-ROD was a better performing and was better in all aspects of riding, the FDXR I believe won’t make the 15 year run the V-ROD had !!!
I mean it's a Harley you only buy it if your hardcore Harley or the looks. Performance is meh as all Harley's almost everything beats it. The sad thing is Harley is still not selling bikes. This thing is like 20k in the USA really?!? That much? Not surprised Harley makes merch no motorcycles
Had us fooled. The 1st half we thought this was going to be a paid promo fluff piece. But didn't pull any punches during the 2nd half! 👍
I agree its what makes The Bike Show worth watching....
I own the 2019 FXDRS. I have 21,500 miles on that 114 M8. Stage one, Bassani 2 into 1 exhaust, K&N high flow air intake and a V&Hines tuner. Stage 2 is where you get power. As of now my bike weighs 670lbs. I weigh 170 lbs. the bike will do 0-60mph in 2.4 seconds. Stock is 2.5 that is fast enough. From an owners perspective this bike has been absolute bliss. Yeah it’s expensive. Worth it. Not meant for long rides. 150 miles or less a day. It’s a cruiser and sport bike combined. Best of both worlds
The speed of the V-rod was too scary for Harley customers, so Harley replaced it with something slower and more expensive. Slow and expensive are the qualities Harley fans love.
what do you mean? It was in production for 16 years. And do people really think a 114 softail is a slow bike?
@@khakimzhanmiras a 9 yr old 675cc was much quicker. I like Harleys but not this one.
@@splodge5714 yes, it was. But still a stock 114 fat bob has like an 11.5 second quarter mile. A bit slower than a 675, but still faster than a dodge challenger. No slouch in my book.
@@khakimzhanmiras A Dodge hahaha what a piece of junk.
@@khakimzhanmiras lol faster than a 2 ton POS sedan, what a endorsement. Harleys are sloooooow
Thanks for another honest review video. This bike makes me wonder how is this the replacement for the V Rod? It’s slower and more expensive...makes no sense 🤔
It is not slower. And its more expensive because all the technology and giant 114ci motor. Vrod destroyer is a different story be because only 642 were made
I'll have the diavel over this, any day and twice on sunday
I would not buy another cruiser, I hate the ergonomics, but the Diavel looks far cooler than any Harley, and apparently ride like a pure muscle bike that turns.
@@glennmcc64 I've test ridden the diavel 1260 S. I ca. tell you that it's comfy and fun on the roads. Even in the bends. Test ride one if you have the chance. You wont regret it!
I have a monster...agreed
Yep I have a diavel 1260,it has twice the power,weighs a lot less ,has better brakes and will pull your arms off.No comparison to Harley {any model]
So you'll pick the cheap Chinese bike over the expensive American bike.. So you'll pick the bike that has to scream past redline just to reach max power. And that's why the engine can't last beyond 40k miles. Gotcha. So you'll pick the bike that won't hold any resale value. I'm sorry to hear you're an idiot.
Ok that welding is garbage 🤦🏾♂️🤦🏾♂️
Yes. And the exposed bolts, wiring and so on. Thrown together junk.
bruh, did a almost 1900cc lose against a 675cc Street triple? I'll just go and buy a second hand street triple
Buy a 90's 600 and you will still be faster.
Because the Harley is designed around Torque not Horsepower.
Different application of power.
The Harley only revs to 5500 RPM.
It's designed to carry on distance and apply torque and accelerate at any RPM.
Street Triple engine has a vastly higher RPM range and drops gear to acccelerate out.
Very different design philosophies.
God you're d_mb. So a hellcat loses to a Hurracan and let me guess. The hellcat is not longer able to be called a Muscle car because it lost to a super car? God you are an id_ot.
It won by half of a second. Woooooooooooooooooowww. So impressive.
They should go back to making tractors
Did they stop? :-)
They have had a lot of luck grafting the farm implement engine into the motorcycle frame !!!😄😄😎😎😎
They never stopped sounding like tractors though !!
They did.
You mean partial radial engines. No liquifier sounds like a Spitfire.
If i wanted performace i wouldnt buy a Harley ^^
The 2004-2006 XL1200c sportsters come from the factory with Buell heads, 512 cam, and bee hive springs making 80-90hp and 80 ft lbs. Decently fast and fun. Handling is great until you get over 100 mph which comes up fast for sure. Stopping is good but requires effort. My only complaint is in the high speed handling. Wobble/tank slapper requiring you to get over the tank to control it. I have changed my front spring rate and made sure the loaded ride height is with in spec. Below 90mph and canyon carving this bike excels! Get used to grinding pegs and boot heels!! :)
Here in the US I haven’t seen too many on the road. It’s out of the norm for the traditional Harley buyer and I think it will suffer the same fate as the V-Rod and Buell. Most dealers focus on the traditional Harley models. The Road King, Road Glide, Ultra etc. V-rods and Buells were largely ignored and shoved over into a corner of the showroom. I suspect because the salespeople either A) didn’t understand or care about these different bikes or B) they couldn’t load them up with thousands of dollars worth of chrome doo dads, thereby increasing their commission on the sale. I think this model will suffer the same fate. It’s not good enough to steal away buyers from the Ducati Diavel, the Triumph Rocket 3 or even the Yamaha V-Max. The traditional HD buyer will not give it a second look and non Harley fans will probably ignore it altogether.
P.S. There’s a You Tuber HD fanboy in Florida who sold his Dyna Low Rider S and bought this bike a few months ago. He uses his bike for daily travel. Last week he traded it in for the new Low Rider S. Draw your own conclusions.
That's Blockhead. He bought the FXDR last year and could trade the newly bought Low Rider S next year for something else. Gives him new subjects for videos each year. In a couple weeks (nov 16?) he and Ms Blockhead are hosting the Florida Motorcycle Meet "FLMM" at the Orlando Ace Cafe.
I've liked the odd bikes. FXDR, Fat Bob, Street Rod (current and Vrod original), Rocker, XR 1200, LiveWire, the upcoming liquid cooled models. Of course I'm a Buell owner so I'm used to being considered odd.
I used to have a 2008 Night Rod Special and had it tricked out with diamond black collection grips, pegs, etc. I had the vivid black/mirage orange pearl color scheme and I even had a black two-into-one Thunderheader exhaust system. Had it Dyno'd out and it was pushing 140 hp with 120 rear-wheel HP. Ended up trading it on a 2013 Ducati 1199S...biggest mistake I ever made.
Back to your original point, I feel the reason the VROD and similar bikes like it bit the dust is because of all these old school Harley riders who think what makes a Harley a Harley is a bike that weighs 900-lb, pushes out a max of 70HP, and costs $30k. Harley messed up big time when they discontinued the VROD. That 1250cc Revolution engine collaboration with Porsche was one of, if not THE best engine Harley ever produced.
@@Knight_of_the_Old_Code agreed
A great honest review, HD - what were they thinking!!
It's simply a new gen of V Rod ladies & gentlemen.
That and it's slower with a less impressive engine compared to that 1250 Revolution.
RIP Mat, you will be missed
If you have the money, and you do aftermarket mods on this bike, this would be your favorite bike. That what Harley does
Harley pricing themselves out of the market once again.
"No compromises when designing this motorcycle" --- mmhmm.
well its got far less chance of slamming into a stray cow now with TWO FRONT DISC'S (Heaven forbid)...... BUT HARLEY..... you will completely and utterly fail winning over anyone over from.... well pretty well anything else with your half baked effort at "performance" (groooooaaaan). Your aficionado's (who start with your horrible creations and make them look "cooler" for Daytona festivals) will hate you endlessly and tell you "yer can't spit yer bacco through the frame boyyyyy for a cleeeeean look" and would only remove the brakes etc if they bought it.... but they won't be bothered. Ummm, should have stuck to the VRod boys if you wanted to attract "anyone else". This "thang" belongs in no ones paddock and needs to be renamed "TITANIC"..... Keep making your gutless tractors boys..... and selling them to people who are probably better off riding slow junk.
The V-Rod was properly fast, that Triumph would have been easy meat.
But it was completely sales proof
Non of the new harley davidsons can touch it.
Nothing will ever compare to the Vrod muscle. Looks, performance and comfort. No doubt this bike is good looking. But unless it can put out 150hp 150mhp. Then the price tag is astronomical and unjust!
The Ducati makes your wallet cry afterwards with every single service that costs 1000$ plus, and then everytime you want to do some aftermarket parts or upgrades you cry even more at that 2000$ exhaust, and when the Ducati breaks down, you have to have to towed to the ducati dealer where they charge you so much more money than reasonable to keep your ducati bike running.
Duc may be a faster bike, but they break down way more often, and cost you a fortune to fix.
The harley you can fix at home with regular tools, and get parts really fast, and skip the dealer bullshittery if you want.
As correct as you are this shit Is weak as hell.
THanks for the honest review.
Buy a Kawasaki 900 Vulcan for less than half the price and you will have a much better product.
I love my Kawi's 3 more weeks and I'll have my ZX14R!!
But again...one sitting position
William ...right🙄
Respect for providing an honest review, which is backed up by facts. Well done.
I'm so sick of all the negative vibes baby, at least it didn't break down yet.
I tried this recently. Too much plastic and felt uncomfortable. If you're really into HD's then Breakout is much better option.
This reminds me of when I test rode a Harley 17 years ago and unfortunately not much has changed. They're still massively overpriced and under performing compared to their rivals in just about every way apart from perhaps the image (in some peoples view). Amazes me how they survive really. Unsurprisingly I didn't buy one.
ok ok but I love the simple display on this. I'm way over full color screens. its a motorcycle you need to see a simple number.
In the Netherlands the FXDR first cost you 29500,00 euro's now you can buy him for 23750,00 euro's. I don't see much FXDR riding in the Netherlands. I did a demo ride on the FXDR and the sitting position is horrible for my length. After twenty minutes i bought it back to the dealer saying that it was not my cup of tea.
Harley made a HUGE mistake when they discontinued the VROD lineup all because of the people out there who continue to think that a $30k, 900-lb, 70 HP bike is what makes a Harley a Harley.
That 1250cc Revolution engine was a work of art and quite possibly the best engine Harley has ever produced. I'm still to this day kicking myself in the a** for having ever traded my 2008 Night Rod Special on a flippin' Ducati.
HD did not produced the engine for the VROD, Porche did.
@@Matt-qd7sd Actually, they did...partially. Porsche was their development partner.
I had a night rod ,rode it like I stole ,and if was fast and reliable .This looks the part but I would not buy one it's tooo heavy and expensive .Lads you can keep my subscription for all your hard work on your channel .
You boys are still totally missing the point, Harley's are for the experience, your sp triple does not have the same feeling, and who really cares who is fastest, remember jay leno never rides his jet powered bike and it goes 300mph.
I personally like motorcycles with no or minimal gizmos.. Easier to maintain, and less of a hassle.. I would expect FXDR to be even more deprived of electronic parts..😀
Beautiful background boys
The welding...The display ...The power...the price....OMG you got to be kidding! What a POS. Drag bike inspired. Yea right, drag on my good senses!
Nice review! Is it just me who was annoyed by the ugly plastic back end of the bike?
No, it isn't you. I love my HD but that bike got hit with the ugly stick on the way out.
I have a 1994 vmax ,and a 2014 cb1100f. The harley is much improved. BUT, it has a rubberband final drive.
My 2016 VRSCDX Night Rod will pull 100 mph in second gear. No short shifting needed. I rode XL models as my main for over 40 years. I am the "red headed stepchild" in Harley circles. They do offer a 117 cu in version of the FXDR, however, I bet it is more of the same. I will wait a few years and the FXDR models will be collecting dust on the showroom floor like the V Rod. Oh well, Harley will have ultimately spent less money developing the FX platform into a muscle cruiser, than further evolving the VRSC for it's next generation. Oh well, there may be hope with the new Rocket 3.
I like ur work .... Good job guys
I had a good ride on my mates one,it looks cool i think and thats about it.Its heavy,slow,uncomfortable and has terrible lean angle and costs a shitload.
good summation
This review is spot on. Harley dropped another heavy, overpriced and underpowered model, in a world of tight competition from Triumph and most notably Ducati. I went to see the fxdr before I bought my XDiavel S, sticking with the latter was the easiest decision I've had to make.
This is not my type of bike anyway, but it seems they regard a badass guy as to be a blind guy. Not seeing all crappy details all around
I appreciate HD’s and rode one of these for a few hours. Fun, loud, uncomfortable but it does make you feel cool.... or a f’n knob. Performance bike? Nah performance HD yeah. Too much money for not enough bike.
I never had too many bikes, a 650 Maxim, Eleven Hundred Special, a 850 Commando, a 1200 Sportster, a GL1500 GW, and my 1450 Dyna is the fastest bike I’ve had. With forward controls it is difficult to keep your feet on the foot pegs if I do a 0-60.
Compared to the V-ROD MUSCLE (I own a 2017), the FXDR is a steaming terd!!!!
Where did you shift? Even a Harley needs some rpm.
Looks badass.
Fat Bob is the way to go, looks like the FXDR ended up getting embarrassed by the very people who birthed it.
It’s beautiful and I want to buy one but I’m coming from an R1. I think I’ll go with the Ducati Streetfighter
Wot! don't you ride in the rain? didn't even look wet. And that welding was terrible.
from a soggy England.
splodge 57 He said the bike was dirty from riding in the rain. They just didn’t do the usual video shots because of the rain.
@@rzu7120 watching the video it amounts to the same thing to me..he didn't ride the bike. Still pulled off a great review tho.
This is more of a rant rather than a review 😂
Same ol' Harley. Too bad. I've been waiting for them to evolve into a company that can make something that can perform like my Diavel. I'd gladly buy American if HD made something competitive.
good review chaps, I was liking it, until the end, now No thank you
You didn't address resale.... diavels devalue at a rate similar to other bikes. A HD will hold it's value relatively well... Obviously there are cheap people who like to overpay too.
Random unrelated question. Are you guys ever worried a lion or two might show up and attack you while sitting on the bikes on the side of the road like that?
POOR-SHUH...Say it with me, Por-sche...Now all together...Porsche. Not Poorsh. As far as the HD...Yaaaaaawn. Do Harleys not work in the rain? I know all the HD Riders at my work don’t...I figured that was because they’re all turds that rack up the miles on the weekends late spring till Late summer😆 Meanwhile, my Triumph ScramblerXE 1200 will never know what “Put away for the winter”, even here in the PNW...but I digress...one more time...Porsche. Two syllables. Ride on!🤘🏾
Good honest review showing a typical over priced & badly made piece of ---🙄 have hd not seen the competition 🧐
"Out performs anything we made in the past" and its a dog. Whats that say for what they made in past . Still a T shirt company that's it.
Traction control wouldve killed the jet pilot feeling you get riding it.
Love it.
Did I hear right?, 300k for that!! are we talking rupee's here??.
Sorry just looked through the description, didn't realize you're based in South Africa. I happened upon your channel by chance 20mins ago after seeing a modified fxdr (Which really caught my eye) from Geelong HD, if you haven't seen it check it out. This is what the fxdr should be like coming out of the factory. Looking at this standard one I wouldn't blow my nose at it!!. Too much expensive upgrading required to get to the hidden bike, sad to say 🤔😕
The "Revolution" should have killed the "Evolution". But no; the majority Old schoolers flamed superior engineering just to cling to tradition and stay in the bone age. I own 2 V-ROD Muscles (pure pleasure!): I give a ride for anything else!
Brilliant!
That's why you can buy a
"Hardly Movin'son" T-shirt
I wish Septics wouldn't say "chassy" but "shassy" because you know, it's a French word!
Nigel Tabb mispronounce PORSCHE also !! Just sayin
LOL! I have ridden an FXDR on the street and not a race track! It does not turn as easy as that film makes out it does!!!! In fact, the only muscle in it is the muscle you need to throw it around a corner. My Victory Octane easily out handles and out muscles the FXDR!
I like it!
Crazy price, I’d take the old Low rider S or V rod over this any day.
wat do guys mean by 300k ? Which currency?
Man... I think I want an XDiavel... 🤪
as uncomfortable as that Harley, but they look sweet
Hug awa There’s no way that’s true if you put the mid controls on the Duc.
@@JpOcDenver the Diavel would be ok, but that XDiaval with the feet forward would break your back in no time. I believe there is an option to move them back, but then it is the Diavel. The XDiavel is a show bike that go fly down a drag strip with that launch control.
Hug awa I disagree. The XDiavel with mid controls doesn’t make it a Diavel. They are different bikes in more ways than the footpeg placement. I recommend the video Schaaf did riding the XDiavel through the mountains. There’s no doubt the XDiavel sacrifices some comfort for “coolness” but it is still a very capable motorcycle, albeit very slightly less so than the Diavel.
@@JpOcDenver I agree with your comments, I was simply commenting on comfort... for me, comfort is the major reason for my purchase, as I do 8, 10 & 12 hr days. I know someone who bought a 2017 XDiavel and he put 325 km on, and traded it in on a new Harley... out of the pot, into the fire :) To be honest, I almost bought the XDiavel, as it looks so amazing bought I went with the comfort king, BMW R1200RT.
You got to give it to Harley, they have to push the world their customers "live in" and request for upgrades, its how they sell em in America.... Harleys are cool once you add upgrading dollars.
Good and honest review ! Harley force people to buy an expencive bike and bone stock looks. Force people to spend more $$$$
I love my FXDR, it has a look like no other, the “Stance” alone draws attention. The motor is a Beast, the torque is massive, #KAG2020 👍🇺🇸
torque doesnt mean much without hp to back it up
NEW ZEALAND TRAILRIDING
How fast do you rally want to go ,?? Now you being in New Zealand 🇳🇿 I guess all you need to do is out run Sheep, we here in the USA , we’ll I own two bikes, if I want to go fast , I use my BMW S1000R, if I want to cruise in Style, at 80-90 MPH, or 25 on the Blvd. Then I use my FXDR, 🇺🇸👍, #KAG2020
@FXDR-S1000R Eli C. There you go.
Harley davidson are so guilty of trying to reinvent the wheel. Sorry Willie g the wheel has been around a lot longer than you.
I concur
How does it compare to the Moto Guzzi Audace 1400 or the Suzuki M109R?
Got one. Wipes the floor with the audace. Test rode the m109 and it doesn’t handle anywhere near as good as the FXDR.
The big chunk of plastic / mud guard behind the seat ruins the look though.
Triumph Bobber. Better looking and probably faster too.
I don't think vrods shame was the liquid cooler it was the fake gas tank air box if anything nobody's talking about that hun hun?
Couldn't ride like that it would destroy my back !
how is it compared to the Indian Scout?
FTR scout is faster,lighter by almost 80kg,1/3 cheaper,better made,stops better and is more comfortable and even has full electronics package and a large full colour tft screen that you can actaully read lol
This model misses the mark on so many levels ! HD should be ashamed about this product! At the HD dealerships, customers continuously walk by and ignore this model ! To bad, so sad, they suck !!!
More junk from HD. The best thing to come out of HD, was Buell (if you have the same acquired taste that I have), and we all know HD did to Buell.
Evo v Mustang, Evo wins,but I'd rather have the Mustang.
We all know it doesn’t rain in South Africa. LOL It seems that a lot of their bikes are $10k-$12k overpriced, including the Livewire electric bike and CVO Street Glide.
I love this bike but it’s simply slow. They need to get porsche to build them their motor. Harley does not make fast bikes.
Exactly 💯. That 1250 Revolution engine collaboration with Porsche was probably one of the best engines Harley has ever produced.
I want to love Harley's too, but they're just not that good when compared to other bikes available.
I would love to know who would walk past a Vmax, Diavel and Rocket to get to this. Even an Intruder was a much better bike and that was out 15 years ago.
I'll take my beautiful yellow vrscse2 over a new fxdr any day.
But only got 85 horsepower
Correct...I don't believe it, cause u d idnt ride it cause of rain...lol
Can't wait to read these comments lol
FXDR and Breakout are now finished,..no more
I'll find the equivalent Indian if I really want to buy such a bike.
This model looks a poor piece, but the new Low Rider S and Fat Bob seem to be proper motorbikes, based on the reviews I have seen... Polaris burying Victory was the shame for the American market... they just couldn’t overcome that Harley “community” on this side of the pond... I know, as I live on the east coast of FL and the coastal highway (A1A) looks like an HD parade on any given week-end... one likes what one likes and no offense to the Harley flock, but I am quite content to continue to thrash around on my 2014 Jackpot and 2017 Thunderbird Storm... a finer pair of “misfits” you’ll not find...
for 300K I could get 4 different, decent bikes for that, I could even build a better one. Save the money get a used Gold wing
Cos a gold wing is just like this bike.....ummmm no.. but otherwise I agree.. :)
Hey, Harley are diversifying and trying to attract new buyers with their Livewire and the upcoming Streetfighter and Pan America. None too soon, considering how their existing customer base is aging. Best of luck to them. Maybe there'll come a time when Harley are no longer known for producing fashion accessories and actually make some functional machinery. In the mean time its over priced, over weight, under performing steel man bags for over weight, under performing men.
Buy a Suzuki M109 instead for half the price
Yes it’s an appealing motorbike , but the V-ROD was a better performing and was better in all aspects of riding, the FDXR I believe won’t make the 15 year run the V-ROD had !!!
I mean it's a Harley you only buy it if your hardcore Harley or the looks. Performance is meh as all Harley's almost everything beats it. The sad thing is Harley is still not selling bikes. This thing is like 20k in the USA really?!? That much? Not surprised Harley makes merch no motorcycles
Who needs electronics??? You definitely don’t ride a Harley for electronics lol.