That's what I've been preaching forever. Find what you like and ride. What bike suits you is all that matters. Personally I ride a Buell Cyclone. 1200cc Harley motor , really short wheel base that handles the twisties with ease. A lot of my friends despise my bike. I don't care. It's mine and I love it.
Yeah yeah, enjoy the ride, it's about riding... that's poor people excuse. Do japanese ride yamahas? No, they're riding and modding Harleys. Everyone is like "umm metric bikes are better than HD" untill he gets himself a nice Harley Davidson.
Can't tell you how much I enjoy you doing these review videos, it is so amazing to see how far you've come when you first started this channel, keep it up Dan!
I’ve owned every bikes from every Japanese manufacturer and switched to Harley in 2017. I just bought another this year a 2002 sportster 1200 and it far exceeds any Harley big twin and any other bike I’ve ever ridden. It’s all up to the individual as to what’s the better ride or what they can afford.
Hey Dan, it’s great to see how your content has changed over the course of the past few years. These types videos are some of the greatest things you’ve put up. It’s interesting, it’s full or info, and it’s fun. Keep it up.
Bolt riders: the Koso TNT-B meter replaces the stock speedometer and should be easier to see and also adds a tachometer. Dan, thank you for making this video! I have a 2015 bolt and I really appreciate your opinion because you presented it as very non biased. You have more than enough experience with various types and brands of bikes, so this isn't just some Yamaha sales pitch or a Harley 'Murica brainwash.
I've had a Bolt for 3 years now, and it was my first bike. I've ridden many different bikes since, and I will never get rid of my Bolt. It has its downfalls like any bike would, but at the end of the day it is amazing.
I ride a POS Harley and a triumph,Honda , Yamaha They are POS because they are all old. 76 Fx, 07 scrambler, 76 cb550/4, xs650 chop I’ll keep mine you buy a new one
@Bunnyshooter 223 dude when you consider what you get with that 883, its still horribly expensive.... I could go out right now buy a brand new vulcan 650, looks good sounds good with pipes, way more power than the 883, more comfortable because of ergo fit, and a more reliable engine.....for less than the 883. And the 1200 is more like 12k brand new. Yes there are "cheaper" harleys. But you get almost nothing for that money, jus a logo and 50hp
I can see your point on the Bolt regarding the general smoothness of the engine, the compliant ride and easier gearbox. I still got a Sportie though as I intend to keep it as a permanent project bike. I think there are many more customization options out there to make it "my" bike, I prefer its looks and spare parts will never be an issue. Both are fun bikes imho and you can't go wrong with either.
Lance M if I wanna show support to someone I like I don’t see why that’s a big deal it’s my money I work hard to make it and I can do whatever with it 🤷🏽♂️ doesn’t matter if he gives a shit or not
WOW has a great inventory of commonly owned 2nd hand bikes. Honestly probably one of the best used motorcycle dealerships in the southeast, anytime im in Marietta i go there and just browse their selection to see any deals, and sometimes you’ll be surprised at what bikes can be had for a low price. Now that’s not to say alot of their bikes aren’t overpriced but my buddy has bought boths bikes he’s owned from WOW and he’s had absolutely zero issues at all with them.
Totally respect your reviews bro! I've owned Kawasaki and Honda cruisers, and enjoyed them all. But, I do love my 2013 883 iron! It's something about the visual line going from the top to the back. Really smooth, and slammed look! Yes, rough ride especially on bumps, but totally enjoyable around town. Mad respect to ya bro!
These videos are so interesting and entertaining. Keep them coming Danny boy EDIT: I remember the video when a guy on a 883 told you he rode a REAL BIKE
Rabble rabble rabble! I ride a Sporty and I tie that fact directly to my self worth. Since you prefer another bike over mine, I am deeply offended and will become increasingly defensive over your dissenting opinion. Rabble rabble rabble! Jokes aside, I do love my Sporty 48 though. 😂
Daaaaaan. I just finished watching a first impressions video by a certain other motovlogger (we'll call him, Follow), and while Follow's video was 20+ minutes of him trying to figure out how a motorcycle's dashboard worked (wish I was kidding, it was painful, dude needs help), yours was succinct, kept my attention, and I could tell you had really thought this whole thing through before putting it together. Nicely done!
to be fair this is genuinely a really good review lol part of me wishes you would upload them on a other channel so people dont expect your normal kind of content, but i'd watch both.
I have to be honest and say looks are really important to me when it comes to buying a cruiser. The yam is a better bike dynamically by a whisker. The styling of the yam is just dull IMHO. Harley gets my money especially with its' build quality.
I think the Bolts style is awesome. It is like a ultra modern, almost futuristic take on a sportster. All the little design elements and angles look great. The 883 is a classic look, but effectively unchanged aside from paint and a great new seat. The only thing I don't like about the Bolt are the two frame bars that kind of call attention to themselves between the engine and the forks. On the 883 they are closer to the engine and more integrated. Both are amazing bikes in the end.
@rockn roll I think you are right. But to me, choosing a cruiser isn't necessarily a logical thing. Therefore, despite its' obvious shortcomings, the Harley is still the bike I'd rather own. Superior though the Yam maybe, I still ride half with my heart and only the rest with my brain! I also owm a fair few old brit classics so that confirms my madness.
I literally went and bought THIS exact bike at WOW shortly after seeing this vlog. Great job comparing it to both the 883 and 1200 as they were on my list as bikes of interest as well. I just uploaded a “first impressions” video on the bike and mentioned how I came across this video 🤘🏼😬
Bunnyshooter 223 You should bro. I've been seriously considering adding the new '18 iron 1200 to my collection. My Bolt R-Spec is getting lonely in my garage lol.
POC Skellington you're obviously not true lover of motorcycles... and might I ask what do what you ride? Let me guess Some piece of shit sportbike? Maybe a Vespa? No, I bet you're a slow thinking, muscle shirt wearing Hyabusa guy huh. I can tell just by how you are trying to put everyone down that you're one of those Beta fuck boys. You think I give a fuck if you think that a 1200 is a bitch's bike? Dude you're opinion is soooo irrelevant, that's probably how everyone you know makes you feel huh and that's why you're on here trying to make others feel like shit cause of what THEY like?
I commute about 50 miles each day on the bolt c spec I’m transitioning from tracking my old R1! I love the c spec it’s handle bars feel like clip ons the foot pegs are sporty positioning yet comfortable enough to cruiser for those 50 miles plus the luxury of cars hearing you and moving out the way is so nice also gunna track this bad boy soon after I tweak it out
Turns out a guy watched your video and wanted the exact bolt you test drove so he went and got it well 2 years later when I bought it he told me and now I own it. Small world love all your videos man!!
My only complaint about the bolt was the dash. But i loved how much smoother it was than the harley. so much less vibration and chatter under heavy braking. oh yeah much better brakes lol. Just needs an aftermarket exhaust and it sounds great!
I kinda like how quiet it is though, i typically work til 12am on certain nights and i like to be able to not wake my family up, but the only downside is that its a huge ass canister. Im gonna get the bassani pipes though, which are quite the opposite of quiet
I have the 2015 Bolt, the only time I have had problems reading the dash is when the sun hits the crome ring and blinds me if I look at it at a certain angle, but I have never EVER had problems actually reading it.
Thanks for the review good video. I used to have a Honda Nighthawk 4cyl 750. Loved it! But sold it for a Sportster.. Now I'm having 2nd thoughts. As it turns out they discontinued the Nighthawk in 2003. So, is there anything 'similar' to a Nighthawk that's a good cruiser? Or, have they all gone to 2cyl V-twins now?
I ride a Buell cyclone with the 1200cc Harley engine. Ya, it vibrates bad. It's basically like riding the paint mixer at home depot with a couple of wheels attached. Now mind you it handles amazing the way the suspension is set up. I've owned many different Harley's throughout the years. Now that I've owned a couple of Buells, I like where I'm at.
Love the vid but just want to offer a slight correction @10:40. The only Sportsters that have a 4.5 gal tank are the Custom and Superlow. A few others such as the Roadster and Iron have a 3.3. The 48 and all others have the iconic 2.1gal peanut tank. Also, the older 1200’s may have only gotten 36mpg, but published figures for the new 1200s and 883s are 48 and 51mpg respectively.
So far after looking at just about every bike out there in the sportster category, and the Bolt fits me the best. I do like the 1200 kit for the 883. I would really like a kit like that for the Bolt! There are tons of aftermarket parts and accessories for the Bolt, so you can make it your own. Now I'm a month away from getting my motorcycle endorsement, which is the equivalent to a license in other states. After that I'm test riding everything I can get my hands on!
The Forty Eight is probably my favorite Harley. You’re right, with a decent seat and handlebars it’s a great bike. And the Bolt’s even better?? Now I gotta try one...
I have both. A sportster is 2x the bike in performance and quality. I’d say the bolt might be the best starter bike available though. It’s akin to riding a Vespa. Like it feels like you are riding a scooter IMO.
Shane Miller no thats just your harley pride, its only 2x as powerful if u have a stage 3 screaming eagle setup, power to weight ratio my friend, the harley may have 200 extra ccs but its also much heavier, so that makes a stock 1200 sporty run 13.6-14 sec 1/4 miles which is almost identical to the bolt. Look at the vulcan 650s, 650cc inline twin and itll knock the socks off both the sportster and the bolt
Nice comparison although the bigger bore on the 1200 is actually LIGHTER than the 883 because they litterally bore out more metal, I had a 1200 and 883 weighed and confirmed this, however it's not much of a diffrence, the way to go is get the 883 for cheap and order/install the hammer 1275 kit, save on insurance and cost of the bike plus it's all bolt on for $800. And btw I do motovlogs on my channel as well (still newish to the game) but wanted to say I appreciate the work and dedication I've seen on your channel/videos, take care and ride safe bro!!!
A lot of stuff he claimed was pretty lacking. I couldn't handle it when he said that the extra displacement air was weighing the bike down and goes on to come up with the most obscene description of vibration he could come up with for a bike with the same rubber engine mounts. He tries his best to make 30 lbs sound as heavy as possible and somehow claims a 51 mpg to 36 mpg drop from the 883 to 1200 which is nonsense for anyone to even think the 883 has 42% improved fuel economy over the 1200. His torque numbers were nonsense as well to make the 48 sound as underpowered as he could. He then claims there is no engine difference between the 883 and the 1200 besides the displacement, which is wrong since the 1200 has a pretty decent upgrade in heads. He was also looking directly at the 2 gal tank with the camera and said that it had a 4.5 gal tank. Then he goes on to claim the Sportster loses because of worse reliability than the Yamaha without any evidence of it. It's bullshit that no one should listen to. He obviously doesn't know very detailed info about what he was making a video about.
You are a gullible fool. It wasn't many years ago when all the sheep thought all the Japanese bikes were cheap shit that broke all the time. Don't be a gullible fool. Don't make sweeping generalizations without actual reasons to back it up. Please explain to me how an Evo engine is less reliable than a Bolt engine or shut the hell up. I don't listen to fools.
NATA the only gullible fool here is you. I bet you still think Harley is American made, LMAO. While Harleys have gotten better their major failure rate as 2017 is still a whopping 26%. That's 1 in 4 dumbass. What makes this number even more significant is that a lot af Hardley Ablesons riders only rider on weekends. I USED to own a sporster 1200 and at 20k I had to rebuild the top end. I ride year round, and put 16k a year on my motorcycles. The Harley lasted me less than a year and a half. Overpriced pos. Rebuilt it and sold it. For you to try and compare Yamaha reliability with Harley has got to be the dumbest thing I ever heard and only a fool would say they are in the same level. You want proof, Google that shit yourself, any motorcycle magazine, user reviews, RUclips videos they all have the same thing in common and all say the same thing for a reason, Harley is not reliable. Harley riders are nothing but posers playing dress up with their bullshit bandanas, and assless chaps. ruclips.net/video/izzlN2zC8PU/видео.html
Almost everything you said is bullshit and proves you are a fool. 1. I've never said anything about HD being or not being American made. I'd call this a strawman, but it has to appear to be logical to be a strawman which it isn't... 2. Their failure rate is 26%? What exactly are you even talking about? Failure of what? The Evo? The big twins? The Revolution engines? The spokes loosened on a wheel? GTFO of here with those bullshit made up stats. 3. HD owners only ride on weekends? Is this whole comment of yours a fucking fantasy you invent in your head to feel good about yourself?" 4. You owned a Sportster and had to rebuild the top end at 20K miles. This doesn't prove reliability since there are individual cases from every mass produced motorcycle that can claim the same. Also, the Evo heads are one of the best parts of that motor. It is a quad cam OHV with perfectly parallel rods that allow for extra high lift and airflow compared to the big twins and their off-angled rod-to-rocker contact. How is this worse than the faux-OHV heads on the Bolt? You failed to ID what even failed on your bike. 5. You put 16K miles on your bike before? I don't care and didn't ask. And you wanting to over-exaggerate shit on the internet is irrelevant and makes you look like a child. 6. I didn't compare Yamaha reliability to HD, do you fail at reading comprehension? I clearly could though, since ALL motorcycles on the road are comparable. 7. I don't want proof. I want you to list an actual factual point on what is inferior between the two engines instead of bullshit generalizations and fantasies that are for fools. If you don't want to do that, then why are you even commenting to me? 8. HD riders all dress up and wear assless chaps? Do you know anything that isn't a bullshit made-up fantasy in your head?
Ya no doubt the Bolt is probably a "better" bike than the Sportster . BUT, yes big but, in 10 years the Bolt will be worth exactly the price of the going rate for it's weight in scrap metal. The Sporty will still be worth some serious jingle. Not saying I agree with that, not even saying it make sense, but that's just the way it is.
Holy shit the ad in the middle of this couldn’t have been better 😂 “the bolt features” and then the rock comes on “a gigantic crocodile, a genetically modified grey wolf and an albino gorilla” holy shit that Bike is cool 😂😂
Took me 6 months to decide which to buy and i ended up with A 2014 all black first bolt model. If i was to pick again i would do the yam bolt again. My fav is HD street bob but if YAM makes a bigger bolt with a bigger engine i would go with it too
I saw one of these while I was looking for a p.o.s. Honda. Love Honda, and it is awesome. I would live to get it but wondering how do I compare smaller lighter bikes against bigger bikes?
i dont quite think 98% of any motorcycle riders have "polluting the atmosphere" as the number one thing on their mind, when mirin the badassery of the rumble going on beneath them
porkchop express there both low to moderate as stock. When you start adding stuff on then it gets worse .that goes for any bike . except the Electric ones. . thanks for your input though.
just give it time to wear in some more years, my first ride was a 1998 sportster 1200 ( yes i know it has more cc ) but it was a vibrating SOB. Now i ride a 2014 Night rod special ( vrod ) and it dont vibrate much yet lol
Sean Butler I have ridden my share of rice rockets ranging from '74 RD350 to my last rocket '96 CBR 600f3. I bought my sporty forty for a few specific reasons (it's an 06 ) 8,999 miles, affordable, the sound of the drag pipes .... My girlfriend loves it
That's funny since a stock 1200 Sporty is quicker than pretty much every big twin out of the box. Yeah, you'll inch on me at 90 when I run out of gear, great job. You want a quick tossable bike, get a Sporty. You want fast, get a V-Rod. You want the best of neither world, get a Dyna.
Great video. I had a 1200 sportster and I enjoyed it. It was a great bike. I looked at the bolt as well but I got the 1200 because it was more powerful and a bigger gas tank.
bolt is an excellent bike no argument there, i had a 2012 iron 883 put 20,000 miles on her till i traded her in for a more highway friendly bike since my state is full of them, got a 2017 HD lowrider S yes another harley , but nearly triple the horsepower and slightly over double the torque, with cruise contro! its very smooth on the highway and burning out through town :P only thing i didnt like about the bolt and yes i rode a 100 percent stock one, the stock looks are ugly mainly the tail light positions and among other things, and with a sportster just get higher shocks and a different exhaust and you can get more lean angle. love the review hope to see more of them.
Ottomatic the low rider s is definitely not triple the hp. Double the torque yea, but like 80hp max. Im speaking purely stock..... There is a reason Harley doesnt release hp numbers.
Sean Butler 90 hp stock found it multiple times, I'm pushing near 100 hp as if right now , 115 ft lbs of torque would have more if I got 2 into 1 exhaust instead of 2 into 2
Ottomatic put up dyno numbers and ill concede, thats still not triple even at 100 hp thats double. And what mods you got? Unless you have the screamin eagle stage 2 or 3 I still doubt its more than 85-90hp people always go for the higher number. The pipes dont do much for harleys, its intake and cam work that does
Dude , you have my respect for being honest ... I wasn't sure which way you were going to go. I knew the Bolt was the way to go if your looking for a 50 hp bike, which I could never force myself to ride after being spoiled by the near 200 hp of the current R1'... But you came thru at the end and admitted what some of us already knew. Kudos Dan RESPECT
hey dan! dunno if you’ll see this but i’m deciding between these two bikes. I really love the bolt but hear about that death wobble issue and get instantly turned off until I wait a few days and go right back to looking at bolt videos! I am also considering the vulcan s. any personal issues with death wobbling with the bolt? thank you 🙏
“ Whatever you want we have it in black or chrome” that was great
Theres a bike out there for everyone, just enjoy your particular style,make or whatever, its about enjoying motorcycling
That's what I've been preaching forever. Find what you like and ride. What bike suits you is all that matters. Personally I ride a Buell Cyclone. 1200cc Harley motor , really short wheel base that handles the twisties with ease. A lot of my friends despise my bike. I don't care. It's mine and I love it.
Yeah yeah, enjoy the ride, it's about riding... that's poor people excuse. Do japanese ride yamahas? No, they're riding and modding Harleys. Everyone is like "umm metric bikes are better than HD" untill he gets himself a nice Harley Davidson.
Couldn't agree more. Had a friend that always said "ride what you brung".
I don’t think you smacked your hands together enough in the video.
When a Yankie don't have gun . . .
This dude fukin sucks
@@crackerjack8115 ride what you want, a harley is a harley, a bolt is a metric yamaha, nuff said.
@@randymarks4011 "Harley is a Harley" is exactly why I wont want a Harley
Own a '17 Bolt, can confirm it's awesome.
These new "prepared reviews" are so different from typical dan buillshittery but i love them
Can't tell you how much I enjoy you doing these review videos, it is so amazing to see how far you've come when you first started this channel, keep it up Dan!
I agree. Dan has improved exponentially over the past month, and it really shows.
he certainly seems to put more of his personality into this one while providing the professional review WOW probably asks of him.
There are very few people I know with your last name
I’ve owned every bikes from every Japanese manufacturer and switched to Harley in 2017. I just bought another this year a 2002 sportster 1200 and it far exceeds any Harley big twin and any other bike I’ve ever ridden. It’s all up to the individual as to what’s the better ride or what they can afford.
Hey Dan, it’s great to see how your content has changed over the course of the past few years. These types videos are some of the greatest things you’ve put up. It’s interesting, it’s full or info, and it’s fun. Keep it up.
Do it with hand movements
Joe Hyde what do you expect from a wigger
Bolt riders: the Koso TNT-B meter replaces the stock speedometer and should be easier to see and also adds a tachometer.
Dan, thank you for making this video! I have a 2015 bolt and I really appreciate your opinion because you presented it as very non biased. You have more than enough experience with various types and brands of bikes, so this isn't just some Yamaha sales pitch or a Harley 'Murica brainwash.
im 3 years late but just bought my first bolt and was looking for a new one so thank you
I've had a Bolt for 3 years now, and it was my first bike. I've ridden many different bikes since, and I will never get rid of my Bolt. It has its downfalls like any bike would, but at the end of the day it is amazing.
I had one, have had many other bikes before it, and after it... yet I'm here watching because I wish i didn't let it go, haha. It had soul!
It's amazing how much people will sacrifice just to say they have a Harley.
I ride a POS Harley and a triumph,Honda , Yamaha They are POS because they are all old.
76 Fx, 07 scrambler, 76 cb550/4, xs650 chop
I’ll keep mine you buy a new one
I dont want the harley brand. I dont even like the bikes. I just like the look of the newer ones.
@Bunnyshooter 223 dude when you consider what you get with that 883, its still horribly expensive.... I could go out right now buy a brand new vulcan 650, looks good sounds good with pipes, way more power than the 883, more comfortable because of ergo fit, and a more reliable engine.....for less than the 883. And the 1200 is more like 12k brand new. Yes there are "cheaper" harleys. But you get almost nothing for that money, jus a logo and 50hp
@Bunnyshooter 223 it is a nice bike, i personally like muscle bikes/power cruisers. I own a Yamaha Vmax and before that a Honda Magna.
Sporster looks alright for little guys.
I want a blooper reel for these videos
^ "I love what he just said"
A SPIN WITH FIN especially for the 1200 with those handlebars
I'm not sure if it will be funny, or insanely cringy *O_O*
A SPIN WITH FIN yeah..me too
I think that WAS the blooper reel... lol
who doesn’t want to be 2” longer 🤷🏻♂️
Chad Dieffenbach just wish I had 2”
I'm already too big
I got too much girth
Lol 🤣🤣
Me, back problems...🤦♂️
"That's what makes it a Harley" the voice you use in this reminds me so much of Mr. Regular from Regular Car Reviews.
The RCR worship is blatant as hell, and I love it.
Yes!!
I can see your point on the Bolt regarding the general smoothness of the engine, the compliant ride and easier gearbox. I still got a Sportie though as I intend to keep it as a permanent project bike. I think there are many more customization options out there to make it "my" bike, I prefer its looks and spare parts will never be an issue. Both are fun bikes imho and you can't go wrong with either.
When I’m ready to upgrade I’m coming to wow motorcycles from va just to support you because you sir are the og
Lance M if I wanna show support to someone I like I don’t see why that’s a big deal it’s my money I work hard to make it and I can do whatever with it 🤷🏽♂️ doesn’t matter if he gives a shit or not
WOW has a great inventory of commonly owned 2nd hand bikes. Honestly probably one of the best used motorcycle dealerships in the southeast, anytime im in Marietta i go there and just browse their selection to see any deals, and sometimes you’ll be surprised at what bikes can be had for a low price. Now that’s not to say alot of their bikes aren’t overpriced but my buddy has bought boths bikes he’s owned from WOW and he’s had absolutely zero issues at all with them.
Quality of these videos = fucking mint
You were right. I was very happy when you pulled out the 1200
Got a 2017 Roadster that I am absolutely love. They arent even crazy expensive. Its been a great bike thus far.
Totally respect your reviews bro! I've owned Kawasaki and Honda cruisers, and enjoyed them all. But, I do love my 2013 883 iron! It's something about the visual line going from the top to the back. Really smooth, and slammed look! Yes, rough ride especially on bumps, but totally enjoyable around town. Mad respect to ya bro!
These videos are so interesting and entertaining. Keep them coming Danny boy
EDIT: I remember the video when a guy on a 883 told you he rode a REAL BIKE
Dude this is awesome I felt like I was watching the motorcycle version of Doug Demuro... I’m gonna love watching these alongside the Moto vlogs
“If I’m gonna vibrate, I might as well vibrate hard” ... I died laughing 👍
Dan’s modeling resume:
Versatile: Poses include “arms folded” and “hands on hips.”
* Facial expressions not guaranteed.
Jk 💙 ya bud congrats ✌️😊
Do it with infomercial
You forgot to play an infomercial between "DoIt" and "WithInfomercial"...
Hahahaha spot on my dude
Rabble rabble rabble! I ride a Sporty and I tie that fact directly to my self worth. Since you prefer another bike over mine, I am deeply offended and will become increasingly defensive over your dissenting opinion. Rabble rabble rabble!
Jokes aside, I do love my Sporty 48 though. 😂
@POC Skellington that is also just your opinion, which none of us care about.
Daaaaaan. I just finished watching a first impressions video by a certain other motovlogger (we'll call him, Follow), and while Follow's video was 20+ minutes of him trying to figure out how a motorcycle's dashboard worked (wish I was kidding, it was painful, dude needs help), yours was succinct, kept my attention, and I could tell you had really thought this whole thing through before putting it together. Nicely done!
to be fair this is genuinely a really good review lol
part of me wishes you would upload them on a other channel so people dont expect your normal kind of content, but i'd watch both.
"HI BILLY MAYS HERE"
Oh billy
saddlebag Cs188?
Mark Wahlberg is that you?
I have to be honest and say looks are really important to me when it comes to buying a cruiser. The yam is a better bike dynamically by a whisker. The styling of the yam is just dull IMHO. Harley gets my money especially with its' build quality.
This.
I think the Bolts style is awesome. It is like a ultra modern, almost futuristic take on a sportster. All the little design elements and angles look great. The 883 is a classic look, but effectively unchanged aside from paint and a great new seat. The only thing I don't like about the Bolt are the two frame bars that kind of call attention to themselves between the engine and the forks. On the 883 they are closer to the engine and more integrated. Both are amazing bikes in the end.
@rockn roll I think you are right. But to me, choosing a cruiser isn't necessarily a logical thing. Therefore, despite its' obvious shortcomings, the Harley is still the bike I'd rather own. Superior though the Yam maybe, I still ride half with my heart and only the rest with my brain! I also owm a fair few old brit classics so that confirms my madness.
Agreed. However, they are canvasses to be modified. Personally having owned both, I can't resist the smooth ride of the Yamaha.
@@1SaGthey do look great parked 😂
I literally went and bought THIS exact bike at WOW shortly after seeing this vlog.
Great job comparing it to both the 883 and 1200 as they were on my list as bikes of interest as well.
I just uploaded a “first impressions” video on the bike and mentioned how I came across this video 🤘🏼😬
Sadly, i prefer my "old tractor" 1200 sportster. No valve adjustments, plus i get 44mpg city. I have 70k without breaking apart the motor to rebuild.
Lance M Every 14k miles.
Bunnyshooter 223 You should bro. I've been seriously considering adding the new '18 iron 1200 to my collection. My Bolt R-Spec is getting lonely in my garage lol.
POC Skellington you're obviously not true lover of motorcycles... and might I ask what do what you ride? Let me guess Some piece of shit sportbike? Maybe a Vespa? No, I bet you're a slow thinking, muscle shirt wearing Hyabusa guy huh. I can tell just by how you are trying to put everyone down that you're one of those Beta fuck boys. You think I give a fuck if you think that a 1200 is a bitch's bike? Dude you're opinion is soooo irrelevant, that's probably how everyone you know makes you feel huh and that's why you're on here trying to make others feel like shit cause of what THEY like?
@Myself andI Uhhhh, check out a Honda Valkyrie, 100hp straight off the floor.
@Bunnyshooter 223 An old SR500 is my dream bike in black & red just such a cool looking old bike.
Just bought a 2018 bolt. Absolute love it!
I commute about 50 miles each day on the bolt c spec I’m transitioning from tracking my old R1! I love the c spec it’s handle bars feel like clip ons the foot pegs are sporty positioning yet comfortable enough to cruiser for those 50 miles plus the luxury of cars hearing you and moving out the way is so nice also gunna track this bad boy soon after I tweak it out
Turns out a guy watched your video and wanted the exact bolt you test drove so he went and got it well 2 years later when I bought it he told me and now I own it. Small world love all your videos man!!
“Lucky for you, I came prepared” LMAOOO
10/10 video i would love to see more like this!
I bought a Harley 883 deadwood green. It was already customized and I love it so much.
You monster. Keep em comming. These types of videos, in this high end quality, is so rare. You sir are killing it
Install a 1200cc kit and you pay insurance for 883.
That's the way I went
So when you claim you get 883 back right!? Hahaaaa
Wait explain lol
Technically insurance fraud
@@jackmcdonald3355 the insurance difference is so minute its dumb people claim this as a plus
My only complaint about the bolt was the dash. But i loved how much smoother it was than the harley. so much less vibration and chatter under heavy braking. oh yeah much better brakes lol. Just needs an aftermarket exhaust and it sounds great!
BuhLakeh agreed. I went with the Koso meter.
I need that koso Gauge in my life. I would love to see rpm. I think I'm gunna do the Ivans flash first though
ToolmanHenderson absolutely worth the price. Best mod you can get
I kinda like how quiet it is though, i typically work til 12am on certain nights and i like to be able to not wake my family up, but the only downside is that its a huge ass canister. Im gonna get the bassani pipes though, which are quite the opposite of quiet
I have the 2015 Bolt, the only time I have had problems reading the dash is when the sun hits the crome ring and blinds me if I look at it at a certain angle, but I have never EVER had problems actually reading it.
Thanks for the review good video. I used to have a Honda Nighthawk 4cyl 750. Loved it! But sold it for a Sportster.. Now I'm having 2nd thoughts. As it turns out they discontinued the Nighthawk in 2003. So, is there anything 'similar' to a Nighthawk that's a good cruiser? Or, have they all gone to 2cyl V-twins now?
I ride a Buell cyclone with the 1200cc Harley engine. Ya, it vibrates bad. It's basically like riding the paint mixer at home depot with a couple of wheels attached. Now mind you it handles amazing the way the suspension is set up. I've owned many different Harley's throughout the years. Now that I've owned a couple of Buells, I like where I'm at.
Love the vid but just want to offer a slight correction @10:40. The only Sportsters that have a 4.5 gal tank are the Custom and Superlow. A few others such as the Roadster and Iron have a 3.3. The 48 and all others have the iconic 2.1gal peanut tank. Also, the older 1200’s may have only gotten 36mpg, but published figures for the new 1200s and 883s are 48 and 51mpg respectively.
DoItWithDemuro
BOSK with the quirks and features
I'm digging that Bolt. It definitely an eye catcher. Thanks for such an in depth video.
So far after looking at just about every bike out there in the sportster category, and the Bolt fits me the best. I do like the 1200 kit for the 883. I would really like a kit like that for the Bolt! There are tons of aftermarket parts and accessories for the Bolt, so you can make it your own. Now I'm a month away from getting my motorcycle endorsement, which is the equivalent to a license in other states. After that I'm test riding everything I can get my hands on!
This has some quasi yamminoob undertones to it. Nice vid!
5:14
Sounds like I'll be holding on to my Magna for a few more years.
HI can you tell me where I can buy a seat for my Yamaha bolt like one on the video? Thanks
I have watched this man for 4 years and how has he not crushed 1mill yet?
The Forty Eight is probably my favorite Harley. You’re right, with a decent seat and handlebars it’s a great bike. And the Bolt’s even better?? Now I gotta try one...
Justin Hughes one of my wet dream motorcycles
I was never really a fan of HD until i got some time on a HD 48...It's comfy as FUUUUCK.
I have both. A sportster is 2x the bike in performance and quality. I’d say the bolt might be the best starter bike available though. It’s akin to riding a Vespa. Like it feels like you are riding a scooter IMO.
Lmao 48!
Shane Miller no thats just your harley pride, its only 2x as powerful if u have a stage 3 screaming eagle setup, power to weight ratio my friend, the harley may have 200 extra ccs but its also much heavier, so that makes a stock 1200 sporty run 13.6-14 sec 1/4 miles which is almost identical to the bolt. Look at the vulcan 650s, 650cc inline twin and itll knock the socks off both the sportster and the bolt
Nice comparison although the bigger bore on the 1200 is actually LIGHTER than the 883 because they litterally bore out more metal, I had a 1200 and 883 weighed and confirmed this, however it's not much of a diffrence, the way to go is get the 883 for cheap and order/install the hammer 1275 kit, save on insurance and cost of the bike plus it's all bolt on for $800. And btw I do motovlogs on my channel as well (still newish to the game) but wanted to say I appreciate the work and dedication I've seen on your channel/videos, take care and ride safe bro!!!
A lot of stuff he claimed was pretty lacking. I couldn't handle it when he said that the extra displacement air was weighing the bike down and goes on to come up with the most obscene description of vibration he could come up with for a bike with the same rubber engine mounts.
He tries his best to make 30 lbs sound as heavy as possible and somehow claims a 51 mpg to 36 mpg drop from the 883 to 1200 which is nonsense for anyone to even think the 883 has 42% improved fuel economy over the 1200. His torque numbers were nonsense as well to make the 48 sound as underpowered as he could.
He then claims there is no engine difference between the 883 and the 1200 besides the displacement, which is wrong since the 1200 has a pretty decent upgrade in heads. He was also looking directly at the 2 gal tank with the camera and said that it had a 4.5 gal tank.
Then he goes on to claim the Sportster loses because of worse reliability than the Yamaha without any evidence of it. It's bullshit that no one should listen to.
He obviously doesn't know very detailed info about what he was making a video about.
NATA Lol, Harley is not more reliable than Yamaha, GTFO.
You are a gullible fool. It wasn't many years ago when all the sheep thought all the Japanese bikes were cheap shit that broke all the time.
Don't be a gullible fool. Don't make sweeping generalizations without actual reasons to back it up. Please explain to me how an Evo engine is less reliable than a Bolt engine or shut the hell up. I don't listen to fools.
NATA the only gullible fool here is you. I bet you still think Harley is American made, LMAO. While Harleys have gotten better their major failure rate as 2017 is still a whopping 26%. That's 1 in 4 dumbass. What makes this number even more significant is that a lot af Hardley Ablesons riders only rider on weekends. I USED to own a sporster 1200 and at 20k I had to rebuild the top end. I ride year round, and put 16k a year on my motorcycles. The Harley lasted me less than a year and a half. Overpriced pos. Rebuilt it and sold it. For you to try and compare Yamaha reliability with Harley has got to be the dumbest thing I ever heard and only a fool would say they are in the same level. You want proof, Google that shit yourself, any motorcycle magazine, user reviews, RUclips videos they all have the same thing in common and all say the same thing for a reason, Harley is not reliable. Harley riders are nothing but posers playing dress up with their bullshit bandanas, and assless chaps. ruclips.net/video/izzlN2zC8PU/видео.html
Almost everything you said is bullshit and proves you are a fool.
1. I've never said anything about HD being or not being American made. I'd call this a strawman, but it has to appear to be logical to be a strawman which it isn't...
2. Their failure rate is 26%? What exactly are you even talking about? Failure of what? The Evo? The big twins? The Revolution engines? The spokes loosened on a wheel? GTFO of here with those bullshit made up stats.
3. HD owners only ride on weekends? Is this whole comment of yours a fucking fantasy you invent in your head to feel good about yourself?"
4. You owned a Sportster and had to rebuild the top end at 20K miles. This doesn't prove reliability since there are individual cases from every mass produced motorcycle that can claim the same. Also, the Evo heads are one of the best parts of that motor. It is a quad cam OHV with perfectly parallel rods that allow for extra high lift and airflow compared to the big twins and their off-angled rod-to-rocker contact. How is this worse than the faux-OHV heads on the Bolt? You failed to ID what even failed on your bike.
5. You put 16K miles on your bike before? I don't care and didn't ask. And you wanting to over-exaggerate shit on the internet is irrelevant and makes you look like a child.
6. I didn't compare Yamaha reliability to HD, do you fail at reading comprehension? I clearly could though, since ALL motorcycles on the road are comparable.
7. I don't want proof. I want you to list an actual factual point on what is inferior between the two engines instead of bullshit generalizations and fantasies that are for fools. If you don't want to do that, then why are you even commenting to me?
8. HD riders all dress up and wear assless chaps? Do you know anything that isn't a bullshit made-up fantasy in your head?
These are just the bikes I'm considering... thank you SO much, greetings from Mexico.
YOU MAKE VERY HIGH QUALITY REVIEWS. Props to you 🤘🏻👍🏻
11:38 literally dying from laughter.
Dan, snap crackle pop, your recording with a bowl of cereal
This was a good video. He kept a fast pace and very informative. Thank you
Dude. You and fort9 are the only two channels I've found with good reviews that dont end with people saying "they're all great bikes." Keep it up.
Ya no doubt the Bolt is probably a "better" bike than the Sportster . BUT, yes big but, in 10 years the Bolt will be worth exactly the price of the going rate for it's weight in scrap metal. The Sporty will still be worth some serious jingle. Not saying I agree with that, not even saying it make sense, but that's just the way it is.
Holy shit the ad in the middle of this couldn’t have been better 😂 “the bolt features” and then the rock comes on “a gigantic crocodile, a genetically modified grey wolf and an albino gorilla” holy shit that Bike is cool 😂😂
Took me 6 months to decide which to buy and i ended up with A 2014 all black first bolt model. If i was to pick again i would do the yam bolt again. My fav is HD street bob but if YAM makes a bigger bolt with a bigger engine i would go with it too
“Whatever you want, we have it in black or chrome.” Dead 😂
sick video
oh boy, a new RCR video!
hold on...
hermatred cup of hot brown.
Hahaha thought the same thing
I’m sure Mr Regular would mention penis size and receding hairlines a little more than Dan did in the above video
I saw one of these while I was looking for a p.o.s. Honda. Love Honda, and it is awesome. I would live to get it but wondering how do I compare smaller lighter bikes against bigger bikes?
Wow, excellent video. Very detailed, nice audio and visuals :)
I tried the bolt. I didn't much care for it. The sporster had the rumble an ride I liked.
hi its called aftermarket pipes, and environmental regulations.
i dont quite think 98% of any motorcycle riders have "polluting the atmosphere" as the number one thing on their mind, when mirin the badassery of the rumble going on beneath them
porkchop express there both low to moderate as stock. When you start adding stuff on then it gets worse .that goes for any bike . except the Electric ones. . thanks for your input though.
That's one expensive vibrator.
Nice video. Honest and factual. I have an 883c. I don't think it vibrates to bad .
just give it time to wear in some more years, my first ride was a 1998 sportster 1200 ( yes i know it has more cc ) but it was a vibrating SOB. Now i ride a 2014 Night rod special ( vrod ) and it dont vibrate much yet lol
2004 and newer sportsters are rubber mounted engines. I've had 2. They like to rev in my experience. They do shake some but horrible? No.
The 883 doesn't vibrate nearly as bad as the 1200.
Sean Butler I have ridden my share of rice rockets ranging from '74 RD350 to my last rocket '96 CBR 600f3.
I bought my sporty forty for a few specific reasons (it's an 06 ) 8,999 miles, affordable, the sound of the drag pipes ....
My girlfriend loves it
I dont have this problem eighter, it doesnt vibrate badly until im going about 89mph... i have coatumized it quite a bit tho, maybe thats why..
Mate you have such a good way with these motorbike review comparison video’s please bring them back
Dudes definitely taking notes from regular car reviews and I’m here for it
As a Honda guy who is a HD convert #dynaBro it doesn't take much to beat a a sportster
That's funny since a stock 1200 Sporty is quicker than pretty much every big twin out of the box. Yeah, you'll inch on me at 90 when I run out of gear, great job. You want a quick tossable bike, get a Sporty. You want fast, get a V-Rod. You want the best of neither world, get a Dyna.
Que pena que a Bolt não é comercializada no Brazil!
You respect this man's unbiased opinion, very informative video two thumbs up. 😎
Great video. I had a 1200 sportster and I enjoyed it. It was a great bike. I looked at the bolt as well but I got the 1200 because it was more powerful and a bigger gas tank.
The 48 has a 2.2 gallon tank. When you said 4.5 gallons you’re thinking of the 1200 custom
How about a Vulcan?
Love the review, I'm really looking into the Yamaha Bolt rn. Just a question, what exhaust is used on the Bolt in your vid?
Don’t. Get a sportster. The bolt is a joke.
I’m thinking about getting a motorcycle but I’ve never driven or even rode on one,would this bike be a good beginners bike ?
If you couldn't tell the difference between the two at first glance, you are blind.
2:16 What happened there? "Around 50 HP, witch is 20 pounds less than a gen 2 hyabusa".
Zachary Adams and the cubic cm
What is the name of the song at the end of your video?
What seat is that on the bolt?
bolt is an excellent bike no argument there, i had a 2012 iron 883 put 20,000 miles on her till i traded her in for a more highway friendly bike since my state is full of them, got a 2017 HD lowrider S yes another harley , but nearly triple the horsepower and slightly over double the torque, with cruise contro! its very smooth on the highway and burning out through town :P only thing i didnt like about the bolt and yes i rode a 100 percent stock one, the stock looks are ugly mainly the tail light positions and among other things, and with a sportster just get higher shocks and a different exhaust and you can get more lean angle. love the review hope to see more of them.
Ottomatic the low rider s is definitely not triple the hp. Double the torque yea, but like 80hp max. Im speaking purely stock..... There is a reason Harley doesnt release hp numbers.
Sean Butler 90 hp stock found it multiple times, I'm pushing near 100 hp as if right now , 115 ft lbs of torque would have more if I got 2 into 1 exhaust instead of 2 into 2
Ottomatic put up dyno numbers and ill concede, thats still not triple even at 100 hp thats double. And what mods you got? Unless you have the screamin eagle stage 2 or 3 I still doubt its more than 85-90hp people always go for the higher number. The pipes dont do much for harleys, its intake and cam work that does
I could tell when you were reading from a script lol. Nice touch with the sun glasses.
Dude , you have my respect for being honest ... I wasn't sure which way you were going to go. I knew the Bolt was the way to go if your looking for a 50 hp bike, which I could never force myself to ride after being spoiled by the near 200 hp of the current R1'... But you came thru at the end and admitted what some of us already knew. Kudos Dan RESPECT
This was a seriously professional review. Great job Dan!
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😂 😂 My thoughts exactly
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8:00 lmao
hey dan! dunno if you’ll see this but i’m deciding between these two bikes. I really love the bolt but hear about that death wobble issue and get instantly turned off until I wait a few days and go right back to looking at bolt videos! I am also considering the vulcan s. any personal issues with death wobbling with the bolt? thank you 🙏
How would you compare the bolt r spec to the shadow phantom?
The Bolt is an amazing bike & YES, it is better than the Sportster in every aspect! Great review!
4:43 I'm ded you can see the paper he's reading off of in the reflection of his glasses
Hearing some RCR inspiration in some of the voices and writing. I wish they did more moto reviews.
The best most info dense unbiased real world honest review- like I made it myself- GOOD JOB
The 48 is not the only 1200 Sportster H-D make.
Re sale of Harley is going to be much better than the bolt.
Is this Doug demuro? What am I watching LOL
Someone else mentioned that Doug was Dan's inspiration for this style of videos...
Rick Nobbins lol did you watch the video? The only thing missing was the Doug score
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Just helped me decide between the bolt and iron 883 👌🏻 definitely going to get the bolt!
Hey dan I’m sure you’ve mentioned it but do you ride with a handgun and if so which one