Is this the best cruiser on the Planet? Harley-Davidson Low Rider S 117 Review. Is the 117 worth it?
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- Опубликовано: 29 июн 2022
- We review the new 2022 Harley-Davidson Low Rider S 117 cruiser motorcycle.
This is a blacked-out, factory custom performance cruiser with the largest capacity engine Harley-Davidson Have Ever put into a Softail chassis. Is the 117 really worth it? Does it have any advantages over the already very good 114 or 107? We find out!
The Milwaukee-Eight™ 117 (1917cc) V-Twin high performance engine is the new pinnacle of torque and displacement in a factory-installed Harley-Davidson™ powertrain, but is it a big deal?
This motorcycle has some changes over the previous 114 Low Rider S. The Instrument gauges have been moved up onto the handlebars and the rear suspension has more travel resulting in a better lean angle in the twisties. The bike is an aggressive meaty brut and is it what you are looking for or just a marketing gimmick?
Is it good for taller riders; plus 6 foot?
Does it handle the bends?
Can it accelerate?
Is it cool?
We give you the important specs such as power, torque, fuel economy, weight etc but the review is much more about how the motorbike looks, feels, rides and handles.
Some would say that 105hp is nothing much - but its all about the low end torque! Watch to find out!
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This video made me purchase my bike a few months ago as my very first motorcycle ever. Thank you! Best decision I’ve made!
Great to hear 👍🏼
Niiice!! The 2024 Low Rider S will be my first bike too! I pick it up next week!
@@Mr_McElderry awesome enjoy 😉
In this silly hypersensitive world most find ourselves living in now I find your videos entertaining, relaxing and informative. There seems so few places to go these days without confrontation or handwringing so keep up the good work.
Thanks very much! I wish the audio hadn’t failed in one clip because I was accosted by an official asking if I had a ticket!
The world is not as it was
*handwringing
@@PabloCruise1 Thanks Che.
Thank you, Ol’ Man. I purchased mine today! Your review put me over the top. I can’t wait to put on the miles. If this is the swan song of the big V-Twin, I’m happy to be here for it. I’ll be holding onto this bike until I kick the bucket. Ride safe(ish), everyone!
Excellent! Well done. Thanks buddy 👍🏼👍🏼
You still like it?
@@2.0_britttI still own it and continue to ride the heck out of it. The bike loves the b-roads, doesn’t enjoy rain with the stock air filter, and actually is a hoot on a gravel road.
@@LanceEJones awesome! Thanks! You ever take it long distance?
@@2.0_brittt Only day trips as I hop on my GS for continent crossing. I don’t run a windscreen so while highway is easy for the Harley, the back roads are where the rider enjoys it most (without a screen). I also have a small rise on my handlebars; blood flow to my hands becomes a thing, though mostly in the winter months.
Thank goodness, an intelligent and knowledgeable reviewer. It took someone across the pond to dissect the bike bits and explain in a way everyone can understand. Most these guys just hop on and talk into a microphone through their helmet. Great job and thanks!
Much appreciated!
Hello Mr Darcy....I turn 62 next month and have owned 4 Harleys in my life the last one being a Street Glide which I sold 15 years ago. I decided to buy a new motorcycle for my birthday and was seriously considering the new Indian 101 Scout but after watching this review, I am 100% going to treat myself to a 2024 Low Rider with the 117 engine. Thanks so much for an excellent review. Stay safe my friend🙏
Wow, what an exceptional video! I’ve watched 1000’s of bike reviews. This felt like a short story to watch in a nice cabin next to a fireplace. The video felt peaceful and cozy. I’m based out of the US (Virginia). You have a standing applause.. Thank you!
I’m considering this bike. I was always into adventure bikes, 1250GSA/ Africa Twin etc.. I haven’t even ridden a low rider yet, I feel like I hear it’s calling..
Sold my 30th Anniversary FatBoy and got the 2022 117 Lowrider S. I’ve had 14 Harley-Davidson models and this bike is by far the best.
Wow awesome 💯
You have the best Bike channel. Low rider looks great. Still think the odd second hand bike review would help open your channel to newer riders. Great review as always 👍
Thanks buddy.
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Now this IS Harley :) I am happy to see there are such models left in the product line too.
Yes indeed 💯
not a harley fan but this bike is gorgeous I can't deny.
Just wanted to let you know I bought this bike off the back of your honest in depth review. Collected it Tuesday and I am more than happy.
First ever HD after doing 20+ years on super bikes. So I was very nervous about the switch.
But your review made me pull the trigger.
Thanks for doing a cracking job!
Awesome great to hear 👍🏼
I’m in a similar position, I’m thinking about getting off of a Japanese 1000 and on to one of these. I’m interested in how you find the power and handling differences.
@@zman4116sorry mate only just seen your comment. I love the bike. And don’t miss this fat bike power at all. Your moving into a whole different lifestyle with one of these, I love my bike and chuck it about like a sports bike.
I’ve ended g up depending a fortune on it swapping bits over etc just to get it looking the way I want it.
After a Harley for people who don't like Harleys you bring the real McCoy. Well done, lovely ride, with loads of torque at low revs, like it should, and quite a grunt. Looks too.
Cheers mate.
Yes it’s everything that a Harley should be 👍🏼
Once again the best review of a motorcycle on the Internet. And these little detours into the pearls of the UK countryside! Just great! And the review gives you exactly what you need to know about Harley-Davidson's Low Rider S.
Thanks very much indeed 🙏👍🏼
Totally agree. I now want to plan a nice riding trip around the UK and run into the Ol' Man!
Great review! I’ve had mine in my garage since 2 weeks and absolutely love it!!, I’ve been away from Harley for about 12 years and with this 117 they won me back a 100% ! , just mounted some grips and foot pegs from there dominion series to add some more bronze details and the step up seat from saddle men waiting on my S&S exhausts. It’s going to be a keeper ! Regards from Spain!
Fantastic! Great to hear 👍🏼👍🏼
I'm an American and I love just watching you ride through the Welsh countryside. I have a friend from Wales and he's now watching your videos just to see home! I'm not going to be in the market for a new bike until next year but I'm definitely sold on Harleys and between the softwail standard, street bob, and low rider this is the one that speaks to me the most. Thank you and keep up the great work!
Got my Low Rider S about a month ago, it's such a powerhouse! Threw some crash bars, highway pegs and a new exhaust and it's even more awesome!
Just got a great deal on a black 23 model, it’s at the dealership now getting set up in the club style and stage 4 kit with Bassani black chrome 2-1 exhaust. It’ll be my first Harley.
Awesome 👍🏼👍🏼
i dont get how you dont have more subscribers. your reviews are such no BS compared to all the big magazine/website reviews or other youtubers who just ramble on without saying anything.
Thanks buddy much appreciated. It’s a slog to grow! I totally get what you’re saying; we rarely watch the other channels because they are either cringe or monotonous. I’d say we watch only 3!
@@MrDarcy-OlMan totally agree on all the cringey "reviews" lately smh, your also the only guys who arent 5'8 with every bike catered to them
I love your reviews!!! So informative and I love the humor! I can’t stop watching them just for the entertainment
Totally agree with that. I bought my Softail Deluxe in 2017 and it was the very last of the Twin cams, which I preferred to the M8 and the Deluxe is definitely a keeper. As you say these motorcycles are made of metal and are designed to last a life time... 👍
Thanks buddy 👍🏼👍🏼
I know this is an old vid’ but I really like the style of the inter-cut stops en-route. It brings the narrative of actually being out enjoying the bike to the fore.
gotta have one soon will add to my stable. thanks..great review. liking your style showing the beautiful country and histroical buildings.
Love your reviews, thank you so much! I got mine a couple of weeks ago it still blows me away how great it is to ride it! Keep up the awesome work :)
Fantastic! Well done 👍🏼👍🏼
I like the bike. I like the video. And I’m not put off by your church / chapel interludes. Having been raised in a (mostly) religious household and though it isn’t now a normal part of my adult daily existence, I still am in awe of such places, their history and the feelings that they invoke. Nice touch. Keep it up 👍
Thanks buddy. I this area theres not much else you can visit without paying £10+ entry fee!
The fact we have to pay £4,000 more than they do in the US is infuriating. I expect we have the UK government to thank for that.
Do we still have a 25% tariff levied in response to Trumps tariffs on foreign steel and aluminium?
I’m not sure
Yes probably. This government suck!
In italy it costs 23300€, it’s not only uk, i think it’s a problem of the whole europe. I think it’s for trump’s tariffs increase, 25% on steel and 10% on aluminium and that’s bad as f***. 🥲
We overpay for any euro bikes. And never get the proper upgrades for japanese bikes. Like the yamaha T7.
OL Man I bought one today, and it is amazing. Great review.
Superb review. Really enjoyed it. Thank you!
Thanks for the video, i commented on the rebel 500 video as an owner from 2017 and this is for sure my upgrade (finally) - now to save up some $$$!
Your videos are straight up bangers! Keep ‘‘em coming 🔥🔥🔥
Thanks buddy 👍🏼👍🏼
Got the ST version on order, can’t wait!
Fantastic! 💯👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Long time subscriber. Great to see your content and format evolve into something even more enjoyable and informative to watch. I often enjoy similar rides and places, though here across the Pond. Looking forward to more quiet places, churches, and roadways...and, most of all, great commentary. Bravo!
Thanks very much! 👍🏼👍🏼
Thanks for the review , had my mind made up, just thought I'd watch a couple reviews to validate. Thanks a lot.
Yep, just bought mine. Absolutely love it. I just added some slip ons and a tuner. The best Harley I have owned. It was your review that convinced me. Thank you.
Fantastic! Great to hear 👌🏼
Like it. Though a sport you'd think they'd do a 2 into one pipe save weight. Like it blacked out rather than loads of chrome. A shame that noise is going to be a thing of the past because of emissions even though it won't have any impact on the climate.
It’s awesome. Yes I’m sure theres a 2 into 1. Yes the gov’s have no clue with their climate legislation
Bikes should be the least regulated, if regulated at all by emission laws and regulations... because even the richest running, dirtiest carbureted bike on the planet makes less harmful emissions than say, a Toyota Prius
I figured they kept the pipes like that so they could use the sport glide bags.
I don't like the short sport glide bags if it was me I'd get the two in one then get some other bags from somewhere else.
I bought mine last weekend, and I must say, your review made me buy one together with a testride of course. Thx for making this video 🤘🏻
Awesome to hear, enjoy your ride 👍🏼👍🏼
Love your enthusiasm and your channel.
Thanks very much 👍🏼
I've always had a love for motorcycles, but when I really settled in with getting one the Low Rider S stood out from the beginning. I can be very picky with how I'd like my bike to be styled but this is probably the closest thing I could get stock that just looks amazing to me and has almost everything I would want from a bike. Still hope to own one of these bad boys but need to wait at least a year because of the UKs stupid licencing but hopefully after that I can look into owning one of these. P.s Kind of amazed how good these stock pipes sound, I'd still go for after market ones but I wouldn't feel as in a rush to get them with stock pipes like those. 😄
Yes it’s a tremendous bike as it comes. Add the pipes in due course and that completes the occasion!
Never owned a Harley bit your enthusiasm is winning me over
Ok you sold me!!! Wow!!! The best review I have heard yet!!!
I have been thinking and you nailed it for me!!!
Thanks for being honest!!!
New sub!!!!
Thanks very much 👍🏼👍🏼 Welcome aboard 👍🏼
Another great honest review . Thank you 😎
Thanks very much 👍🏼👍🏼
Had various Harleys over the years and test rode one of these after watching your review. I'm not a fast rider but it's something special. Just taken delivery and can't wait to get out on it when it stops raining all day every day. It's the first time I've had an HD that I don't plan to make louder, but that number plate definitely needs laying down before it does me a serious injury!
Enjoy your new ride 👍🏼
I bought this bike a couple of months ago. Its power is astonishing, and the look is a badass! The mirrors... I agree they are rubbish :)
You made a real good job of this review, I enjoyed it immensely
Thanks very much 👍🏼👍🏼
Thanks for showing stops along the way! Beautiful building! Beautiful bike!
Thanks buddy. No problem 👍🏼
Great vid. I ordered mine 3 months ago, only 3 months more to wait. Looking forward to it.
Awesome! A long wait but 💯 worth it!
Your passion is infectious. I am now sick with the need to buy one.
Thanks buddy. Fabulous 👍🏼
Best review on RUclips I'm sold
Never wanted a Harley in 45 years of motorcycling.....until now. Thanks great video.
Very nice bike. Great review as always. I really feel you guys deserve more subs for the quality of your content. I would love to see more of the countryside and locations around where you live. I miss the pubs and walks in the woods and hills. Nothing better than a day out on the twisties and a pub lunch. British twits in Parliament lol love it. We have the same nonsense in South Africa.
Thanks very much!
We’re getting there!
Much appreciated 👍🏼👍🏼
I purchased the 2022 LRS a few months ago Ol’ Man and this is my 13th Harley and for me it’s the greatest bike Harley has made.. I test rode one and put the order in the same day. Great Review bro
Yes it’s top notch!! 👍🏼👍🏼
I’m a new rider (3 months) and have recently acquired this bike. I must say for a beginner it’s a confidence inspiring bike. It’s stable on the highways and with it’s low seat height I can always put a foot down on slow speeds if I mess up. I totally agree… that torque is just amazing, and don’t get me going with how cool it looks as everyone on the road keeps staring at it ad well. I’ve been riding the bike so much that I haven’t been riding my RE Meteor for weeks now!
Thanks for this review, I have been waiting for your channel to showcase this bike for quite some time now. I love this bike and with your praises, I’m loving it even more.
Thanks for all you do!
That’s great to hear! And thanks very much. A very good pair of bikes there 👍🏼👍🏼
Thanks for the review. Great looking bike, I’m glad you liked it.
No problem bro 👍🏼
Great review. I started watching your channel a couple of years ago when I purchased a heritage classic. When you bought the R18 I lost interest and unsubscribed but am glad to be back. Keep up the good reviews and enjoyed the church tour. Thanks
Thanks for coming back! 👍🏼👍🏼
You are a emotional guy
Because of this video, I have bought one and picking it up on Friday👌
Awesome, enjoy it 👍🏼
Fabulous review, thank you so much for posting 👍🏻
Thanks very much indeed 👍🏼
@@MrDarcy-OlMan 👊🏻
Lovely video, great bike, thanks mate.
Great review! 👍
Much appreciated 👍🏼
Another excellent review, love your enthusiasm for the bike, made me wonder of the R18 days are numbered 😅 I recently test road the Low Rider S-117 myself and came away hugely impressed with it , not only did it pull like a train it actually handled amazingly well , I'm now waiting to test ride the Low Rider ST , if that performs and handles as well as the S then I will be handing my hard earned cash over to H-D.
Thanks buddy.
Yes the S or ST would be the Harley to buy 💯
Fantastic review, you put a smile on my face with your total enthusiasm lol
Thanks buddy 👍🏼👍🏼
@@MrDarcy-OlMan your most welcome amigo
Picked up a 2022 Low Rider S last Monday here in Manchester NH in gunship grey. Nice machine, the M8 117 rocks. My first HD, you gave us an excellent review and it helped me decide. If a classic HD Softail and a new HT Triumph T120 had a baby, this would be the bike. Keep the faith and the reviews coming.
Awesome! 👍🏼👍🏼
Beautiful bike. I like the "white sand pearl" color variant of the 2023 model.
I have wanted the Fat Bob for a while now, but your praises of the Low Rider S have got me reconsidering.
Definitely the one to go for💯
I must say, this is one of the most top notch reviews if the LRS I've seen. Have a Z900 and Z900 RS , but when it comes down to really having a blast, my '23 black LRS is my favorite. It has a TBR turnout pipe and tune and for stock it definitely moves! Looks badass and my friend's Rebel 1100 looks kind of goofy, although a good bike. All in all looking forward to rattling my neighbor's dentures when I start up in the morning. New sub.
Thanks very much! Welcome aboard 👍🏼👍🏼
Thank you, and nice review. A lot of repeating, but enjoy your passion. I love those old churches and their architecture, so thx for providing. Ride safe and God bless!.......from USA!
Very good review.
Thanks buddy 👍🏼👍🏼
Lowrider S in Tobacco Fade! Thats the Sport Cruiser I want.
Absolutely Stunning bike!!, Very Good video And explanation as well, Thanks for sharing!!
Another great Vlog - bloody lovely bike. Thanks guys 👍🇦🇺
Thanks bud 👍🏼
What a review and what a bike 👌🏼
Thanks buddy 👍🏼👍🏼
Great review “ol man”. You really liked the fat boy and the heritage classic also. For every day riding what would be your preference be?
All three would be fine but the new 117 Low Rider S pips it
Lovely ending, really very nice.
Thank you.
Thanks buddy 👍🏼
Thanks for the ride along.
No problem 👍🏼
I’m with you all the way. Such a gorgeous bike. Just hoping I’ll find 18,000 down the back of the sofa tomorrow!
Thanks buddy. Fingers crossed! 👍🏼
I covered 9K miles on an all black 2016 Dyna Low Rider S, the quality of the build, fit and finish and reliability was one hundred percent. On A-roads and dual carriageways it was superb (I felt like Moses parting the Red Sea when lane splitting on the M42 - it had enormous road presence) and was also surprisingly brilliant around town, but there is no escaping the laws of physics as applied to the near seven hundred pound kerb weight when wheeling it around on the drive and even at moderate speeds on twisty B roads where the weight becomes all too apparent. Everyone with a full bike licence should get to ride one before legislation consigns them to the history books.
Hi, here another '16 FXDLS, 31k mi on it already. After 4 previous Mo-co bikes, the "Dynasaur" Low Rider S it's being for me the one I will never trade. This video is really good and I've enjoyed watching every minute of it. I dont meanjust the bike test and opinion, but the place, roads, and video work. Congrats!. This Low Rider S feels like a softail (I've owned one) but with improved shocks, not the hard knock at the butt of pre-2000's softails, and the 117 no doubt is s train. I agree rake has been changed for a good reason and it seems to me made handling easier, working with that new forks I bet almost ride like a sportster. Now, my question, @MrDarcy-theOlMan : Did you ride the Dyna Low Rider S as well? In that case, did you notice IMPROVEMENT or CHANGE with this one? Appreciate reply! Keep going
Exceptional review. I've had this bike since April, agree with 100% of your thoughts (right down to the terrible mirrors, which is the only negative on this bike and a very easy fix). It's an amazing bike. I was between the Fat Boy and the FLXRS and I'm so happy I went with this one. Cheers!
Fantastic! 👌🏼👍🏼
Of the whole Harley range this is my favorite bike and would love to own one someday. Great review video!
Absolutely 💯👍🏼
Ok topic from the LRS but what motorcycle jacket are you wearing in this video? Looks awesome
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Bought a new one today.
Darn it. Every video I watch from you I end up wanting to raise the budget for my next bike. Subscribed. Really enjoying the content!
Our videos have been proven to lighten the wallet 😉
Welcome aboard 👍🏼
@@MrDarcy-OlMan Thanks? :) You may also be the reason I get my first Harley!
bellissimo Video. Apprezzo il tuo parlare e la tranquillità trasmessa. Modelli di vita che amo tanto. grazie.
Even before you said it I was thinking the British Gov must hate bikes with that horible number plate, I'm in Canberra Australia.
Yes the British Government hate motorcycles and want big plates so they can identify you easily to fine you!
Really enjoyed the review. The mix of bike and countryside with a couple of churches thrown in for good measure.👍
Thanks buddy 👍🏼👍🏼
Fantastic video again and your comments about the air cooled engines
I couldn’t agree with any more.
Get them while you can folks !
Nice to see you in my neck of the woods at Hampton Court Castle 👍
Thanks buddy. OK right 👍🏼👍🏼 Lovely place.
Great job guys, as always it’s a beautiful place to ride around at !!
Thanks buddy 👍🏼
I ordered my LowRider S on June 14th. 😁😁 I‘m as tall as you and I'm considering having Harley Davidson's Tall Boy seat mounted.
Excellent!
I’d give it a few weeks or months before changing seat because from experience they do give a bit 👍🏼
would love to see you test out the Indian Chief Dark Horse. it might be the closest competitor to this Low Rider S with its 116 engine
Yes so would we, unfortunately Indian have been promising us bikes for the last 2 years and we are yet to see one so far!
Love this bike. I’ve had mine for a month now. Unfortunately the Australian winter weather is rubbish but our licence plates are smaller (some consolation). Everything you said was true- mine is in for its 1.6k service and every one of those k’s have been enriched with pure exhilaration. Thanks for a great review and…love the churches. Keep them coming 🥰
Thanks Charlotte. Much appreciated. And awesome to hear 👍🏼👍🏼
Lovely. Always been a fan of Lowriders since way back
Great video again, now:
If u had no bike and the money in your pocket, which one would you go for R18 or Low rider?
Thanks buddy. They’re both so good. I don’t want to choose!
HD= Huge Dollars!! If you have the bucks they are fun!!
Yea not cheap but darn good!
Great review!
Great review as usual
Thanks very much 👍🏼👍🏼
I like the Low Rider S for sure, especially with the changes they made for this years model. I think I'm most likely going to buy an Indian Chief though, I love the looks of both the Low Rider and the Chief equally, the specs are very similar. The difference that puts the Indian over the top for me is the price, I could get a Chief for a solid 3 or almost 4 grand less. And here in the states they have the base Chief option with the 111 CI motor which makes it a 15,000 USD bike. I haven't seen a Low Rider near me go for less than 20,000 USD
Ok that’s fair enough 👍🏼👍🏼
@Jim Doar I hear you, yeah that's definitely one of the pluses for HD in the US as well. We probably do have more Indian aftermarket support here but HD still has far more. But still, I'll go with the Chief just because it's a more unique choice. Here in Texas you see Harleys all over the place, never a Chief
Love it
Yes it’s incredible 👍🏼
Amazing motorcycle, amazing video! Well done there!
Thanks buddy 👍🏼👍🏼
Fantastic review, thank you! Just purchased a 2022 Low Rider ST and love the overall quality and style of this bike. Very comfortable, enjoyable ride and highly recommend the Low rider s and st to any rider!
Thanks very much! Excellent 👍🏼👍🏼
Glorious sounds ( and sights), what a beast! And though l agree , having a tank mounted speedo can be a pain if you’re moving on, that plastic thing between the tank looks awful- and you’re going to look at it a lot.
Out of my price range( not as much as l thought it would be though)at the mo and l love my 103 slim.
I love finding these old churches and quiet places , can’t stand biker honey pots .
Thanks buddy. Ok i see that but i thought it looked ok tbh.
Yes I tend to go to places off the beaten track too
@@MrDarcy-OlMan l bet you can forgive a lot with that lump! Can’t imagine what the 134 world be like !
@@goldilocks913 💯👍🏼
I freaking love that bike and I'd go out and get one right now if I could get my wife to look the other way 😉
Absolutely! Say you won it in a raffle 😉
Its easier to apologize than to ask for permission🤭 buy it and apologize😂
Great honest review Ol' Man. This makes me wanna trade in my R9T. Ahh headache 😂
Thanks for the review...
Amazing scenery and the churches are beautiful. Great places to stop and visit.
No problem. Glad you enjoyed it 👍🏼👍🏼