Why Harley Riders Hate The Harley-Davidson Street 500 & Street 750
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- Опубликовано: 14 окт 2024
- The Harley-Davidson Street family gets a lot of hate from the motorcycle world, especially from within the Harley-Davidson community. It seems like dealers, salespeople, and especially Harley owners really hate the Street 500 and Street 750 motorcycles.
SPOILER ALERT: It has nothing to do with liquid cooling or small displacement size.
I'm a former Harley-Davidson Canada employee, and a current Harley owner (V-Rod owner) specifically. Before the Street came along, my V-Rod was the most hated Harley-Davidson, because it was so different. I don't "hate" the Street 500 or Street 750, but I know a lot of Harley riders who do, and this video shares why that is.
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I bought my street 500 for a beginner bike and because of the harley quality. Im not impressed at all. After 3 years, it just had the neck bearings replaced due to lack of grease from the factory. The throttle cable is cracked and rusting, exposed wiring, functions not working (the front switch for the brake light), mirrors are trash, resale is horrible. I love the bike, for me it is perfect. Just not happy with the quality.
Should have checked the reliability ranking.
That's a Harley thing. Not a street 500 thing. :D . Shit goes bad and it's expensive to fix and annoying to get through. Harley tends to have bigger issues with that. My first build was a 77' Kawasaki 750. Still drive it all the time and it has 20,000 miles on it now. Then the 07' Suzuki 750. Nothing wrong with that one. Then my show bike. 12' Hayabusa. nothing wrong with it.
Now, The 4 Harley bikes I had. All had breakdowns after 6-8 months and it wasn't small things. Same as yours, neck bearing. Cracked Cables. Stuck piston. Gasket blowing after 400 miles. All of these issues aren't "Major" in terms of fixing it myself. But It's a damn Harley. It shouldn't have happened.
Harley 500 are fake Indian made ones. That's why they're junk
@Oceanic Dangernoodle Like a steering head bearing...
@@aleksninkovic1387 only outside USA, Canada and Mexico. The ones sold in the US are made in Kansas
Dude, its a $7,500 bike. People just want a Harley sometimes. The 750 with a V&H pipe and a K&N filter does it justice.
Thats kind of the point. It's a $7,500 bike. For $7,500 you can so much better of a motorcycle for your money.
@@YouMotorcycleit outperforms the Sportster 883 and 1200 in every single area except torque. It also has a six speed. It’s liquid cooled which sure it’s not traditional but that’s why it destroys the Sporty…. Hell it has as much HP as a twincam 88 and some 95/96s Big twins. Dual front discs…. Piggyback rear shocks that are adjustable….All that for 8k. Aside from the weird riding position and a few cheaper plastic parts that’s reasonable. Especially if you are wanting that VTwin growl and Harley vibe. To top it off unlike other Harley’s you get a high revving 9000 rpm motor with a wide power band that just keeps on pulling as an offset to lower torque. I am gonna have to disagree on this one. I think it was a poorly marketed genius idea…. I think they thought so too low key…. The new Sportster S and Nightster are clearly in the same vein….. High revving muscle cruisers masquerading as sport bikes.
@@empathicdreamz6090, ✌️ good points. Suggestions, Harley could have made just one of those models.
Jazz it up, give it a catchy name, the "555". Make it look bigger with design elements of their larger displacement bikes. Sounds familiar, look at Honda, how they've been so successful with their cruiser line of Shadow 750s.
@johnpejnovich7722 yea they should have kept the street rod 750 and done with it exactly like you said. Would have been a perfect entry point and competitive options to get into a Harley vs Shadows, Vulcan etc... Also a good point vs Indian giving Harley a place Indian had no bikes to compete with and the "American Made" label. Now with all the woke back lash stuff Harley is starting to choke worse than ever.
It has been my observation that Harley riders hate anything different built by the Motor Company that is not 1) air cooled, 2) push rod operated, 3) roller bearing big ends 4) feet forward styling.
Tell me about it. I'm a V-Rod owner. My bike used to be the most hated Harley. But man, when you have experience on premium machines, all of the "economy compromises" on the Street really show and it's unfortunate.
@@YouMotorcycle I am 6'-2" and the Street is cramped. I believe that Harley has lost its way in part because they can't build anything that their core fans like and in part because what they do build, that their core fans like, dosen't sell. They are left with putting really nice paint on the same tins. I was a Marketing Manager at an H-D dealer and I lived this. I sat in a meeting for the release of the 2019 models. I said "So, you want me to build excitement for the "new model" release when all I have is 2018s in different colors, and updated radio and an improved rear-end in the Tri-Glide?" They told me that I just wasn't with the program. Harley is doomed.
@@JR-bj3uf Now I see why you get it. The real "it", not the it they're trying to sell. I worked in marketing in the powersports industry as well. Worked for Harley-Davidson Canada over here briefly. I think we see eye to eye. They're losing the magic touch and too concerned about those quarterly reports...
@@YouMotorcycle hello I am looking for first bike I do like harley Davidson's what do you think of the 2020 iron 883?
@@brock3426 That's quite pricey for a first bike. You could get a lot more bike for your buck, and save quite a bit, looking in the used market. I like the Iron though.
Have you actually ever ridden the bike. It's so underrated and poorly promoted by people like you. They ride and handle amazing! To bad they get a bad rap by others in its own brand.
Yes I tested one when I worked for Harley-Davidson. I've also been on a dozen other 500-750cc street bikes which handled much better. My Aprilia Shiver 750 is a prime example. Premium suspension straight from factory.
YouMotorcycle you’re comparing a street/style bike ‘The Aprilia Shiver’ which has a border line racing design that’s a light weight performance bike, with a bike that’s effectively a light weight cruiser, ‘HD XG750’.
I think ol’mates point is it’s the best handling cruiser style bike ...... which isn’t far from the truth 🤔
XG500/750’s aren’t my kinda bike, but you can’t deny they handle better than any other Harley due to the weight/design. I agree they are cheap & look/feel it. You can’t compare cruiser designs with street racers ...... all cruisers suck in the handling/cornering department compared to racers/super motards/dirt bike designs.
‘Victory Vegas Jackpot’ is my bike of choice. Or a good HD Dyna. 😎🤙🏽
@@FIVExTIGERS it isn't a cruiser style bike. Look at the ergonomics. It's a UJM style bike. The ergonomics are very similar to the Shiver's, which looks aggressive but is very much an upright seated at the kitchen table kind of position.
@@FIVExTIGERS Either way, if a tiny little subsidiary from Noale, Italy (Population: Almost no one) can make a kick ass 750cc, we should definitely be expecting more from Harley Davidson.
You called it a better handling Harley than any other... I have a first gen V-Rod Night Rod. Are you really sure the Street would do better in canyon carving at a good speed?
YouMotorcycle Well I guess it’s a matter of opinion isn’t it.
The XG500/750’s are a lightweight cruiser design to me. I mean it’s obvious they’re trying to still appeal to that ‘cruiser Harley look’ even though it’s a cheap imitation by a manufacturer that can and has done better with their bikes. But let’s be real it’s an entry level boys bike, which learners can ride. So it’s good for what it is imo.
The shiver is a street design to me, I don’t consider them to be similar in anyway, aside from sharing two wheels. Hell its almost a Super-Motard in design when I look at it. I’d expect it to handle well and have great torque but shite topend. Once again haven’t ridden it so my opinion is an assumption. I’m going off the ‘look’ of the bike 🤷🏽♂️
Haven’t ridden the Nightrod bike yet, I’ve heard good things but I wouldn’t know the machine personally mate. But I have ridden a Victory Jackpot (fucking love the Victory’s designs 🤤😎🤙🏽) and that beast handles surprising well for a BIG bike! To bad Polaris only makes Indians now 😒
I paid $4300 for mine and it’s a great ride and very reliable. Have had it for 3 years with no problems, it runs cooler than traditional Harleys, and it’s very maneuverable and fun to ride. To each their own I guess.
As long as you're enjoying it and you feel good riding it, that's what matters. There are some very nice bikes that I would be miserable on but friends of mine would love, and vice-versa. Like you said, to each their own.
I think youre missing the point. Its an entry level Harley for learners, a hook into the brand. A bike for those that aspire to a big block Harley but dont have the means, or the full bike licence. Would a typical leaner go out and buy a new Fatboy?
So is the Yamaha R3 but the fit and finish on that bike is way better on Yamaha's entry level bike...
I know right, this dude is a hating lil cocksuckin dog! 500 a great entry level bike for people who wanna ride a Harley.
I have a 2019 street 750 and have put almost 12k miles on it. Maintenance is done by HD and have taken it on long trips with 0 problems. I think it's how your going to ride is what makes a difference. Great bike all around. Obviously cant compare it to other HD as its totally different machine
How you ride it won't make the fit and finish any better brother.
If you ride it hard and actually have fun with it will it cause me problems? I have a street 500 and I ride the thing like a damn sport bike don’t really go over 70 but I’m ripping corners and accelerating hard I babied it when I first got it. It was a msf. Course bike that I ended up getting with 300 miles on it. Didn’t really give it balls till around 700ish. Miles. It now has 2k runs fine but I worry if I have to be gentle with it for it to last any thoughts ?
With all due respect, the brake issue has been resolved. There was a recall on the brakes and has been fixed not only on the already existing road-going Street models, but the new ones on the sales floors as well. Just my two cents :)
Agree, the issue was fixed, but let's think about that for a minute. This wasn't a recall on some issue of new technology. This was a recall on BRAKES. Harley has been doing disk brakes for decades and decades. They know how to do disk brakes right. They work with brands like Brembo and Nissin who make some of the best and most reliable brakes out there as well as some of the best performing brakes out there. They know who to get brakes from and how to use them. But they decided, "this bike doesn't get nice things", and they cheaped out on the brakes, and put a crappy set up on there to save a few bucks... That's kind of what this video is all about. The motor company cheaping out too much on the Street family.
If we think back a little bit we can see that this isn't the first Harley brake-related recall. In fact, there was one a year before on their big, premium bikes (CVO Touring, V-Rod) as well. But that was an ABS-related thing. ABS in Harley-Davidsons is something that's only been around just over a decade. Unfortunately, that's relatively new in motorcycle technology terms. BUT STRAIGHT UP DISK BRAKES?! We've had disk brakes on motorcycles since 1965. That's over half a century ago. Harley has had disk brakes since 1972. How much does Harley have to cheap out on braking to get wrong what they've been doing for 47 years? And of all the things to cheap out on... brakes?! 😳
@@clerkinholyorders8188 the bike can have both ABS and still use substandard brake pads and rotors. The two are not mutually-exclusive, especially on a the cheapest bike a brand offers.
YouMotorcycle my thing is this. I get the street isn’t the best bang for buck we agree on that. But by that argument no Harley is or ever will be. Look at the sportster do you think they are worth the price? If you do their are a lot more affordable metric bikes. I bought a street triple r and some people think I paid way to much others don’t. Some say they are complete junk others don’t. I agree their are better bikes but you don’t get much for $7500. Now of course if you buy used you can but to me buying used is risky as well.
I have a 2016 street 750 and love it!! Don't understand all the negativity towards it.. It is different from all the other Harley's 'I know,but I enjoy it a lot. I have had 3 Sportsters, a Dyna Lowrider, and currently have an 03 Electra Glide Classic with sidecar. To each their own. It has enough power to do what I need it to. Would I change a few things.. Yes ,but I do that to all my bikes I have owned anyway.
I on a 2016 street 750 too and I love it to bits too.
Plenty of power to go where I want to go. Looks beautiful too.
I don't understand all the hate.
To each his own I suppose.
Well said Tsongaman
Yes same here I got 2016 street 750, I change the headlights to LED, roll bar, two lights on the rollbar, screaming eagle exhaust I took off the muffler just straight big pipe, sound loud, I have to have ear plugs all the time. Saddle bags. It really looks like a small Harley. I ride it San Diego to San Francisco with no problem, took me 12 hours, gas stops and just sightseeing. I wish I got 120 MPH on speed coz I max mine 110 mph, but still I had fun with till now.
SD to SF - That's a great ride!
I have a 2015 750 and have loved it! Never had an issue. It's been very reliable and fun to ride. I think the hate comes from the same type of situations you'd find in High School. You might wear a regular Polo shirt, but it's not actually a Ralph Lauren Polo shirt, so somebody always has to think THEY are better than you because you're not cool enough to have an authentic Ralph Lauren. If YOU enjoy your bike, that's all that matters. I can guarantee you that I could look at ANYONE'S bike who rags on the 500 or 750 and find things I can't stand or hate about them. Don't even put out a video like this if you don't have nice things to say. (Didnt your mother teach you something similar??) Why try to make people think YOU are better than them because of the bike YOU ride as opposed to theirs!?!
I have street 750 and I think the performance and breaks are great. Just bleed the breaks and that will work better. As a screaming eagle muffler and it will sound like a harley.
Hey Justin, what other bikes have you owned in the same class for comparison?
@@YouMotorcycle He has probably owned a Chinese scooter that broke in half riding it down his driveway!
You guys are assholes.
Love my 2015 750 she's now a Minnie Cruiser
I took my MSF course on a Street 500. While I get all of your points about this bike, I actually liked it... I'm only 5'7" so it was def comfortable for me. I like the concept of Harley building a beginner bike but they could've done a much better job representing they're quality and ingenuity.
That's basically it. I don't really blame them for building some overseas, making it liquid cooled, etc, it's just... Why TF did they have to make it so cheaply finished compared to other 500 and 750cc bikes on the market? 🤦🏻♂️
I was given the 15 street 750 with a few modifications (mirrors, exhaust, ETC) I completely love this bike. Sure it took some modifications , but I completely love it. I consistently outpull the Suzuki that I do group rides with. It isnt a perfect bike, but I'm no perfectionist. I wouldn't trade my street 750 for the world
Who wouldn't love a free motorcycle?!
The moment u mentioned that u were working for Harley u discredit urself. Why do Harley sales staff not want to sell the cheaper bike?? Cause they make less comission...that simple. It's a good bike n even looks nice as soon u remove the tail n replace it with anything else...really..anything.
U getting what u paying for.
Interesting idea. But I used to work for them. I don't currently. And when I did work for them, it was in marketing, not in sales. So I never made any commission from vehicle sales working for HD. Credit restored.
I live in Australia and got the street 500 recently as my first LAMS approved motorbike. I'm aware that it is not a "real" harley but as an entry level cruiser it sounds and looks way better than the vstar etc. Has a stage 1 with vance n hines, 3 inch tank lift, forward controls, higher mounted mirrors and lowered 2 inches on the ass to name a few mods. If you have a full licence you don't even look at the street range but considering I picked it up for 5k Aud and it had 8k on the clock and brand new they are 10k it's a great buy imo. How are they going to make a true harley and sell them for 10k out the gate, unsustainable.
Other manufacturers have found ways not to cut so many corners.
TF do people get tank lifts lmao. Jesus.
@@YouMotorcycle absolutely. Look as another aussie, theres far better cruiser options for LAMS at a cheaper price.
If it has an HD badge on the tank it means it's HD and whoever says it's not a real HD same as they say about Sportster as a girl bike etc. these people a just idiots that's all.
Sure, but having a badge doesn't mean being on par with the other motorcycles with the same badge. The quality is very different from the others.
I bought a used Street Rod 750 a couple of years ago. Some guy bought it new and was a afraid of it and hardly ever rode it. I couldn't get over how well it ran. I wasn't too crazy about the riding position, but it handled pretty well. I had a couple of close calls with it and some cars, so I thought I was done riding. I sold it and now I wish I had it back!
Glad you're okay. You can always come back to riding! If you miss it, it's time! :)
Im poor it's eather a 500 street or a Yamaha
Which Yamaha?
@@YouMotorcycle vstar 250
If money is tight why not look to the used market? You'll have a lot more bikes to choose from at less price than either of those new.
@@YouMotorcycle I would go used but I live in an area were I only have two places to get bikes of which being a Yamaha dealer and a family owned business and they are an hour away
Ah. I get it. Do they sell used Harleys or used Yamahas? Both brands make a lot of great other machines that would, used, would give you much more bang for your buck
Its a great bike!! Had mine from new for 4 years now, issue free. True, it dosent have the higher quality of the other Harleys, but its also half the price of the other Harleys. You get what you pay for, and not everyone can afford a £20k bike.
Im not a Harley guy, but sat on the street at a motorcycle show and it just felt right.
Do the research and performance wise, its actually quicker than quite a few other Harleys.
Each to their own, love mine and wont be changing it anytime soon.
Glad yours has been trouble free. Seems like you made a good and fair assessment of the bike. You get what you pay for relative to the other Harley's. But you don't get what you pay for relative to the other bikes in its class
I bought a second-hand street 500 as my first bike. It is 3 years old and as a new rider in Aus, I need to stay under 500cc for two years. It is a great bike for the price and I love riding it. No problems with it so far. My issue with Harley is my local dealer. The Gold Coast dealership are arrogant pricks and I will never buy anything through them.
Do you find they're snubbing their nose at you because of your bike?
Actually headed to a dealer now to look at some 750s. I'm a new rider, like took my class last weekend, only have a paper copy license, and had previously never even been on the back of a bike as a passenger new. I didn't want a harley. I sat on about 20 different bikes, I'm under 5'3" and there's not a ton of options if you have a short inseam and can't hold up a super heavy bike, but I sat on a 500 and fell in love with the feel. Had the pegs where I want, comfortable sitting position. This bike did its job, bring in non harley person into harley. I wanted an Enfield (I was too short to touch) or an Indian (no one at the dealer even looked our way, so we left.)
Hey Jackie, did you end up getting it?
@@YouMotorcycle yes, my bf is actually in Illinois picking it up now
@@JackiesKetoJourney awesome, congrats! let me know what you think after you've had a couple weeks with it!
You mentioned good points, and I appreciate it. But it could make your video much better if you showed the bike yourself, and showed what you mean by cheap manufacturing. That’s the power of video right?
Bring one over and we can do a video together. I didn't have one to show because I wouldn't buy one :)
I recommended my first time riding girl to test ride one of these for her commutes in LA (car pool and lane splitting)... so far she likes it. Stop and go traffic has never been a Harley Friendly pastime, liquid cooling is huge... I have had to pull over in both my air cooled Suzuki 750 and my 883/1200 sporty due to Boston traffic, and I think buying a used Street 500 for $4k with 19 miles on it is a fine starter bike... I will say that buying it new near $10k, you can do better.
A lot of really good uses bikes out there for $4k or less that come from factory with better components
Yeah, well; wait 'til your 1st-timer goes out with plenty of time to get where they're going and doesn't make it ( and gets to push it up the hill several times trying to roll-start it ) after it's had a little more time to rattle the cheesy spade-lug connectors in the relay block loose or has to replace the battery and snatches herself bald in frustration by the time *that* ordeal is over and get back to us on that.
I live in Denver, CO 🇺🇸 and I’m a new rider got my Harley Street 500 from my friend for $2000 with only 2164 miles and it’s been a year and I like it as a beginner bike, it’s easy to use and fun to ride to work but riding long distance and mountains it’s not as good I don’t recommend riding it up the mountains but for the city I like it
Congrats on your first motorcycle! $2000 sounds like a good price to me 👍🏻
I have the street 500 2020 model I had to get in Australia due to limits for L plates, I have brought ex demo and never had a problem, it’s a lot of fun my partner has taken for spin he finds it fun. Yes could be better ie noise and fuel gauge but honestly for a beginner bike it’s awesome easy to handle very forgiving for new riders it’s getting first service as I type I had for 2 months put 1500km on it no troubles! Yes don’t look like more expensive bikes but for bike you don’t keep long term I don’t have problem.
That's a good way of looking at it. It's not a BAD bike, it's just not a bike that many Harley riders like. There's a difference.
I have a street 750. It’s my first bike, and I’m really enjoying it so far. Would have gone used on something else but my credit score was higher than my savings at the time so I had enough for a down payment, but not enough to buy outright. It fills the need to have something to learn and practice on for now, but I’ll be upgrading in a year or two.
You mentioned wanting to upgrade from the Street 750, so let me give you my 750cc story for comparison: I downsized from a litre bike (1130cc V-Rod) to a 750cc Aprilia Shiver, and when I put the Shiver out of Touring mode and into Race mode, I still felt like the 750cc Aprilia was more bike than I would ever need. That's the difference between a premium 750cc and an economy 750cc. The irony is, a used Shiver 750 probably costs thousands less than a new Street 750 too.
YouMotorcycle I get that. All I’m saying is that to a beginner like myself who doesn’t have the years of experience on other bikes as some do, this bike doesn’t seem so bad. Again, that’s not to say it isn’t bad, only that I have no experience to gauge it to. Also living in the city means that it has more power than I will probably ever need when there’s a stop light or stop sign every block. Perhaps upgrade wasn’t the correct term.
Sure, but you might find yourself wanting to ride more and more out of the city. And this video isn't about whether or not new riders will love it or hate it, it's only about why (many) current Harley riders don't like it :)
Michael Johnston bro the bike is fine for in the city. There are better bikes out there but the bike will serve that purpose fine. It isn’t the most cost effective but no Harley ever is. Harley did cut corners on this bike for sure but no bike in this price range is perfect. I myself would buy the Vulcan s but that bike isn’t for everyone. Also remember bigger isn’t always better. If your just commuting in town you don’t need to upgrade the bike you have now will do that perfectly. Now if you are going on longer trips sure a bigger bike is better but in town they can be a pita as well. I’m actually looking at a street twin to commute on
Michael Johnston also keep in mind you can’t compare used bike to new bikes. Of course you can get used bikes cheaper but buying used can be risky as well unless you know what to look for. My advice unless you really want more power stick with what you have. The big question is are you happy with it? If yes then it doesn’t matter what others think. Is it reliable? If yes then why worry. Again by your post you live in town with a lot of stop and go so do you really need a bike with 100 horsepower? I have a brand new street triple r with 115 hp and all my friends on their super sports laugh and call it slow. But guess what the bike had more then I will ever need or be able to fully use I’m not Rossi and don’t pretend to be. Sorry for the long winded rant it’s just that people are going to bash anything you ride.
I mean I knew about the issues and I still got a street 500. First bike from a 150cc scooter so for me and my commute it has plenty of power for my skill. I'm happy overall and it's what I could afford from harley, hopefully trading it in next year on a used iron 883 since this is the last year.
As long as you're enjoying it
@@YouMotorcycle what turns me off to the bike is the brakes and the front fork springs. There garbage for sure. Other than that I'm having fun with it and always smiling. Just wish harley would have invested in the line a little more.. ride safe dude..
I have a 2015 street 500. First legal bike with a license. Lol. Only has 2k miles. Gas line seal leaking after 800 miles. Just got the bike back today. They replaced the line and the quick disconnect. Along with all fluids. I added engine guards and a two brothers racing slip on pipe. Let’s see how many miles it makes til next time! But, that exhaust is nice!!
They are huge sellers in India due to the affordable price. Hate? Not a good word. Maybe not so popular but no hate
Yep. I'm with ya on that. I'm not a fan for all of the reasons I listed, don't hate it but... Ugh such a missed opportunity
Oh yeah I am from India and one of my neighbors has a 750.
I hate them!!
YouMotorcycle I’m subscribing to your channel I like the way you explain things. I don’t personally hate any bike I think of your on 2 wheels your cool in my book don’t matter if it’s a 50cc moped. Hell I even wave to the can am spyder guys.
I often say I’m the only guy alive that actually likes the Street 750 that understands motorcycles. I’ve been riding since I was 5 years old, and I’ll be 50 in a few months. I’ve owned a lot of bikes over the last 45 years. The only bike I kept as long as this was my ZX7R.
I never have had a problem. It rides nicely, it handles very well. It isn’t the fastest 750 out there. But it is a Harley that i can use to commute in 100° weather and stop and go traffic. I am comfortable, it doesn’t overheat, and I don’t see one every 5 minutes.
Not sure why this popped up tonight. But glad it did. The street is dead and you can get some great deals from people that got tired of Harley guys talking bad about their bike. You were wrong though, I disagree but liked the video. Definitely subbing.
😂 thanks
I recently passed my Motorcycle Knowledge Test this past Wednesday. I’ve been doing some research and I read that the Street 500 and 750 were considered good picks for first time riders to learn how to ride a motorcycle.
Congrats on passing. Keep doing research.
The Honda Rebel 500 and 1100 are better in pretty much every objective way. The 1100 in particular outpreformings just about anything smaller than a Milwaukee 8 or the new Revolution 1250. The looks are kind of fugly though on the 1100.
If you're a beginner rider it just makes more sense to go with a cheap Japanese bike for a year or two then upgrade to a Harley.
Agree with you almost completely. Rebel 1100 has nothing on my Harley-Davidson V-Rod :) other than that, yup, you're right brother!
This is likely the only Harley I would ever own. It has that 80s Japanese standard bike look, though the only thing preventing me from buying it is the fuel economy, lack of performance, and reliability compared to a Japanese bike.
Stick with a good Japanese bike. You'll be happier:)
@@YouMotorcycle Agreed, I would love a Honda Nighthawk 750. I took my training course on a 250 and fell in love with the styling, so I would love its big sister :)
I’m interested in learning to ride, is Harley something to get after gaining more experience? I hear it’s better to stick to 500cc or smaller. Or would a iron 883 be fine as long as be careful?
What's your height, weight, age, and how much on the road experience (driving, etc.) do you have?
PS If you want something similar looking to the 883 but definitely beginner friendly, give a look at the Honda Shadow RS
Simple, they hate street750 because its cheap. Its not because it was badly assembled or it does not conform with the HD standards of the traditional riders. This bike will save Harley Davidson's financial woes
I own a 2016 street 750 and I love it to bits. Its affordable and has Plenty of power to go where I want it to.
Looks beautiful too. I don't understand all the hate.
To each his own I suppose.
How's that working out? lol
Honestly I bought this bike a while ago it’s my first bike and I like it. I think it looks good. I’m tight on storage and this bike fits in smaller palaces. It can go fast enough if I wanted to go fast I’d buy a sport bike not a cruiser.
I have a street 750 model 15 ......
And I don't find anything more comfortable than this one in such a budget.....
Ride it first.....
It's the highest selling model of HD now....
Number of units sold does not reflect quality. Look at the number of microcars and CUVs being sold by car companies, and then compare the components they use in those vehicles compared to the quality components in the full size sedans and SUVs. Cheap cheap cheap..
Compare with the same segment bikes......
No other bike stands in front of it......
even if street is not a premium bike....
@@balwantchhetri3618 you don't think the Kawasaki Vulcan S is a much better bike?! Or is it just not available where you are?
It's available and it is only standing in showroom......not even one is sold....who wants it.....
@@balwantchhetri3618 people who demand good fit, finish, and performance 😄
Bought my dads 2015 XG750 and the biggest thing ive notived has been the powdercoating flaking off and rust around the forks and headlamp. Not a huge issue as i plan to mod and customize it...but off the line, its lacking. Luckily he already did the motorwork so i just gotta make her purdy. (Oh and yeah the mirrors suck!)
I do love it all in all tho...it has potential if youre capable.
I'm glad you're making it work for you!
I see your points in your review. Can they lower the seat height a couple inches on the Street Rod?
The current Street Rod, or the VRSCR V-Rod Street Rod?
@@YouMotorcycle The current Street Rod, with the 29.8 in. seat.
@@pythonflying None that I could find, sorry.
@@YouMotorcycle Ok, thanks
Tony A440 they have a seat that has less padding to make it lower
Hey! I was wondering if you had any recommendations for a bike that is better than a street 500. I am looking around the used market and found one for about 5k and I cant think of anything that is as light and has cruiser styling that compares. Any advice would be appreciated, thanks!
Plenty of options. Literally anything. Around here you can get a Vulcan 500 for like $1,500.
I feel this to be a biased video. I own a 2017 street 750. I have it for little over a month and already out almost 2k miles on it. I haven’t had any issues. Bike rides well, is light and maneuvers well I haven’t had any issues.
2000 miles and one month isn't a lot. I did about 300 miles in the last 2 days on my bike alone. Also, is it your first bike by any chance? If not how many other bikes and which ones, over how many years of experience are you comparing it to? Keep in mind, the video is why Harley riders hate it, there are many reasons, that doesn't mean I actually agree with all of them. However, there are a few I definitely agree with and it's not a bike I recommend to people
I’ve had the 750,the 83, the 48. And after my 48 got stolen I’m planning to get again the 750. It is a lot of fun, faster than 83,more mile range than most of the big bikes (better not to mention the 48’s peanut tank it’s gas light turned on after 68 miles lol), it is amazing to maneuver around heavy traffic and urban environment. It is liquid cooled instead of Air. It has 6 gears. The only thing I hate is the sound, and the finishes of the the signal lights . But you can easily customize that. And yes HD knows their future goes in that direction!
They *have* no future. They finally took their "shot" and blew it. I don't think anyone's going to hang the "too big to fail" sign-of-shame around *their* neck and save the Milwaukee Vibrator. They'll sell the name and it'll just be another "name brand" POS like every consumer electronic product that says GE on it.
Scary look into the crystal ball, but then again, they sure do sell a lot of t-shirts and clothing now... Imagine how much more they'll sell if the brand becomes even more "nostalgic" by crumbling.
I was tossed between the vulcan 650 so I'm sticking with the Kawasaki thanks buddy
I think that's a good choice to be honest 👍
What’s your thoughts on the Kawasaki Vulcan s 650? I hear good things about them except the exhaust note lol
They aren't what most people would consider a "real" cruiser. To some people that matters, but personally I don't think it should. If you don't care what most people think, I think they're fine bikes. Personally I prefer V-Twins, but if you don't have a preference, buy it, ride it, enjoy it! Kawasaki makes a good motorcycle.
Good video. Well explained.
IMO if a bike, any bike, puts a smile on your face then who cares? That's what it's all about.
If you test ride it and you're not smiling, don't buy it.
Good way of looking at it! And thanks!
It’s a great bike for “normal” sized people like myself and I work out a good bit if your about 189lb+ or so your good for this one it’s going to treat you right
Glad you're enjoying it!
After not riding for several years I just bought. Used 750 tonight. It was dirt cheap, only 3200 miles and well maintained. I consider it a throw away bike. Ride it to scratch the riding itch and then sell it without loosing much if any. Picked it up for under $4000
Welcome back to two wheels!
I'm 58 and started riding in grade school. Although I had a 19 year hiatus (life happens), I've owned/ridden many different bikes. I currently ride a Sporty 883R (best bike ever) and we recently purchased a Street 500 for my gf. I love the Street, probably because it's so un-Harley...kinda like Sporty's. "I didn't want a Harley, so I bought a Sportster; I wanted a Sportster, so I bought a Harley." TWD
Enjoy :)
I was gonna get the 500 for my first because of the price, do you know another Harley for the same price?
You can get a lot of used Harleys for much less!
YouMotorcycle Is there any you can suggest?
@@spybat0079 not without knowing where you live. Check your local online motorcycle listings. You can get used Sportsters for way less than a new Street.
YouMotorcycle alright awesome is there any you recommend
@@spybat0079 not without knowing where you live. Check your local online motorcycle listings. You can get used Sportsters for way less than a new Street.
Circular conversation... lol
I just got the 500 used---several months on the warranty. I always said if HD ever made a bike that appealed to me I'd buy one. My 30yr-old Honda CX has developed enough issues it needs serious out-of-service-for-awhile TLC. So I bought this XG 500 figuring if it's still on warranty it should be dependable while the other bike is "down". Stop laughing. It quit starting within weeks. I was glad I hadn't already tore into the Honda while I figured out that. The spade-lug sockets in the relay block are of such shoddy material the one for the system relay wasn't making good contact. I first checked the battery and found out I could have taken the battery off the CX and walked to the place I had it checked and back in the time it took me to get that battery dug out of the XG. The battery was fine. I won't bore with the rest of what it took to discover the socket problem but when I reformed the push-on connectors in that relay socket it ran again. In comparison the CX was like 28yrs old when I got it and has given me great service even after the lighting stator failed ( within reasonable radius-of-operation and thanks to an LED headlamp substitution---17w vs 60w ). My biggest complaint on this XG is that after a month of having it getting the thing into N is still hit-or-miss. I'd seen reviewers complain and experienced it on test-ride so I was expecting it but I still don't like it. The seal on the shift shaft is already leaking too. This is the first made-in-USA motor vehicle I've ever bought. It will also be the last. I'll probably keep it and try to learn to deal with what HD sabotaneers wrought but only because I have masochistic tendencies. My CX has 50hp with 1/2liters. This thing has a mere 30. Same displacement. Same 4 valves/jug. And everything you buy for it costs 3X.
Don't give up on American made bikes because the Street left you with a bad taste in your mouth. In my opinion, it's not an accurate reflection of the rest of the American based offerings... Except maybe what you said about parts being a little pricey haha
@@YouMotorcycle I'm 66yrs old. Single all those years. My actuarial table says I don't have *time* to give 2nd chances. And I'm not talking only 2wheelers. No more made-in-USA 4me. Now I've got to review the procedure for resetting the error code "check engine light" issue that was inadvertently created when I was silly enough to try to start an XG with it's "system module" disconnected ( by HD sabotaneer vendor selection incompetence ) and see if I can master yet one more "skill" I should never have needed to learn. Believe me I haven't learned to DIY because I like getting my hands dirty or fixing things when I could be out having fun or watching the boob-tube. It's because of 66 yrs of fixing things some certified incompetent supposedly already fixed. I could have fixed the old Frigidaire refrigerator by buying a fan and putting it in. But "oh no--we need a new modern Amana refrigerator". Upon which I was installing a new fan before it's warranty period was "up" because Amana put a crappy OEM fan in at the factory. I could go on like this for ten pages. You want something "done right" ? You *better* learn how to DIY.
@@YouMotorcycle The "pricey" is all part of their business-model. They didn't use the shoddy push-on spade-lug connectors in the relay block to save t he $5/$7,000 bike. It was to get fools like me into their service center. I see this sort of thing all the time with domestically-produced items and have for decades, actually. Look at the Evil Empire. Rushing every new OS to market to beat the competition---and fixing what amounted to a primary piece of malware later. It's the Spirit of the Age. They could have cast out that evil spirit but it was easier to sit back and enjoy a market that's been carefully groomed to accept the abuse. And above all else---never tell because they'll take Daddy to "jail"---and we wouldn't want that now, would we?
When I had to confront a full-scale TSA ordeal to try and pay a tax bill in my Co. the guard on-duty said "if you don't like it take it up with the Co. Executive". That new satellite office was all his brainchild---including Checkpoint Baumruk---just to pay a tax bill. Because decades earlier one ( count 'em---one; named Baumruk ) correspondent in a messy divorce shot up a court-room. I left with the bill unpaid cursing the Co. Executive under my breath the whole way and opining that if he wants to insult the honest taxpayer by treating them all like criminals then *he* should be treated like a criminal.
That Co. Executive surrendered himself to be incarcerated in a federal penitentiary late last year for ( among other things ) corruption in converting part of a former shopping mall into Co. offices. Sometimes "Daddy" *belongs* in "jail". Too-big-to-fails should have been allowed to reap what they'd sowed and those who'd cast out the demons allowed to take-over their market-share. Ford didn't take the bail-out. My next 4wheeler will be a Ford---made in *Turkey* . Karma---not *only* for the reincarnated.
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@@diogeneslamplit6573 if your so adamant about DIY why dont you build your own bike from the ground up so you can only bitch about your own shoddy work
I bought a 750 street. Its an o,k, bike. But yeh the wiring, braking, and lol more loose and incomplete tightening of nuts and bolts . And this was fresh off the show floor. Dissapointed . Highly. This was my first ever harley and first ever "bought fresh brand new off the showfloor" ever. And to top it off , no one wants it for even a trade in.
So, Ive been modifying it. Big time mods. Starting with the rear fender thing .
Discovered the one good thing that makes it salvageable is the mods.
100%. If you can make it to fit your needs than do that and enjoy it man, that's what it's all about :)
The Street was not meant to be a bruiser. It was meant to be an entry level bike, for a young generation. If it had been better priced I would have gladly bought both of my kids one as a first bike.
Sure, but it doesn't need to be a bruiser to not be cheaply finished. Look at Kawasaki's Vulcan 650 next to a Street. The differences are plainly obvious.
@@YouMotorcycle I agree with that. The s is just about the best looking bike on the market. Even Honda could learn a thing or two from it.
I've rode Harley's for over 40 years and I have owned a dozen or more AMF Harley's and even though they had some issues they weren't as bad as everyone makes them out to be . Don't try and tell they never leaked oil before AMF and yes you had to tighten things up from time to time .But If not for AMF there wouldn't be no Harley Davidson
Fair point!
I've had a 2016, 750 for a year now, not 1 single problem with it. I have no idea where anyone's issue with this bike comes from. It looks nice, it rides nice, it's smooth and comfy. Yeah i'll agree with the mirrors thing but thats it
Hey Joe, is it your first bike?
@@YouMotorcycle its Jac, and it's my second bike but i've ridden a small handful of different other bikes as well, and this bike is still up there with others, if not, (in my opinion) better. I dont get the whole thing of slating ANY bikes off if i'm honest. A bike is a bike and surely if people buy and enjoy a specific bike, that's fine. I can tell you now i have not had full joy out of a couple of bike's i've ridden but i don't slate the bike off to the owner. If that's what they like, then that's what they like. If it works for them, surely its better to accept them for appreciating and even owning something on 2 wheels and ask them out for a ride to see the bike in action and see the enjoyment on the owners face...
Hey sorry about the auto-correct, Jac! Glad you're enjoying your Street 750. You mentioned "A bike is a bike" but I mean, how far can we go with that? A person is a person, so we're all the same? A car is a car, so the average Kia and the average Mercedes are one in the same? I'm going to have to disagree brother. If you love your bike and enjoy it, that's great, all the power to you, but that doesn't necessarily mean the bike is equal/better/worse than its competition. You'd have to put two of them side by side and look at the individual characteristics for that.
PS: Just to be clear, not all of the reasons Harley owners hate the street are reasons I don't like. For me, there are two reasons I don't like it:
1) Aesthetics, but that's subjective so no point going deep into this.
2) Overall fit and finish and quality: I can see where the motor company cheaped out, and it's very obvious. Not only is it way below Harley's typical quality (which is fine, considering the price point is also much lower), but it's way below the fit and finish of Japanese or European counterparts of a similar price-point. It just doesn't feel like a quality motorcycle for your buck compared to the other options out there from other manufacturers.
@@YouMotorcycle i dont see how its obvious. This bike is 5 years old and it's still in absolutely great condition. What have they cheeped out on exactly? I can't tell and i've owned it for a year now...And for the car comparison, kia's and Merc's are built for different things, for people with different wants, needs and incomes. The average person can probably just manage to get the average kia second hand, where as mercs are built for the likes of CEO's. Just because you and a few others hate this bike because of "aesthetic" reasons (mainly) doesnt mean its actually a bad bike. I have physical first hand experience to show that it isn't bad...its comfy, really quite smooth to ride, welding holds together, even if it isnt "aesthetically pleasing" to you. Yeah it might not look, sound or feel like a fat bob but that doesnt mean its bad. Its reliable, keeps up with/beats traffic on motorways, handles brilliantly in town and on the country roads. I have had rides with seasoned riders on sports and nakeds and they have all been impressed with what harley has done
I got the Street 750 from 2017...second hand!!! I have changed the handlebar for a taller one!! And i think is looking cool!! For me it's a good starter bike!!
Glad you're enjoying it!
im confused so its not the fastest? its typical asian built? and from the comments its a nice cruiser. handles decent. has abs braking. perfect for a learner getting into bikes, and i know my son isnt going to end up in a ditch trying to race his mates. shit breaks meaning he will have to learn how to maintain his bike and fix shit...... sold hes getting one of these.
No no no, you've missed the point. It's far from typical Asian built. The Japanese bikes are actually nice. If we had to pick an Asian country to compare I'd say it's more like India built...
@@YouMotorcycle ok, well we went to buy him one and somehow ended up totally side tracked into a yamaha vsx bobber. so after some digging it turns out theres a lot more bikes on the market that out do it aswell in price and reliability thnx for the help.
@@paulbraniff4988 congratulations! And ta-dah! That's what I've been saying lol
So far into my research, although there are a lot of contenders, the street's direct competitor imo for a 750 cruiser with a similar body type is the Vulcan S. And most people seem to be leaning more on that one, myself included.
Very informative video! Thanks.
Thanks G Flo, I think you're right.
Ive considered this bike for my first ive come across a few 750s for 4000 would i be better off getting a older sportster?
You'd be better off not limiting yourself to only one brand. Your choice of motorcycles, especially as a beginner, should be focused on what suits your capabilities, what suits the kind of riding you'll be doing most, and what you won't lose too much money or won't be too upset about after dropping it and damaging it a few times as you learn. There are a million great motorcycles out there, don't limit yourself to only two models.
As far as dealerships not wanting to sell them. I had a dealer selling both the 500 and the 750 for $9k+. They wanted to rip people off.
Yup. There are SO many better quality machines for that kind of money.
@@YouMotorcycle I couldn't understand how the 500 was about $6k MSRP, and the 750 was a bit more, but they wanted $10k for BOTH of them. It immediately turned me off on motorcycling, because at the time it's the bike I was interested in. Harley needs to address the way their dealers screw their customers. Now that I've become re-interested I've been looking into the Honda Rebel 500.
@@blade913 Letting one motorcycle turn you off of motorcycling is like letting one athlete doping turn you off of all of the olympics. There's a lot of really good and amazing stuff happening, a lot of phenomenal experiences to be had, don't let one bad apple ruin the bunch brother!
Me personally I like how the street 500/750 looks but it’s also good that these types of videos exist to help us avoid wasting our money
Thank you. Looks are definitely subjective, but quality (or lack of) definitely isn't. What are you riding or thinking about getting?
@@YouMotorcycle I’m been looking at some cruisers. The Iron 883 has been catching my eye lately!
@@Jportill_ I have a video called "10 things I don't miss about my Sportster" and another video called "10 things I miss about my Sportster" - they should give you a good sample of the pros and cons. Overall no motorcycle is perfect but reality is the fit and finish on the Sportster is night and day better. Great character and personality. Pretty bad suspension though. Good bike besides that though. I would buy another, but I would leave a little extra in the budget to do some upgrades
@@YouMotorcycle Thank you, I will definitely check those videos out!
I have a 2017 750 with 30176 miles on it and it looks brand new runs like a champ. I think it’s all how you take care of your bike and what upgrades you want. I’ve test drove the new 883 my opinion it’s a sharp looking bike but my 750 runs better and has more power but it has a bunch of goodies in it. Everyone has an opinion that’s just mine😊
I don’t care, I love it.
Good. Enjoy it. I love hot dogs. Are they good for me? No. Nutritious? No. Low fat? No. A good source of clean protein? No. But they make me happy. Streets are the hot dogs of Harley's. It's no steak, but if you enjoy it, it probably won't kill you. Hopefully.
I’m no real fan of neither the Honda nor Harley 500cc beginner bikes. But honestly the only thing the Harley beats the Honda bike at is having a cool vinyl sticker on it but I’m not paying twice the price just for a sticker I can make myself for a couple dollars. Neither is anything to brag about but truthfully the Honda beats the Harley at everything on this particular bike including hp & torque numbers. At the end of the day, there still just a cheaply made beginner bike. At least with the Honda, you don’t have to mortgage your home just to buy one. Both are still just a throwaway bike; I’m surprised it doesn’t come with a dodge emblem on it. lol
That last sentence you wrote 😂😂😂👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻
It was a way to survive and instead of keep doing better, they stopped. I think it's possible to keep quality and essence in changing world, but it seems they've decided to go expensive niche. I find it really hard to justify the price of new models... In this city, for the price of the less expensive HD I can get the most expensive BMW and take a really nice trip...
I think you're right.
Shut up! They're not that bad! It's a good engine, they race this engine. My 2015 was built in Kansas USA
It sure was. Same plant as my V-Rod was made in. But they may as well be made in a whole other country the fit and finish are so different
@@YouMotorcycle I agree some of the handlebar hardware is crap. Master cylinder, etc. And that huge "wad" of wires between the tank and bars is ridiculous. Hate to tell ya, but a V-Rod doesn't exactly "sound" like a traditional Harley either. I like my 750 Street. I've had many Sportsters, and the Street is quicker than any stock-ish 883, 1200 no...1200 is faster. The suspension on the Street 750 is better than any of my Sporties. Also my rear master on the Street cylinder failed, I had the entire rear brake system re-done with 2016 parts which are much better quality. I don't get it why people have to piss on the bikes of others. It's quite a fun bike. But I get it - Harley guys LOVE to hate. They have to have SOME Harley to look down on and say it's the worst crap. Of course the Sportster filled that role for years. From what I hear, the Streets continue to get improved with each passing year. Anyway, HATE is a strong word. I am a Harley rider who does not "Hate" their Street 750.
They could have done better if they'd just have put some thought into the details, and just used, for instance, Sportster handlebars and controls.
You mentioned none of the things that make the Street fun - it's handiness and willingness to go anywhere you point it in tight city confines.
BTW despite the excess wiring, the electricals on this bike have never failed. And it DOES sound like a Harley! When you turn the key and it does its little wind up song and dance, it sounds just like my fuel injected Sportster. The you crank it and it sounds Harley-ISH.
@@emzdogz Hey, you're right, no need to apologize, my V-Rod doesn't sound anything like a traditional Harley, whatsoever. The thing is, I'm not in denial about that! lol. Traditional Harleys are a 45-degree air cooled V-twin with push rods. The V-Rod (and I believe the Street as well) uses a 60-degree liquid cooled V-Twin without push rods. It would be impossible for anyone with an experienced ear to say the two motors sound the same, because their very different configurations produce very different sounds.
The V-Rod was the black sheep of the Harley family before the Street came out, but no one ever accused it of being too cheap. The equipment (Brembo brakes, aluminum fenders) it came with from factory was on par or better than anything else Harley had in their line up. Meanwhile, the Street comes with plastic fenders...
Fair point on the Sportster's suspension being complete trash though lol. I didn't mention any of the "fun" things about the Street because this video isn't a Street review, it's exactly what the title says: A reason why many Harley owners (though not necessarily me) hate the Street
Quick Question, should I expect all of these negatives for the Street Rod 750 as well?
Hey Danny, to be clear, not everything in the video is what I consider "real negatives" - its a video about why *people* don't like the Street, not necessarily why *I* don't like the Street.
When it comes to the Street Rod 750,
1) The motor will still not be a traditional HD motor, same as the regular Street - personally, I don't care about that, I ride a V-Rod, which isn't a traditional HD motor either. Harley partnered with Porsche to produce my bike.
2) The quality - I've only seen one Street Rod very quickly, it still had some of the same signs of cheapness (look at the weld on the gas tank in front of the riders crotch, screams "cheap!", but I'm told some of the other components on the bike are better, personally, so this one gets a mixed answer
3) Overseas manufacturing - this is a bit of miseducation in a lot of Harley riders, but if you're in North America your Street Rod and the regular Street 750s will be produced in North America, so no difference.
4) Harley's own dealers not pushing it - I've never asked a dealer specifically about the Street Rod 750 so I can't answer this, sorry.
5) The brakes - Might be good to see if the brakes have been upgraded from those on the regular Street 750, I can't remember anymore.
6) The mirrors - Same as the brakes.
YouMotorcycle I ride a 2017 night rod and love it. I thought the engine in the streets was the same engine just smaller displacement.
Lack of change? thought? some may like it because of that change, Harley perhaps heard them? made this bike an option to compete in this market. face it, sales in the American market is dying and we're going with it. in a positive note, somewhat, if and when our economy tanks, what did you really lose, let's say this bike, not much my friend. I've heard people hate on it saying "it's not a real Harley!" or "I'll never own crap like that!" Lol, go look at other stuff Harley put their trademark name on and justify that one. it's right out hilarious, gut-busting funny! they will place that trademark name on damn near anything to sell and stay afloat. sad times, my friend, sad indeed. like the video, keep 'em coming! Cheers!
agreed and they are trying to stay relevant with the Millennial market place.
Hahaha T Bone. Some of the same guys saying the things you mentioned are travelling America buying Harley t-shirts from every dealer they've visited.. the t-shirts were made in China. Gotta love irony.
@@YouMotorcycle Yeah, I know, but it's all good. I don't judge them to harshly, I'll still have their backs, it's what unites us to a more level field and we only have one to play on my friend, life is short. Lol, ride now, bicker later. all the best, my friend. Cheers!
@@PatSavage Yes, totally. it's survival and the next generation to keep this legacy afloat, even if its by name only. us old timers can show and share our part of it as well. and what united us all in doing so. I call that a fair trade for the masses. CHEERS!
The real problem with this bike is that it is a real missed opportunity for Harley. If people want an entry level cruiser, they are STILL going to Honda, Suzuki, Yamaha, Kawaski...because they make a better bike for less money, at least in terms of the entry-level cruisers. Hell, Suzuki's Savage/Boulevard S40 has been produced for at least 30 years now, and you can theoretically take one home for under 6 grand! The Honda Rebel speaks for itself. The street series, however, are definitely a swing and a miss.
I would argue that they should have developed these bikes from the Sportster line, instead of trying to reinvent the wheel...but what do I know...I'm no product engineer. "Oh, but millennials want..." You know what millennials want? An inexpensive, rideable, and reliable motorcycle - one they don't have to spend money on to replace sub-par mirrors, or take it to the shop for a factory recalls. If you make one of those, you will sell it, as Harley's competitors have consistently proven.
I'm not saying Harley is a bad brand, I'm just saying they could have, and should have done better with the street series.
I took the MSF course on a Street 500, and I had no idea I could outright despise a little motorcycle that badly, ugh! It's liquid cooled, and somehow I was still dying of heat on that thing. The exhaust pipes are obnoxious- they seem to be continually in the way. The itsy bitsy foot pegs rest directly on top of the obnoxious pipes. The seat is awful and uncomfortable. I personally hated the drag-bar style handlebars, and I also just personally did not like the controls on that bike. And yeah, it just feels downright CHEAP. It's everything that you don't want a Harley-Davidson motorcycle to be. It's anathema to the entire company. It's no wonder they don't sell.
Anathema. I had to look that up. Good word! I learned something today. Thanks :)
No it's not anathema. It's precisely what you'd expect if they even deigned to try to field a modern sensible bike for anyone other than the will-not-buy-foreign bone-heads. I love "cheap"---if it's done right. Cheap puts me way further down the road. But not if I go out to try and start it and find out that "cheap" was done as badly as possible. Then I'm not going anywhere. Well; anywhere except to makers who want a reputation instead of a point-of-origin.
What's the silver bike in the corner behind you?
Aprilia Shiver 750
Your audio sounds strange. Almost like it's been sped up and the pitch was adjusted to compensate.
Good ear! :)
I like my 2016 street 750, I just avoid rain and washing with water. I change pipe with screaming eagle and remove the silencer. Now making loud noise. I put Fuelpak and change all around air filter. And sounds great. I have some accessories Put in, like engine guard with lights on it, leather side bags, bike back rack for travel. Other bikers surprised it’s a street 750. And they love it. Eye catching bike like a mini harley Hahahaha. Speed 110 mph not to bad and not good, I wish it’s 120 mph, like the in a new ones now. Speed Not for racing just cruising and heavy traffic to work easy on splitting lanes. NO complains at all. First time long ride San Diego to San Francisco and back to San Diego after 2 weeks of stay with my kids, beautiful no problem at all, I enjoyed the ride. Planned to ride again.
If you love this bike, wait til you have one you don't have to worry about riding through the rain or washing with water lol.
@@YouMotorcycleWell actually it is year 2024 now and I still have the bike, 20,000 miles on it now. Still in good shape and knock knock on wood, still runs great. It is no fun actually getting wet, so my bike stays in the garage on rainy days. What is the use of having a MB car if you don’t use it at all. Anyway everyone I respect their opinions, I’m just stating the facts of what I got 2016 HD Street 750.
I wish I could show you the picture how it looks now. Lots of add on it does not even look like a street 750 and the sound so loud when you gas up.
If you had to choose between the HD Street 750 and the Kawasaki Vulcan S, which would you pick and why?
The beauty of it is I don't have to choose. If I wanted a middleweight street bike I would look at a Triumph Street Triple 675 R or an Aprilia Shiver 750. Both are more premium motorcycles with better components despite being older than the Street and the Vulcan S, and they'll also cost me a lot less.
@@YouMotorcycle you're dodging the question.
I'm looking into buying my first bike and cruisers/sport cruisers seem to fit me. The used market where i live isn't great so i need to keep my eyes on the new market as wel. With my budget and what i look for, there are 3 bikes that seem to work for me on paper: the rebel 500, Vulcan S and HD Street 750. Of these, the Vulcan and Street are in the same ballpark in terms of price, so i would like to know which of both you would choose and why.
@@Vraetzught I'd go with the Kawasaki. I had a new 2007 ninja 500 that I used almost everyday for 3 years and put 28k miles on it. I only did basic maintenance on it and it still pulled strong.
Those EX500s and Vulcan 500s (same motor) were bulletproof
The Kawi is fugli
The Street ROD 750 is a whole different animal than the Street 750. Much better in several areas you can look up online or HD.
The Street Rod is the Street 750 that they should have made right from day 1. The base Street 750 is just so outclassed by everything else in it's category.
TexasAggie isn’t the street rod a lot more expensive? I don’t know much about the street series
I am a beginner and I love harley davidson. it should be a beginner bike and traded in for a bigger bike once you gain riding experience
Yup, that's fair, but you can make a beginner bike that has better fit and finish, like many of the offerings from other brands.
Just got a 2016 Harley street 750 in a trade the other week. I've seen the hate. I've read the reviews. But being the first Harley I've owned, I've seen ZERO issues or bad quality so far. Coming from metric bikes my entire life, this Harley is on par with any of those previous bikes I've owned. As far as power, it's got absolutely plenty of power. I've owned slower and more sluggish bikes for sure. Riding with my wife on the rear was no trouble at all. It gets great fuel mileage while riding two rides at 80mph on the interstate. 🤷 The bike has 19,000 miles on it so far. I hope to get another 20,000 miles out of it if God willing. The ONLY complaint so far is the brakes are a bit squishy. Easily fixed by swapping to a steel braided brake line. I'll be doing that in the future. Otherwise, I really enjoy the bike so far.
What other bikes have you owned? You mentioned some Japanese bikes
@@YouMotorcycle Honda magna, Yamaha vstar, multiple ninjas, really fun old Honda gl500 once lol, Suzuki boulevard, Kawasaki Vulcan, and one klx 250
@@YouMotorcycleohh and for a about a 6 month span, I had to daily ride a cheap hyosung gt 650, actually surprised how well it ran. Was also a very cheap Korean made bike, bad reviews, never left me stranded. Was super heavy though.
@@RideTheropy any recent ones? Just curious because you said the quality was on par but some of those bikes (magna) have to be decades older than the Street so it's not really a fair comparison
@@YouMotorcycle to me, I feel like you have a biased toward a vision of what Harley should have done. Not really accepting what has been done. It's not a bad bike. It wouldn't be ready to ride at 20k miles if it were such bad quality. A 2000 Honda magna is not in a different world of tech. They are essentially the same level of tech then as this Harley is now. Welds are always going to be welds, no improvements have been made in that department. Wiring has been decent quality for decades now. Speedometers aren't complicated. Liquid cooling isn't some new science. This bike is no less quality than any of those bikes. I really get the sense of expecting sportster quality out of a bike not event meant to represent that level of craftsmanship. This is $7000 Harley. Not a $15000 Harley. It's as if you're ignoring that most key factor. Non the less , we are all entitled to an opinion. I have mine and you have yours. To me, the bike is nice and does it's excepted task of riding without issue. 🤷 I don't expect Porsche quality when I buy a Volkswagen. But the Volkswagen isn't a crap choice just bc the Porsche they also make is of higher quality. Lol your logic is confusing me. Stay well brother. I really hope you get to enjoy an awesome riding season this year. Lord knows we all need some throttle therapy in today's stressful world. Much love!
Had one for 3 weeks and wish I didn’t buy it. Moved on to a 1200 sportster custom to a heritage.
Sorry to hear about your experience, but also not too surprised. Glad you found motorcycles you like better!
I’m thinking of getting the street 500 for my first bike because I see it as a good first bike and something I can get before I have the money for a night rod
Sure. Would you buy used or new?
@@YouMotorcycle for the street 500 new for the night rod obviously used coz they don’t make new ones anymore
Definitely would not get a new Street. I wouldn't even get a used Street personally, but I definitely wouldn't get a new one
@@YouMotorcycle what do you think I should get for my first bike then and your right I should get a used one
No idea where you're from so I don't know what motorcycles are available in your market but if your plan is to learn on it and then upgrade within a year or two I would say stick with Japanese, 250-500 preferably but even up to 650 if you're on the bigger side. The used Japanese options have better quality finish, proven reliability, and you'll barely lose anything when you resell them after a couple years
Man, I had 2 Buell Blasts. They weren't the best motorcycles, but they worked and were built in the USA. With the technology these days, I really think they should bring back Buell, a 500cc and 750cc. I would love to see a bike competing with SV 650's, Ninja 650s, and CB650s.
Eric Buell's moved on to electric bikes now, he's no longer doing internal combustion engine toys since the EBR brand failed. Here's an article I wrote last summer about his new project: www.youmotorcycle.com/why-erik-buells-new-fuell-flow-electric-motorcycle-will-win-the-electric-motorcycle-game.html
I have a 2016 Street 750 and have owned it and rode it for years now so I feel very qualified to say this: Fuck this bike 1000%.
Working on it and servicing it has been a shitty nightmare. The mirrors are shit, the brakes have already had a recall that didn’t fix a drag in the rear tire. The clutch cable was rusting apart and the steering bearings already have needed to be replaced. I live in SoCal and keep it covered or sheltered when not riding. The seat fell apart in less than 2 years. Finding decent parts feels impossible and when you do the fitment is always a little off. The shifting on this bike is a gamble at best.
I had such high hope for this bike and it was my very first so I had a love for it like no other. Overtime it has gone from my sweet summer baby to a red-headed stepchild and I’m about to go Mommy Dearest on the fucking thing.
TLDR; I am a fixing my 2016 Street 750 as fast as possible and trading it in for a Honda Rebel.
I'm sorry you got taken man. That's a real bummer. There are so many better 650+ cc motorcycles out there. It's no wonder they have already discontinued these things.
@@YouMotorcycle thanks bro. It sucks but it was a very firm 7k lesson. I’m grateful for some of the times I had with it and definitely some hard headed lessons. But if I’m gonna ride for life, I want to do it on something that won’t fall apart in less than 5 years lol.
Luckily there are a lot of great options out there right now. More then we've had for a long time. Shop around. Bike hunting is one of my favorite things lol
Kind of at a loss as to why this popped up two years later on a bike that isn’t still being made. But I guess RUclips somehow knew I am thinking about buying another Street. But since it popped up I may as well engage. Probably nobody will see it though.
1. Yeah, it isn’t a traditional HD. And Harley guys hate that. But it wasn’t intended to be the same. That’s kind of the point.
2. Yes the fit and finish falls short of everything else Harley makes. It falls short of what the main rival, the Rebel, does. But making things in America is expensive. To compete in the beginner market that is the price to pay.
3. The foreign factories sucks. But the tariffs are the cause. Harley is already expensive. Foreign markets charging a tax on American bikes kills them.
4. Yup, the mirrors blow. The brakes have issues. Sometimes things didn’t get grease like they should. No excuse but it is what it is.
Now why I don’t care.
Big Harley bikes are great. I don’t enjoy riding them. I grew up on dirt bikes then rode sport bikes. Nothing Harley makes feels familiar. The Street feels like my dirt bikes. I had been out of riding for 20 years and decided to take a class before I got back into it. Went and took it at Harley so rode the Street 500. Loved the bike and left on a 750 the day the class ended. Rode it for a couple of years then sold it and bought a Dyna on the used market. Hated it and bought a VRSCR. It is we OK, loved what happened when I opened the throttle. Hated the way it handled. Sold it. I have a Ducati Monster still. It’s a lot of fun but i tend to only take it out for a dedicated ride on the weekend. When I had the street I often would ride it to the game during football season, to the club to play golf (clearly not if I wasn’t at my home club- hauling clubs wouldn’t be possible 😂). Or just to the coffee shop to grab a drink. I miss that and want to get something to fill that spot in the lineup. At this point it looks to be the Rebel (500 or 1100… who knows) or the Street 750. I’m leaning towards the street just because I loved riding the thing. The fact that Harley guys a bike night get twisted is an added benefit though.
Yup. Rock on. I don't care what anyone rides, provided they aren't deluded about it. Also a V-Rod owner (VRSCD Night Rod, mid controls and 180 rear, so the second best V-Rod after your VRSCR). Agree with you that handling must be done with intent and extreme prejudice lol
Agree with what you said.and its the people that ride them and wear all the harley gear and think they are hard core bikers on their 500 street
lol! haven't seen too many of those around here... yet...
@ dano - So? Why does that bother you so much?
So because your bike might have a r at the end does that mean you’re a professional racer. I don’t understand what’s the issue of people being proud of their bike and brand.
so if not the street 500 which other harley would be a good affordable first bike?
A used Sportster would cost less than a (now discontinued) Street 500. But the real question is, why pick a Harley for a first bike? It's a little like picking a Porsche for your first car as a teenager. You want something you can learn, something that's cheap to fix because you're at a higher likelihood of breaking stuff, so unless money is no object you probably don't buy a Porsche as your learner car or a Harley as your learner motorcycle.
It's your first bike, and if you pick the right one and stay safe it won't be your last. Pick the wrong one and it might be 🤷🏻♂️
@@YouMotorcycle im getting a harley cause i want american made! im going to get a sportster 883 with a few mods but i love it!
If it’s so horrible explain why it’s there best selling bikes.
It's the least expensive and sells to the least experienced of their riders.
Three reasons: the target customer goes into the dealership and gets turned off by either the sales tactics that work on their older customers, or the dealer is so disinterested in these they wont sell them, the existing customer base treats them worse than a foreign bike, and reviews by people these are not for. If they tried to sell to new riders it may have caught on. But when someone buys a new Harley and harley riders treat them like they showed up on a Honda why not just buy the Honda
They did try to sell them to new riders. That was the point of the bike when I was working for Harley-Davidson. They were the training bike for the Harley-Davidson Rider Academy, and the idea was customers could learn to ride on a Harley, and then purchase the same motorcycle they already know how to ride. Dealers were incentivized to take on both the program, and the sales of these bikes, to bring new riders into the Harley family.
Look I’ve been looking at getting a street 500 for a beginner Harley because I have 3 harleys packed away in a shed collecting dust, now I’m not going from a sport bike or dirt bike straight to a Harley for when I get my fulls, I’d rather ride something made and feels like a Harley then jumping on a real Harley, now yea there cheap don’t get me wrong but again I’m not riding a Yamaha for my Ls and Ps then jumping straight on a Harley I need to start on a little Harley then work my way up, idk why there’s so much negativity towards I mean they look pretty eh stock and sound pretty bad stock but yk chuck on an aftermarket exhaust and bobs ya uncle, nothing is going to stop me buying one I need to start off small
If you think you need a Harley-Davidson to start motorcycle riding, you don't get what it's really all about.
Adrian, I needed some information on the Street Rod 750 (based on the Street 750) and this video popped-up, in the search results.!
I also dislike the Street 750 and feel it's subpar, so this video is PERFECT to share with a Friend of mine, of Why.
I heard the Street ROD 750 has some improvements. Still, it's no Sportster, in my opinion.
Hey again! Street Rod 750 definitely has improvements over the Street 750. Maybe if the price is really good on a low mileage used one it's worth it, but if the price is high just because it has a Harley logo on it, I would look elsewhere :)
AGREED.! I found her a 2013 Sportster 883 with 7,303 kms for $6000. I want her to buy that and Not the Street Rod 750 (even if it's better than the Street 750) Looking for Review videos that discredit the Street Rod. You are so good at replying to all your messages eh.? 🙂
Is she a new rider or experienced? Street Rod may be more beginner friendly (less weight, lighter clutch, not as torquey). Gotta answer everybody. Man of the people lol
I DO NOT want her to buy a Street Rod, no matter what. I want her to watch your video about the Street 750, since it's built on that Engine, Transmission and platform.
You mean a sub $10k bike doesn’t match up to the standards or design of $15k-$25k bike? No freakin way! Lol.
I have a Street 750, it’s alright. I plan on trading it for a softail for a Fatboy within the year.
Check out the quality of a Yamaha XSR900 if you want to see what a sub $10k bike can be 👌👌
@@YouMotorcycle I’m not saying Sub $10k bikes can’t be great. But what I’m saying is you keep comparing this sub $10k bike to Harleys top of the line.
Of course Harleys top of the line are going to be made better in pretty much every way possible.
@@MrHavok9 I think you completely missed the part where I compare it to non Harley sub 10k bikes which make these things look and feel like a turd. If it was a good bike it wouldn't have been discontinued so soon.
@@YouMotorcycle the fact that you’re comparing it to HDs top line is completely asinine to begin with. That’s like comparing a Ford Fiesta to a Titanium F150.
The point I’m making is there is no comparison between a XG750 or even a Sportster, let alone a Dyna or CVO Electra Glide. No need to get all defensive over another persons opinion, which happens to align with yours lol. Xg750s aren’t great bikes. They’re okay for guys who are just getting into riding. No not the best.
@@MrHavok9 I'm not really getting too bothered about it as the opinions I'm presenting aren't entirely my own. Like the title said, it's why Harley riders hate the Street, if I made a video called Why Adrian Hates the Street it would be a very short video.
The street looks nothing like the rebel this street is way better quality then you say. The street rides way better than an Iron 883 or 1200. I have a 2015 Street 750 and I think it is way better than anything that I test drove.
Which other bikes have you owned?
PS: I never said the two bikes looked alike, only that they were equally as dull. The Rebel isn't as ugly though.
@@YouMotorcycle I think the street looks cool. I think I would rather save thousands of dollars for for a bike that has exposed wiring. I have over 7,000 miles and it's doing just fine.
@@justincraig3419 How do you feel about going out to start 'er up and grinding down the battery ( rather quickly I might add ) and finding out some jack-ass who calls himself an engineer specified shoddy push-on spade lugs instead of quality if exposed wiring doesn't bother you? I bought mine used with 8k on the odo. You're about due... Heh---wait'll you try digging the battery out. When you find out that HD knew from experience that the typical HD buyer can't be trusted to follow simple instructions and disconnect grnd 1st and spent more money/time making sure they couldn't blow themselves up and in so-doing turned a minor inconvenience into a prolapsed anal venous varicosity. Tell us how "cool" *that* looks to you. I'm dreading the next several years of ownership of this rolling trash-pile.
When I called HD up to try to find out whether closing the Olathe Ks plant where they crapted these abominations meant that if I bought a new one it would be made in India the dolt on the other end of the phone didn't even know they were closing the Olathe Ks plant and angrily accused me of "spreading 'fake news' from the internet". Later someone must have listened to the tape and called me back to apologize stating that employee was in for some "retraining". That meaning if I bought a new XG from the dealership I'd be paying that dolt to sit through training daydreaming *again*. That's why I bought a used one instead of brand-new. If they'd said he was helping the shoe-making sector of the economy wearing down his shoe-soles seeking other gainful employment maybe I'd have *really* gotten screwed. That's their whole corporate culture though. From the board on-down to the assembly-line. Check out some other y-t videos on problems with HDs. One shows a mechanic having found an in-tank fuel-pump/filter/regulater plumbed-in backward *at the factory* . It doesn't take a roadrunner to drop an anvil on *this* coyote's head. HD sucks and they had to try to jump into the late 20th Century too late because they always have. Their corporate business model is "there's a sucker born every minute". Unfortunately it's all-too-true.
I have the street 500 and I love mine has enough power to do highway speed and it very maneuverable
What other motorcycles do you/have you owned?
I have a Harley Street 500 Trike and it's absolutely fantastic -
If you look after it and service properly, it will look after you.
All the negative comments are most likely due to people with too much time on their hands and love whining.
It is for the Learner market, not for those who have regularly ridden 1600cc's
It is easily moded and you can add stuff to suit your requirements.
Don't listen to the negative idiots in this post - They hold their value and are now worth more than new.
I just sold my 16 year old Harley Davidson V-Rod for thousands more than I bought it for 5 years ago, everything costs more in this market. The sign of a premium motorcycle isn't whether or not it goes up in price during once in a lifetime periods of inflation, it's in comparing the vehicle to its competitors, where the Street like comes up very short of everything Japan and Europe have to offer.
@@YouMotorcycle - Here in Australia,there is a CC Limit for an approved learner bike.
The Harley Street is perfect for that.
I'm very happy with mine and has given me no issues what so ever.
Resale value on a Harley outstrips its competitors in its class and are very easy to sell and hold their price.
I think its a bike designed by a committee, it doesnt know if its a naked , or a sports or a cruiser, I want to love it as im a new rider but id buy a royal enfield before this for a classic look
"a bike designed by a committee, it doesnt know if its a naked , or a sports or a cruiser" - very well said, especially for a new rider. Wish I had thought of it myself.
its made to a price isnt it in India , they have cut all costs to make it cheap as chips for a beginner but the metric cruisers beat the street 500 hands down
No longer made anywhere now. It's been discontinued.
Unfortunately, outsourcing is today's business reality. As an American I hate it, but that's business. I can't blame HD.
But if HD follows what GM did in the 80's,.... building terrible economy cars,...it will forever haunt them. people look with suspicion on GM small cars, no matter how much GM improves. People will look at HD with suspicion on "economy" bikes. I'm not just picking of GM....holds true with "economy" cars from MB or BMW.
You're right. And for good reason. My ex had a very short lived affair with a Benz B class. It wasn't up to snuff and kind of lessens your impression of the brand as a whole
I’m looking at buying one. I really want a Harley but I’m Australia you can only ride a bike 650cc or smaller for the first 3 years of riding. It’s a smaller cheaper alternative to a super expensive bigger bikes
What is it that makes you want a Harley specifically? Is it just the name? If so, buying this bike will check that off your list. But as far as personality, quality, and performance, it won't. Your first bike won't be your last bike, unless you're very unlucky. There are a ton of kick ass bikes 650cc or less that are much better than this one. Then in three years you can get yourself a quality Harley if you still want one. Food for thought. I didn't get myself a Harley until I had already been riding and even working in the bike industry for years.
Great video. This just further supports my theory that unless you want to drop $15,000 on a motorcycle, H-D would prefer that you just go get f***ked instead of wasting their precious time. We saw this same thing play out 10-20 years ago with their original "entry-level" bike, the also 500cc Buell Blast, which also failed to be on par in terms of fit, finish and performance with its similarly priced competition. This will be Harley's undoing; most new riders have neither the budget nor the confidence to pick a $10,000+, 1300cc+ bike as their starter bike. Guess I'll just have to be happy with a much less expensive BMW G310 or vastly superior Kawasaki Vulcan S. #atleastItriedtobuyamerican
Every now and then a comment comes along that makes me literally lol, in a good way. This was one of those comments.
You hit the nail on the head with the Vulcan S, which I probably should have thought of as a great point of comparison. Oh well.
I've tried asking local Street 500 and 750 riders to lend me their bikes to do a video review on, in exchange for free service on the bike... sadly, no one has taken me up on it. I'm suspicious why...
Edward Keeter the Vulcan s is the way to go. I’ve found a left over for 6500 which to me is an outstanding deal
Bought my 2019 reg Street Rod XG750A a year and a half ago 2nd hand with only 4K on the clock... can't fault it... made in India or not its a cracking little economical hog that gets me between 57 to 62 MPG, it ain't too drastic on insurance I wouldnt swap it for any other bike on the market and if Harley still made them I'de trade it in for a 2024 model... each to their own huh 😎
If the market agreed with you Harley would still make it, but yes, to each their own lol. Is it your first motorcycle?
@@YouMotorcycle Na dude, over the last 55 years I've previously owned a total of six bikes, over two dozen motors from V12, V8 jags, a V6 3.1 ltr RS ford to 2lt, 2.8 ltr estate cars plus five three ton 2.5 ltr vans, I've also ridden a few other Harley models, a Fatboy and a Lowrider and had a quick spin along some country B roads a few yrs back on a Triumph Rocket, each to their own but I'm well content with my Street Rod as it's an economical little hog to run both on insurance and in miles to the gallon, it's got plenty enough grunt and power for what I use it for and so far it's been totally 100% reliable, the seat height and ergonomics are spot on for my size and build and the ABS brakes on it are as good as any of my other previous vehicles, can I suggest rather than flapping your gob knockin these bikes, get a life ruclips.net/video/Cl9_eY7MRcE/видео.html
@@mickeyflynn1954 what'ing my what? 😂 All that time and only six motorcycles? Dang I have more than that in the garage just right now. Maybe try more modern bikes. You might find better options.
So the general consensus here is if you own a 1,000, 1,200, or a 2,147cc bike you're an A-Hole snob. Who cares what others ride, if that's what they enjoy or can afford then that's what they got. No hate. Lol
Wait, so first they're "a-hole snobs" because they own a certain bikes, and then it's "who cares what others ride", and then "no hate"? This is a loaded comment lol
Funny you should mention the looks, personally this is the best looking Harley I have seen yet. Second place would be the V-rod. As for quality? How many older Harley's leak? Just sayin'.
As a V-Rod owner, thanks, but my bike doesn't leak and it's 15 years old.
@@YouMotorcycle Let's hope it stays that way 👍
Owned it for years, no sign of that changing any time soon
Ahahahaha! The HD street bikes don’t perform and don’t have the quality of the competition. The question is when has Harley outperformed and have had a higher quality than the competition? The Honda VTX1800 is 20 years old and outperforms and has WAY higher quality than HD.
I'd put my 1130cc V-Rod up against a 1300cc Honda VTX any day. Easy win. Besides that though, I see your point 😄👌
YouMotorcycle well, since the 1300 isn’t really a VTX, I can see that. Put it against a 1800 (109 cI) and you’d see. The bigger bikes can keep up as long as you’re not in traffic. For that matter, the bigger bikes can’t keep up with your watercooled machine in traffic either
Giday mate, Pete here from Sydney Australia. I really liked the way you explained the whole 500 thing. I only bought one because I was surrounded by HD devotees. My next bike is where my heart is , British, Triumph. I love my 500, its been a great bike, but after 12 months I'am beginning to see a few defects regarding quality. ok, Im cool with that, made in India. But Harley Davidson like Levis Jeans is an American Icon. Is the empire dying ?
The Empire has been dying since 2014. Do a Google search for HOG stock and click on max so you can see the full history on the stock price. It's worth half of what it was worth 8 years ago.
Anyway glad you've enjoyed the Street for what it is. Quality should be much nicer on the Triumph. I'm a big fan of the Bonneville SE in particular. It's a really easy to handle machine. If you're looking at the Bonneville family I believe it's 2010+ for fuel injection and 2016+ for liquid cooling. Happy hunting brother! :)
When u live in a country that doesn’t allow learners on anything above a 650 the street 500 is a great beginner bike to get started
Tell me what country and I'll tell you five better bikes sold there to learn on
Brendan?
@@YouMotorcycle Australia
@@brendandevulder7762 From what I understand you guys get the Ducati Scrambler Sixty 2s, the Ninja 400s, the Suzuki SV650s, the Royal Enfield Interceptor 650s, and a lot of other great beginner motorcycles. I would get any of those over the Street 500 on build quality alone.
I recently spent some time with the Husqvarna 401, not sure if those are sold there, but they'er another great option. The quality on that bike is fantastic for something that size. There are so many quality motorcycles being sold new, let alone all the great bikes on the used market, that make so much more sense than a Street 500 if you want something of quality.
Well, this sucks! I'm taking a new rider course with Harley Davidson (once the quarantine is over), and they tout the Harley 500 for the class. I guess I'll wait and see, and draw my own conclusions!
Doesn't suck at all. I used to work on the team that ran the HD Riding Academy in Canada. It's a great program! But more to your point: every riding school is going to teach on cheap motorcycles because they get banged up by new riders. You'll find the same thing with (car) driving schools. They teach you in a Nissan, not an Infiniti.
I’m taking the BR course at my HD dealer this weekend! 😀. First day riding Street 500 today. Final 6 drills and skills test tomorrow👍. I’m loving my instructor and the program. It’s a fine bike for the starter course. I am leaning towards a used Honda Shadow Aero for my first bike. You can find really nice ones on Craigslist for 2000 - 2500K. Can’t afford a Harley right now😥, but when I do it will most likely be a classic Heritage with a carbed Evo engine for sure! ❤️
@@Cocobeachhippie sweet, good luck tomorrow!
YouMotorcycle Thank you 😊
Dude, you're a relic of the Stone Age. Harley will not survive as a company if they don't innovate. It's simple economics. You should be encouraging HD.
As a V-Rod owner, I'm really not sure you listened to the video. You realize it's titled why Harley riders hate the Street, not why I hate it, right? Do I agree with the reasons listed? Not all, but several aren't wrong. Let's not pretend the Street is something that it isn't. It is, overall, not a great motorcycle compared to its competitors. Now if we look at the V-Rod instead, very different story. A lot of Harley owners hate the V-Rod, but compared to its competitors it's a great bike.
I mean if you going for Harley Davidson why don’t you go for those big’harley’ bike anyway? Going for 750 it’s like buying a Porsche Macan, I mean like come on what’s the fucking point?
For 7000 bucks you can get some really sweet Second hand Japanese bike, maybe even a euro bike.
To me like Harley Davidson representing the old faction way of motorcycle,those old sweet 2 cylinder big ass engine! The sound the vibration even the shitty handling also way it’s look, you dont need to care about the performance on these bike, just pure riding and fun! As a HP4 and Ducati owner, I am still amazed by these machine every time I ridding it, you ain’t gonna get this fun from the 750,so to me I think just don’t bother it!