2019 Harley-Davidson FXDR 114 (FXDRS) - Specs & Ride!
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- Overview and test ride on the new 2019 Harley Davidson FXDR 114 Softail, H-D's new drag inspired motorcycle!
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Paying that price and being told “well with a few mods” is not what you want to hear.
This is a great looking bike! It definitely reminds me of the V-Rod. One of the things I liked about the V-Rod over this is with the V-Rod you could throw on a sissy bar and some saddle bags and you can have a passenger and then easily remove all that stuff and ride solo. With this you can only ride solo. That is a dealbreaker for me, I would definitely buy this bike if it could have the option of doing that. It’s a shame that they discontinued the V-Rod, it could’ve remained and been called a touring sport bike. I’m really liking the Sport Glide, I do believe it will be my next motorcycle.
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Dude, it's been raining everyday for the better part of the past 3 weeks!
Nice editing and information in the beginning, I dig that.
The rain is ridiculous lately, hopefully we're almost out of it. Glad you enjoyed the beginning!
One spec worth mentioning is about $24,000 out the door plus finance charges to boot! Don’t know how many new young riders that will attract? Also as mentioned, the far forward controls combined with almost a 28 inch seat height automatically eliminates any new or old riders under 5’8. I will definitely keep my Dyna. Block, you can’t really give serious test rides going from stop light to stop light on a bike that’s not broken in yet! But I appreciate your effort. Hang on to that Lowrider S of yours!
Message HD and tell them to fly me up to Milwaukee to do some proper test ride videos for them. I'd love to get away from all these stop lights and Orlando traffic 😉
BLOCKHEAD Block, I may just do that! It would be nice to really ring these New Harley Models out on a closed circuit track. I did a lot of flat track, TT and Motocross Racing when I was younger so naturally I would love to see these new models ridden hard to really see what they are capable of. Take care and enjoy that Lowrider S of yours, I think it could be a valuable classic in the near future.
This for the usa will be like the v rod
A niche market thing 🤷🏼♂️ wont see em at every corner but will see em ocassinally
28" seat height is what used to be known as standard.
vector6977 I agree, actually I think this new generation is on average much taller then my generation maybe 5’10 to 6’ feet, however Harley is advertising this new model as a sport/performance cruiser and have been crying their hearts out about pulling in new riders. If Harley was smart they would have put forward mid controls on that would fit a wider range of the market they are going after, and also offer mid and far forward controls as a option with the goal of reaching out to a broader customer base for this particular new model.. yes I know about lean angles, but pulling in more new riders and other potential customers for this new model should have been a key factor in terms of selling as many units as possible no matter what their inseam is at least to a degree.
I have an FXDR and you are spot on with your review bro!
Omg this is where I learned to ride and bought my first bike the coaches and people that work there are some of the nicest people I met 🤙
Really nice bike...I have a 03 wideglide and after looking at 2018 Harley lineup I decided not to buy, but this one has me drooling. 54 years on various brands. I'm going for a test ride! Thanks for your excellent review.
Glad you enjoyed the review, thanks Dennis!
I don’t understand why a “performance bike” has forward controls on it.
@Michael RedCrow the older FXRs had mid controls. There is always a way. Check the 2019 catalog, or the aftermarket in a few months.
right? People look like they're folded in half when they're riding it.
Because it’s a Harley, not a sportbike
It's a sport Harley, not a Harley sportbike. That's coming soon
With how big the transmission case is, I dont think they can spec midcontrols. You look like you're giving birth any time your legs touch the ground.
Bring back the Vrod , at least me personally I would like to see harley make a proper muscle bike again
Have you owned one? - I have and can tell you there is a reason they were discontinued.
Yeah I actually do own one currently and you probably had a bad experience. I've had my bike going on 4 years with constant riding. Besides the fuel mileage, I have no complaints, you boot.
@@fly000125 mine was a 2005, I understand that they improved dramatically later.
@@Steve_Kelly_OakWhat was your complaint?
@@inspiringrex1198 It didnt look like,feel like, or sound like a Harley. And it had absolutely terrible handling. The straight line performance fell Far short of any super sport or litre bike.
$21k?? Harley still hasn't learned that they need to make these bikes cheaper?? Amazing... EDIT: Wonder what the profit margin is in HD bikes.. It seriously can't cost anywhere near what they charge for their higher end bikes.
The profit margin on their bikes is "roughly" 30% which isnt a lot when you consider the cost of the buildings, the support staff, and everything else at a Harley dealer when compared to say a Honda dealership. seedealercost.com/
They are made in the us by union employees. that ain't cheep. also 1800cc
Cheap? $60K if this bike import to my country. that makes me think I should move to America. LOL
Engineering cost money, CNC equipment cost money, employees cost money design teams, the list goes on. Bitchin about how much Harley's cost FREE! If you sat you ass down on a FXDR and rode it you would understand WHY it cost so much money. Harley makes entry levels products that are reasonably priced, the higher performance bikes are WELL worth the $$$. Oh yeah have you bought a meal at your friendly neighborhood hamburger joint lately? Reality check! Harley puts out a GREAT product in a hostile environment, what have you done for the last 115 years. Oh I know complain. Cheaper? Go to the DOLLAR STORE.
David Autrey if you sat on other brands and types of bikes you’d understand why he’s complaining about price... the power this bike put out was acceptable in 1985 for a power cruiser... this is just pathetic
I’m gonna get myself one of these for my graduation hopefully
Daddy's money
They went forward controls because it a "cruzer" not a sport bike. they got that other naked bike coming out for that.
I went to a HD open house last weekend. I'm 50,got an endorsement when I was 19. I've owned 6 street bikes. Two Hondas,two Kaws,one Yamaha and one Harley. I love to ride. Harley was the first street bike I owned. It was slow,heavy,leaked and used oil...sold it. Got lucky,picked up a 73 z1 900,a gem. Rode it for years. A friend bugged me for years to sell it to him. Eventually, I did. Several years and many metrics later I decided to give HD another try. I rode every thing they have over the weekend. I left disappointed and didn't purchase anything. The bikes are visual works of art,but overpriced and still have engineering flaws. The FXDR 114 was the worst, in my opinion. The ergonomics were uncomfortable and the engine had my upper right thigh smokin' hot...I really wanted to take something home. I did actually like three models enough to talk with a sales rep. But the msrp. Was the price,so I walked away. I liked the new Fatboy,Ultra Limited and the Heritage Softail. I had 60% in cash,financing the balance. They said prices reflected the bottom line in conjunction with the Open House. Long story,I cut out early from work the following Tuesday and walked into a Honda Dealership,rode off on a new Goldwing...did'nt have to call the bank. Ride On
The way it is stock is a no go. After a few modifications such has solo spring seat, side mounted license plate and peg lights this bike would be nice.
Thanks BLOCKHEAD! I was not so patiently waiting for this one.
I had mid controls fitted and feels much better, cornering, riding, handling in traffick. Already done 23 000 ks on it since Oct 2020. Great bike. Also fitted V&h short shots so my right leg not touching the hot stuff👍
It is amazing how often you go to Mexico.
I'm impressed by the lean angle. Tried to get my local dealer to let me take one up into the mountains and test it in the curves and twisties. They said "Sure, no problem. Just leave a 22k deposit". Hahahaha. Guess I'll have to wait for Matt Laidlaws ride up the canyons around his place. Block, I appreciate the attempt to test the lean angle in Florida. You did good, based on what you had to work with :) Thanks for the vid.
That'd be nice, "Here take the bike into the mountains," lol! Yeah unfortunately, limited in what we can do for test rides in flat Florida, haha. A track sure would be nice!
And so it begins, thank you Porsche for the solid engine design and vrod for the ground work. Harley is switching to water cooled. Pretty soon we’ll see that Milwaukee 114 in the street bob and rest of the softail line. And maybe a new evolution engine for the sportsters. 💪🏼 aircooled will be a thing of the past pretty soon!
wow on point
Well, the streetbob did get the 114, but it’s air cooled
This is what I have been waiting for! Thanks for the upload, block.
With that digital gauge I finally get the whole Mexico thing 😂
Reminds me of my Yamaha warrior with the seating position. I could only handle it for about two months before I put mini apes pulled way back on it, so I can sit somewhat comfortably.
Once upon a time, a Yamaha V-Max and a Ducati Monster got drunk one night together. 9 months later, this appeared in court for child support! Crazy town has arrived at the HD Corporate Office for way to many reasons. India meets Orange County Choppers!
Love the bike...saw one on the hway yesterday in Va...looked great...a lot wider than i thought...pics and videos doesn't do it any justice...everyone stop hating on the new bikes...sit on one first before you judge it...
I like it but the rear fender and that exhaust has to go
Agreed, and easily fixed!
@@BlockheadMoto that intake is all sorts of yes though
Do you think controls are where they are to better lean angle? Nice review. Honest it seems good I think putting some rise to the bars would help as well in rider’s position too. Looks super customizable
Yes you can put normal bars on the FXDR also the trunk piece you can buy a passenger seat for and put passenger pegs on the bike. I own one and going off what my salesman told me.
Hey Block, how did it compare to the Fat bob? I’m considering both.
The orange accents look dope. I like it.
I'm a collage student, trying to get into bikes. Think I'll check out Harleys new FXDR, oh wait it's over 20,000. Collage or bike??
Half Dog ...that’s easy, bike🏍💨🔥😂
I agree, half dog you can always get an education. If you dont get a bike now, then you'll mess up and get married and she'll never allow that. Lol
Considering you're not spelling college right, I would stick to school.
@@jvillanueva2978 maybe he's in collage school, not college. Lol
Perhaps you could do a Collage of a motorcycle since you are going to Collage school.....
so I rode the FXDR and the 114 fatbob back to back at a demo event yesterday. the bikes ride almost the exact same. the only physical differences I really felt were the handle bars and the seats and that fly windscreen actually does a noticeable good job on the freeway. only perception thing I noticed was you feel like you are riding ON an FXDR, while you ride kind of IN a fatbob. overall, I would take the fatbob over the FXDR due to the ratio of bike per dollar. 18k vs 21k
I knew it was the Orlando location when I could see my street down the road lol first time ever seeing this on youtube
Please man please talk to us about upcoming performance cruisers/ power cruisers/ muscle cruisers or please make a top 5 or top 10 list about the best performance/muscle cruisers according to you. I'll really appreciate it.
I like the forwards, but I’m also 6‘5”
Havent seen any videos on ur low rider s being upgraded by standard. Did those plans get held back, or do u still have plans for standard pimping out the low rider s
This was an extremely helpful review as I'm comparing new bikes.
Matt Laidlaw did a interview at the dealer show with the lead engineer of the FXDR, he is the one that said the FXDR plate covers the handle bar riser mount. if they put mid controls on it, no one over 6 foot could ride it. when I sat on one, my only complaint was that damned air intake being in the way. (6'2" with 34" inseam) it also felt like the 2019 fatbob forwards were moved back too.
I like the way you explain the bike 🏍
Harley has a lot to learn about their fan base, and who their actually marketing too. Great review as always keep it up
I’m mexican and this is my very first ride review lol, I really love this model. Amazing review!
Would mids give most bikes like this a better lean angle?? Those are my only gripes about these muscle cruisers and sportsters
Hopefully they will come out with an s version with the 117 and mid controls.
yea its called the harley parts wallet rape catalogue xP
def a must ride dope test ride
I still love that intro!!!
I had a custom harley softail with 300 rear tire and in my opinion a big rear tire drives a lot better just gotta really lean into it in corners but had the same problem with the exhaust touching my calves when putting my feet down and me driving in my shorts most of the time you can imagine the burn scars I have on my calf LOL. But what a great looking bike this is!!!
I 100% agree that its a LOT like a cross between the Pro Stock CVO Breakout and the V-Rod....but I also think they took some styling queues from the Ducati Diavel. I like the bike but for the money I would do the Ducati instead as its a LOT more power with a MUCH better suspension (if you go the S model). If you absolutely have to own a Harley vice any other brand, then yeah, I like it but would probably do a VRod or CVO Breakout just for the fact that it has a rear seat for those days you want a passenger to go to the bar with you....This is a great bike, but I think it has somewhat of an identity crisis....
you’ve got a new fan.
Looks like Harleys attempt at the Vrod meets Ducati Diavel. Trying to like it but its just not working for me. I give Harley credit for trying something different. Will be intersting to see where they go with this style in the future.
I mean its kinda obvious why they went with forward controls for this bike. They went with forward controls because the bike does sits too low for mids due to the rake angle they chose. If they put mids on it you would scrap on every turn....I chose the Fatbob over this bike for that reason. Fat bob sits a little higher and even though it has forward controls they almost feel like mids. I thought that the fatbob handled much better and basically has the same amount of power...Nice review!
I’m not sold on the looks or riding position. Guess I’ll keep my 09 Road King.
Preformance
Pushrod
Aircooled
I don't get it
Yo Blocky, traded my 2018 Low Rider for the FXDR and (1st one in the state) I love it around town a lot, what a BLAST. I'm 6'1" and when hitting around 85 in "Mexico" wheel wobble is an issue as wind in the chest factor, would like to set it up like a café racer of sorts. Wind screen is $400+ not sure it would look right though. Everything you say is spot on. Drag bars sound good. Bigger pegs are a must unless you have tiny feet. Hard to read info another issue. The exhaust is quiet but you change the look if you throw on different pipes. Good reviews, Bad reviews, too much money, I'll never stop ridin my Dyno-saurs, Just ride and quit whining. :o Keep it going Blocky! Oh yeah shout out to Maxwell and the Laidlaw.
Grats on the new bike! Any buyer remorse going from the Low Rider to the FXDR?
Congratulations on the new bike. On the exhaust check out the titanium one from S/E . I saw it on you tube from Maxwell and Laidlaws video at the Vegas intro show. Should be in the new P&A catalog.
Thanks! I saw those videos and I want a torque kit on as well. Thanks for the heads up.
No not at all I'm more confident driving around in the city with the FXDR the power is there when I need it and that's where I do most of my driving. I can't get enough of the FXDR such a blast to drive.
Congrats David. I got mine 2 weeks ago (first one in Virginia), and it's a blast! A note on the clip ons.. They are adjustable. I am 5'7", and I brought the clips back 1" and makes a world of difference.
Thanks for the vid Blockhead, keep em coming.
Yeah you can put regular bars on there that’s what we did on ours
two words for this bike f@cking amazing
Can't wait for Oct 6 when it hits Australian roads
No mid controls because it is way too wide for them?
I like it also. i just wish it still had the same tail as the V-Rod
Again 21 K ! I have gotten so use to my 2012 XR 1200X with the rear controls, handling and power. I'll stay with mine. OH I'm also 5 10
What would your choice be between the FXDR and the 2018/2019 fat bob 114? I’ve rode both personally, but curious about your thoughts
You always pick the one with the larger fuel tank.
Why did you trade it in for the the low rider
Glad you went to Mexico with it!
Dang? no can do. The beach is 4.5 hours from me! :)
Ouch!
Is a CVO FXDR in Harley's future, hmmmm! The price is what I paid for my CVO Pro Street Breakout with none of the extras, Think I will wait a year to see if it goes CVO or lower the price.
I dont care what you say. This a cool looking bike.
I think the bike looks great
Cant they just release one variant with mid controls and one with forward controls?so costumers can choose what fits them perfectly!
Are you planning on a test ride with the 2019 fat bob? Id love to see that footage.
Nice looking machine, not my particular cup of tea but I can see why folks will like it.
Hey Blockhead so would U go for a FXDR or a 114 Breakout? what R the biggest advantages and disadvantages for bouth bikes compered to each other? cause they have the same frame geometry. FXDR seems the be a jackup Breakout with a smaller front wheel and dual brakes. So in theory one can buy a 114 Breakout sava some money compered to FXDR and do a suspension swap. Or would U say the FXDR is more then that?
Of the two, FXDR, for the fact that it's lighter weight and has a MUCH better lean angle, and feels like it handles better. Go test ride them both for yourself though and get a feel for each!
Not sure who it is but I'm seeing someone else is ooh a 2018 grom build. Niche riding whoever that is.
Would you take this bike over the fat bob 114?
Been waiting for this video!!
Lovely looking bike but they lost me at forward controls and price. Hopefully the StreetFighter is the bike we all want
i wonder will vanceandhines make short shots or big radius for this bike it seriously needs it!!!!!!!
I love the initial appearance of the new FXDR but unless they make mids or even better, Rear set foot controls i would never own one, as it stands if they do they're probably able to be swapped on the Fat Bob too so i'd rather put mids on my 2018 Fat Bob because i don't like forwards too much honestly, i rode a HD 750 Street which has mids and i loved it then a traded and i love my Fat Bob but i do like the aggressive more controlled feeling of Mids over any forwards
I honestly can't wait to see the storm of awesome custom parts for the new model :)
You want a "sporty" 09 HD XR1200 SPORTSTER nuf said.
Excellent review. Thanks!
FXDR and FXFB are great!
Please compare to a breakout as far as comfort I'm 6'4 about 300 currently ride a 06 Honda vtx 1300 which is comfy
And night rod
This bike is so tempting! I’m gonna trade up from my sportster but I figure for the same price I can get a streetbob with stage four for this price
Careful on the Stage 4 M8's though
BLOCKHEAD yeah man, I heard some stories bro, I’m getting one soon, I’ll definitely have to take er easy on the throttle, can’t just go balls to the wall like I do on my sporty
Is that why they stopped making the Vrod ?
Think they missed the mark on price and ride position on this one.
great vid, way cool!
Do a fxdr 114 vs ftr 1200. Harley’s sports bike vs Indians. I know they ain’t the same style bike but they are both very different to what the two companies normally invest there time and money in
so i read its all fast and all but... how ''fast'' is it? 0-60 ? mph, or i preffer 0-100 kmh. anyone got a respons from that? i cant find it ANYWHERE
Ftr1200 enough said 🍻
What do you suggest between this and fat bob ???
Fat bob is more comfortable but totally different style. Lean angle on both is good, and handling on the Fat Bob is good also. Go test ride both and see which one you like more, best answer I can give ya! :)
@@BlockheadMoto sadly fxdr 114 not available in india yet and they have no idea if its coming or not, rode fat bob loved it and quite like low rider 2018 as welll minus the handle like you also mentioned in your video :)
Honestly speaking i am confused right now !
Go test ride a Ducati XDiavelS and see if you still think the FXDR has "impressive power". Since that is the bike the FXDR seems priced to compete with.
Love the Ducati but you're talking about different kinds of power. Have you ridden a big undersquare v-twin? The torque is pretty intoxicating, sort of like a diesel truck.
Actually like the style and this bike that being said though I'm not a huge fan of the air in take it's a little too big for my liking
First like great video Blockhead.
Nicest looking Harley I've seen, except for the forward controls, but to expensive for me at the moment, besides I've only been riding since January, I'll stick with my Ktm Duke 125 2018 😀 until I get my full license. But that does look good, I never really liked Harleys that much, but some of their new bikes look great, and are getting some decent reviews. Just wish they weren't so expensive
I want to see BlockHead ride a M109R
Harley took the V-Rod and slip it into 2 bikes. The Breakout and the FXDR.
So I suppose this will be a massive seller in the Aussie market, especially with the lebs in the outlaw clubs. Those bastards loved the Vrods.
Can anyone help me understand how financing a motorcycle from harley davidson works? It’s hectic trying to go through different websites.
Are Mids an option??
You were laughing like a banshee when you rode the Fat Bob, couple of chuckles on the FXDR, looks like you chose “profiling” over function since you bought the FXDR.
Love that bike 😎
That bike is simply awesome 🙄
Could you test ride the 1200 custom? (XL1200C)
Seriously mate you need to be more critical in your reviews.
The last half dozen have all had the same result.......Nice.
Doesn't matter if it's been a bagger or a Fatboy......
Harley-Davidson isn't going to disown you if you give negative feedback.
Remember ALL new bikes are only new once and if they aren't popular they dissappear.
Bad foot control location, too low bars, an air intake that hits your leg and not to mention a hot header pipe are all things you need to emphasize to your viewing public (us) is not acceptable on a new bike.
People are going to pay big bucks for these things and then once again are going to have to pay the 'Harley Tax' to fix.
I know everyone has their own opinions and that's great but if YOU are going to do a critical review......put it out there!
Good job as always.
What do you want him to be critical of? He mentioned how he didn't really like forward controls, and said that many times, he also mentioned it's a slightly awkward to plant your feet at a top and not touch the exhaust. He also mentioned the bars weren't for everyone, but mentioned that the bars are replaceable, talked about the taillight assembly of how people weren't digging it, and it's removable....I mean, what do you want? He genuinely likes the bike, so his criticism was honest.
+Raging Tyga
Like I said the last half dozen or more reviews have been almost identical.
I understand that Blockhead said what he didn't like during the review but at the end one would think that none of those issues counted.
Just my take on it as I'm pretty cut and dry like that.
If so many things were wrong with the bike including the suspension, I'd say that overall I didn't like the bike.
Sure it looks great but I don't like the setup, something like that.
Just mentioning that the bars are too low or the intake is hitting my leg isn't really saying a negative thing.
It comes across to me that he doesn't want to be too critical about a bike so he doesn't offend the powers that be at O.H.D.
Just my thoughts......
@@paulkilmister2223 I got a suggestion for you. Start your own channel and you give your own review on bikes. I'll even subscribe to your channel and give my personal attention to your details.
I mean.. he LIKES the bike overall. That's why those issues weren't a big to him. I hate the fact my Cadillac isn't standard transmission... I still love the car. Same thing applies here
The bottom line is, you're looking for a reason to hate the bike... You're not getting it. I sat on one of these, it's amazing. If I could afford it, I'd buy one, but that's fine, they have other bikes, brand new, that I like to. Blockhead started from a late model 883 which you can find only a few years old for 6-7K. He worked his way up to his FXDLS, which because it's rare, easily goes for 17K for a 2017
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