Block, when Brad said "you've earned it", my brain took a little trip down memory lane, back to the beginnings of this channel. working on the OG Sportster in someone else's garage, trying to work a full time job & do this on the side, the birthing of the twins, giving away the first bike, getting invited to your first press event, etc, etc. Brad nailed it. You've earned it !! Big congrats.
You, Blockhead, have come a long way and I always knew you would. Being chosen as the first to ride this bike in Milwaukee is the top of the mountain. YOU deserve it. Hats off to MR. BLOCKHEAD!
Awesome looking bike. Funny to see some of the smaller channels not invited to these events bitching about the bike and inviting their viewers to join in. If you can’t afford it doesn’t mean you have to slag it off. It’s a great looking bike !
I’m glad that HD decided to not be afraid of color on this bike. I think the paint job is excellent. I am disappointed that they decided to make this one of the Icon Collection bikes; I think it would have been a big seller if it wasn’t limited to 1500 bikes. Also, I was really hoping that the next one in the Icon Collection would be a WWII WLA.
It’s easy to make audio systems sound loud when they’re at a standstill. While the Rockford Fosgate system isn’t a slouch, Paul is stretching it when he says you can hear it full-faced at 80. Sure, you can “hear” something. Whether you’ll actually be able to discern what exactly you’re hearing is another conversation entirely. Coming from someone who rides an FXLRST with the Rockford Fosgate system. P.S. Paint is totally rad-bike is totally rad. Price is totally not rad.
This is on display at our local dealership (Milwaukee Harley) for the end of summer rally we have. Cameras don't do it justice regarding how much it pops in person!!!
This bike is so awesome all around. I guess I’m part of the newer generation (27) but I LOVE this bike. I’ve been able to afford One Harley and almost customize It fully to what I want. But that fairing I’ve always seen glimpses of and can’t help but love. Wanted to build a road king next with a fxtr fairing but now this st had me wanting one but I didn’t like the lack of colors. NOW THE DIABLO! I’m really wanting to scratch all that and just make payments!!!
Man I love your channel. From previous videos I’ve seen on your channel you are an inspiration to the community to chase your dreams and do what you love. I’ve always told myself do what I love and get paid “ok” than do something that is miserable and get paid a lot. I am a dedicated subscriber to your channel and excited to see more content.
Great share Blockhead! Your reviews of the ST a while back and the recent review inspired me to grab one of these. IMO, gorgeous looking bike. Thanks for all the content!
The true icon FXRT had same size saddlebags and a comfie seat for both rider and passenger. it afterall being a sports tourer - seating comfort is a requirement. So here we go (again), another price hike for a custom paint job. They could have at least redesigned the dual exhaust so to fit the same size saddlebag to the RHS for that price. Wow! so much excitement for a paint job, disappointing.
@@roadglidehoss Had a 2013 Triumph Trophy Sports Tourer it did not have a puffy seat but it was so so comfortable. Likewise, with the BMW Sports Tourers and their GS1250. The seat can still look cool, not be puffy and be comfortable. Harley just won't go there.
I couldn't agree with you more, those different size bags look fuckn ridiculous. The designers apparently don't know what the word "symmetrical" means. Cheers 🍺 🍺 🍺 🍺 🍺 🤔
Good interview Block. I love knowing more about the inspiration of an artist no matter what medium. I would love to hear you speak with more bike builders. Factory or custom. Can you imagine interviewing Keanu Reeves about Arch motorcycles.
I've paved a bunch of the lots and patches there, in fact the one they are standing on and it's so cool to see my work in a blockhead video. Plus I love the motorco.. weird flex but it's cool haha
Whoever doesn’t like this bike or Harleys “lack of technology“ quit whining and don’t fucking buy one. My ‘21 FXLRS is my 5th HD in 40 years. It’s the best bike they have ever built.
Cool oppurtunity to go to the motorco plant and talk directly with the decision makers about trends, influences and what you/I would assume are things we'd like to see going forward.
Wow those 1500 bikes are going to go fast. Can't wait to see what they come up for 2023. They need to make more and it's sad that they want $5000 more than MSRP to get one... But I think it's well worth it for what all your getting.
Nice bike and paint. Not a religious experience like it's being marketed, however. For 30k plus, there needs to be a whole lot standard equipment such as RDRS, etc..
great video man....but they need to start working on the small stuff, the rear brake is pretty crappy, and is that hard to put a 90 degree valve stem on the rear wheel?? stupid, not so stupid stuff like that i would like to see fixed....and they can keep their "surcharge"....
Very cool look into the world behind the scenes. I still think the bike is overpriced for what it offers, but I know thousands of HD simps will disagree, and the bike will sell out faster than water in the desert.
I wish someone would do a comparison with this $30,000 bike to a V4 Multistrada, Rocket 3, R18 bagger, K1600, and Honda Goldwing. I would be interested in comparison $40,000 CVO in the above comparisons. USA vs the world comparison. Is it more about the paint jobs vs factory horsepower/electronics, etc?
In my opinion, a motorcycle is more than a paint job, for me here in 2022 it's all about technology. HD 1st needs to fully counterbalance all it's bikes. 2nd, these hot air cooled bikes with 3-hole oil fill, big primary chain, and pushrods are done. HD needs to go with their liquid cooled Revolution Max platform very quickly. I have owned many HD bikes with my current bike being a 107 M8 street glide special. I am ready for the new phase in technology, comfort and ease of maintenance from HD.
Has a Harley-Davidson owner this bike it’s just a regular model just with some custom paint I think Harley-Davidson should be offer to the customer to pick colors and design that would be something new not this and the other hand the extra cost for the paint job you can get a better design and the colors that customer really want so hope next time Harley-Davidson thing of what the customer wants and that my personal opinion.
All that's research and development planning execution for such a beautiful bike and they stick that straight up and down billboard license plate on the back of it.
Awesome bike dang love everything about it what’s the price tag on those I guess pretty high considering the paint job and the sound system just gorgeous
At a limited production of 1500 in a one year model, I'll never be able to own one. But at least I can save a few thousand and buy a regular ST and just get my own custom paintjob at some point. lol
Wish they would’ve done a 131 Engine and maybe a 2/1 instead of making it like a regular LRST with paint. Audio, well we all know Plex Audio is better.
This bike is just confusing. Being promoted as a Low Rider, but also a tribute to the FXRT - so which is it? Clearly a tribute to the Low Rider ST (which has exited all of 6-7 months). An ST with a pretty expensive paint job.
Its a paint job! They will sell quickly and end up sitting somewhere. Then they will end up back in the dealerships overpriced again. A circle of 1500 overpriced Harleys. Good review Block as usual. Glad you get the chance to do these 1st.
Hate it, or love it, they hit the nail on the head with the FXLRST. Congrats HD! Now Hopefully the next builds sound like a HD’s and a sewing machine.😂
Love it, colors awesome, but long regular fender front skirt, those short fender looks sporty not a classic HD, please next icon about a DELUXE 2006.... 👍💥💥💥
you would think that how huge their throwback's desirability is, they would realize and understand that maybe its because we loved those bikes, and maybe bring them back lol like, instead of killing the iron Sportster models, instead, give them a six speed trans, maybe even a factory "bagster" model with the 1250 and six speed trans...they would fly out the dealership doors lol
I have a huge 666 tatted on my chest and let me tell you this bike really spoke to me. I’d trade my 22’ chief bobber in a second to own that demon of a bike
Block, when Brad said "you've earned it", my brain took a little trip down memory lane, back to the beginnings of this channel. working on the OG Sportster in someone else's garage, trying to work a full time job & do this on the side, the birthing of the twins, giving away the first bike, getting invited to your first press event, etc, etc. Brad nailed it. You've earned it !! Big congrats.
You, Blockhead, have come a long way and I always knew you would.
Being chosen as the first to ride this bike in Milwaukee is the top of the mountain. YOU deserve it. Hats off to MR. BLOCKHEAD!
What an Honor for HD to invite you to be the one and only vlogger invited to Milwaukee for the El Diablo unveiling and street ride Congratulations
Awesome looking bike. Funny to see some of the smaller channels not invited to these events bitching about the bike and inviting their viewers to join in. If you can’t afford it doesn’t mean you have to slag it off. It’s a great looking bike !
Thank you Paul and staff for putting together the Low Rider st. Mine's gray and I love it. And thanks Block Head for bringing us this amazing channel.
i’m a vintage harley guy, but damn i’d take this bike any day!
Came across a Low Rider ST with a Stage 2 cam, aftermarket exhaust, tuner and dnyo'd. It was a mean little beast. Highly recommend the setup.
I own this setup. I also can highly recommend.
This is NEEDED for a m8 to give us some character
Slips ons alone won’t cut it
BRING BACK THE SPRINGER SOFTAIL!!
One of tbe best looking bikes they ever made
That, and the Deuce.
I’m glad that HD decided to not be afraid of color on this bike. I think the paint job is excellent.
I am disappointed that they decided to make this one of the Icon Collection bikes; I think it would have been a big seller if it wasn’t limited to 1500 bikes. Also, I was really hoping that the next one in the Icon Collection would be a WWII WLA.
Love it, but if you drop it how the hell will you get the paint repaired.
don't drop it
@@jradish it's a motorcycle not a bloody ornament.
@@therealrobertbirchall EXACTLY 💯!!!
I’m happy with my 2021 FXLRS. I actually prefer the gauges on the tank also. I might do a custom paint job too.
I freaking love this bike... amazing paint/design. 👏
It’s easy to make audio systems sound loud when they’re at a standstill. While the Rockford Fosgate system isn’t a slouch, Paul is stretching it when he says you can hear it full-faced at 80. Sure, you can “hear” something. Whether you’ll actually be able to discern what exactly you’re hearing is another conversation entirely. Coming from someone who rides an FXLRST with the Rockford Fosgate system.
P.S. Paint is totally rad-bike is totally rad. Price is totally not rad.
This is on display at our local dealership (Milwaukee Harley) for the end of summer rally we have. Cameras don't do it justice regarding how much it pops in person!!!
This bike is so awesome all around. I guess I’m part of the newer generation (27) but I LOVE this bike. I’ve been able to afford One Harley and almost customize It fully to what I want. But that fairing I’ve always seen glimpses of and can’t help but love. Wanted to build a road king next with a fxtr fairing but now this st had me wanting one but I didn’t like the lack of colors. NOW THE DIABLO! I’m really wanting to scratch all that and just make payments!!!
Man I love your channel. From previous videos I’ve seen on your channel you are an inspiration to the community to chase your dreams and do what you love. I’ve always told myself do what I love and get paid “ok” than do something that is miserable and get paid a lot. I am a dedicated subscriber to your channel and excited to see more content.
Beautiful machine. The paint is outstanding. Kudos!!
Great share Blockhead! Your reviews of the ST a while back and the recent review inspired me to grab one of these. IMO, gorgeous looking bike. Thanks for all the content!
Looks good, but I still like the "Gunship Gray" color with the brass wheels. The extra $6k simply for a limited edition paint job is not worth it IMO.
Yeah i have to agree with you. Gunship gray looks better. But the name "El Diablo" is just straight badass
@@JL-wf2wp Definitely
You are buying it because only 1500 will ever be made.
@@CactusJack252 If that's your thing, then go for it! To me personally, it's not worth the extra $6k just to say "I have one."
we call that color grey primer with clear but to each his own.. but its not what someone else likes its what YOU like that matters..😎
Just bought 501/1500. Can't wait to take it to Daytona!!
The true icon FXRT had same size saddlebags and a comfie seat for both rider and passenger. it afterall being a sports tourer - seating comfort is a requirement. So here we go (again), another price hike for a custom paint job. They could have at least redesigned the dual exhaust so to fit the same size saddlebag to the RHS for that price. Wow! so much excitement for a paint job, disappointing.
@@kellanhills1972 no.
So you think they should have put a big puffy seat on the bike? Harley does make a road glide which they didn't when the og bike was here
@@roadglidehoss Had a 2013 Triumph Trophy Sports Tourer it did not have a puffy seat but it was so so comfortable. Likewise, with the BMW Sports Tourers and their GS1250. The seat can still look cool, not be puffy and be comfortable. Harley just won't go there.
I couldn't agree with you more, those different size bags look fuckn ridiculous. The designers apparently don't know what the word "symmetrical" means. Cheers 🍺 🍺 🍺 🍺 🍺 🤔
@@kellanhills1972 Very doubtful! In 3 years if you can find 1 with 1,500 miles for $20k let me know!!
Good interview Block. I love knowing more about the inspiration of an artist no matter what medium. I would love to hear you speak with more bike builders. Factory or custom. Can you imagine interviewing Keanu Reeves about Arch motorcycles.
It will only be an icon if the paint sun fades like the original FXRT red.
The after market exhaust of your choice should be the only sound when you ride! #Thunderheader1
"El Diablo." Magic Man: "Hey, what's that mean, Ricky?" Ricky Bobby: "It's like, a fighting chicken."
What's the difference between the ST and the El Diablo? Besides the paint
😎 Bring back the DYNA
What a cool experience! I hope that one day I’m big enough on TH-cam to get those opportunities. Thank you for sharing this with us!!!
I've paved a bunch of the lots and patches there, in fact the one they are standing on and it's so cool to see my work in a blockhead video. Plus I love the motorco.. weird flex but it's cool haha
I painted my like el diablo and saved tons!
This GoPro footage is really clear and crisp
Hi, would you choose Eldiablo or fast jonhi low rider? And why
Amazing Q&A!! I need to see this in person!
Whoever doesn’t like this bike or Harleys “lack of technology“ quit whining and don’t fucking buy one.
My ‘21 FXLRS is my 5th HD in 40 years. It’s the best bike they have ever built.
Well said, sir.
Hey Blockhead, I love this thing the color is gonna pop in Miami like crazy💥💥💥👊
So is each one of the new Diablo’s going to be hand painted? If so all of the will be different right? Hard to believe they will do that.
Cool oppurtunity to go to the motorco plant and talk directly with the decision makers about trends, influences and what you/I would assume are things we'd like to see going forward.
Wow those 1500 bikes are going to go fast. Can't wait to see what they come up for 2023. They need to make more and it's sad that they want $5000 more than MSRP to get one... But I think it's well worth it for what all your getting.
yeah no bro you're tripping you fool
Nice bike and paint. Not a religious experience like it's being marketed, however. For 30k plus, there needs to be a whole lot standard equipment such as RDRS, etc..
Wow beautiful colour, I’ve just brought the Low Rider ST in black & my question is, will Harley do a black limited number of 1500 as well ?
NO !
What is your dealership asking for this bike $$ wise?
The exhaust & chrome headlight are the only misses on these bikes. 2-1 & black headlight would look so much better. Still a badass looking bike tho!
Saw one yesterday at HD when stopping in for some fluids.
It’s the one bike with a do not touch sign
They’re like $27k before markup
NOPE
I love this kind of content from blockhead!
pretty FN cool for you to be there releasing the new bike ....MOVING ON UP!!!🎵🎶
It really pops in the sun!
great video man....but they need to start working on the small stuff, the rear brake is pretty crappy, and is that hard to put a 90 degree valve stem on the rear wheel?? stupid, not so stupid stuff like that i would like to see fixed....and they can keep their "surcharge"....
Been not far from there a ton a times in Miller Valley for work. Never been by the campus.
They need to make a 60's, 70's Inspired chopper using the FXST like they did with the Sportster "Seventy Two" model in big metal flake.
Saw one of these today. Great looking bike.
Hell yeah brother
Very cool look into the world behind the scenes. I still think the bike is overpriced for what it offers, but I know thousands of HD simps will disagree, and the bike will sell out faster than water in the desert.
I’m an avid Harley guy, ride an FXLRST, and 100% agree that the El Diablo is overpriced
Small hints of the paint somewhere with the engine area would have been cool.There's a void in the middle section...IMO
I wish someone would do a comparison with this $30,000 bike to a V4 Multistrada, Rocket 3, R18 bagger, K1600, and Honda Goldwing. I would be interested in comparison $40,000 CVO in the above comparisons. USA vs the world comparison. Is it more about the paint jobs vs factory horsepower/electronics, etc?
In my opinion, a motorcycle is more than a paint job, for me here in 2022 it's all about technology. HD 1st needs to fully counterbalance all it's bikes. 2nd, these hot air cooled bikes with 3-hole oil fill, big primary chain, and pushrods are done. HD needs to go with their liquid cooled Revolution Max platform very quickly.
I have owned many HD bikes with my current bike being a 107 M8 street glide special. I am ready for the new phase in technology, comfort and ease of maintenance from HD.
No. You just haven't understood anything. H-D is not for you.
Wow. The beard reveal.
Has a Harley-Davidson owner this bike it’s just a regular model just with some custom paint I think Harley-Davidson should be offer to the customer to pick colors and design that would be something new not this and the other hand the extra cost for the paint job you can get a better design and the colors that customer really want so hope next time Harley-Davidson thing of what the customer wants and that my personal opinion.
That bike is Fire 🔥 no question!…
Love the bike
I want the paint for my 2019 Street Glide Special!! Please!! 💪
All that's research and development planning execution for such a beautiful bike and they stick that straight up and down billboard license plate on the back of it.
Great video! Love the bike
Well… I guess this contributes to my inability to find a Rockford fostgate in stock for my ST.
H2W suggested on the discord channel to watch your El Diablo videos. WOW! Good stuff.
Awesome bike dang love everything about it what’s the price tag on those I guess pretty high considering the paint job and the sound system just gorgeous
Roughly $27k+. It's basically $6k more than the "standard" model because it's a "limited edition."
It’s $5k more than a ST. So is it just the $1k audio package and a $4k paint job. My local dealer has one coming in but couldn’t really tell me 🤬.
Excellent video.
exclusive. you deserved it.
👍🤘💪
Nasty man love it
This is what sets Harley apart. We need this offered as a standard paint option
Nice bike. I would have done it in chrome. Front end, wheels, engine, etc.
At a limited production of 1500 in a one year model, I'll never be able to own one. But at least I can save a few thousand and buy a regular ST and just get my own custom paintjob at some point. lol
Great video. Love that red man.
Wish they would’ve done a 131 Engine and maybe a 2/1 instead of making it like a regular LRST with paint. Audio, well we all know Plex Audio is better.
This bike is just confusing. Being promoted as a Low Rider, but also a tribute to the FXRT - so which is it? Clearly a tribute to the Low Rider ST (which has exited all of 6-7 months). An ST with a pretty expensive paint job.
Too bad cycle world isn’t in print in the format from my early years their last format I have nothing nice to say!
“Collector” bikes are a slap in the face to normal people
Its a paint job! They will sell quickly and end up sitting somewhere. Then they will end up back in the dealerships overpriced again. A circle of 1500 overpriced Harleys. Good review Block as usual. Glad you get the chance to do these 1st.
Hate it, or love it, they hit the nail on the head with the FXLRST. Congrats HD! Now Hopefully the next builds sound like a HD’s and a sewing machine.😂
Cycle world is a motorcycle store down the street
Love it, colors awesome, but long regular fender front skirt, those short fender looks sporty not a classic HD, please next icon about a DELUXE 2006.... 👍💥💥💥
my nephew has one of these bikes it broke down 3 times already and the paint bubbled on the tank
harley quality is really poor.
Who gets bike #666, El Diabolical himself?
Do you wanna know how far behind the design curve you are he doesn’t even have Bluetooth speakers in it for 30 raks
Love this bike love the “regular” st a bit more tho to be honest! Just got signed up for your giveaway! Good luck everybody :)
Man, I want to work for the Harley design team!
A lot of takers for those lop sided Bags , cool
Shot a lot of my theories out the window of this bike
you would think that how huge their throwback's desirability is, they would realize and understand that maybe its because we loved those bikes, and maybe bring them back lol
like, instead of killing the iron Sportster models, instead, give them a six speed trans, maybe even a factory "bagster" model with the 1250 and six speed trans...they would fly out the dealership doors lol
Should have come with more performance parts For this price .
Are they making the El Diablo in limited numbers ?
1,500
Yup so they can upcharge em$$
👹 So what does Diablo mean? Spicy Hot. What does el Diablo mean? The Devil. So I guess that explains a lot & the color🔥
I reserved one of these In Australia 😳 mite get it in 3years time 🤣
way to hard to get one. sold out before the shop opened
Sheeesh!
Why only 1500?
Why not just buy FXRT for that money?
Very cool
The only difference between the El Diablo and the Lowrider ST is paint and bluetooth audio. 5k upcharge. not worth it
I have a huge 666 tatted on my chest and let me tell you this bike really spoke to me. I’d trade my 22’ chief bobber in a second to own that demon of a bike
you're not ok bro