I test rode one Saturday and was surprised how well it rode. For the type of bike, it is it needs duel rotors. The brakes are good ,but if you ride it for what they're made for, the front brake would fade in no time. I think it's a must for performance bikes.
Everyone bitching because its not a traditional Harley bike. THAT’S THE POINT. It’s a performance bike, meant as an introduction to a new generation of riders.
That's right. I don't get it either, why some people are so critical that Harley made Sportster or Nightster or Pan America. The are not traditional, but they are very good. Every brand has to try something new once in a while. Besides, Harley still makes a wide variety of traditional cruisers to choose from.
Im 68. Had many traditional Harleys since 1987. That being said I also owned 11 Buells a 929 Honda and a 2005 ZX 10 R Kaw both of which I did track days on. "Old Harley Geezer" Im not. Im a 68 yr old rider who loves bikes. All kinds and makes. Currently my primary bike is a 2024 Pan America Special. Its my second one. I traded my 2022 PAS in after 2 yrs and 21,000 miles. I love love the Rev Max engine. I dont give a damn what it sounds like. Its smooth, powerful handles well , is a great all around machine and a great sport touring bike. If the Harley faithful would actually ride them they would be more accepting and probably buy them. The PAS cost much less than any of the M8 baggers and is a much better machine. I still have my 07 Sportster 1200 which I do love. But I will eventually have a Sportster S also. Not to replace any thing but more to expand my stable. Never married but a garage full of motorcycles. 4 now soon to be 5.
Honestly this bike is not for the Harley purist but to try to attract the non-Harley riders who only have ridden naked bikes and sports bikes. I never thought I see a 6speed liquid cooled H-D that would make me switch from a Yamaha R6. This man hasn’t have put the bike in sport mode yet.
I rode this and it is better than the softail harleys byba long shot. So much more refined and that motor is characterful in a different way. The softails are ok, not great and not worth half of what they are charging. This bike and the nightster are the best bikes Harley makes. The 117 i rode was not characterful it was just exhausting and thats not character. Moto Guzzi has character. This sportster s is fantastic and that motor has character. Ut can be mellow if you wnat it to be as well.
Yep H.D. going for crotch rocket look. Im old school at 75 at after the german screw over machine took over. I flew the finger to H.D. got rid of all H.D.. parts and bike. Went to INDIAN. Fire CEO AND UPPER MANAGEMENT.
Has H-D cleared all the Gremlins this bike has had since 2021 ?? Everything from Engines Blowing up, Transmissions Blowing up, Batteries that left you Stranded, etc. No excuse for the price, this bike having so many problems from the very start
That poor bike looks like it's had a severe allergic reaction. Like shellfish with peanuts sort of bad reaction. All puffy and bloated looking. Hope it gets well soon. :(
I test rode one Saturday and was surprised how well it rode. For the type of bike, it is it needs duel rotors. The brakes are good ,but if you ride it for what they're made for, the front brake would fade in no time. I think it's a must for performance bikes.
Hmm yeah Good point
Everyone bitching because its not a traditional Harley bike. THAT’S THE POINT.
It’s a performance bike, meant as an introduction to a new generation of riders.
That's right. I don't get it either, why some people are so critical that Harley made Sportster or Nightster or Pan America. The are not traditional, but they are very good. Every brand has to try something new once in a while. Besides, Harley still makes a wide variety of traditional cruisers to choose from.
Ik it’s a new market i believe for younger people but all these old heads just like to stick there nose and talk trash on everything
Harley people talk a lot of trash about “freedom” but it’s the most conformist sub-culture imaginable.
Im 68.
Had many traditional Harleys since 1987.
That being said I also owned 11 Buells a 929 Honda and a 2005 ZX 10 R Kaw both of which I did track days on.
"Old Harley Geezer" Im not.
Im a 68 yr old rider who loves bikes. All kinds and makes.
Currently my primary bike is a 2024 Pan America Special.
Its my second one.
I traded my 2022 PAS in after 2 yrs and 21,000 miles.
I love love the Rev Max engine.
I dont give a damn what it sounds like.
Its smooth, powerful handles well , is a great all around machine and a great sport touring bike.
If the Harley faithful would actually ride them they would be more accepting and probably buy them.
The PAS cost much less than any of the M8 baggers and is a much better machine.
I still have my 07 Sportster 1200 which I do love.
But I will eventually have a Sportster S also.
Not to replace any thing but more to expand my stable.
Never married but a garage full of motorcycles.
4 now soon to be 5.
This is the bike i lust for. I’m getting one.
Facts bro me to its my dream bike
Yessss, i almost had a soundgasm when i rev it so damn cool!!!!
Bad ass bike don't listen to these quaks
Idk why everyone hates on them I think there sick lol
You said it right mate
My dream bike man ❤❤
How tall are you?
Honestly this bike is not for the Harley purist but to try to attract the non-Harley riders who only have ridden naked bikes and sports bikes. I never thought I see a 6speed liquid cooled H-D that would make me switch from a Yamaha R6.
This man hasn’t have put the bike in sport mode yet.
I thought the Sportster S came with forward controls?
dope!
the 18 wheeler semi xD
This bike looks bad ass, this is the bike that I'll buy from Harley. Old timers your time has come let it be
I rode this and it is better than the softail harleys byba long shot. So much more refined and that motor is characterful in a different way. The softails are ok, not great and not worth half of what they are charging. This bike and the nightster are the best bikes Harley makes. The 117 i rode was not characterful it was just exhausting and thats not character. Moto Guzzi has character. This sportster s is fantastic and that motor has character. Ut can be mellow if you wnat it to be as well.
I hope they fixed the issues from the early models
I think this is an amazing bike. Harely just needs to lower the price on these. They want to much for it.
Yep H.D. going for crotch rocket look. Im old school at 75 at after the german screw over machine took over. I flew the finger to H.D. got rid of all H.D.. parts and bike. Went to INDIAN. Fire CEO AND UPPER MANAGEMENT.
Has H-D cleared all the Gremlins this bike has had since 2021 ?? Everything from Engines Blowing up, Transmissions Blowing up, Batteries that left you Stranded, etc. No excuse for the price, this bike having so many problems from the very start
I think. Haven’t had any issues with the 2023. General rule of thumb, never buy the first of anything.
They should have made this into their cafe racer street bike, cuz its way to f'n ugly to be anything else!
Sounds like a mower!
Something an Edgar would say
every new bike sounds like a mower because of regulations , get an exhaust
You have to follow the bagger all through the test ride? It ruins the review, sorry.
This bike looks very small compared to other Harley bikes
That poor bike looks like it's had a severe allergic reaction. Like shellfish with peanuts sort of bad reaction. All puffy and bloated looking. Hope it gets well soon. :(
IMO I like it
You’re kinda stupid, aren’t you?
It looks like one of those plastic, 6-volt motorcycles for children 3 and up.
A truly hideous bike... H-D really fucked this one up.
Says you I love mine and it starts conversations everywhere I go . They are very fun to ride fastest bike harley has in its line up.
Harley is junk overall. The corp mgt is not up to the times. That bike is ugly for starters.
It does look like a big plastic insect.
Looks like a Scout 60 rip off
Yeah but better frs