Harley Davidson Street 750 Review at RevZilla.com
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- Harley Davidson Street 750 Motorcycle Review
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Take a few minutes and ride along with RevZilla torture-tester Lemmy as he puts the new Harley Street 750 through its paces. The Street, a new offering from Harley, is Harley's solution for some of the problems dynamic city riders face. Find out how the Street 750 fared after a shakedown from the toughest customer around.
+Wajid Shaukat: Yes, at 6'2" you can ride this, though you'll likely want a tall-option seat for just a little more legroom. -DrewZilla
Can you guys review the HD Street 500?
+Okie Rider As the 500 is very similar to the 750, we probably won't have a separate review for it, though of course there's always a possibility. -DrewZilla
+RevZilla Ok, I guess I'll subscribe to someone else's channel then. Thanks for the quality reviews.
+Okie Rider The only difference between the 500 and the 750 is the displacement of the engine and the size of the fuel injection port. Everything else is basically the same. Both bikes have the same length, seat height, wheels, tires, engine block, gearbox, gear ratios, brakes, and overall weight. Everything Lemmy said about the handling of the 750 is the same with the the 500. The difference is that because the 500 makes a bit less power, it's a bit slower to accelerate, but it does get a bit better gas mileage than the 750. I apologize that we aren't able to provide a video review for the 500, but I hope this information helps a bit. -DrewZilla
RevZilla Thanks, for the quick response. Yes, I understand now why you guys don't do the review. But it's like a lot of car/bike reviews on TH-cam only show the high-end bikes and/or loaded GMC Sierra 4x4 crew cab SLE pickup. Not every one can afford expensive toys. Lol
I really like this reviewer, he knows what he talking about and has great screen presence.
Gets the info across real well.
Fantastic review, thorough and super fluid.
This just might be the best motorcycle review I've ever seen. You gave praise where it was deserved, but also fully picked apart the shortcomings as well. This is the kind of review that buyers need. Great job!
Now, this is one of the best reviews on a motorcycle I ever seen on youtube.
jamesnikki5 it's cause he cares, he is passionate about his job and about motorcycles. Caring is what makes or breaks you. If you do something you love you will become good at it.
Anyone know what year this street is?? Lookin into the 2017 cant find a review
2015
This guy gives awesome reviews
Can't expect a half-assed effort from a guy whose name is Lemmy :)
Lemmy is my hero! Just this week he taught me to clean fork seals!
I've never seen Lemmy before - What a great reviewer. Hope to see more.
Rob Vespa I agree. I'm hoping he and the other people from the RevZilla team keep doing motorcycle reviews.
+Rob Vespa You need to visit Revzilla.com more often, and look at the product videos. Lemmy really rocks on hardware videos. Recently did one on changing out exhaust systems on bikes, and wasn't afraid to show off the burn mark under his wrist watch. Ya gotta love the man who also shows his mistakes. You know, Lemmy is one of those guys who you'd expect to ride around in a Hell's Angels (no offense, Lemmy) jacket and be all bad-assed and stuff, but beneath those curly locks of his there is a razor sharp mind and a LOT of motorcycle knowledge. It really comes across on his videos. The man knows whereof he speaks! :)
Impressed with the professional quality of this review. Good shots of the city.
That dude at 0:38 needs to learn how to do a proper pushup!
+Biketimist Glad I'm not the only one who noticed it!
+Biketimist and they give Airmen shit! Not one of those soldiers was doing a proper push-up!
I was thinking they were ROTC so I cut em some slack
Looked like officer push-ups. So definitely ROTC or something lesser like National Guard or Reserves
Stacy Harris
F**k you! I use to be in the Army National Guard and I have been deployed more in the Guard than when I was on Active Duty. We can hang with our counter parts (Reserves/AD Branches). I bet that you're not even in the military.
I love that you guys are doing motorcycle reviews now. It helps a lot with my search to buy another motorcycle.
I have had mine for almost 6 or 7 months, and I can tell you YES the engine is awesome, you can do almos 80km/h (about 50mph) in 2nd gear if you want to drag a little and you CAN smoke anything around the 900cc range on "typical" cruisers. The torque is in the mid range but as I said you can keep going and going, I´ve never hit the rev limiter actually. You can easily top the needle at 180km/h (111 mph), the tires are perfect, even on wet is still really hard to skid, and the suspension is long, I mean LONG I took it into a little mountain road, with dust and stones just laying around and it never botomed even while riding with passenger (skiny chick, meh). And YES the footpegs are weird, now i have found the "correct" way to step on them wich is with the heel of the boot hanging and the feet pointing forward (knees out, yes, its super weird but it works better that way), the fuel tank is really wide so you can hug it with your knees if you go into rampage mode. The only bad thing i have found is the crappy back seat the dealership offers (the ugly one they have here with the grill included) and that rutinary services are almost as expensive as the Vrod AND HOW DIFFICULT IT IS TO FIND NEUTRAL UNLESS YOU ARE GOING FROM 2ND GEAR, from 1st its virtually imposible. And that thing in the front does not offer any kind of protection from the wind, it should be a little bit taller, m guessing they put it there to hide all the 5yo wirings a little jajaja and if I want to get picky, the seat, I cant help to try to get as far back as i can and Im only 5´10, the tall boy seat is a must if you want to ride long distances. The exhaust is not so bad, when you give it fuel it sounds like a baby vrod, the torquey engine does growl preaty neat mid range. Oh and the throtle guard is horrible, Ive seen better in 150cc scooters, it moves around and makes a plastic noise. BUt for that price, the engine is totally worth it, is a total different feeling than the iron or the japanese bikes, is somewhere between having a little bit of both worlds.
David James I have the same bike, 2015 model the only thing you miss its the front brake really weak I don't know if because master cylinder or the calipers but it's fun bike with no brakes lol
daniele genovesi “fun bike with no brakes“ - that does not sound like fun at all lol. First thing I'd do is replace those brakes with something solid. Anyway, I ride ER6N and I have breaks for daaaays son
This is by far one of the best reviews I’ve ever seen. Very enthusiastic and knowledgeable, and both critical and thorough on pros and cons. Icing on the cake? Those cons mentioned; here’s exactly what we’d do to fix them. Awesome. Absolutely awesome review. This sets a high bar. Subscriber earned!
Wow dude! Every bike reviewer needs to take tips and lessons from you. You're one of the best reviewers I've ever heard. Ride on and keep up the great work!
Lemmy is a great reviewer... but thats not the only reason these videos are awesome.
Great Camera guys, Audio and Editing are usually forgotten. Everyone is doing a great job, keep them coming.
Honestly mad respect for sharing the strong positives as well as the strong negatives. AND offering some solutions.
I think if more people modeled this, the world would be better off
I can't agree more with the guys saying this is the best bike review I've ever seen! Great work guys, hope to see more of these (and Lemmy again) in the future.
Great review. With these already slipping down into the $4-$5K range used, I think I found my next bike. The liquid cooling is a huge deal to someone that has dealt with overheating in traffic on my sportster. I don't want to abandon Harley fully and go to a sport bike so this bike is extremely appealing to me.
I'm just about to move into getting my first bigger bike, previously having only ridden a 125 as a learner. I think this is definitely the bike for me, I had a test ride yesterday and loved every second of it. I never had to fight the bike, and the bike wasn't fighting me, it just did what I wanted it to and I always felt completely in control. I want a bigger bike with Harley style but also something not too heavy and cumbersome because living in the UK, really most of our riding is stop/start through towns and roundabouts, with the occasional jaunt up and down a motorway. Thanks for this review it really helped me find the right bike for me :)
sound like this bike fits perfect to you. have fun with it! its a great bike!
im thinking of getting this bike. i also have a 125. i have a honda xr 125 and am too looking for a bigger bike. would you say this one is worthit?
Just came from a 2018 Street 750 test ride (I have ridden the first model and then this latest one, nothing in between). I have to say, feels like HD watched this video and fixed the bike accordingly.
It really improved a lot, you can actually hear the "clank" when you shift gear, front brake works fine and the bike has also ABS.
Mirrors still suck balls but no big deal, and the pipes well... I don't think they are ever going to change that, since the bike is designed for city riding, they don't want it to make too much noise. I think it's a good time to get this bike, for someone who is looking for his frist ever ride, also considering the fact that many other manufacturers have risen their prices... I don't have numbers on hand but, this really must be in the top 5 most inexpensive motorcycles today
You all seriously do the best reviews. Bikes or gear. Thank you all for hitting every point and being honest about every positive and negative. This is a HUGE help.
This is probably one of the best bike reviews on TH-cam... I dont even like the Harley D Street line, and this was still worth the watch, great review Lemmy!
Cant wait to see the Metric reviews start rolling in.
Let me start by prefacing that I am a Harley guy and always will be. I have a 2009 Street Glide and just bought one of these as well. The big bikes are amazing for long trips because they are beyond comfortable. But ripping around a major city can suck. The air-cooled engine gets so hot and it's harder to whip in and out of traffic. Try this thing and you will see it is the most fun thing to play on. If you are a new rider this handles beyond anything. Great review Lemmy and amazingly bang on.
Lemmy is the man when it comes to reviewing motorcycles, Good job RevZilla.
Great review. As a bigger guy myself I really appreciate this. Most bike reviews are from someone who is 5ft 6 and 160lbs. I'm 6ft3 and 258 lbs.
best bike reviewer on youtube period. the rest of you pretenders watch this dude and go to school.
Lemmy, you're making me spend more time watching RevZilla TH-cam channel than I'm supposed to. Anyway, I think what makes you an effective video reviewer is your long breathe speaking capability, aside from those absolutely quick delivery of opinions and concepts that really matter and are very well thought out. And we can't hear your breath as you inhale for the next wave of sentences and that's definitely a great thing. Thank you for being a motorcycle rider and for being a video rider. Please continue doing justice for TH-cam videos.
Probably one of the best reviewers I've ever watched.
I have this bike and the comments about the front brake are absolutely spot on. I'd say both the front and rear require the rider to engage them much, much further than you'd be comfortable with before you get any bite.
Another awesome review. You guys are knocking it out of the park! Well done.
Revzilla reviews are the best. Perfect amount of time, with the perfect amount of information. Great job, Lemmy!
Best video review of a motorcycle I have ever seen. Keep them coming. :-)
Nice to see/hear the real-world riding experience + pros & cons, instead of just specs and marketing spin.
one of the best, honest, straight to the point reviews i've seen on a motorcycle, the way he talks and explain things and most importantly shows the flaws and what they do it's very good. just no bullshit easy to the point, explain and show. very nice and keep up.
Great job Lemmy!!!!!
I'm so glad you're not a "1 hit wonder." LOL I can't wait to see what you are reviewing next, how about a KTM 690 Enduro? I'm really on the fence about buying one and there just isn't that many critical reviews out there.
Keep up the top notch work!
*Zilla, you bring up some very interesting points that we as Harley people can't abide by or give our endorsement either, we appreciate your candor in helping the unsuspecting riders.* *We can't believe being a Harley rider that Harley Davidson would put out a bike with so many issues...We ran away from even considering it!*
I like that you guys give suggested mods, we all know that no bike is perfect off the showroom floor. Seems many of its weak points are common to just about any stock Harley, aside from the shifter (really surprised this bike doesn't have the traditional Harley "clunk" when shifting).
Not normally "does it" but how loud y'all
Great review, I just bought a 2015 Street 750. It was a late production bike. My experience with this bike is a little different. I have had no problem with the shifting. Also, I feel like the front brake is Okay well capable of locking the front wheel up. Seems to feel okay to me. I agree that the engine is great. I also agree that the mirrors suck ass. I am 5 foot 11 and do not feel cramped. Your review helped me decide to try this bike out. My Harley dealer let me test a Street 750 before I bought one. I really like this bike and I have been riding since 1978. I have had some real shitty bikes and I have had some really good bikes. This bike is one of the better for sure. Thanks Lemmy.
Another great review from Lemmy!
Besides the enthusiasm which I am digging, pointing out good and bad points of the bike in real world riding is awesome. Only thing I thought was missing was how far does the bike go on a tank of petrol.
And being a bike parts store really gives you an advantage over most other reviewers in that not only can you point out shortcomings, you can also give and show solutions to fix them!
Hi I bought the 2016 Harley Street and had a Vancehines exhaust fitted, the tank painted up using HD black/orange graphics. I've owned several bikes mainly twins and this performs brilliantly...... loads of power through all the gears!! Gear changing is positive, not clunky and feet position straight down (not in air like trad Harley's). Never wanted an oversize trad Harley, so at 5ft 9 and 14stone... this bike is light n easy to manoeuvre, fun naked bike. Good on M-way upto 70mph, no racer of course, but ideal commuter, weekend bike for me. It's loud, turns heads and I'm very pleased with it. Time will tell on build but it does come with 24months warranty, so no worries eh....! Try ride before slagging off, as it rides better than it looks for sure... AND it feels like a bad ass Harley to boot!!! Enjoy
Not a fan of harley but I love the fact that you are reviewing bikes now! Also loved the sena camera review!
I am riding the bike for last 04 months, I agree with your review. With introduction if ABS, breaking has improved significantly.
Used a Street 500 during my CMSP course over the weekend. The points about shifting and controls were spot on. I even had to pull off to the side a few times due to several miss-shifts. I thought it was my lack of skill the entire time!
That pillion seat backrest is quite neat. We dont have those here!
we do power drift seen it myself.Never thought ill be correcting the best hahaha
Haha...we have.
But I'm in doubt whether u r original.🤔😂
We poor Indian don't deserve it
can you ride with two and up to the hills on highway? is it better. Where I would ride it is most 30 km/h and 120 kmh on freeway :D But on weekend we would cruise up the hills on highway, so this seems ok to me. Do you agree? Thanks. and love your way of presentation, cool, down to earth and very inteligent. Stay strong and safe!!!
Excellent review. Lemmy is an excellent reviewer. His passion, enthusiasm and communication style is top notch. I look forward to future reviews. RevZilla is quickly becoming my go to place for reviews and accessories.
Wow - great review! I'm not even in the market for this bike but I watched it through just due to the quality of the commentary.
Thanks bro, my wife has this bike and your review is spot on! We bought it pre-owned with less than 2,000 miles on it. She feels comfortable with the brakes, it already had a slip on so the sound is awesome but as you stated we definitely have to do something about the foot pegs. All in all, she loves it and feel that it is an excellent 1st or city bike.
Great review! This was actually a bike I was considering before I ended up going with my FZ8. Those brakes and the shifting are what took it out of the running for me.
Well, I was looking to venture into the cruiser market. Any reviews in the works of the Kawasaki vulcan?
Good review. Revzilla and Lemmy gave the bike a top notch demo. Production quality was excellent and Lemmy was clear and thorough.
6 months later, I pulled the trigger. As a new rider I wanted to buy a bike that I felt comfortable on, but there is definitely a stigma that comes with lower CCs. Thanks for proving you don't need the biggest, baddest bike to have fun and look cool doing it. Thanks Lemmy!
+Mark Graziano Would you recommend it for a new rider like myself that has no experience other than messing around in the woods on a 250 dirt bike with some street riding? I'm 5'10", 180lb, and commute from princeton NJ to rutgers univ for classes which is approx 20 miles, 40 miles total there and back. Will be doing lots of riding through college avenue, which is a very urban area
Absolutely. I got my confidence riding a lot faster than I expected.
One of the best and most comprehensive motorcycle review I have ever seen! Keep up the great work.
I just bought a 2019, I love it.
Great review Lenny! I have ridden her just over 6000 km in 9 months and she is the best bike on Indian roads. If only she would announce her approach (loud exhaust sound) she would be perfect.
tryarunm I must mention that her high chassis is what makes her such a good handler OF Indian roads. The Iron, Super Low, V-Rod come to grief on our agricultural streets that have unreasonably high and sharp speed-breakers and potholes. And her pickup beats any of the German cars.
Great review! I had a ride on my first Harley last weekend: a HD Softail Breakout and i am browsing the internet for Harley reviews ever since!
Why no protective clothing btw?
This review is insanely informative. Best one I've ever seen and cleared up all questions I had about this bike. As well as providing me advice and a proper direction to go to fix the bike. Couldn't ask for better!!!
This review is excellent, very informative, non-biased, great shots, thanks!\
Best bike review I've seen on this bike. I started with an 883 and upgraded to a street bob last year but I always wonder about having a lighter bike. I miss the sporty sometimes but the Dyna is more comfortable and powerful. Thanks Lemmy you are really good at what you do!
I would love to see an updated 2017 review of this bike. I'm deciding between this and the 883 iron.
Richard S same here
883 is a way better bike. The Street 750 is all around shittier. Plasticy shit everywhere. Not a durable engine, either.
Been eagerly waiting for your thoughts on this bike since I recently got one and it is my first. Gotta say that most of what you mentioned mirrored my thoughts, it's a very lovable, dependable bike with a couple things to improve but I don't care because i use it as a daily commuter now with intentions to pass it down to the next generation in the future, lol, so I'll work on it anyways. I looked into the Kawi and almost got it but I felt it soulless whereas the 750 spoke to me. I actually don't have a complaint on the brakes, they stop when I want them to but everybody seems to hate them, I'll do the mods you mention and I bet I'll be even happier. Had a few miss shifts too but riding position is very comfortable to me. The exhaust, the mirrors, the horn and the rear plastic light assembly are what I have issues with, the designers better redeem themselves for them. Overall I'm very happy with the 750 (and the many praises from random people too) and discovered that I could work on it and give it a nice little modern cafe racer look and feel. Please keep reviewing parts/gear for this model as I feel I'm not the only one wanting to see more. Kudos to your production team and to you Lemmy again, the style keeps getting better and better. In short every time I swing a leg over it I always say "why didn't I do this earlier?" And every time I'm online I tune to Revzilla to see what's new in this awesome motorcycle life.
Lemmy is such a wonderful presenter
That is the most spot on review I have ever seen. I borrowed a new street 500 from a friend and I had so much fun on July 4th. It is nimble and cool. The girls were giggling and screaming and squeezing me tight. Definitely cool for urban traffic. Rock on cool cat, stay Awesome. M. ;)
Hi lemmy love from India.Your review is top notch.Excellent,honest & erudite review about HD street 750.Damn your so good.
Wow, what a great reviewer. I got a real feel for what the bike is about. Hard to find reviews like that.
Bad brakes on a Harley? Who would have thought?
yellowbusguy my sporster has amazing brakes
Jar of Smegma harley sales a brand, not performance
Lol it doesn't have bad breaks. It's just a 300lbs dude riding a starter bike.
@@richardwaldron222 you think so? I'm a beginner and the worst thing I could think of are weak brakes lol
@@biggideal I am about 220lbs and rode this bike at my beginner class. I felt like the brakes were adequate. My girl's Vulcan S out brakes it though, for what its worth. So does every sport bike out there, including the beginner friendly ones like the ninja 400 or r3.
Lemmy, that was a fantastically thorough review. I love the format and the practical descriptions of what the bike is like to live with. Very well done.
I'm gonna be honest here, i wasn't gonna even watch this video, then i saw Lemmy on the thumbnail
***** you get extra brownie points for also telling us how to fix the issues you've found, most reviewers just tell you it has bad brakes, which kinda means it's a bad bike, when $50 could turn it into a great bike.
Great review! A few months ago, I had my heart set on getting one of these bad boys for my first bike. Then I test rode it... I completely agree with this review. I couldn't get over how cheap it felt. It handled and had the power but felt cheap. I bought an Iron 883 and couldn't be any happier. I think if you're going to consider the Street you might as well also check out other standard bikes like the FZ-07, Bolt and Iron 883. You get more for your money.
This bike look fun as hell
wtf happened guys? this was the best motorcycle review format ive ever seen now you guys just do these ride to work basically ads lol
Top drawer stuff- thorough, well paced, and entertaining. Great review!
Glad I opened up the video. Lemmy's review was top notch. Fast moving pace. Real nice camera and sound work. But most of all great content. I'd like to turn hi loose on a few bikes and Scooters I have been considering :)
Great Review! The bike however wreaks of cheap build quality, which is fine, if it were cheap.
Awesome to see a review of a guy my size, riding the bike I’m interested in! Thanks for doing this one man
Don't care for the bike , But great review as always, great job
Dude, Revzilla seriously has the most technical, understandable, and well laid out reviews on the entire internet. My biggest gripe is that they don't do many sport or supersport bikes at all, I wish I could get such a comprehensive review of the bikes I'm into instead of the cruiser folks getting all the glory.
+tacline2 Take a look at the link below. I think we've actually reviewed more sport bikes than cruisers. Not all have been video reviews though, so I grant you that. We'll likely review more supersports in the future. -DrewZilla
*www.revzilla.com/common-tread-reviews
You are politically honest, dig your style my man. Excellent reviews in my opinion. What do you think of the new Bonnies?
William McDonell Like ***** mentioned, so far I have racked up 73,000 miles on my personal Bonneville T-100. While I have sentimental attachment to it, I am not blind to her flaws. I have spent time on all of the 865cc bikes in Triumph's lineup and would be happy to answer any questions you may have.
Are you looking for a T-100 or a mag wheel Bonnie? Between the two the mag-wheel Bonnie is a bit more fun and flickable with it's 17" rubber up front. I built one out for a friend once with an updated suspension, exhaust, fuel map, flat track bars, CRG mirrors, and a custom seat. The thing handled better than the T-100 or Thruxton and was a blast to rip around on. Made it hard to go back to my T-100. That being said, the T-100 gives you a bit more of a classic styling.
Both versions are heavy, weighing in around 500 pounds. I like the engine for what it is, a even keeled little twin that makes about 60 ponies at the rear wheel. While it's fun to rip around on and has a really linear power curve, it's not going to be the fastest bike out there. Also, the fact that it's air cooled makes it a pain in the ass when sitting in traffic. Currently residing in Philly, I often miss living in LA where I could lane split freely.
If you have any specific questions I can answer for you, don't hesitate to ask.
I agree with most of what he said. This is my first Harley(I'm the original owner purchased with 83 miles on it) - I went from Kawi to a Harley & the first thing I noticed was the breaks & the clutch. The mirrors not so much I guess because I'm short but I have found the right position where I can see behind me. It does have a lot a power and I do ride a lot in the city and the handling is a lot better than my Kawi. The seat not so much usually after 60 miles or so I'm ready for a stop. I have learned that there are not a lot accessories for this bike and what you do find is kinda expensive.( I'm wanting to install LED lights and it's a pain in the rear to get to battery). I got a good deal on this bike and that is the main reason why I went with a Harley. So far I'm glad I did.
Oddly enough this is what I took my MSF course on. The 500 that is.
I like the way you describe the riding experience of each bike. Your reviews are plain and easy to comprehend. Keep up the great riding explanations!!
Review is crazy good, how did you guys capture audio while riding Sena BlueTooth pack?
MotoMaryland You nailed it, we used the Sena GP10 Bluetooth Back on a GoPro Hero3+ paired up to a Sena 20S. So far it's worked out really well!
I grew up in NH and come back yearly to visit family. I rented a 750 yesterday in Laconia and put 256 miles on it.
Overall? A fun bike. Torquey engine and very maneuverable, with very easy shifting. I wasn't a fan of the suspension, and it was a little small and cramped. I also wish it had more than just a speedometer.
It made it just over 200 miles before it needed gas, and did not need to shift much on the back roads we took. We rode north to the Mt. Washington area and back down the Kancamangus Hwy.
Belt drive and more power than a Sportster 883...a nice proposition for all kinds of people. I hope they sell well.
Lemmy you are so fucking cool!
Stop being a gay white knight mangina and man up.
Street 750 is a great bike, i have owned it for 3 months, rode more than 1500 km and it worked perfectly. The only problem is when i drive in the city it's overheat very weak, you can easily fell the heat burn through your legs, and the second seat is a nightmare for those who ride with you.
Your reviews are better then that Norman reedus show!
Ok, so hear this. This dude and his personality got me to click the “subscribe” button in 20 seconds. That is one great way to capture people’s attention and to set them in a great mood. Bravo!
great review mate !
Hello Lemmy. Greetings from Bangalore.
I've watched this review three times. Once after a test riding the Street 750. Once during the waiting period after paying for it. And once again just now after having owned it for a month. I love everything about the bike man! I'm relieved that the negatives don't bother me as much. You said it yourself - "I'm significantly bigger than the intended purchaser of this bike." The fit/function/ergonomics is just perfect for Indian-sized me. The front brakes kick in when I so much as think about breaking. And the mirrors are just perfectly placed.
The only negative as I see it, and again I disagree with you, space for the pillion rider is quite tight. The rock hard backrest makes it worse. No one sitting back there could ever enjoy the Street 750 as much as I do. Finding neutral is another thing that gets called out in reviews. I think I've got the hang of it by now.
I hope to see you in India one of these days. It's the real test track.
hello...sir ...congrats for your harley ......can you tell me how much does it costs for the servicing after the free services?????
Came to the comments to see people talking about the push ups
This guy is the man when it comes to bikes reviews
front brake is inexcusable.
molon labe it looks like it’s missing a rotor and a set of calipers🙄
Rode the Street 500 for the HD Riding Course (Passed their course this Sunday!) Never rode a motorcycle before, but after the first day of riding, I think the bike's size helped a lot with the learning curve for a new rider like me. I'm tall about 6ft2in and they had a tall seat option on the learner bike and that helped a bit more, but I was still uncomfortable. I'm sure with a tall seat and forward controls it would a be a bit more comfortable, although in reality I'd never ride this, doesn't fit my style or size.
All the Cons of the bike you pointed out were what I encountered with while in the course. The front brakes worked fine for me (I'm sure they may have changed them up since it's a learner bike from the repairing), but they taught me I have to use both front and back, maybe for safety reasons. I was in the course with 3 other more "experienced" riders renewing their licenses (they ride sport bikes), and we all agreed the clutch lever was strange: felt that its friction zone was nearly 3/4ths out of the lever, caused me to stall the bike a lot when trying to take off in 1st.
Just wanted to throw in my opinion of a brand new rider's experience with it. All in all, I'm pumped to be a rider now and saving for my first bike!
I laughed at that intro wave
I just took my msf course this weekend and we used street 500s. I'm a sport bike guy but these bikes definitely make me second guess my first bike. It's a bit of a pain to get my feet up because I'm 6'3" but they were a blast to ride.
Great presentation
Hey Lenny, thanks for wearing our gear on your product reviews. Means a lot to me and us. Love, McGoo
Shouldn't a Revzilla rep wear proper gear while riding?
truantray agreed, considering their business I was kinda shocked by this.
truantray What was wrong with his gear? This aint no Power Ranger want to be.
truantray Kinda surprised me too.
At least wear a jacket if you're going on youtube...
Neo Smith
You can better say: what wasn't wrong. Normal pants, daily shoes and a shirt omg......
Wear your protective clothing when riding a bike......
Harry Brand
Screw that shit. Wear what you like. For me it's a pair of 501s cuffed, with logger boots and a white or black tee shirt -- no helmet. I wear a helmet when I ride in the club since we ride really tight and shit kicks up a lot.
This is an excellent around town and occasionally highway bike. I bought a used one, it was too good of a deal to pass up and thought about reselling right away for an easy 700-1000 dollar profit but decided to keep it for a commuter bike. Id recommend putting a slip-on exhaust though.
You can quit your day job, great review.
***** Lemmy? were U with Motor Head? ..Just kidding. between the tu250 and tw200 what would U pick? And why ( sunday street bike, town )?
*****
just around town, Street.
Thanks for the reply. My first bike was a xt duel purpose, I keep thinking the tw is the ultimate utility bike. Or at least more fun. I never considered durability. Interesting point. I really don't like the way cruisers index you. I like the old Bonneville/ UJM flat long seats that let you move around, so I guess i like the tw better?
***** XT 600. Im the same size you are but older. The older you get the more you can see yourself on a kymco like200, lol. I just can't do it, I gota go with the tw.
Always appreciate the reviews from Lemmy and the others at Revzilla - always great, practical information!
Looks like the brakes in this bike are totally shitty and the company is not going to issue a recall inspite of the customers getting into accidents because of the manufacturing defect. In India the customers are protesting and are trying to get the buyers to sign petitions ( www.change.org/p/vikram-pahwa-md-h-d-india-change-we-demand-h-d-street-750-faulty-brakes ) as the company is not responding.
Love the reviews, keep em coming. Completely agree with many key points such as the liquid cooling for a city bike. I've had to filter on Kelly/Schuylkill so many times due to my HD '72 getting hot in the gridlock. Something to remember for those interested in commuting by bike in cities like Philly.
Kawazaki Vulcan S.
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I don't even like Harleys but I'm watching all these reviews because they're so entertaining and informative.