43k base price! No quick shifter, no Ohlins or electronic suspension, no heated grips? Taxes, license, build fees - this bike would be close to 50K out the door...
Love that orange color. I would strongly consider the street glide version in that color, but not crazy about the $6000 up charge for paint. I can get a really nice custom paint job for that money.
2022 Road Glide ST. Zippers 468, Thundermax tuner, Gallop Freedom Blaster 2 into 1, SS intake. I will not trade it in for a new one. I like the analog bikes better too.
@@wnt2gofst ...a new F350 diesel is hovering around $100,000 - and you could do actual work with it. What are you going to do with a faux POS "race Harley when a simple stock ZX-14 or a Hayabusa runs up on ya? I know, you'll just make excuses like all the Harley guys do!
@@seanoleary1979 my cvo makes 170whp and 163wtq, yet very comfy cruising too. sure a busa is faster, but not as comfy and built for two different things, and I have a new truck to and got rid of my 2500 GMC At4, didn't use it. My softtail is a complete build too. Just say you can't afford to buy the cvo and build it, just say your broke.
@@wnt2gofst Bruh... I raced ProGas, Super Comp, and finally ProMod for 22 years in the IHRA, AMA ProStar and DRAGBIKE! sanctions. I've built more winning dragbike motors than hairs on your wife's hairy snatch. If you're going to tell me a 170 hp air cooled motor can be ridden on the street (screw Harley's backward/half-ass liquid-cooled head nonsense) for more than a 1000 miles, you drank the Kool-Aid and need a check-up from the neck-up! As for comfort, the day I'm in need of a bloated 900lb limp-wristed Lazy-Boy/Barco-lounger on 2 wheels will be the day I suck on the gas-pipe!
I think you nailed this review. Have a 24 SG CVO in legendary orange, and I just rode a RG CVO ST today. I didn’t really push it too hard, but I didn’t have access to track mode (HD demo ride bike). In sport mode, it felt the same as my SG. I would much rather have all the bells and whistles and the better paint job…but that is me, and the reason why HD makes both!!!
@@4940markhutchinsI agree with you but I would go one further, any bike with modes are ridiculous. I don't care if it's a 1000cc or a Hayabusa, the throttle itself is an endless supply of modes, riders need to learn how to control the throttle, not have a computer mommy do it for you.
Good review These are still going for one sticker in So. Cal and they are not sitting on the floor for very long. I did buy one and think it is amazing. I am primarily a Ducati guy but Harley hit it out of the park with this one. My favorite thing about this bike is that it is one of the extremely few CVOs where the paint job does not look like it came straight out of a rap video. This bike kind of reminds me of what could happen if during a drunken one night stand a Ducati Pikes Peak and a Road Glide decide to hook up and ended up spawning.
Harley's trying to compete with Aprilia, Ducati, BMW, Yamaha, Kawasaki Honda and Suzuki with an overweight fossil of a bike with engine architecture that was outdated in the 1930s when BMW came out with silky smooth air-cooled boxer engines that lasted a lifetime!!! Even Indian laughs at them!
I love all the people confusing this channel with bikes and beards channel. This is is review channel he rides bikes then gives his reviews on them to inform buyers looking at these bikes.
Would be really interesting to hear if the standard CVO isn’t the faster bike in real life due to the VVT. She should pull better down low and doesn’t lose that much high up compared to the CVO ST.
You did more to sell a HD in that Video than HD itself has done in years. You made me want one. HD has yet to be able to sell me on wanting one. They owe you money for this video.
It's the other way around. The cam on the ST is the 511 and on the VVT is the 545. Cam lift doesn't mean anything. The real difference is 30 vs 32 teeth sprocket they put on the ST which makes it a bit snappier.
I always enjoyed your videos when you had your shop and was up north thinking if I was ever their I would stop in. Was bummed when you shut it down but then you moved right into my neighborhood. I live just outside of Murfreesboro and did live there for 35 yrs. So maybe I will see you around Mid Tn. because you don't have a shop to visit. LOL Be safe, have fun. I like the RG CVO better but to be honest I would never lay down the money for what Harley wants for these bikes.
Cherohala Skyway is awesome, as is the ride from Cherokee back to Gatlinburg through the Great Smokey Mountains National Forest. We rode the Dragon on a Thursday afternoon and it was pretty empty, so there is that as well.
When you can almost get a Gold Wing DCT and an 2023 CBR1000RR-R SP for the same price as this Harley Davidson, and then have two awesome and reliable bikes, the choice seems quite clear. And if you must have a V-Twin, The KTM RC8-R is probably the best bike to own, they seems to only increase in value too, or just get a perfect example of an Ducati 1199 Panigale. God bless and lots of love from Norway.
Thank you for the video, very informative. Interesting to know the differences, even though I could never ever afford any of those. Too bad Harley is so exclusive.
So, it’ll be $60k out the door by the time you accessorize it a little. And then it’ll be about as fast as a stock 20 year old sport touring bike. For that price you could buy multiple bikes that would serve their individual purposes better than this will be able to do everything. And probably still have money left over to take a nice vacation.
8:10 SEAN! You pulled out directly in front of that black sedan and he had to change lanes to avoid hitting you. Bro, please pay attention better. Take an extra second to look when pulling into traffic.
@Wasabi-one if you cared about a company being woke, you wouldn't be complaining about it on TH-cam (a VERY woke company) on your phone made by another woke company. When you only care when it's convenient for you, you look like a clown
"They think you cant handle all that power"... its a harley.. any power you may find in one is completely muted by the elephatine chassis. I mean black holes all have a harley in the center.. only thing made that has enough mass to get it started.
Bikes and cars have not really increased in cost but dollar has become so devalued. Since 2019 cars and homes increased 50%. Average increased goods up 25%. Gold $2500/ounce reflecting devalued dollar from all the terrible inflation from over printing money we do not have.
@@perrykomick9478 I do not thank you for sharing your opinion because I didn’t ask for negativity. I’m 27 years old at the time of writing this so I know a little bit. And I disagree. But you’re welcome to have your opinion!
@@perrykomick9478 I have a road king. 27 is not a kid. And I don’t care about your opinion. It isn’t right and my opinion isn’t wrong. But you still don’t have to be rude!
So 'ST' stands for Sport-Touring, but it couldn't be less touring capable...no heated grips, no docking kit for a rack. Maybe just call it the 'S' (what little touring element it retains is implied in the chassis type)...
VVT is not going to give you any more gas mileage.just more junk to cause problems.I disabled it on my truck after repairing 2000.00 worth of lifters and stuff and it gets the same exact mileage running on all cylinders all the time.
Sean or Shaun lol thank you for your content especially the bible quotes. It was a part of my seeking out wisdom from the Bible. I was always close to the Lord especially when I was hit by a car at 90 mph. I just started riding with my 883 at that time. Now I ride a Honda vtx 13 custom and I'm happy! God bless you and Bearded Mechanic, and the whole team!
"Race Version"..... no heated grips, alrighty then but it's got enough luggage space for Magda, Zsa Zsa, and Eva Gabor, socialite & sisters who'd need the space on that race bike. Back to the Race Track, peace
I used to ride with a guy with a bike like that... he would always whine about everything in fear of getting it scratched... "My saddlebags cost more than your bikes combined" as he would often repeat. Luckily he always when home in a fit before midday! LOL
I’ve been saying it since they announced that German guy as their ceo. Why in the world they would have a German from the shoe business running an iconic American motorcycle company?
@@dawnsearlylight784same as a chinese guy designing a Camaro. Its not being racist its just being Honest. Ive known for years as well. Nice to see others figuring it out now
If you're looking for performance, you're not really looking for a Harley Davidson. Something like a Triumph Rocket with 180 horses would outrun this so hard it's not even funny. The Storm has what, 180 horsepower now? And they're roughly in the same category - muscle cruisers. The Rocket is also vastly better looking than this weird semi-batwing variation.
My ZX-14 was dynoed at 205 hp at the WHEEL! By BMW K1300S was dynoed at 183 hp at the wheel. Harley's are an overweight fossil of a bike with engine architecture that was outdated in the 1930s when BMW came out with silky smooth air-cooled boxer engines that lasted a lifetime!!! Even Indian laughs at them!
In the motorcycle world no point in comparing harleys to others. Plenty of bikes faster or with more power. That's not what Harley is about. That said, this model of Harley ain't for me either. The bat-wing isn't just weird - it's ugly. And some bat-wings look great. More proof that leadership of harley needs to get the boot. They're going the wrong way these days and have no clue what the market wants, likes or can afford. Their marketing campaign stinks too. Cheers.
@@jimp.7286 "That's not what Harley is about..." And yet they continue to add more horsepower and raise the prices through the roof for a shitty engine architectural platform that was considered antiquated 80 years ago!!!
@@seanoleary1979 Again, the architecture "IS" harley's market appeal. Not the unreliability though. A v-twin with a fork and blade rod assembly from the past. They're unique. But the more harley drifts away from their core with modernization, (computer chips, code, gaggles of electronic features along with eye-watering prices),..the more market share they loose. Their base loves the sound and feel. The raw'ness. My dad had one. Nothing else like them. On a highway trip, they're hypnotic. I'm an old guy now who's owned everything including the old large two stroke road bikes and I still appreciate Harley. But not their current direction or leadership. Yes, they've added more power to satisfy the base just like every other vehicle corp does, but it was never about competing with other bike brands. Just performing better for the brand. Sadly, their luck is running out and it's sad when icons go down due to poor leadership. The idiots just dropped their gate-way bike; the sportster. A model intended to bring people in with a much lower price. Or for people of smaller stature or females who'd like to ride. Poor leadership decision.
If someone wanted a Roadglide, you'd think that they could pack a whole lot of horses and handling into a base model for a whole lot less that the $15K price difference that HD is asking.
That's not very impressive for that kind of money when My old 1982 Yamaha xj650 will do 0 to 60 mph in 4.8 seconds ! Quarter mile in 12.8 seconds ! Great Info.
True but that’s a very different kind of bike. These are very much on par with similar bagger style motorcycles and the price range is comparable as well. That being said they are all overpriced and should perform better.
I don't know why manufacturers haven't re-thought the infotainment systems and getting to the point of ditching external speakers. They are almost pointless given the world today of in helmet bluetooth devices and most people are wearing helmets these days. If you're spending most of the ride, touring at speed with wind noise, well... and nobody wants to hear the dude blasting freebird while cruising around town.
With Harley Davidson it’s always been about the sound and the feel. And if you lose that and I think you lose everything. I personally hate the fact that you pay a boatload for a brand new motorcycle and then have to spend a ton more money to upgrade parts.screaming eagle is BS. They should come standard on the damn bikes. especially for the price they charge.
2 bikes that probably less than 3% of riders could ever afford....here in Canada (60K) and that is without taxes 👀
You must be crazy. People can afford it, they just don't want it.
Afford yes, worth it naa
At the dealers by me they don’t stay on the floor for more than a few weeks.
100% fax unless you want a high dollar monthly payment or put a nice big down payment down to lower your payment that’s why I ride dynas
People can definitely afford it. Your little bubble of the world isn't the entire world.
43k base price! No quick shifter, no Ohlins or electronic suspension, no heated grips? Taxes, license, build fees - this bike would be close to 50K out the door...
That's why I always go base and build the bike I want. It may take a little while but that's the fun of it.
Welcome to the world of Harley hahaha. You are only describing every single other manufacturer's expectations for the money hahaha
Very nice rundown! For this kind of money, semi-active suspension, blind spot radar, and radar cruise control is expected.
Damn it must be a harley davidson then hahaha
Love that orange color. I would strongly consider the street glide version in that color, but not crazy about the $6000 up charge for paint. I can get a really nice custom paint job for that money.
I like the older analog bikes and the prices suit me better. These new bikes are awesome tho
2022 Road Glide ST. Zippers 468, Thundermax tuner, Gallop Freedom Blaster 2 into 1, SS intake. I will not trade it in for a new one. I like the analog bikes better too.
Harley is a manufacturing company so they can’t and won’t keep making the same old shit
It's still a bit too much for a motorcycle. You can buy a truck, suv, car for that. I'll stick with my 2007 Springer and Dyna. Great video 👍
or you buy one and a new truck. LOL
@@wnt2gofst ...a new F350 diesel is hovering around $100,000 - and you could do actual work with it. What are you going to do with a faux POS "race Harley when a simple stock ZX-14 or a Hayabusa runs up on ya? I know, you'll just make excuses like all the Harley guys do!
@@seanoleary1979 my cvo makes 170whp and 163wtq, yet very comfy cruising too. sure a busa is faster, but not as comfy and built for two different things, and I have a new truck to and got rid of my 2500 GMC At4, didn't use it. My softtail is a complete build too. Just say you can't afford to buy the cvo and build it, just say your broke.
@@wnt2gofst Bruh... I raced ProGas, Super Comp, and finally ProMod for 22 years in the IHRA, AMA ProStar and DRAGBIKE! sanctions. I've built more winning dragbike motors than hairs on your wife's hairy snatch. If you're going to tell me a 170 hp air cooled motor can be ridden on the street (screw Harley's backward/half-ass liquid-cooled head nonsense) for more than a 1000 miles, you drank the Kool-Aid and need a check-up from the neck-up! As for comfort, the day I'm in need of a bloated 900lb limp-wristed Lazy-Boy/Barco-lounger on 2 wheels will be the day I suck on the gas-pipe!
I think you nailed this review. Have a 24 SG CVO in legendary orange, and I just rode a RG CVO ST today. I didn’t really push it too hard, but I didn’t have access to track mode (HD demo ride bike). In sport mode, it felt the same as my SG. I would much rather have all the bells and whistles and the better paint job…but that is me, and the reason why HD makes both!!!
A Harley bagger with a "track mode" is silly
@@4940markhutchinsI agree with you but I would go one further, any bike with modes are ridiculous. I don't care if it's a 1000cc or a Hayabusa, the throttle itself is an endless supply of modes, riders need to learn how to control the throttle, not have a computer mommy do it for you.
I chose the CVO in Legendary Orange.
@@Three-LeggedCat💯
Really enjoy the in depth information on motorcycles and how you present it. Always appreciate the scriptural wisdom too.
Good review These are still going for one sticker in So. Cal and they are not sitting on the floor for very long. I did buy one and think it is amazing. I am primarily a Ducati guy but Harley hit it out of the park with this one. My favorite thing about this bike is that it is one of the extremely few CVOs where the paint job does not look like it came straight out of a rap video.
This bike kind of reminds me of what could happen if during a drunken one night stand a Ducati Pikes Peak and a Road Glide decide to hook up and ended up spawning.
Harley's trying to compete with Aprilia, Ducati, BMW, Yamaha, Kawasaki Honda and Suzuki with an overweight fossil of a bike with engine architecture that was outdated in the 1930s when BMW came out with silky smooth air-cooled boxer engines that lasted a lifetime!!! Even Indian laughs at them!
End up spawning 😂😂😂
Great video Sean but I can tell you I’ve had both of those bikes 2024 legendary orange CVO road glide and currently on 2024 CVO ST is the bike!
I love all the people confusing this channel with bikes and beards channel. This is is review channel he rides bikes then gives his reviews on them to inform buyers looking at these bikes.
Eff Harley Davidson……they have lost their way
🤣🤣🤣 Like polaris Indian !!
@@mixalis6168 screw Indian…..don’t want one of those either
Eff Indian too!
I'm looking at replacing my Harley Electra Glide with an Indian Sport Chief.
Agreed, only old Harley's if that at all
In Canada, this costs over 60k out the door. It would give me no more pleasure than my motorcycles that costs 14k.
60k. Wow.
I guess I should have mentioned I'm also Canadian LOL 😄
@@snerp Qui! lol
my 3000$ bike have more perfomance lollll
@@sebg2086I’m here with you 😂❤
I just realized you live near me and I’ve been watching this channel for a whole 😂
Great in depth video. Can't wait to pick mine up this weekend.
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@seanoleary1979 ok fine I won't get you one lol
@@ridingwithkev5560 perfect response
Would be really interesting to hear if the standard CVO isn’t the faster bike in real life due to the VVT. She should pull better down low and doesn’t lose that much high up compared to the CVO ST.
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It's not. Dyno numbers are same torque and 5hp difference. The biggest difference is torque in the vvt starts early and doesn't drop like the ST
@@marcnunes6916 Yeah that’s what I mean - if the torque starts earlier in the normal cvo it probably feels faster then the ST.
That's a nice Harley Challenger you got there 😂.
How do those air filters work in heavy rain? They look like they would suck a lot of water
You’re wearing different boots than the ones you put on for the ride!😂
You did more to sell a HD in that Video than HD itself has done in years. You made me want one. HD has yet to be able to sell me on wanting one. They owe you money for this video.
Craig the Bearded Mechanic is kicking yer but with views. It's clear why.
It's the other way around. The cam on the ST is the 511 and on the VVT is the 545. Cam lift doesn't mean anything. The real difference is 30 vs 32 teeth sprocket they put on the ST which makes it a bit snappier.
Great review. I also appreciate the scripture and witness. Well done.
I always enjoyed your videos when you had your shop and was up north thinking if I was ever their I would stop in. Was bummed when you shut it down but then you moved right into my neighborhood. I live just outside of Murfreesboro and did live there for 35 yrs. So maybe I will see you around Mid Tn. because you don't have a shop to visit. LOL Be safe, have fun. I like the RG CVO better but to be honest I would never lay down the money for what Harley wants for these bikes.
DON'T DO THE DRAGON ON A WEEKEND! Ask me how I know. Don't forget all the other amazing roads in the area.
The Devil’s Triangle is a blast also
Cherohala Skyway is awesome, as is the ride from Cherokee back to Gatlinburg through the Great Smokey Mountains National Forest. We rode the Dragon on a Thursday afternoon and it was pretty empty, so there is that as well.
I'm so glad I picked up my silver 23.5 cvo last year for same price they wanting for the stripped down st
When you can almost get a Gold Wing DCT and an 2023 CBR1000RR-R SP for the same price as this Harley Davidson, and then have two awesome and reliable bikes, the choice seems quite clear. And if you must have a V-Twin, The KTM RC8-R is probably the best bike to own, they seems to only increase in value too, or just get a perfect example of an Ducati 1199 Panigale.
God bless and lots of love from Norway.
Yes, I noticed you tried to put the right hand glove on your left hand 😆
Who hasn't done that at least once.
I do it probably every other time.
I hate quick shifting. Call me crazy but clutching is my favorite thing about riding.
Great review as always… 🔥🔥🔥
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Hey. The way you injected in the passage from Bible. Loved it bro. You just made my day
These last two videos have weird vibes. Are you promoting these bikes for HD corporate?
Thank you for the video, very informative. Interesting to know the differences, even though I could never ever afford any of those. Too bad Harley is so exclusive.
I bought a brand new VTX1300R off the showroom for the paint upgrade cost of this bike! 🥴
Awesome review.. how tall are you? It seems kibe your knees were really bent but then again you enjoyed the ride..
Way to go to the next adventure
Isnt that kinda like the fastest heifer at the bouquet catching ceremony?
😂😂😂
I never understood the sound systems on these bikes. I would buy this just because it doesn't have one.
So, it’ll be $60k out the door by the time you accessorize it a little. And then it’ll be about as fast as a stock 20 year old sport touring bike.
For that price you could buy multiple bikes that would serve their individual purposes better than this will be able to do everything. And probably still have money left over to take a nice vacation.
A whole 120hp? My 07 Glide is chipped, cammed, and dyno'd at 115hp. My BMW is 160hp and only 500 lbs.
Wow, Harley hired you to sell their bikes. They really are desperate.
WooHoo Bunpus! Thats my dealership. Love the gang there.
You showed us an entire scene of you tying up those Doc Martens, then cut to the ride and you have cowboy boots on!!??
Quick shift….. yes! Have it on my other bike. Night and day.
Good insight as always. We'll stick to our Vulcans. Brand loyalty hah. 😎
Great content as always!
8:10 SEAN! You pulled out directly in front of that black sedan and he had to change lanes to avoid hitting you. Bro, please pay attention better. Take an extra second to look when pulling into traffic.
I saw that, too. Roadkill ain't pretty.
Wasn't even close
I would never on a new harley now my next bike will be a Kawasaki or Indian
You could SOO mod a good Vulcan! Theyre great bikes. Ive always wanted one
You can buy 2 kawis for the price of one of these woke Davidsons
@@Wasabi-one Woke, you people are really ST!!!!!!!!!!!!!P
Good luck, Indian is not a real one
@Wasabi-one if you cared about a company being woke, you wouldn't be complaining about it on TH-cam (a VERY woke company) on your phone made by another woke company. When you only care when it's convenient for you, you look like a clown
Really great to see someone sharing Christ with this platform..❤
the ST is by far the best buy
Hopefully you checked out Sloans across the street too. Those guys are awesome as well.
Never again, no way Harley. Better start mending your fences.
My older Harley has a competition mode too - no ABS, no traction control,, no linked brakes, etc.
1:40 trim labels need correction here, thanks for the vid 👍
love your content, God bless you brotha
"They think you cant handle all that power"... its a harley.. any power you may find in one is completely muted by the elephatine chassis. I mean black holes all have a harley in the center.. only thing made that has enough mass to get it started.
Imagine a no Nancys tuned 400hp revmax v4 on one of those in place of the VTXified Millwanker engine. A dude can dream.
Bikes and cars have not really increased in cost but dollar has become so devalued. Since 2019 cars and homes increased 50%. Average increased goods up 25%. Gold $2500/ounce reflecting devalued dollar from all the terrible inflation from over printing money we do not have.
Beautiful bikes!
“If your watching this video, you probably need therapy”
Nice intro to your sponsor 😂
My two wish list bikes are a Harley Davidson Road Glide Ultra (with the touring pack), and a Big Dog K9 chopper!
Both junk bikes
@@perrykomick9478 I do not thank you for sharing your opinion because I didn’t ask for negativity. I’m 27 years old at the time of writing this so I know a little bit. And I disagree. But you’re welcome to have your opinion!
@@jasonlock884 😂...just keep riding your scooter kid
@@perrykomick9478 I have a road king. 27 is not a kid. And I don’t care about your opinion. It isn’t right and my opinion isn’t wrong. But you still don’t have to be rude!
@@jasonlock884 rude? ..HD are junk..its fact😂
But from perspective of sales department - AMAZING MONEYMAKER FOR HD!
The ugliest motorcycle made in decades. That front end is horrendous.
So 'ST' stands for Sport-Touring, but it couldn't be less touring capable...no heated grips, no docking kit for a rack. Maybe just call it the 'S' (what little touring element it retains is implied in the chassis type)...
VVT is not going to give you any more gas mileage.just more junk to cause problems.I disabled it on my truck after repairing 2000.00 worth of lifters and stuff and it gets the same exact mileage running on all cylinders all the time.
Sean or Shaun lol thank you for your content especially the bible quotes. It was a part of my seeking out wisdom from the Bible. I was always close to the Lord especially when I was hit by a car at 90 mph. I just started riding with my 883 at that time. Now I ride a Honda vtx 13 custom and I'm happy! God bless you and Bearded Mechanic, and the whole team!
Harley’s went so yay guys 🌈🌈🌈🌈
You're tripping the CVO ST is amazing
Make sure you guys ride one before listening to this guy.
Overpriced
"Race Version"..... no heated grips, alrighty then but it's got enough luggage space for Magda, Zsa Zsa, and Eva Gabor, socialite &
sisters who'd need the space on that race bike. Back to the Race Track, peace
Never seen a motorcycle parked in front of a psychiatrist office.
I have. It belongs to the psychiatrist.
I love my Breakout...you can keep the Geezer glides.
The geezer glide is better than your breakout for sure.
So what is the phone number for the therapist? My ST is being delivered today, Raven Black. Thanks for the review.
I’d go with the ST, I already have the 2022 ST.
When will lowers be available for these things, big selling point for highway riders
I used to ride with a guy with a bike like that... he would always whine about everything in fear of getting it scratched... "My saddlebags cost more than your bikes combined" as he would often repeat. Luckily he always when home in a fit before midday! LOL
Love your channel but wont go anywhere near that brand for a new bike until they scoot their board members and CEO. Ford and Chevy the same.
I agree with you!!!
I’ve been saying it since they announced that German guy as their ceo. Why in the world they would have a German from the shoe business running an iconic American motorcycle company?
@@dawnsearlylight784same as a chinese guy designing a Camaro. Its not being racist its just being Honest. Ive known for years as well. Nice to see others figuring it out now
Jesus Christ is the only therapist I need ❤️🙏
I lost any confidence in Harley Davidson years ago. I'll always stick with the Old Dogs.
hey...can you do a comparison with CVO and Indian Pursuit
Cvo roadglide is for the gentlemen that likes to ride around lookin good from bar to bar. The cvo ST is purely performance oriented, all go & no show.
All go?😂😂 they are slugs
YO SEAN, what kind of shades are you rocking? I want some.
If you're looking for performance, you're not really looking for a Harley Davidson. Something like a Triumph Rocket with 180 horses would outrun this so hard it's not even funny. The Storm has what, 180 horsepower now? And they're roughly in the same category - muscle cruisers. The Rocket is also vastly better looking than this weird semi-batwing variation.
My ZX-14 was dynoed at 205 hp at the WHEEL! By BMW K1300S was dynoed at 183 hp at the wheel. Harley's are an overweight fossil of a bike with engine architecture that was outdated in the 1930s when BMW came out with silky smooth air-cooled boxer engines that lasted a lifetime!!! Even Indian laughs at them!
In the motorcycle world no point in comparing harleys to others. Plenty of bikes faster or with more power. That's not what Harley is about. That said, this model of Harley ain't for me either. The bat-wing isn't just weird - it's ugly. And some bat-wings look great. More proof that leadership of harley needs to get the boot. They're going the wrong way these days and have no clue what the market wants, likes or can afford. Their marketing campaign stinks too. Cheers.
@@jimp.7286 "That's not what Harley is about..." And yet they continue to add more horsepower and raise the prices through the roof for a shitty engine architectural platform that was considered antiquated 80 years ago!!!
Your wrong about that. When’s the last time you rode a Harley with an m8? They make great power
@@seanoleary1979 Again, the architecture "IS" harley's market appeal. Not the unreliability though. A v-twin with a fork and blade rod assembly from the past. They're unique. But the more harley drifts away from their core with modernization, (computer chips, code, gaggles of electronic features along with eye-watering prices),..the more market share they loose. Their base loves the sound and feel. The raw'ness. My dad had one. Nothing else like them. On a highway trip, they're hypnotic. I'm an old guy now who's owned everything including the old large two stroke road bikes and I still appreciate Harley. But not their current direction or leadership. Yes, they've added more power to satisfy the base just like every other vehicle corp does, but it was never about competing with other bike brands. Just performing better for the brand. Sadly, their luck is running out and it's sad when icons go down due to poor leadership. The idiots just dropped their gate-way bike; the sportster. A model intended to bring people in with a much lower price. Or for people of smaller stature or females who'd like to ride. Poor leadership decision.
So Harley has VVT in their $50k CVO. Welcome to the 80s 😂
If someone wanted a Roadglide, you'd think that they could pack a whole lot of horses and handling into a base model for a whole lot less that the $15K price difference that HD is asking.
That's not very impressive for that kind of money when My old 1982 Yamaha xj650 will do 0 to 60 mph in 4.8 seconds ! Quarter mile in 12.8 seconds ! Great Info.
True but that’s a very different kind of bike.
These are very much on par with similar bagger style motorcycles and the price range is comparable as well.
That being said they are all overpriced and should perform better.
Bro!
Love to see me some bikes and beards content!!!!
How's my boy?!? SRK!
Settle down.
@@vincedibona4687 you right ...got a little excited... Hadn't seen my buddy in a while
The cost of the bike should be 60 pounds lighter
are you not using the clutch on your 0-60 upshifts ?
both are great, but once you put the new 135 in either they are monsters. by CVO makes 170/`63 with the new 135 and impact ecu.
HD SUCKS! Buy a goldwing and enjoy your comfortable, quiet, reliable and beautiful motorcycle .
I don't know why manufacturers haven't re-thought the infotainment systems and getting to the point of ditching external speakers. They are almost pointless given the world today of in helmet bluetooth devices and most people are wearing helmets these days. If you're spending most of the ride, touring at speed with wind noise, well... and nobody wants to hear the dude blasting freebird while cruising around town.
$30-40k for a bike? Can buy a nice car for that
Remember it’s not what your riding, Unless your riding a 24 CVO ST!…. Lol
With Harley Davidson it’s always been about the sound and the feel. And if you lose that and I think you lose everything. I personally hate the fact that you pay a boatload for a brand new motorcycle and then have to spend a ton more money to upgrade parts.screaming eagle is BS. They should come standard on the damn bikes. especially for the price they charge.
U should come visit us at bumpus in Memphis.
9 horse is pretty good on 2 wheels
The brake levers ARE adjustable
Buy the most expensive HD you can get. Jochen Zeitz needs a raise.
There’s not a lot of similarities between a CVO ST and a MotoAmerica Harley bagger race bike 😂 (maybe the price)