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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 12 ก.ย. 2024
- Review of the all new 2018 Harley Davidson Breakout Special! 114 cubic inch motor! Monoshock! And sorry guys I mistakenly said mid comtrols when I was talking about placement. The bike has forward controls, I had mids on my mind! Ha. 35 pounds lighter and handles much better! Whole new bike! 3.5 gallon tank. I will be doing all the other models here shortly too! The 2018 fatboy 2018 Fat Bob 2018 heritage classic 2018 street bob and more!! (DISCLAIMER: I do not sell motorcycles, or aid in the sale of motorcycles, this is an opinionated review based on my knowledge).
I been wanting a breakout since 2013. Heard bad reviews on the handling. But I was still interested in it anyway. I stop by my nearest H.D. dealer and immediately can tell the difference from the other models. Not even the 3.5 gallon tank didn't stop me from bringing it home. Great review and great channel.
I love this twisted cherry color!!! Recently added one to my garage a couple weeks ago.
Great video, thanks! Today I test rode a 107 BO. My experience is my own 2017 103 Low Rider. The 107 pulls really stronger and runs smoother at low revs. You can ride it with 1500 rpm. The suspension is stable and stiff; it is nimble enough. The sound is not so organic than the sound of the TC, and it needs another exhaust. And: I really miss the vibes of the DYNA and the clunk, when I shift in first gear. On the M8 there you hear nothing! The gages are very modern - but you have it right before your eyes and must not look down like on traditional Harleys, especially on the Low Rider. The look of the new BO is great. In my eyes it is the most beautiful Harley-Davidson - and perhaps in next spring....
Toni R I can agree a little on the sound. But with the EPA breathing down Harley Davidsons neck I could imagine they went through a lot to try to keep it as genuine as possible whilst still follow their guidelines. I did hear a new fatbob with a full two brothers exhaust system and it sounded fantastic!
I didn't buy my Breakout to handle. It is Black and says CVO pro street breakout on the title. it was the sickest looking bike I ever saw and bought it on the spot last year from National Power Sports of New Hampshire who has the largest selection in the Northeast in Motorcycles. MSRP on my bike was 26 and change and 3 years old with 2, 850 miles $17k is two thirds of original price, like a getting a left over left over demo for one third off the price of new. I know where I'm going to buy my next bike from. It takes two hours just to count the bikes in their showroom! My Breakout has stage 2 - 585 cams, Bassani exhaust and screaming eagle spark plug wires, dyno'd 100HP/118TQ. All the beast I need. It sounds terrifying!
I rode a new 2016 Fat Boy when trying to figure out what HD really suited me. I didn’t like the ride at all. The suspension and hence the ride was not what I was looking for - it felt terrible to me. Consequently I purchased a Fat Bob and love it.
Because the Softail Fat Boy wasn’t even close to me liking it I didn’t even bother trying a Breakout , considering all the reviews I had seen and read about its handling etc . Now I am very keen to ride the 2018 with that new frame / suspension. I expect it will be closer towards my Fat Bob and who knows maybe an upgrade will happen.
Congrats on a great vid.
Test rode this baby today omg the torque she will make you hold on. Honestly it handled better that I thought it would. Till I laid into it in a sweeping left turn she automatically wanted to stand up and was really having to man handle it and let off some
Fantastic looking bike! I like the smaller gas tank...makes the motor look beefer imo.
CreedX360
I definitely agree. I like the smaller tank a lot more.
Nothing wrong with me with the new monoshock frame and m8, but the 2017 bikes looks better than 2018 models, just because of aesthetics decisions, like the awful 3.5 tank
I own a stage 3 twisted 114 and I will go to the grave with it! Get your own
does that mean your jugs have that jeweled look? I like that look, saw it at Spitzie's Harley Davidson's Parts counter- real eye catcher!
Thinking of those shiny jugs in the middle of my black engine and replacing the black aggressor wheels on my CVO breakout with chrome bladed ones, just love those wheels so much and with everything else black they will pop like mad fire.
I own one in twisted cherry and I will never part with it! I have other Harley’s in the garage but this is my jewel, I’ve done a stage 3 set up and all I’m doing next is a set of mid rise bars. Smooth in every gear and tons of torque
I just test drove the new Breakout today and I have to say I was positively surprised, because I haven't really payed much attention to it, being more of a street bob fan. I rode all the new model bikes and the Breakout was actually the best ergonomic wise, at least for me. The seat was good and the riding position was nice and firm and you could really punish that engine on acceleration, unlike with the street bob where the seat is so unconvenient that you had to hang on for your life or you'd slide off the bike. Brake and gear pedals were also angled very nicely, unlike with the new fat bob. I do have to say though, that the monoshock was terrible. I'm not a Harley owner, so I don't know how horrible the suspension has been before, but the difference was ridiculous when I hopped back on my 2001 Yamaha V-Star.
I really liked the one I demo'd too. Suspension was excellent, ergos excellent, brakes very good. It steers like a truck and grinds the pegs too easily, but it's not meant to carve canyons.
The one thing that bugs me is that open backed headlight with the wires hanging out. Who at Harley let that slide?
Squiding are we? ;-) ride safe, it is a great machine I tried it yesterday.
Good review and thx for it ! Let us know your height so we can get a bit more knowledge on the comfort of fwd controls and drag bar. I'm interested in the Fat Bob any chance for a detail review in that soon ? Thx for ur time !
thanks brother! I'm 6 foot even and yes I'm going to do a more detailed review of the fat bob again maybe tomorrow. I planned on it today but the weather didnt hold up
Franco Rockatansky he just did the review on the Fat Bob..real in depth
Rick Holder Thanks for the shout brotha !
I rode the 2017 Breakout, it made a nice change from my normal rides for a day but that clutch, jeeeez it killed. Harley needs a quick shifter and really it needs to be getting much more power out of these huge engines.
Toby the EPA cracked down on them hard last year so they had to do something. So unfortunately just like everything else these days it's got to be tuned to get around the EPA
Harley owners are notorious for not liking change, the reality is Harley were loseing money something had to change.
the new bikes look good go better handle better, than the old models.
same when the v rod came out in 2002 not a real Harley ????
give them a chance I've not heard anything bad from people who have actually rode them.
When I saw Breakout it was love at first sight! 🙂
I'm not a fan of Chrome, can you get those pieces in flat black?
Can't wait to get mine!
The 2014 and up models of the breakout come standard with abs
Sport glide versus the breakout which one and why?
Great review for a great bike! Well done.
thanks!
A question for you Fast-Action Jax
... which is the better out of the Breakout, Fat Boy or Softail Slim?
I am really really close to buying a used or new BO. ARE YOU TELLING ME THAT THE REAR TIRE ON THE NEW ONES IS LESS OF AN ISSUE AS THE PREVIOUS YEARS?
Last time I was there was 1993 … Riding an FZR600 haha
how is the Break out for shorter guys 5'5" -5'7" and new riders
the breakout is a fairly low motorcycle, and you could always get a reduced reach seat if the bars seemed to be too far away, I'm a little taller so I'd only be taking a educated guess on fitment but I've seen a few guys around that height on the breakout.
What would you say about the turning looks very low. And would you recommend this for long ride thank you for your feedback
Y M
With a windshield I think you could ride longer distances comfortably, the breakout is not a cornering bike by any means so if you plan on hitting twisties id look at another but if mainly just cruise I think you'd be fine, the thing I love about Harley's is you can turn them into anything you can imagine :)
Thinking about buying my first Harley pretty soon. Thanks for the great review. You're very helpful
thanks brother!
Got my first Harley and wow life is different when you can say to yourself or to anyone in earshot, my Harley Davidson. There is nothing like it!
The 2017 is a better looking bike in my opinion. The digital dash kinda takes away from the look. The seat on the 2017 is better and the front headlight on the 2018 is terrible looking. The only thing better about the 2018 is the 114 and that’s it.
it is about time they finally make their main assembled products with four valves per cylinder and the monohock is awesome but all this tech is nothing new Honda Kawasaki Yamaha Suzuki have been making bikes like that for years
john clark
Well people asked Harley to do it right?
So there you have it.... be glad .... I just wonder now what the haters are gonna say...?
They can't talk about performance or engine now ... so what are they gonna come up with now?
Tony Vasconcelos I agree I own a 1977 Ironhead
if you knew anything bout Harley's history then you would know they were one of the first bikes to have 4 valves per cylinder so Honda and all Japan crap only copied Harley's on all the new high tech shit you guys complain about Harley's NOT having lol. people don't buy Harley's cuz they want new tech why because new tech is just made to breakdown haha. Harley's been had liquid cooling bikes they jus don't sell them publicly. Harley's been had 4 valves per cylinder bikes they been had v4 Harley's so anyone talking shit bout Harley's are old outdated tech jus wishes Honda was superior in tech but they only copy Harley on everything they do. Harley's superior in everything to Honda. jus reality look at history.
also Harley's we're the first bikes to make all there bikes fuel injection for public sells. it was in the mid 90's when Harley had all there bikes FI. Honda's didn't until 2000's hahaha so much for Honda being so ahead of Harley's right? hahaha get the fuck outta here
I got a 2017 Harley Breakout Stage 5 with Vance and Hines Short Shots and Legend Air suspension and Daymaker headlight as well as Highway Bar and done only 2800 miles how much will i get for a trade in on a 2018 Breakout 114ci?
Harley Davidson Breakout Ducati Panigale 1299 Sorry brother I don't do sales but give the store a call and say you saw the bike on TH-cam and you'd like to get a trade evaluation, our sales dept is probably one of the best in the business and are very quick and responsive. They will get you taken care of 850.334.0055
Sadly, you will give your upgrades away plus approx. $2,000.
Keep your stage 5 17 looks and sounds way better the 18 sounds like shit
Too bad we couldnt see the speedometer with your gopro
That bike F#$King rules it looks custom and tricked out but it's not I'll have to get one as my first bike I'm 6.4 not many options out there for tall guys👌👍✌
Re: Breakout; how tall are you? How did you feel about the clearance on your pegs when turning? Thanks ,
JC Galiano the Breakout has always had some clearance issues when turning. It's a little better but you still have to be conscious of it when you lean hard. And I'm 6'
Fast-Action Jax Do you think the stretched out position would be too much for a 5'7 rider?
its actually not as stretched out as it used to be. So I think you would be fine
It leans further than most of its customers will push it. If you're not a croozer, it's going to disappoint unless you can live with slowing down and smelling the roses.
Alan B'Stard M P
If your looking at buying a Breakout your not looking for a motorcycle to go kill corners with and if anyone has experience riding motorcycles at all it's pretty common knowledge that the wider the rear tire the worse the lean angle gets so I completely disagree, but all that being said I did mention it.
Can i adjust the suspension on the fly or do i need to completely stop first?
Harley Davidson Breakout Ducati Panigale 1299 you could do it anytime but I think it'd be easier to do stopped
It's on the throttle side, so unless you have a throttle lock, yes. But why would you need to do it while riding anyway? Set it and forget it unless you're going to carry a passenger. If so, crank it up a few notches before taking off.
8min 29sec with the 17 ????????? They didn't have mono shock ???? Did you mean 18
yeah meant 18, had the 17 on my mind when I was talking about how the 17's suspension wasnt as smooth
How tall are you?
6 foot
How tall are you brother
I'm 6 foot
2018 breakout over the 2017 and prior breakouts unfortunately have gone backwards in the looks Department. The gas tank has to be one of the biggest fuck-ups they've done so far with the new Breakout. All the Talking Points about how much weight lost is complete nonsense in my opinion. Well that's great in that they lost the weight they unfortunately lost it in the wrong way . No different than someone who's an anorexic who loses weight by not eating. Vs somebody who goes to the gym and works out and eats healthy and takes vitamins. Between those two types of people you can tell who looks good and who doesn't.
The classic Harley-Davidson look is literally changing before our eyes into something that is not the classic Harley Davidson look. I own a 2014 Harley Breakout that I installed a 120R motor on when I first bought it back in June of 2014. I absolutely love my breakout and the power it delivers with the 120R motor. The beauty of the larger gas tank and the Aesthetics of the older version in my opinion is way nicer. Although I did upgrade my rims at the time of purchase to the Harley chrome turbine Wheels. I also swapped out the analog gauge for the Harley upgraded digital tach and analog RPM gauge that displays Fuel and speed and time of day which I really like. Also tells you what gear you are in.
Harley is literally bleeding cash which is why they are most likely going the route of simpler builds with more models on the same platform to save a lot of money. This is unfortunate because this is going to actually make them more of a generic Bike company with a traditional name that is the Harley-Davidson name. Not really a fan of the direction they are going