I know I am a dinosaur ,I'm 85, but I remember when my police bike cost the city $1900 dollars. The bike are. Way better now difference between day and night but,$40,000 better. No way. I love my street glide (2007) but I could never justify the cost of a new one.
The 2024 Street Glide is 26K your 2007 Street glide, was about 17K That would be the equivalent of 26K today, that means H.D. prices are the same as they were in 2007. They haven't gone up one bit.
@motorman857 Good one ! I've bought a few vehicles in my young 61 years. Actually, I was a service manager at dealerships for 20+ years. I've never paid sticker for anything. I pay cash and tried 2 different dealers. Both wouldn't budge, so I just upgraded my 2012 Ultra Limited. I love Harleys. Maybe I'll find a dealer in my travels this summer! I do like your videos!
Holy crap! State of the art? I dunno. I like my old evo. 96 Electra glide. I'm far too old to take a long trip on one anymore. I ride mine to the store and around town and thats pretty much as far as I go. Its a grocery getter and saves me money on gas. I do enjoy gettin my knees in the breeze but I'd never drop 50 grand on a bike that I couldn't ride year round. That's just too dang expensive!
Always respect your opinions based on your motor officer experience but you do display a slight HD bias. IMHO the best touring bike is the BMW R1250RT. Has every luxury/convenience feature of the CVO, and at around 630 lbs is 200 lbs lighter than the HD with a superior power/weight ratio. Face it the CVO advantage is mostly cosmetic. The BMW on a mountain road would run away from the HD and out accelerate it on the straights. Also very comfortable maybe not as much for the pillion. Just for the hell of it take a 2023 1250RT for a ride and compare them for us. Oh yeah the BMW is over 20K less $.
I'm sure dirk, that the RT is a fine touring bike. But, those of us who ride all know the benchmark is set by the Wing, and I ride a Victory, so I can even admit my model isn't even the best touring bike... @@dirklehew1824
I can't believe it! $45,000 for a motorcycle? Very glad I am old and am able to enjoy my 2011 Road King Classic. You young, rich guys can have the new Harleys with all their needless tech--so that you can be as comfortable and secure as you are in your cars.
Here's a reality check for you. $20,000 in 2011 is worth $27,273.71 today. That means you paid more for your 2011 R/K than a 2024 R/K special, which is superior in every way to the 2011 model. So there's that.
Certainly you are correct in what you say comparing the Road King Special, which seem like a reasonable deal to me, although it does lack the saddlebag guards, windshield, running lights, and longer rear shocks that my Classic has, making mine, IMO, more suitable for touring. My main beef is that I would never spend (others certainly are free to) the almost additional $20k for all the other stuff that's on the CVO model you featured. But always nice to get a reply from you, Motorman, and please keep up the great work! I will be 80 in May and still feel competent and comfortable on my bikes because of your training videos and ongoing practice. Thanks!
@@vics8873 You can buy a new R/K police bike and get the Windshield, passing lights and rear crash guards for 21K. A huge savings over the 2011 model by about 7K.
@@motorman857 Great recommendation--once my 103 gets tired (only 48k on it), and if I am still around, I might go that route. Best to you and Camera Girl.
I don’t like all the electric options like a fancy stereo etc. more things to malfunction and have to fix. I ride a motorcycle 🏍️ to get away from all the problems and noise, I like just the sound of the motorcycle 🏍️. I also can’t afford the cost of a new bike. I just bought a clean 2010 Dyna Wide Glide with just under 10300 miles for under 8 grand. It has leather saddlebags, windshield with a leather tool bag and the speedometer upgrade that has a tachometer and other needed info. Can’t wait for spring to go riding! That is a beautiful bike though!
Wow, That's gorgeous. Thanks for the tour on this one! The color is amazing. Still partial to your blue bike. I guess if I had $40k to throw around I definitely would consider this magnificent machine.
I do like a lot my 2023 Street Glide CVO (an "old" model !). I got my driving license back two weeks ago, since than I have made 700 Km with it. As you say, it's the most interesting cruising bike I have had, lots of power, soft, comfortable, precise... I kind of synthesis of the best characteristics of the LowRider S, Ultra Limited and Breakout 117 Stage II. A few points to consider : 1. It is absolutely crucial to adjust the rear suspension properly. For this, we must read the manual, the big visible nob on the left is essentially useless. 2. When using the cruise control I inadvertently cut my engine twice simply by swiping softly the main switch. For me, it should be harder to avoid this. And I dislike to have to turn the whole bike off and on when I wish to play a bit with this interface on a ride. 3. Too much importance is given to distracting things, like sound and the graphical user interface. In parallel, the turn lights switches a poorly accessible, I often push an accessory switch instead of them. This even after having adjusted the handles position. 4. The Apple Car play connection is sometimes unstable, at least when the link is wireless. It seems a bit better with a wired connection. But, what a wonderful bike ! Thank you for your videos in general, and especially for teaching me again how to manage our beloved mamouths !
Thanks, haven't ridden one yet, but those were my thoughts about the on/off and cruise switch locations. Maybe if they recessed the on/off a bit on its upper perch and stuck the cruise out a little more. I know they research a lot on these.
Really wonderful paint on that bike! The 2024 Street Glide looks really nice. This year's Street Glide CVO is my favorite bike since the 2022 Envious Green Fade CVO; which I preferred in the Road Glide Variant. Good video!
Still a long way I feel. An extremely steep price point (CVO), and Standards still lack a lot of stuff the competition is offering (heated seats/grips, reverse, electronic suspension, electric windshield to name a few). Even with better suspension travel, others still fair better on stock setups. However, the new glides are a step in the right direction. Superb design evolution and they do really look good. Still a while to catch up with the Goldwing or the K bikes from BMW
Competition??? Harley doesn’t have competition. The goldwing is a long distance motorcycle who would rather be in a car but want to say they did it on motorcycle.And BMW who? They make sport bikes and adv bikes.
@@chevyon37s Right so considering both GW and K’s are a league above Harley. What does Harley compete with then in that case because a case of not having competition seems difficult ? No need to update and upgrade if you have no competition right ? 😅
I agree BMW, Goldwing have some extra features Harley's don't and may never have. Harleys will probably never be the logical value purchase (but which motorcycle ever is 😉) What sells Harley to me over others is the rugged style, how easy it is to make that syle fit my preferences, beautiful paint and finishes, the way it makes power from down low, the way I sit in it and the deep rumble. Those are things a BMW or Goldwing will never have in the same measure for me. But I totally understand riders have different priorities so I'm glad we have so many great choices. 👍
@@sportyonetaubert5923 Absolutely agree, HDs are a choice made by the heart and not by the brains. All I feel that if the Motor Company starts offerings features/technology that are standard on the other motorcycles and starts giving a motor from factory that would not need a Stage upgrade for power boost, HDs would actually have a pretty pretty good chance to be with the top bikes there. I love the way the HDs look and sound. What doesn’t justify is dropping huge sums to acquire one and then huge sums to make one rideable 😅
@@jaspreetsinghbajwa4374I think when we discuss high dollar bikes, they ALL are emotional purchases because cars are so much more safe and practical. I ride mainly for relaxation ( endorphins) and a Harley fits my style and type of riding. Others may ride for more excitement ( adrenaline) with bikes that emphasize more performance. I don't feel the need to spend anything to upgrade my Road King with a basicly stock 107. Rear wheel torque is already pretty close to the Goldwings according to Cycleworld. But I understand your point that for you and others those stock Harleys don't scratch your performance itch. Keep riding safe my friend 👍
Actually, they reduced the price of the RG and SG despite making the 117 motor being standard as well as the RDRS system and several other features. The MSRP of the CVO models hasn't risen much, if at all in years.
People who complain about the price of a new CVO make me laugh. They weren't built for a middle income guy with four kids. They are the top of the line motorcycle and not for everybody. There are lots of things we cant afford but you can't blame the motor company for building a gem of a motorcycle, and selling it at a price befitting a gem. And, don't forget, there are thousands of super low mile, mint condition CVO's out there for a fraction of the price of a new one. So instead of settling for some plastic Harley Davidson wannabe, find a 10 year old Harley with 3,000 miles on it, (they're out there,) and go for it. I've owned metric cruisers and when I got my first Harley, it was immediately apparent that it was a big step up in value and feel. And if someone like Jerry Palladino, who has ridden everything under the Sun, says that this is the best touring motorcycle money can buy, you can believe it.
@@jackhammer0101 do you realize that im just quoting the Motor man? Did you watch the video? If you missed him said that you probably need to like and subscribe!
Absolutely love HD, and this is another beautiful machine. Unfortunately I live in the northern rust belt so not a practical expense for a 5 month riding season.
Good review Jerry. Nice looking bike but I'm gonna pass! $45K for an un proven bike that has had nothing but negative issues since that disastrous mid year rollout last year!! Every HD dealer here in New England has at least 7 or 8 '23 CVO's that they can't sell!! Manchester, NH HD has at least 20!!! I own a '22 CVO Street Glide purchased new and I'm very happy with it!! HD Corporate has totally lost their way! Very much a buyers market now as you stated on one of your previous videos.
I respect that you’re a Harley brand loyal guy Jerry, and I’m actually considering adding a Tri-glide to my stable but, my Indian Roadmaster holds its own in that category imho… ✌️
Excellent machine! I would love to ride this back and forth from work. The price is what you would pay any brand for a premium CVO equivalent. Indian's Elite models start around 40k and that's minus the dealer fees which would put it at almost 50k out the door. The people complaining about price, don't understand the value of what's being made by American hands and wages
@user-jl8yy5ir7s That's true, they are not for everyone. However there are other used models that can get people into what they want. I have 2 harleys that I paid 10k each
@user-jl8yy5ir7sI see your point and I get it, but we're taking premium CVO here. It's not for everyone and there are used options that are more reasonable.
I've owned 3 Goldwings. I'd take this bike or any H.D. touring bike over the Wing. That's my opinion and people watch my videos to hear my opinion. You like the Wing better, great. That's why there are so many different motorcycles.
@@randyteal3420 Goldwings are fine motorcycles. But I like the character and feel of a V-twin. Since H.D. sells a thousand touring bikes to every Wing sold, I'm not alone in my position.
I’d argue the road glide is a better touring bike due to the frame mounted fairing. The street glides have a known stability issue due to the fairing and have a recall that is a flash for a lower speed limiter and ballast install on the ‘23 CVOs.
I'm a Road King diehard and then a Road Glide guy bc I've never liked the look of the batwing fairing. That said... This redesign has me liking the batwing a heck of a lot more to the point that I'd give the 2024 Street Glide serious consideration. I think Harley hit a home run.
Gorgeous bike. Partial to the green myself. But with a price tag just shy of half the cost of my house when I bought it, the closest I will get is the showroom floor.... Maybe a test ride.
Let's call a spade a spade. If Indian had not come out with the Challenger/Pursuit - Frame, features, power train, ride modes etc. - the 2024 Road Glide would look just like it has been for the past decade but with a new paint job. Change my mind. 🤷♂️
Cool colour and Cool dash. Great how you can change different displays. The single seat looks good. Yeah the pipes sound good. I dont know how many peeps will actually buy it for that price.
I would maybe classify it as the coolest bike. But since I have owned both, I would still call the 1800 Goldwing the best touring bike. The Goldwing out powers, out torques , out handles, and is more comfortable. I could take my wing up to 120 but would never do that on my Harley. That being said, I still love Harley for the looks and the sound.
The cost of the divorce? Yea, I would be moving out with my new bike. At over 60, I’m past the bother of figuring out all the fancy features on my bike. I only use two of its many modes. on and off. The heated grips are nice. For 44000, in Florida, I’d think I’d want it to come with AC.
Yes but doesn't it seem like that was $30,000 worth of inflation ago since he said that?...LOL 😂 I know $50k is 50k but seriously feature for feature and power for power these are actually more bike for the buck than ever before. You would have to get at least a stage 2 to get this performance level. And we're not even talking about stuff the older models didn't have like ride modes. I'm not really tempted, I like my Road King just fine, but I think for the guys looking now, the value compared to last year's bikes would be hard to deny.😊
Sorry Jerry, the HD isn't even in the conversation as the "best touring motorcycle" No full fairing, lean angle of only 32 degrees.... It's a great "cruiser"
Your SO pension must be significantly different than my PD pension, Jerry! There's no way on God's green earth I'd ever consider spending $44g+ on ANY bike, much less an HD. Different strokes, I guess.
I've owned a business for 24 years that teaches the police motor officer techniques. I have the biggest-selling motorcycle instructional videos in America and 19 licensed schools around the country and one in Japan. My pension doesn't have anything to do with what I can spend on a motorcycle. My wife, however, does have a lot to say about it. 😁😁
I rebuilt the marzocie forks on my 93 k1100lt, 197,000 steering head . Cartrage left and rebound right . Whilst my 99 classic was in for a chain and trans rebuild . 160klm ish. A few weeks after i jumps on the ol girl , well i am now doing mono tube cartrage , HD . 😂❤
Not really, More like people with common sense comparing an Apple iPhone to a reasonably priced smartphone that is superior in many ways. 😊 "CVO targets a certain demographic, they definitely are not for everyone." There is a market for almost everything, especially for the more money than brains club. The most expensive product isn't necessarily the best in its category.
Hey Jerry, love your videos very informative. I'm an old dude (59) and have always wanted to ride, never could afford one, but now I can. You think I'm too old? I found a good deal on an ultra glide. I've never ridden anything larger than a 750 back when I was a kid, but I'd love to buy this bike I'm looking at. Can you give me some good advice?? I'm comfortable riding a smaller bike, but a little apprehensive on handling a Hog. What do you think??
I'm impressed with the new cvo.. Harley delivered a great package. I know you rode the Indian challenger, I wonder how that compares. Maybe the challenger elite vs the road glide cvo. That cvo st is really nice I saw one at Tallahassee HD. Well done moco😮
I've ridden the Challenger. Plenty of power, but the motor sounds like a diesel, manuverabilty is not in the same league as H.D. touring bikes and the riding position is too stretched out for me. As for as styling, I don't care for it.
My god, I'm buying a new Bronco for $46k and I was shocked at the price (and interest rate) of cars these days. My credit union is charging 9% for motorcycle loans, and that's gotta be on the low side. I already have 2 Harleys, I don't have room for any more.
I'm looking at doing Route 66, this year, with Eaglerider. If they can't set me up with an Indian Chieftain ( the nearest match to my own Victory XC I ride in Australia ), I suppose it will be a choice between a Harley Streetglide or Roadglide. Which would you recommend?
I see absolutely nothing about this bike that justifies the price tag. I'm not a hater, but I walked away from Harley a long time ago and this is not making me re-think that position. I'm not spending almost twice the money on a motorcycle that I would spend on a car, and I put a lot more miles on bikes than I do my personal vehicle. I would rather own multiple, reasonably priced motorcycles than break my neck trying to pay for one of these. It's a pretty specific touring bike with no comfort for the passenger. No rear boards. No rear backrest. No trunk. I'm guessing we re-positioned the bike out of the sun so we could see the LED dash. So, 50k for something that will spend more time at the mechanic for twice the rate, three times the part cost than a competitor? No, sir. I'm good. If you can afford it and it makes you happy, great. Personally, for that kind of money this thing better bring you a beer after a hard day while it ties up it's ponytail.
FYI Jerry this 2024 CVO 121 engine does not have VVT. Not sure why they didn’t have this unless it’s because owners can tune with engine easier when then change exhaust pipes, add a cam etc.
They dropped the VVT because it sucked, and Kyle Wymann one of the factory king of the bagger racers says it was because they wanted to focus more on top end HP than low end Tq in the 121 since it already has tons of Tq.
This 2024 121 CVO Street glide (as featured in this video), is definitely a VVT motor, as is the 2024 121 CVO Roadglide. The 2024 121 CVO ST Roadglide is not a VVT motor.
Very nice motorcycle, $44000, first house cost less, but it wasn't very fast. I wish I could but not in the future. Jerry if you could own just one MC, what would you choose?
went to ford dealer to purchase a fuel filter for 7.3. walking out, passed a mustang on the show floor. 65,000 dollars. 3k more than the house I had built, including the lot.
I know I am a dinosaur ,I'm 85, but I remember when my police bike cost the city $1900 dollars. The bike are. Way better now difference between day and night but,$40,000 better. No way. I love my street glide (2007) but I could never justify the cost of a new one.
The 2024 Street Glide is 26K your 2007 Street glide, was about 17K That would be the equivalent of 26K today, that means H.D. prices are the same as they were in 2007. They haven't gone up one bit.
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@motorman857 Except for the 5k markup and b.s. fees. I have no problem paying msrp, but the markup? No thanks
@@Tinfoilhat311 You need to watch this link th-cam.com/video/-2iZjxSGca8/w-d-xo.html
@motorman857 Good one ! I've bought a few vehicles in my young 61 years. Actually, I was a service manager at dealerships for 20+ years. I've never paid sticker for anything. I pay cash and tried 2 different dealers. Both wouldn't budge, so I just upgraded my 2012 Ultra Limited. I love Harleys. Maybe I'll find a dealer in my travels this summer! I do like your videos!
Saw one yesterday at the dealer. It’s a beautiful bike for sure, but the price tag is as much as what I paid for my 2024 RAM. Lottery goals.
Holy crap! State of the art? I dunno. I like my old evo. 96 Electra glide. I'm far too old to take a long trip on one anymore. I ride mine to the store and around town and thats pretty much as far as I go. Its a grocery getter and saves me money on gas. I do enjoy gettin my knees in the breeze but I'd never drop 50 grand on a bike that I couldn't ride year round. That's just too dang expensive!
$45k???
HahahahahahahHhHa
Pass.
Out the door after “fees@ it’s 50,000$ plus
Damn
YUP! New Harley's are only for RUB's nowadays!!!!!! What a shame!!!!
Always respect your opinions based on your motor officer experience but you do display a slight HD bias. IMHO the best touring bike is the BMW R1250RT. Has every luxury/convenience feature of the CVO, and at around 630 lbs is 200 lbs lighter than the HD with a superior power/weight ratio. Face it the CVO advantage is mostly cosmetic. The BMW on a mountain road would run away from the HD and out accelerate it on the straights. Also very comfortable maybe not as much for the pillion. Just for the hell of it take a 2023 1250RT for a ride and compare them for us. Oh yeah the BMW is over 20K less $.
I'm sure dirk, that the RT is a fine touring bike. But, those of us who ride all know the benchmark is set by the Wing, and I ride a Victory, so I can even admit my model isn't even the best touring bike... @@dirklehew1824
I can't believe it! $45,000 for a motorcycle? Very glad I am old and am able to enjoy my 2011 Road King Classic. You young, rich guys can have the new Harleys with all their needless tech--so that you can be as comfortable and secure as you are in your cars.
Here's a reality check for you. $20,000 in 2011 is worth $27,273.71 today. That means you paid more for your 2011 R/K than a 2024 R/K special, which is superior in every way to the 2011 model. So there's that.
Certainly you are correct in what you say comparing the Road King Special, which seem like a reasonable deal to me, although it does lack the saddlebag guards, windshield, running lights, and longer rear shocks that my Classic has, making mine, IMO, more suitable for touring. My main beef is that I would never spend (others certainly are free to) the almost additional $20k for all the other stuff that's on the CVO model you featured. But always nice to get a reply from you, Motorman, and please keep up the great work! I will be 80 in May and still feel competent and comfortable on my bikes because of your training videos and ongoing practice. Thanks!
@@vics8873 You can buy a new R/K police bike and get the Windshield, passing lights and rear crash guards for 21K. A huge savings over the 2011 model by about 7K.
@@motorman857 Great recommendation--once my 103 gets tired (only 48k on it), and if I am still around, I might go that route. Best to you and Camera Girl.
Oh my gosh all those buttons. I would not know how to start it up! Thank you for the nice ride Jerry! 😊
I guess I'm too old school, I like real gauges lol
yeah but its not 1992 anymore.....if you pay that price you want those thing
Even the gauges in the previous model were digital. They just had needles and backplates to look like a gauge
Just acquired one … it will be delivered on May 19th .. cant wait 🎉🎉🎉
That is a beautiful motorcycle. If I had a disposable 44k I'd buy one.
“Cheap ain’t good and good ain’t cheap” JP. Quote of the day!
Budget well managed is good, everything else is dumb.
I don’t like all the electric options like a fancy stereo etc. more things to malfunction and have to fix. I ride a motorcycle 🏍️ to get away from all the problems and noise, I like just the sound of the motorcycle 🏍️. I also can’t afford the cost of a new bike. I just bought a clean 2010 Dyna Wide Glide with just under 10300 miles for under 8 grand. It has leather saddlebags, windshield with a leather tool bag and the speedometer upgrade that has a tachometer and other needed info. Can’t wait for spring to go riding! That is a beautiful bike though!
I liked the contol mode dialog that salesman presented at beginning of video.
There's no way that things worth 45,000 that's insane
Any item is worth only, what people are willing to pay for it. I'd bet they will sell every one they can make.
@@motorman857..we can always plead insanity 😅.. I'll stick with the Transcontinental n half the price..with more std equipment 😊
Wow, That's gorgeous. Thanks for the tour on this one! The color is amazing. Still partial to your blue bike. I guess if I had $40k to throw around I definitely would consider this magnificent machine.
You do know? I have a Birthday coming up......! That "maroon"/"root beer" flip flop paint is OUTSTANDING!
Beautiful bike , but……..the Best ?? how about a BMW, Honda Goldwing or Indian pursuit those are Tourers !!
That's my opinion. I've ridden all the bikes you mentioned and even owned a couple of them. They don't compare to this new CVO.
I went to a Harley dealer here in British Colombia yesterday and it was $63,000 Canadian dollars, Harley Canada list it at $58,000😂
Which dealership was that at please?
Barnes in Langley BC
@@alleyoop1234 Harley Davidson in New Port Richey FL
Reminds me of the mid 80's Corvettes with the digital dash. They eventually went back to analog gauges until recently.
I do like a lot my 2023 Street Glide CVO (an "old" model !). I got my driving license back two weeks ago, since than I have made 700 Km with it. As you say, it's the most interesting cruising bike I have had, lots of power, soft, comfortable, precise... I kind of synthesis of the best characteristics of the LowRider S, Ultra Limited and Breakout 117 Stage II.
A few points to consider :
1. It is absolutely crucial to adjust the rear suspension properly. For this, we must read the manual, the big visible nob on the left is essentially useless.
2. When using the cruise control I inadvertently cut my engine twice simply by swiping softly the main switch. For me, it should be harder to avoid this. And I dislike to have to turn the whole bike off and on when I wish to play a bit with this interface on a ride.
3. Too much importance is given to distracting things, like sound and the graphical user interface. In parallel, the turn lights switches a poorly accessible, I often push an accessory switch instead of them. This even after having adjusted the handles position.
4. The Apple Car play connection is sometimes unstable, at least when the link is wireless. It seems a bit better with a wired connection.
But, what a wonderful bike !
Thank you for your videos in general, and especially for teaching me again how to manage our beloved mamouths !
Thanks, haven't ridden one yet, but those were my thoughts about the on/off and cruise switch locations. Maybe if they recessed the on/off a bit on its upper perch and stuck the cruise out a little more. I know they research a lot on these.
I tried out my brother in laws 23 Glide sooo smooth and it made my BOB feel like a Ugo...it's crazy the ride quality of these new bikes..
Really wonderful paint on that bike! The 2024 Street Glide looks really nice. This year's Street Glide CVO is my favorite bike since the 2022 Envious Green Fade CVO; which I preferred in the Road Glide Variant. Good video!
You’re the best salesman that Harley Davidson can’t buy, Jerry. Love the review and the bike.
Matt Laidlaw does a pretty good job at that too!
You are Beautiful!
Yeah, he is. Wish he was out here in San Diego, CA.
Typical woman response
Love this bike’s paint job and ride looks so smooth! Harley is class all by itself.
Still a long way I feel.
An extremely steep price point (CVO), and Standards still lack a lot of stuff the competition is offering (heated seats/grips, reverse, electronic suspension, electric windshield to name a few).
Even with better suspension travel, others still fair better on stock setups.
However, the new glides are a step in the right direction. Superb design evolution and they do really look good.
Still a while to catch up with the Goldwing or the K bikes from BMW
Competition??? Harley doesn’t have competition.
The goldwing is a long distance motorcycle who would rather be in a car but want to say they did it on motorcycle.And BMW who? They make sport bikes and adv bikes.
@@chevyon37s Right so considering both GW and K’s are a league above Harley. What does Harley compete with then in that case because a case of not having competition seems difficult ? No need to update and upgrade if you have no competition right ? 😅
I agree BMW, Goldwing have some extra features Harley's don't and may never have. Harleys will probably never be the logical value purchase (but which motorcycle ever is 😉) What sells Harley to me over others is the rugged style, how easy it is to make that syle fit my preferences, beautiful paint and finishes, the way it makes power from down low, the way I sit in it and the deep rumble. Those are things a BMW or Goldwing will never have in the same measure for me. But I totally understand riders have different priorities so I'm glad we have so many great choices. 👍
@@sportyonetaubert5923 Absolutely agree, HDs are a choice made by the heart and not by the brains. All I feel that if the Motor Company starts offerings features/technology that are standard on the other motorcycles and starts giving a motor from factory that would not need a Stage upgrade for power boost, HDs would actually have a pretty pretty good chance to be with the top bikes there.
I love the way the HDs look and sound. What doesn’t justify is dropping huge sums to acquire one and then huge sums to make one rideable 😅
@@jaspreetsinghbajwa4374I think when we discuss high dollar bikes, they ALL are emotional purchases because cars are so much more safe and practical. I ride mainly for relaxation ( endorphins) and a Harley fits my style and type of riding. Others may ride for more excitement ( adrenaline) with bikes that emphasize more performance. I don't feel the need to spend anything to upgrade my Road King with a basicly stock 107. Rear wheel torque is already pretty close to the Goldwings according to Cycleworld. But I understand your point that for you and others those stock Harleys don't scratch your performance itch. Keep riding safe my friend 👍
Harley just priced themselves right out of the market! Stopped by and test road both, RG SG. Its nice. Ill stick with my Street glide special
Actually, they reduced the price of the RG and SG despite making the 117 motor being standard as well as the RDRS system and several other features. The MSRP of the CVO models hasn't risen much, if at all in years.
People who complain about the price of a new CVO make me laugh. They weren't built for a middle income guy with four kids. They are the top of the line motorcycle and not for everybody. There are lots of things we cant afford but you can't blame the motor company for building a gem of a motorcycle, and selling it at a price befitting a gem.
And, don't forget, there are thousands of super low mile, mint condition CVO's out there for a fraction of the price of a new one. So instead of settling for some plastic Harley Davidson wannabe, find a 10 year old Harley with 3,000 miles on it, (they're out there,) and go for it.
I've owned metric cruisers and when I got my first Harley, it was immediately apparent that it was a big step up in value and feel. And if someone like Jerry Palladino, who has ridden everything under the Sun, says that this is the best touring motorcycle money can buy, you can believe it.
Harley took care of the customer in 2024.
Amazing machine!
"Good aint cheap, and cheap aint good..."
"It's expensive and I think its all worth it..."
Good for you.. I guarantee you're no biker.. You're a yuppie
@@jackhammer0101 do you realize that im just quoting the Motor man? Did you watch the video? If you missed him said that you probably need to like and subscribe!
Harley was complaining their target market was getting too old, so what do they do? Make bikes so expensive only old folks can afford!
I've had plenty of CVO ridrs in their 40's come to my class. The target market for the CVO models is 35 to 60 year old riders.
Nice video Jerry. What a great bike. Hard to decide between this one and CVO Roadglide
Lookin' GOOD Jerry! Thanks for a great ridealong!
Valentine day is just around the corner. You could buy for Camera Girl. How romantic is that 😢
Absolutely love HD, and this is another beautiful machine. Unfortunately I live in the northern rust belt so not a practical expense for a 5 month riding season.
Great looking bike that does a lot more than I could ever ask. Nice paint and finishes. You look good on it Jerry, but I agree.
Good review Jerry. Nice looking bike but I'm gonna pass! $45K for an un proven bike that has had nothing but negative issues since that disastrous mid year rollout last year!! Every HD dealer here in New England has at least 7 or 8 '23 CVO's that they can't sell!! Manchester, NH HD has at least 20!!! I own a '22 CVO Street Glide purchased new and I'm very happy with it!! HD Corporate has totally lost their way! Very much a buyers market now as you stated on one of your previous videos.
I respect that you’re a Harley brand loyal guy Jerry, and I’m actually considering adding a Tri-glide to my stable but, my Indian Roadmaster holds its own in that category imho… ✌️
Excellent machine! I would love to ride this back and forth from work. The price is what you would pay any brand for a premium CVO equivalent. Indian's Elite models start around 40k and that's minus the dealer fees which would put it at almost 50k out the door. The people complaining about price, don't understand the value of what's being made by American hands and wages
@user-jl8yy5ir7s That's true, they are not for everyone. However there are other used models that can get people into what they want. I have 2 harleys that I paid 10k each
@user-jl8yy5ir7sI see your point and I get it, but we're taking premium CVO here. It's not for everyone and there are used options that are more reasonable.
@user-jl8yy5ir7sThe motor company didn't buil it for a $65,000 median income family guy. There are Royal Enfield's for those guys.
Holy moly way too much stuff they look like a Lexus now
Had to chuckle about the cost of the bike which would include the cost of a divorce. 😂 I would be in the same boat! 😎
I like HD, but $44k is too much for me. I have found with all of the tech and features I never end up using half of it.
Take it with a grain of salt, it’s the top of the line CVO model. The standard models are nearly $20k less.
Can't beat a wing for long distance touring, sorry hd
I've owned 3 Goldwings. I'd take this bike or any H.D. touring bike over the Wing. That's my opinion and people watch my videos to hear my opinion. You like the Wing better, great. That's why there are so many different motorcycles.
Absolutely
Owned a wing for a year and got rid of it. Hated it. Got no soul.
@@randyteal3420 Goldwings are fine motorcycles. But I like the character and feel of a V-twin. Since H.D. sells a thousand touring bikes to every Wing sold, I'm not alone in my position.
I’d argue the road glide is a better touring bike due to the frame mounted fairing. The street glides have a known stability issue due to the fairing and have a recall that is a flash for a lower speed limiter and ballast install on the ‘23 CVOs.
Guys on here talking about green motorcycles, some of us are old enough to remember when a green m/c was bad luck !
I'm a Road King diehard and then a Road Glide guy bc I've never liked the look of the batwing fairing. That said... This redesign has me liking the batwing a heck of a lot more to the point that I'd give the 2024 Street Glide serious consideration. I think Harley hit a home run.
Gorgeous bike. Partial to the green myself. But with a price tag just shy of half the cost of my house when I bought it, the closest I will get is the showroom floor.... Maybe a test ride.
That's pretty nice Street glide but I personally prefer the road glide
Let's call a spade a spade. If Indian had not come out with the Challenger/Pursuit - Frame, features, power train, ride modes etc. - the 2024 Road Glide would look just like it has been for the past decade but with a new paint job. Change my mind. 🤷♂️
If I had 45k to spend on transportation, I think I would buy a cessna or a piper aircraft. Faster and a much better 'lean angle'.
That's not a Honda Goldwing ??? WTH But HD is getting closer to one-lol
Harley Did An Amazing Job! I LOVE the Street Glide 😎
No doubt a great motorcycle, but $44K MSRP and probably a lot more at a dealer. Too rich for my blood for a car never mind a motorcycle.
That is a great-looking motorcycle. If I could afford it I would buy one and my Ol' Lady wouldn't divorce me but make me sleep in the doghouse.
Very gorgeous CVO. Love the dash layout.
The only color HD got right. Looks good.
Cool colour and Cool dash. Great how you can change different displays. The single seat looks good. Yeah the pipes sound good. I dont know how many peeps will actually buy it for that price.
Nice bike, but it takes a suit case full of hundred dollar bills to buy one.
I would maybe classify it as the coolest bike. But since I have owned both, I would still call the 1800 Goldwing the best touring bike. The Goldwing out powers, out torques , out handles, and is more comfortable. I could take my wing up to 120 but would never do that on my Harley.
That being said, I still love Harley for the looks and the sound.
The CVO has more horse power and torque than the Goldwing with only 2 cylinders.
@@motorman857 I didn’t realize that, I was using my ‘07 Ultra as a comparison. I guess that’s not a fair comparison.
Manually adjustable suspension? Still 10 years behind the competition.
The cost of the divorce? Yea, I would be moving out with my new bike.
At over 60, I’m past the bother of figuring out all the fancy features on my bike. I only use two of its many modes. on and off. The heated grips are nice.
For 44000, in Florida, I’d think I’d want it to come with AC.
Best Touring bike? Then where is the Honda Goldwing Goober?
I’ll be waiting for that review on the base models…aesthetics one thing with CVO but the riding experience and feel compared.
Next week.
Looks like Harley sales will be falling again
44,000.00 dollars for a motorcycle is crazy.
I remember not long ago motorman was saying a bike in the 20 thousand range was too much now a 50 k is nice!
Inflation 🤠✌️
Yes but doesn't it seem like that was $30,000 worth of inflation ago since he said that?...LOL 😂
I know $50k is 50k but seriously feature for feature and power for power these are actually more bike for the buck than ever before. You would have to get at least a stage 2 to get this performance level. And we're not even talking about stuff the older models didn't have like ride modes. I'm not really tempted, I like my Road King just fine, but I think for the guys looking now, the value compared to last year's bikes would be hard to deny.😊
Too bad Incomes haven’t increased
Sorry Jerry, the HD isn't even in the conversation as the "best touring motorcycle" No full fairing, lean angle of only 32 degrees.... It's a great "cruiser"
Lol
Seriously?? Oh, you’re THAT guy. Bahahaha
Oh so in NEED more then 32 deg. La for touring.....why would that be?
Lovin the shit bridel brown paint 😊
I remember when “touring” motorcycles didn’t have fairings at all
Very nice looking bike. Looking forward to test riding one.
Your SO pension must be significantly different than my PD pension, Jerry! There's no way on God's green earth I'd ever consider spending $44g+ on ANY bike, much less an HD. Different strokes, I guess.
I've owned a business for 24 years that teaches the police motor officer techniques. I have the biggest-selling motorcycle instructional videos in America and 19 licensed schools around the country and one in Japan. My pension doesn't have anything to do with what I can spend on a motorcycle. My wife, however, does have a lot to say about it. 😁😁
@@motorman857 I'm aware. It was meant as a joke, Jerry.
@@leviefrauim1425 Well then, your future as a comedic writer might be in jeopardy. 🤣🤣
Hi, Col. Angus here. Civil War Vet. Jerry its time for an upgrade. I think the color is the best in 2024
I like the first year cats eye dash on my stock '39 Knucklehead.
So Jerry when is yours arriving? Lol
Didn't you watch the video? At 8:35 I explain and show why I won't be buying one.
@@motorman857actually I was working had to shut it down really quick I’m gonna watch the full video now
I rebuilt the marzocie forks on my 93 k1100lt, 197,000 steering head . Cartrage left and rebound right . Whilst my 99 classic was in for a chain and trans rebuild . 160klm ish. A few weeks after i jumps on the ol girl , well i am now doing mono tube cartrage , HD . 😂❤
I did get to see the orange CVO beautiful bike it’s not worth the MSRP of $50,000 not including the dealer markup to me
it sounds great, need to win the lotto and it's mine
Same here and I'm only 29 lol
I live part of the year in New port Richey. Maybe we’ll run into each other sometime, figuratively not literally!
Go to ridelikeapro.com and sign up for a class and you'll be sure to meet me.
It’s like the Chevy crowd complaining about a Ferrari being too expensive. CVO targets a certain demographic, they definitely are not for everyone.
Not really, More like people with common sense comparing an Apple iPhone to a reasonably priced smartphone that is superior in many ways. 😊
"CVO targets a certain demographic, they definitely are not for everyone." There is a market for almost everything, especially for the more money than brains club. The most expensive product isn't necessarily the best in its category.
Wow that a beautiful slick looking bike .❤❤❤😊
All your controls right there at a touch of a finger . awesome
Price tag is to big for me , but I've only bought one new bike back in 1995.
I'd guess you aren't the target market for this bike.
Jerry remember your Wife bought you that Harley you have,I saw it on the video.
Hey Jerry, love your videos very informative. I'm an old dude (59) and have always wanted to ride, never could afford one, but now I can. You think I'm too old? I found a good deal on an ultra glide. I've never ridden anything larger than a 750 back when I was a kid, but I'd love to buy this bike I'm looking at. Can you give me some good advice?? I'm comfortable riding a smaller bike, but a little apprehensive on handling a Hog. What do you think??
Man thats pretty. Looks like Root Beer!
Beautiful machine. Big money though.
Nice review Jerry.
I'm impressed with the new cvo.. Harley delivered a great package. I know you rode the Indian challenger, I wonder how that compares. Maybe the challenger elite vs the road glide cvo. That cvo st is really nice I saw one at Tallahassee HD. Well done moco😮
I've ridden the Challenger. Plenty of power, but the motor sounds like a diesel, manuverabilty is not in the same league as H.D. touring bikes and the riding position is too stretched out for me. As for as styling, I don't care for it.
Jerry I think it’s time to give up on the slow speed maneuvers classes and start training on modern motorcycle computer technology and dash set up😎
that CVO has your name written all over it!!!! get it Jerry....
Watch 8:30 into the above video where I show why I can't buy one.
Nice motorcycle if you have more money than you know what to do with...
My god, I'm buying a new Bronco for $46k and I was shocked at the price (and interest rate) of cars these days.
My credit union is charging 9% for motorcycle loans, and that's gotta be on the low side. I already have 2 Harleys, I don't have room for any more.
Beauty. Your version of divorce is actually tame compared to the real deal. Throw in a taser and a
S & W 500 and you’re getting closer
Don't forget the Enema 😂
try a goldwing, if you're serious about touring (6 cyj)
I know you are a Harley guy, but you should take an Indian Challenger for a ride and compare them
Expensive !!! In Australia its $73 k for the trick paint withe legendary paint , ridiculous ! you can buy a new mustang for that
Thx for the video Jerry. I’m a batwing guy and now the sharknose is the popular fairing. What’s your experience in comparison?
I don't find a big difference in the way they block the wind. I like the styling of the Batwing better than the Sharknose.
I'm looking at doing Route 66, this year, with Eaglerider. If they can't set me up with an Indian Chieftain ( the nearest match to my own Victory XC I ride in Australia ), I suppose it will be a choice between a Harley Streetglide or Roadglide. Which would you recommend?
I would recommend you going and doing a road test on each bike and making that decision for yourself.
I see absolutely nothing about this bike that justifies the price tag. I'm not a hater, but I walked away from Harley a long time ago and this is not making me re-think that position. I'm not spending almost twice the money on a motorcycle that I would spend on a car, and I put a lot more miles on bikes than I do my personal vehicle. I would rather own multiple, reasonably priced motorcycles than break my neck trying to pay for one of these. It's a pretty specific touring bike with no comfort for the passenger. No rear boards. No rear backrest. No trunk. I'm guessing we re-positioned the bike out of the sun so we could see the LED dash. So, 50k for something that will spend more time at the mechanic for twice the rate, three times the part cost than a competitor? No, sir. I'm good. If you can afford it and it makes you happy, great. Personally, for that kind of money this thing better bring you a beer after a hard day while it ties up it's ponytail.
I'll tell Harley to list you as a ''MAYBE'' for a 2024 CVO with the 6K custom paint.
Beautiful Color
FYI Jerry this 2024 CVO 121 engine does not have VVT. Not sure why they didn’t have this unless it’s because owners can tune with engine easier when then change exhaust pipes, add a cam etc.
They dropped the VVT because it sucked, and Kyle Wymann one of the factory king of the bagger racers says it was because they wanted to focus more on top end HP than low end Tq in the 121 since it already has tons of Tq.
This 2024 121 CVO Street glide (as featured in this video), is definitely a VVT motor, as is the 2024 121 CVO Roadglide. The 2024 121 CVO ST Roadglide is not a VVT motor.
OOOPS... LOOK AGAIN.!!!🤔
YES,
The 2024 CVO Road&Street Glide DO HAVE VVT.
It's the 24RG CVO-ST that does not have VVT.
🤠✌️
It certainly does have VVT. The CVO ''ST'' has the 121 motor with out VVT.
@@motorman857 the 25th anniversary 121 is not VCT
Very nice motorcycle, $44000, first house cost less, but it wasn't very fast. I wish I could but not in the future. Jerry if you could own just one MC, what would you choose?
I haven't ridden the ST CVO but I should have one at bikeweek for a couple of days.
went to ford dealer to purchase a fuel filter for 7.3. walking out, passed a mustang on the show floor. 65,000 dollars. 3k more than the house I had built, including the lot.
That's a beauty!
Need a limited in that color.
Nice video brother, Now I want one 😁