I'm messaging you directly because I don't believe it's you that messaged me about having won a bike. That said if it truly isn't then some one is misrepresenting themselves as you on TH-cam as you.
@@clarkbabin9799 *Happens all the time on **#TH-cam** and should be reported **#Clark** by clicking the three dots on the right hand side of the commenter.*
Agreed. I just bought a 2014 Road King a month ago and was looking forward to upgrading to a newer model at some point. Now I'm limited to a 2022 or older...it's a bummer.
@@ralphhammond1107 agreed, but I'd actually prefer the 114 over a 117...no matter what CVO models they launch this year, I'm sad to see the base model Road King get dropped. Guess it's not a big seller...
I wasn't expecting anything spectacularly new. The anniversary livery is nice and it's the first time I might consider a red bike. That said it really sort of hit me over and over in the video that besides possibly the standard Softail, Harley has basically said Fu to first-time riders🤷
I have a 2017 breakout the last year of the 5 gallon tank will be happy to take a look at the new model. I have 100,000 miles on mine been to Sturgis and done Route 66 on it. Best bike I have ever owned!
Really upset about the Road King. I was hoping for some upgrades to it and they took it away? It’s the backbone of HD! I also don’t get this trike phase they’re going through. Such a small market for them it would seem. All in all, not particularly excited about the 120 year changes. I can see HD changing before my very eyes.
Here's what I think. HD has recently been reinvesting in aspirational bikes like the Breakout and Fat Boy. I think that's cool, maybe what people dream about, but not exactly what I love about HD. I love the utilitarian, service-oriented bikes like the RK and Electra Glide. To me, that is the iconic HD that I love best: the solid, all-purpose, high-mileage bikes. I hope to see Harley reimagine some of those models once more before we all trundle off into the EV future.
Hi Matt, ow that Harley’s have made the LRST saddlebags available to purchase for the LRS models, you think Harley will also make available to purchase for the LRS the LRST fairing?
I Actually saw this the other day omg absolutely gorgeous Bikes ,Live To Ride , Ride To Live ,I would like to say a big Thank You to the Davison Brother's for Building the best machine Ever ., In the 120 years Happy Birthday Harley Davidson .💯😘💖✊🏻✊🏿✊🏽✊🏾
EHEHEHEH “AMF acronym” … minute 16:25 good one Matt 😅 not ONE word on the “Road King” .. i am disappointed .. both on the discontinuation of our iconic Road King and on the fact that we forget and move on ( without the Road King ) so quickly .. to me it’s like removing the best stud from a harras .. wanted to hear your take Matt Thanks
So I'm sad that the evo sportster went away. I'm 28 now and my first harley was a evo sportster. I love the classic design and feel of that bike. Its raw and you can customize them to your hearts desire. Think harley is going to lose money from this. The nightster is nice but you cant be a classic
Another opportunity for dealers to charge more than MSRP for the 120th anniv "limited" editions. With the Lower Rider STs selling before they can even be shown on the showroom floor, it's a shame they didn't give that more attention in their lineup. My El Diablo is the best Harley I've ever owned.
My local dealer wanted approximately $8k over msrp for a 2023 Road Glide Standard. Next new bike, I am going to take a look at Indian. No more Harleys for me at these prices. I'm not even going to buy a teeshirt.
They definitely are expensive but I love my 21 fat boy. I went with the freedom performance 2to1 side turnout exhaust and the trask air cleaner and I’m stoked every time I fire her up.
Well SHIT!! Can't believe that Harley dropped the Road King. Unfortunately they didn't only drop the RK, they dropped a sale too! I have been sitting and waiting patiently for months for the Anniversary RK to hit the floors to drop drop the cash! Looks like I'll be dropping the cash on the Indian Springfield
If I were you’d I’d disappointed too but don’t further the disappointment by punishing yourself with an Indian. Grab a Road King Special or a slightly used 2022 Road king.
As a dealer what are your thoughts on the virtual model release vs. the annual dealer meeting where you actually got to put hands on the metal and talk to the designers/engineers and do you have any preference? Think we learned more when you reported from the dealer meetings- your softail vid (2018 MY) was a real education. As for the '23 model year I think they hit it out the park with the Anniversary editions- CVO worthy attention to detail in the paint (color choice and design), badging and seats. Great job as always Matt distilling it all down.
Nice review of the new 120th anniversary lineup! As you talk about limited production numbers made. It was interesting for me to find out that my 2020 Stiletto Red Street glide is one of only 964 produced globally. According to Harley Davidson customer service. What are your thoughts on that? PS I’m with you though I really like that 120th Road glide!
The Anniversary Fatboy is £5200 extra here in the UK, that's one hell of an increase for a flashy paint job, I would trade my 2017 Fatboy in for the new Breakout in a flash👍
I'm looking at that bike too. Right now I have a 20 Street Bob but would love that big tank and rear tire. Hopefully the new saddlebags will be offered for that. The cloth one looks just like my Leather Pros. Not sure about the handlebars but those can be changed. Should have come with cruise control but that can be added.
I don't know what the exchange rate is but it sounds like the up-charge is greater over there than here. I agree though, the Ann Fat boy and Breakout are gonna be hot bikes this year.
@@MattLaidlaw In Germany for the Fat Boy the upcharge for the anniversary color scheme is 6000 EUR - equals about 6200 USD, instead of just 1500 in the US. Hard to understand, why there is such an increase...Especially as the bikes for non-US markets are built in Thailand.
I'm a sucker for the model year launches. This year's cinematography is ALMOST up to a Matt Laidlaw channel level haha. You, Nick, and the crew still set the high bar for ride vids. I think that Breakout is going to be a huge success. They absolutely nailed it this time around, especially with the 117 and 5 gal tank. I also think the Nightster Special looks pretty nice. Harley should really make an effort to put people in those RevMax saddles this season. If they don't have widespread demos I worry the nostalgia crew and change-haters will bury this platform before it has a chance. Anyone I've seen that rides something with the RevMax comes back smiling, so H-D really needs to do a little evangelism and spread the word. I also think they must have something special up their sleeve for the mid-year reveal. Keep up the good work Matt!
I digging this comment. Thanks man. I don’t know, the cinematography in this launch is pretty amazing. I appreciate the props though. 🤙🏼 Yea the rev max is just a great bike. I think more and more people will discover them. You’re right though, a little evangelism could go a long way.
Thanks for the update Matt. I’m curious, is it just luck of the draw as to what anniversary bikes you as a dealer receive? Do they just show up on the truck or do you know what is coming?
Well done and good positive view on this launch we know there is a lot of mixed reviews. Personally- I think H-D should partner and improve known issues (oil pump is weak (hit or miss) which leads to sumping) I feel they are putting too much emphasis in the look and sound of the bike and not working on improving current/known issues. I also feel they should waive the co-pay on the ESP (extended service plan) customer already paid a ton for the warranty why the need to get 50.00 bucks per open job order?
I’m old at 51. My first motorcycle was a 1200 sportster around 1996 and was carbureted. The new sportster looks too polished and slick for me. Life moves forward for some
Great job Brother , the anniversary bikes are beautiful , and I'm really glad that the breakout is back I use to work at Harley and a ton of people came in looking for a fat tire bike so better the breakout than the muscle , but Harley is gonna do what they want and not even get any input from the floor guys and that's were there wrong cause we're the ones dealing with the customers and they should have made the new nightster with the mags on the air cooled 1200 it would have sold incredible. Anyway thank you for taking the time I love bikes !!!!!
The Heirloom red paint scheme looks amazing. The option to add saddlebags to the LRS or soft bags is awesome. Other than that no real significant changes to the touring platform. Seems HD is focusing on the baby boomers to ensure they keep riding with the trike options.
Nice video matt. The 2lane guys cameo was awesome. I honestly was expecting a lot more on this hyped reveal, than some colors clothing and options. Nice to see the breakout coming back with a 5 gallon. But why kill the road king? Sport glide? Deluxe? Dyna? And now the evo sporty? Sportsters used to be the the perfect entry point for new riders and/or folks on a budget. Now , like it or not EVERYTHING at HD is a flex on the wallet. Just wish HD had more options. Ever since 2017 Feels like a fumble, HD losing touch with both aging riders and younger generations who can barely afford rent and hyper inflation.
Thanks for weighing in I appreciate the comment. Do you think we need the Sport Glide with the Low Rider St? I don't. Dyna is gone because Harley has a better model now (New softail). The Evo sporty is gone because of Gov regulation (emissions) Road King standard is gone but we do have the Special. So I think H-D is adapting as every company needs to.
Absolutely love all the new roll outs and accessories. I am buying new this year and couldn't be more stoked about this year. Will you be at the 120th Anniversary Party? Like a traditional Porsche guy I prefer air-cooled Sportster as I own a '07 that I love. Still wish the Road King and Deluxe were still around.
Harley's motto should be, why innovate when paint sells so well. I fear the big twins are just being milked till they drop them but my number one pet peeve is continuing the surcharge.
👍Thanks for the nice in depth video Matt! I think HD knocked it out of the park with the 120th Anniversary models paint scheme this year, but I'm a huge fan of the colors of red that HD has used over the years! I can't recall any shade of red that I've seen HD use that I didn't like. I can't wait to check them out in person.
Love all the new stuff! Pretty bummed that the standard Road King hasn't reappeared, it was the best deal in the line up. I like the Nightster Special. If they could clean up that radiator, I would like it a lot more. The Vrod radiator looked good, and the Indian Scout radiator looks good. Liquid cooling can be done attractively, and HD just need to redo the radiator on the Nightster & Sportster S. It's not as noticable on the S with the fat front tire, but on the Nightster it is very noticeable. I like the look of the RevMax engine, just need to clean up the radiator. Then it would sell better.
Nothing NEW on CVO Road Glide except Bold New Colors, Hugh price increase including the $1,200 surcharge? $54,249 + dealer market adjustment$$$$. No new technology or features? OK I’ll keep my 2011 CVO Road Glide and wait to see what 2024 offers or if the motor company pulls out of the death spiral they are in. Love Harley-Davidson motorcycles hope they make it! Also Great video as always Matt, Thanks!
So y’all condemn club culture but then stamp the anniversary bikes with a logo that clearly resembles HA’s logo? Smh. HD will go out of business in the next ten years if they don’t get their shit together. Especially if riders learn how to do their own maintenance work. Having worked for HD service, studied economics & did a research paper on their business, it’s easy to see their discrepancies that very well might lead to their demise. Besides the actual bikes themselves, everything under the hood of that business is outdated. These new anniversary bikes are okay but there’s nothing special about them overall - you’re essentially paying for the paint job and ‘exclusivity’. Which really doesn’t matter to most who customize their bike to their personal liking anyway. However, solid job on these videos Matt. Hopefully your perspective will influence leadership at the corporate level to help save this legendary company.
Nailed it.... HD is relying on "tradition" in an ever changing world of new products and companies that use direct marketing. When it finally happens to the automotive / motorcycle industry remains to be seen. Car dealerships buying up HD dealerships is consolidating more clout, politically, for the dealerships and who's political campaign they donate to for political favors and "votes" for bills that support their business practices. One thing is for sure, many folks are complaining big time about dealership markup fees, and all the line item padded bull shit many HD dealerships are trying on customers. The dumb one's that finance the bike and it costs them " only another $30 a month" are paying it. The one's with some experience and savvy that don't quite have money to burn, just aren't buying new bikes anymore. There's a huge glut of used HD's for sale 3 to 5 years old, in HD dealership inventory, that very few are willing to pay their asking price. Feels like HD dealerships also tried to corner that market too and monopolize it.
Good job Matt !! Harley has done 2023 with style. Personally I like that Breakout and Road Glide Trike 3. The Anniversary Models are awesome. THANK YOU for sharing !!!
Road Glide 3 is top pick for me to add to my collection. Where I live it's still too F'ing cold to ride 2 wheelers. Back in the day my wife and I were ATV Safety Instructors. I like to power slide the 3 Wheeler just for kicks. I'm never giving up my Street Glide. It'll go to my son-in-law when I'm dead!🏁
What...no Anniversary Road King?? Yes, I am part of the nostalgia crew...I accept that change can be good but HD are at risk of losing their identity if they keep to change which moves away from the traditional HD look.
I have a 115 Year Sport Glide, it's in a Merlot Red. I can't justify a 120 Aniv. Fat Boy, even though I could go in right now and write a check for it with no financing. I'm just having the hardest time seeing where the value is in doing so. The Sport Glide is doing a great job, as is, with adjustable rear shock, too, and a removable fairing and bags, if I want a naked bike.
Hey, Matt, great review. I'm not a red person but love the anniversary paint! Looks like candy apple red to me, beautiful color! The only criticism I have is that they are making us wait for the rest of the '23 CVOs, with no reveal date???
Yea, I’m not a red person either but honestly that street glide and road glide are bikes I’d own for sure. The CVO is amazing. Yes, it kinda sucks we gotta wait but 🤷♂️
So hyped about the ST saddle bags for my '22 Low Rider S (FXLRS). I was already going to order all the parts necessary in order to build them, but the fact that Harley now offers them in a complete package/painted ready to go is so cool. Makes my life easier at the end of the day. Thank you, Harley.
@@ChineO19 This is a good question. It appears that they are different sizes just like what comes stock on the Low Rider St. It's for exhaust clearance reasons.
There are a lot of Low Rider ST folks trying to get Sport Glide bags for their ride. The Double Barrel shotgun pipes become problematic, and then shorter custom exhaust systems blow hot exhaust onto the Sport Glide bags lower portions, too. There's no easy solution, other than just buy a Sport Glide and keep a full length exhaust system, factory or after market slip ons, full length. There's a very good reason HD runs those full length pipes near or past the rear tire, for tuning purposes. It just works over a wider range of riding rpms.
@@ChineO19 trust me, the left and right side bags are not the same on a Sport Glide. I own a FLSB, the right side is a little bit smaller. I'm not sure how HD got them to sit so much higher or if it's an optical illusion because there's no pillion seat on the LR ST model and just fender showing?
Super stoked to see the 2lanelife gentlemen on the drop! Always look forward to seeing a new drop from Laidlaws Harley Davidson. Can’t wait to come down and see the new bikes! Might head down now!! 😂 🎉 See ya soon!
Thanks for sharing your thoughts on the new line up Matt!I think providing a limited number of bikes is an interesting strategy…will take a look at the resale 20 years from now (assuming I’m still around😎)
New Paint and badges for 2023… come on HD. How about adding new technology and paint that does not chip or fade away so quickly. Lower your prices. Only cool HD bike for 2023 is the Breakout. My 2021 might be my last Harley. No Roadking ST 117 with FXR Fairing? Come on! ~2021 RoadKing Special owner.
@OfficialMattLaidlaw don't you have anything better to do moron than try to scam people using a similar name to the channel? I'm sure your parents are so proud of you (not).
FYI, not only did I bring up the idea of the ICON SERIES just weeks before it was introduced on TWO LANE LIFE, I recently in my Breakout Group discussed feathers on the gas tank, and here are feathers on a gas tank. nana nana
The red paint is very nice. One reason they haven't used it before may be because red was traditionally considered to be Indian's color -- not Harley-Davidson's color. The early Harley-Davidson was known as "The Silent Gray Fellow." I wonder if that even crossed their minds?
I do wish harley would release a 1250 or a 1275 Nightster. I mean you had the 883 and 1200 Sportsters and it wasn't just one off thing. and I do also wish they would release it a chrome Rev Max motor too. I love chrome it just looks and feel more Harley Davidson.
I wasn't really following the Pan America 975 thread too closely, but I imagined it might happen based on how KTM executes in the market with their whole graduated lineup of engine sizes. Those guys really seem to be one of the most agile in terms of engineering and execution. Obviously HD is not yet the overall leader in that segment, but I am proud that they've been crushing it with the Pan America. As for the rest, I'm not really surprised that there isn't much talk yet about the 350 bikes or the Highway King that showed up in the CARB. It's always hard to speculate on things. Any idea which plant these 350s are going to be coming from?
I have owned brand new Superglide 1990, Electra1997 and a Softail classic 2018 but on all of them it was problem to find the neutral position in the gearbox! Why can’t Harley make it smother like English or German and above them all Japanese motorcycles? I really like Harleys but the prices in Europe have gone thru the sealing. But still we in Sweden have most Harley’s per capita in the world.😎 Sorry to say but it seems like young riders here now days prefer adventure bikes and road racing models or real old Harleys because of the high starting prices on new Harleys☹️
IMHO the CVO is gaudy looking ... I liked the Breakout and the Heritage. Personally I would not buy an anniversary model, too much $ I don't like the new sportsters actually. I would like a Bronx styled Sportster
Love your videos, i click EVERYTIME,I see a Laidlaw video and have plans to visit the shop but, to say this color looks good or is authentic, Neither. I see now you are working for or attempting to work for Harley’s public relations. But i won’t stop watching. You’re the reason i bought a Harley. Maybe i need to see the paint in person? Thanks Matt.
If you ever get the chance, go see an El Diablo Limited Edition in direct sunlight on a sunny day. Lighting inside the building just doesn't do justice to the paint color scheme.
Could you imagine the rev max motor as an 1800cc pushing 200hp. The potential of that motor I believe could take Harley Davidson over the top. My question is, does the rev max motor cost more to produce then a traditional Harley engine?
@Nick LaBrie you don't need to have a purpose for an engine to have 200 + hp when you have the blue prints to make one. The Suzuki M109 has one, the yamaha V-Max is no longer being made. There both cruisers. Harley now has an opportunity to be top dog in those classes with the technology they now have. That motor in the Fat Bob would be perfect. There is a big gap in the market for a true muscle bike.
@@GreatOutdoorAdventure Which isn’t what Harley-Davidson is about. There is no good reason why they should start now. It would lead to significantly more expensive bikes, it would do significant damage to a very active and profitable aftermarket, and a majority would not purchase them. The same as a majority doesn’t do major, or in many cases, any engine work to an already plenty powerful motorcycle. Harley did try to enter the muscle cruiser market with the V-Rod, and it never sold like Harley’s bread and butter, comfortable heavyweight cruisers, and “custom” bikes. Plenty of other manufacturers to choose from. Harley-Davidson isn’t and never was for everyone. But what they do, they do well. That’s the reason they’ve been business for 120 years. Straight.
I've always been a Sportster fan, and very disappointing with the new version. I love the sound of last year's Sportster and interested going super fast... R/Rod
An extra 1500 bucks in the USA is fair enough for the Anniversary Fatboy with the special paint , but here in the UK were paying an extra $6500 for the anniversary Fatboy, that's taking the piss isn't it, admittedly it looks great but why the disparity in the UK pricing
Being assembled in Thailand for import into Europe; the UK Gov website says there’s a UK import duty of 6% and a VAT and excise duty of 20%. Maybe this is why? If the UK government would hurry up and do a trade deal with the US (a supposed benefit of Brexit, yet to materialise), then hopefully prices would come down, and UK HD’s would be once again assembled in the USA.
![Inside US Harley-Davidson Factory 2024: Assembly line - Building Motorbikes by hands [step by step]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/mcyfPIrgDPg/mqdefault.jpg)
Hey Guys at 9:56 I had a slip of the tongue. I meant to say, "if you want a trike in the Anniversary treatment" not CVO Treatment
I'm messaging you directly because I don't believe it's you that messaged me about having won a bike. That said if it truly isn't then some one is misrepresenting themselves as you on TH-cam as you.
You’ve got a scammer posing as Mat Laidlaw trying to say I won a bike.
@@ashtonsimms2181 they tried the same thing with me.
*Thanks **#Matt**, sorry for being so late. Excellent video as always buddy.* ❤
@@clarkbabin9799 *Happens all the time on **#TH-cam** and should be reported **#Clark** by clicking the three dots on the right hand side of the commenter.*
Really sad that the Road King is no longer with us, the Road King Special is a completely different bike.
I still don’t understand the reasoning behind that.
Agreed. I just bought a 2014 Road King a month ago and was looking forward to upgrading to a newer model at some point. Now I'm limited to a 2022 or older...it's a bummer.
Would be sick if they did a CVO Road King 🏆🏆
@@ralphhammond1107 agreed, but I'd actually prefer the 114 over a 117...no matter what CVO models they launch this year, I'm sad to see the base model Road King get dropped. Guess it's not a big seller...
It’s a nicer bike. Bigger engine better look being blacked out. Nicer overall then the base model and I’ve owned both.
The Breakout is the only bike I would consider , great break down Matt ! Very disappointed the Bronx wasn’t in the release
Its what everybodys sayin haha. I love those too
I think the Breakout will be a popular bike this year
I'm hoping they have something like the Bronx for the mid-year release. I agree about the Breakout. They nailed that build this time.
So many people are only excited about the Breakout, I wonder how much some dealers will be marking it up?
The forward controls, lack of foot boards, drag bars. Just seems to me that would be a terrible bike to spend a day on.
CVO Road Glide Limited looks EXACTLY like the 83 Honda Goldwing. For 52k you can own a Harley that looks like your granpa's 83' Goldwing!
I thought the same thing. Looks like a Gold Wing 🤮
I wasn't expecting anything spectacularly new. The anniversary livery is nice and it's the first time I might consider a red bike. That said it really sort of hit me over and over in the video that besides possibly the standard Softail, Harley has basically said Fu to first-time riders🤷
I have a 2017 breakout the last year of the 5 gallon tank will be happy to take a look at the new model. I have 100,000 miles on mine been to Sturgis and done Route 66 on it. Best bike I have ever owned!
Damn! 100,000 on a breakout. Nice man. I think you've earned a new 2023
thought of doing an owners review? That's some miles. I'd be interested to hear how it all went?
The road glide 3 paint is awesome I hope they add that blue color to the low rider st
Still waiting for the electric bagger the ⚡️⚡️Soyglide⚡️⚡️
Really upset about the Road King. I was hoping for some upgrades to it and they took it away? It’s the backbone of HD! I also don’t get this trike phase they’re going through. Such a small market for them it would seem. All in all, not particularly excited about the 120 year changes. I can see HD changing before my very eyes.
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Here's what I think. HD has recently been reinvesting in aspirational bikes like the Breakout and Fat Boy. I think that's cool, maybe what people dream about, but not exactly what I love about HD. I love the utilitarian, service-oriented bikes like the RK and Electra Glide. To me, that is the iconic HD that I love best: the solid, all-purpose, high-mileage bikes. I hope to see Harley reimagine some of those models once more before we all trundle off into the EV future.
Hi Matt, ow that Harley’s have made the LRST saddlebags available to purchase for the LRS models, you think Harley will also make available to purchase for the LRS the LRST fairing?
Not super impressed with the new bikes other than the Breakout - that looks nice! Also like the anniversary Road Glide.
Love the new anniversary edition paint color theme 😎⚡️🤙
I Actually saw this the other day omg absolutely gorgeous Bikes ,Live To Ride , Ride To Live ,I would like to say a big Thank You to the Davison Brother's for Building the best machine Ever ., In the 120 years Happy Birthday Harley Davidson .💯😘💖✊🏻✊🏿✊🏽✊🏾
EHEHEHEH “AMF acronym” … minute 16:25 good one Matt 😅
not ONE word on the “Road King” ..
i am disappointed .. both on the discontinuation of our iconic Road King
and on the fact that we forget and move on ( without the Road King ) so quickly ..
to me it’s like removing the best stud from a harras ..
wanted to hear your take Matt
Thanks
I don't need a trike yet but when I do, I sure as hell hope they have that Road Glide 3 available!!!! That shark nose fairing really looks awesome!
So I'm sad that the evo sportster went away. I'm 28 now and my first harley was a evo sportster. I love the classic design and feel of that bike. Its raw and you can customize them to your hearts desire. Think harley is going to lose money from this. The nightster is nice but you cant be a classic
Harley Davidson is dead. Since when does a German guy know more about what Harley represents than Americans? No wonder it is becoming like a 2nd BMW
Another opportunity for dealers to charge more than MSRP for the 120th anniv "limited" editions. With the Lower Rider STs selling before they can even be shown on the showroom floor, it's a shame they didn't give that more attention in their lineup. My El Diablo is the best Harley I've ever owned.
My local dealer wanted approximately $8k over msrp for a 2023 Road Glide Standard. Next new bike, I am going to take a look at Indian. No more Harleys for me at these prices. I'm not even going to buy a teeshirt.
@@scottwitt8732 See ya!
They definitely are expensive but I love my 21 fat boy. I went with the freedom performance 2to1 side turnout exhaust and the trask air cleaner and I’m stoked every time I fire her up.
I like the Nightser more than the sportster S and the only thing I liked better on the S was the dash. Nightster Special would be my pick now.
Well SHIT!!
Can't believe that Harley dropped the Road King.
Unfortunately they didn't only drop the RK, they dropped a sale too!
I have been sitting and waiting patiently for months for the Anniversary RK to hit the floors to drop drop the cash!
Looks like I'll be dropping the cash on the Indian Springfield
If I were you’d I’d disappointed too but don’t further the disappointment by punishing yourself with an Indian. Grab a Road King Special or a slightly used 2022 Road king.
As a dealer what are your thoughts on the virtual model release vs. the annual dealer meeting where you actually got to put hands on the metal and talk to the designers/engineers and do you have any preference? Think we learned more when you reported from the dealer meetings- your softail vid (2018 MY) was a real education.
As for the '23 model year I think they hit it out the park with the Anniversary editions- CVO worthy attention to detail in the paint (color choice and design), badging and seats. Great job as always Matt distilling it all down.
A 1250 Nightster would have been nice. Too bad
Great video Matt! I agree on the old AMF style graphic, what were they thinking? It's like Ford bringing back the Edsel brand!
Hands down the best in my opinion is the Heritage. Damn fine bike.
Tank badging is nice
RG3 is gonna be good. Hopefully if it does well they’ll add the ultra version.
I'm sure that will come eventually
Nice review of the new 120th anniversary lineup! As you talk about limited production numbers made. It was interesting for me to find out that my 2020 Stiletto Red Street glide is one of only 964 produced globally. According to Harley Davidson customer service. What are your thoughts on that? PS I’m with you though I really like that 120th Road glide!
I think that's rad for you. I think that color was considered a factory custom color. I didn't realize it was that low.
Great summary. Please keep us posted on any CVO updates. Interested to know what's coming down the line for 2023 👍
I’m also interested in what CVO colors besides the red will be offered in 2023.
The Anniversary Fatboy is £5200 extra here in the UK, that's one hell of an increase for a flashy paint job, I would trade my 2017 Fatboy in for the new Breakout in a flash👍
I'm looking at that bike too. Right now I have a 20 Street Bob but would love that big tank and rear tire. Hopefully the new saddlebags will be offered for that. The cloth one looks just like my Leather Pros. Not sure about the handlebars but those can be changed. Should have come with cruise control but that can be added.
I don't know what the exchange rate is but it sounds like the up-charge is greater over there than here. I agree though, the Ann Fat boy and Breakout are gonna be hot bikes this year.
@@MattLaidlaw In Germany for the Fat Boy the upcharge for the anniversary color scheme is 6000 EUR - equals about 6200 USD, instead of just 1500 in the US. Hard to understand, why there is such an increase...Especially as the bikes for non-US markets are built in Thailand.
@Stefan Wolf same here in the UK, it's not right, especially as they they're put together in Thailand 👎🏻
1.1k Thumbs up... cool!
I am going to wait for the later 2023 year CVO or ST Road or Street Glide and upgrade SE to a 120ci.
~Enjoy the Ride
Hey Steve. Let’s talk today. I’ll call you in a few hours.
@@MattLaidlaw ~ see you on Saturday
Great overview, Matt. Watched the HD show but always enjoy your overview and additional thoughts. Thanks!!
Thanks for checking it out
I'm a sucker for the model year launches. This year's cinematography is ALMOST up to a Matt Laidlaw channel level haha. You, Nick, and the crew still set the high bar for ride vids. I think that Breakout is going to be a huge success. They absolutely nailed it this time around, especially with the 117 and 5 gal tank. I also think the Nightster Special looks pretty nice. Harley should really make an effort to put people in those RevMax saddles this season. If they don't have widespread demos I worry the nostalgia crew and change-haters will bury this platform before it has a chance. Anyone I've seen that rides something with the RevMax comes back smiling, so H-D really needs to do a little evangelism and spread the word. I also think they must have something special up their sleeve for the mid-year reveal. Keep up the good work Matt!
I digging this comment. Thanks man. I don’t know, the cinematography in this launch is pretty amazing. I appreciate the props though. 🤙🏼 Yea the rev max is just a great bike. I think more and more people will discover them. You’re right though, a little evangelism could go a long way.
I love the CVO guy whos like 65 leaving his mansion with his Blonde 30 yr old wife 😂😂😂. No hate from me! But its funny
She can suck the chrome off a Harley, she's a keeper!
Yeah baby, the breakout is back. Really wished HD brought back the V-Rod or Night Rod special.
Great review. I think the Heritage needs white walls, it would break up the color of the fender and the chrome wheels.
I think you can never go wrong with white walls on a Heritage
I wish they offered the heirloom red on the low rider s, it honestly looks better than the El Diablo. Great video, Matt.
Thanks for the update Matt. I’m curious, is it just luck of the draw as to what anniversary bikes you as a dealer receive? Do they just show up on the truck or do you know what is coming?
Well done and good positive view on this launch we know there is a lot of mixed reviews. Personally- I think H-D should partner and improve known issues (oil pump is weak (hit or miss) which leads to sumping) I feel they are putting too much emphasis in the look and sound of the bike and not working on improving current/known issues. I also feel they should waive the co-pay on the ESP (extended service plan) customer already paid a ton for the warranty why the need to get 50.00 bucks per open job order?
Great review Matt, i love the red colours. The Heritage needs to have whitewalls. Thanks for sharing. Greetings.
Thank you my friend. Yea, white walls are always welcome on the Heritage in my book
Need to have a comparison video between the Tri Glide and the Road Glide 3
Really like the Anniversary Heritage! Beautiful, and not outrageous upcharge for the paint!
Yea, I think the anniversary stuff is very tastefully done this year
Not such good value in the UK. We’re being asked for an extra £5200 for the Anniversary Heritage, and all the other anniversary bikes!
Yeah the UK needs their taxes ;)
I’m old at 51. My first motorcycle was a 1200 sportster around 1996 and was carbureted. The new sportster looks too polished and slick for me. Life moves forward for some
*51 huh⁉️ I’m 66 this year gfunk6, Keep riding buddy. Lol* 😂
Great job Brother , the anniversary bikes are beautiful , and I'm really glad that the breakout is back I use to work at Harley and a ton of people came in looking for a fat tire bike so better the breakout than the muscle , but Harley is gonna do what they want and not even get any input from the floor guys and that's were there wrong cause we're the ones dealing with the customers and they should have made the new nightster with the mags on the air cooled 1200 it would have sold incredible.
Anyway thank you for taking the time I love bikes !!!!!
The red and black CVO is absolutely beautiful
You're work on this video shows your passion for Harley Davidson and it definitely didn't disappoint,thanks Matt!
The Heirloom red paint scheme looks amazing. The option to add saddlebags to the LRS or soft bags is awesome. Other than that no real significant changes to the touring platform. Seems HD is focusing on the baby boomers to ensure they keep riding with the trike options.
It seems Trike interest is growing.....That was the consensus among Sturgis goers in recent years.
Nice video matt. The 2lane guys cameo was awesome. I honestly was expecting a lot more on this hyped reveal, than some colors clothing and options.
Nice to see the breakout coming back with a 5 gallon. But why kill the road king? Sport glide? Deluxe? Dyna? And now the evo sporty?
Sportsters used to be the the perfect entry point for new riders and/or folks on a budget. Now , like it or not EVERYTHING at HD is a flex on the wallet.
Just wish HD had more options. Ever since 2017 Feels like a fumble, HD losing touch with both aging riders and younger generations who can barely afford rent and hyper inflation.
Thanks for weighing in I appreciate the comment. Do you think we need the Sport Glide with the Low Rider St? I don't. Dyna is gone because Harley has a better model now (New softail). The Evo sporty is gone because of Gov regulation (emissions) Road King standard is gone but we do have the Special. So I think H-D is adapting as every company needs to.
Great video Matt, liked the P&A segment. Really bummed there is no Bronx in the lineup, maybe next year?
Just 4 words... Bring back the Dyna!
Absolutely love all the new roll outs and accessories. I am buying new this year and couldn't be more stoked about this year. Will you be at the 120th Anniversary Party? Like a traditional Porsche guy I prefer air-cooled Sportster as I own a '07 that I love. Still wish the Road King and Deluxe were still around.
Harley's motto should be, why innovate when paint sells so well. I fear the big twins are just being milked till they drop them but my number one pet peeve is continuing the surcharge.
👍Thanks for the nice in depth video Matt! I think HD knocked it out of the park with the 120th Anniversary models paint scheme this year, but I'm a huge fan of the colors of red that HD has used over the years! I can't recall any shade of red that I've seen HD use that I didn't like. I can't wait to check them out in person.
Thanks Robbie, Yes, I've heard only positive feedback about the Anniversary Color this year.
The Anniversary Fat Boy is beautiful, hope we get a few down here in Australia. Thanks for the video Matt, great work again.
Yea the Fat boy looks great. Thanks for watching
No road king that sucks
Im really glad HD decided to bring back the Breakout
Love all the new stuff! Pretty bummed that the standard Road King hasn't reappeared, it was the best deal in the line up. I like the Nightster Special. If they could clean up that radiator, I would like it a lot more. The Vrod radiator looked good, and the Indian Scout radiator looks good. Liquid cooling can be done attractively, and HD just need to redo the radiator on the Nightster & Sportster S. It's not as noticable on the S with the fat front tire, but on the Nightster it is very noticeable. I like the look of the RevMax engine, just need to clean up the radiator. Then it would sell better.
That special edition Heritage looks fire 🔥
Closest to my beloved FLHR
Nice
Matt - a great recap and love your perspective!
Nothing NEW on CVO Road Glide except Bold New Colors, Hugh price increase including the $1,200 surcharge? $54,249 + dealer market adjustment$$$$. No new technology or features? OK I’ll keep my 2011 CVO Road Glide and wait to see what 2024 offers or if the motor company pulls out of the death spiral they are in. Love Harley-Davidson motorcycles hope they make it! Also Great video as always Matt, Thanks!
So y’all condemn club culture but then stamp the anniversary bikes with a logo that clearly resembles HA’s logo? Smh. HD will go out of business in the next ten years if they don’t get their shit together. Especially if riders learn how to do their own maintenance work. Having worked for HD service, studied economics & did a research paper on their business, it’s easy to see their discrepancies that very well might lead to their demise. Besides the actual bikes themselves, everything under the hood of that business is outdated. These new anniversary bikes are okay but there’s nothing special about them overall - you’re essentially paying for the paint job and ‘exclusivity’. Which really doesn’t matter to most who customize their bike to their personal liking anyway.
However, solid job on these videos Matt. Hopefully your perspective will influence leadership at the corporate level to help save this legendary company.
The trike is badass though lol not gonna lie
Nailed it.... HD is relying on "tradition" in an ever changing world of new products and companies that use direct marketing. When it finally happens to the automotive / motorcycle industry remains to be seen. Car dealerships buying up HD dealerships is consolidating more clout, politically, for the dealerships and who's political campaign they donate to for political favors and "votes" for bills that support their business practices. One thing is for sure, many folks are complaining big time about dealership markup fees, and all the line item padded bull shit many HD dealerships are trying on customers. The dumb one's that finance the bike and it costs them " only another $30 a month" are paying it. The one's with some experience and savvy that don't quite have money to burn, just aren't buying new bikes anymore. There's a huge glut of used HD's for sale 3 to 5 years old, in HD dealership inventory, that very few are willing to pay their asking price. Feels like HD dealerships also tried to corner that market too and monopolize it.
The Breakout is badass!
Good job Matt !! Harley has done 2023 with style. Personally I like that Breakout and Road Glide Trike 3. The Anniversary Models are awesome. THANK YOU for sharing !!!
YYYEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSSSSS, Breakout, best in the lineup. I'm getting one.
Road Glide 3 is top pick for me to add to my collection. Where I live it's still too F'ing cold to ride 2 wheelers. Back in the day my wife and I were ATV Safety Instructors. I like to power slide the 3 Wheeler just for kicks. I'm never giving up my Street Glide. It'll go to my son-in-law when I'm dead!🏁
What...no Anniversary Road King?? Yes, I am part of the nostalgia crew...I accept that change can be good but HD are at risk of losing their identity if they keep to change which moves away from the traditional HD look.
I have the 115 year Heritage and I'm afraid if I saw the 120 year model in red I would get that also.
I have a 115 Year Sport Glide, it's in a Merlot Red. I can't justify a 120 Aniv. Fat Boy, even though I could go in right now and write a check for it with no financing. I'm just having the hardest time seeing where the value is in doing so. The Sport Glide is doing a great job, as is, with adjustable rear shock, too, and a removable fairing and bags, if I want a naked bike.
Hey, Matt, great review. I'm not a red person but love the anniversary paint! Looks like candy apple red to me, beautiful color! The only criticism I have is that they are making us wait for the rest of the '23 CVOs, with no reveal date???
Yea, I’m not a red person either but honestly that street glide and road glide are bikes I’d own for sure. The CVO is amazing. Yes, it kinda sucks we gotta wait but 🤷♂️
So hyped about the ST saddle bags for my '22 Low Rider S (FXLRS). I was already going to order all the parts necessary in order to build them, but the fact that Harley now offers them in a complete package/painted ready to go is so cool. Makes my life easier at the end of the day. Thank you, Harley.
Do you know if they are both the same size like a sport glide, or is one still smaller than the other like on the ST?
@@ChineO19 This is a good question. It appears that they are different sizes just like what comes stock on the Low Rider St. It's for exhaust clearance reasons.
There are a lot of Low Rider ST folks trying to get Sport Glide bags for their ride. The Double Barrel shotgun pipes become problematic, and then shorter custom exhaust systems blow hot exhaust onto the Sport Glide bags lower portions, too. There's no easy solution, other than just buy a Sport Glide and keep a full length exhaust system, factory or after market slip ons, full length. There's a very good reason HD runs those full length pipes near or past the rear tire, for tuning purposes. It just works over a wider range of riding rpms.
They should have made the bags the same size! I’m hearing customers say they don’t like it!
@@ChineO19 trust me, the left and right side bags are not the same on a Sport Glide. I own a FLSB, the right side is a little bit smaller. I'm not sure how HD got them to sit so much higher or if it's an optical illusion because there's no pillion seat on the LR ST model and just fender showing?
Super stoked to see the 2lanelife gentlemen on the drop! Always look forward to seeing a new drop from Laidlaws Harley Davidson. Can’t wait to come down and see the new bikes! Might head down now!! 😂 🎉 See ya soon!
Yea it was cool seeing Lance and Gaylin in the launch this year. Yes stop by!
I heard there are dealers out there pricing the CVO’s at over $60k. I thought the bump in the Harley website to just under $52k was huge.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts on the new line up Matt!I think providing a limited number of bikes is an interesting strategy…will take a look at the resale 20 years from now (assuming I’m still around😎)
Thanks man. Yea serialized is the only way to go
New Paint and badges for 2023… come on HD. How about adding new technology and paint that does not chip or fade away so quickly. Lower your prices. Only cool HD bike for 2023 is the Breakout. My 2021 might be my last Harley. No Roadking ST 117 with FXR Fairing? Come on!
~2021 RoadKing Special owner.
The S in "Nightster S" clearly stands for Speedo
I watched the launch, but Matt’s video is what I was really waiting for.
Haha, thanks man. Much appreciated.
I love the breakout, especially in that orange. But to me, it needs a better more profound headlight.
@OfficialMattLaidlaw don't you have anything better to do moron than try to scam people using a similar name to the channel? I'm sure your parents are so proud of you (not).
FYI, not only did I bring up the idea of the ICON SERIES just weeks before it was introduced on TWO LANE LIFE, I recently in my Breakout Group discussed feathers on the gas tank, and here are feathers on a gas tank. nana nana
The red paint is very nice. One reason they haven't used it before may be because red was traditionally considered to be Indian's color -- not Harley-Davidson's color. The early Harley-Davidson was known as "The Silent Gray Fellow." I wonder if that even crossed their minds?
I do wish harley would release a 1250 or a 1275 Nightster. I mean you had the 883 and 1200 Sportsters and it wasn't just one off thing. and I do also wish they would release it a chrome Rev Max motor too. I love chrome it just looks and feel more Harley Davidson.
I wasn't really following the Pan America 975 thread too closely, but I imagined it might happen based on how KTM executes in the market with their whole graduated lineup of engine sizes. Those guys really seem to be one of the most agile in terms of engineering and execution. Obviously HD is not yet the overall leader in that segment, but I am proud that they've been crushing it with the Pan America.
As for the rest, I'm not really surprised that there isn't much talk yet about the 350 bikes or the Highway King that showed up in the CARB. It's always hard to speculate on things.
Any idea which plant these 350s are going to be coming from?
I don't know about the 350s. I don't think we have a lot of official public info about it.
The 350’s won’t be offered other than a ride academy bike. At least that’s what I’ve heard.
Great review on the new lineup, Matt 👍I really like the new look on the Freewheeler.
You pushed me over the edge, Matt. Just put a deposit on an Anniversary FLHTK. No regerts. 😄
I have owned brand new Superglide 1990, Electra1997 and a Softail classic 2018 but on all of them it was problem to find the neutral position in the gearbox! Why can’t Harley make it smother like English or German and above them all Japanese motorcycles?
I really like Harleys but the prices in Europe have gone thru the sealing. But still we in Sweden have most Harley’s per capita in the world.😎 Sorry to say but it seems like young riders here now days prefer adventure bikes and road racing models or real old Harleys because of the high starting prices on new Harleys☹️
The Nightster Special looks really good. I think the Nightster is not selling much because it is priced too high
I would buy the Rebel 1100 before the overpriced Revmax Sportster.
RIP Evo Sportster.
It just doesn’t have any traditional Harley soul - doesn’t ride or sound like a Harley. It’s an expensive rebel. They’ll discontinue it by 2025.
The BreakOut with TC/Abs 117" nice blend of 'old and new' 🎉
Another great vdo Matt! I've never been a fan of the Heritage Softail but the Heirloom Red suits it down to the ground !
Always wait for your launch recaps👌🏼great vid Matt
The Tri Glide should come standard with wide tire, and wide front end. I mean, why not?
IMHO the CVO is gaudy looking ...
I liked the Breakout and the Heritage.
Personally I would not buy an anniversary model, too much $
I don't like the new sportsters actually. I would like a Bronx styled Sportster
With 10 Kgs less weight and the 1250 motor !
I Hope they update the touring chassis soon. It would be great if they could shed some weight like they did with the Softail update.
Love your videos, i click EVERYTIME,I see a Laidlaw video and have plans to visit the shop but, to say this color looks good or is authentic, Neither. I see now you are working for or attempting to work for Harley’s public relations. But i won’t stop watching. You’re the reason i bought a Harley. Maybe i need to see the paint in person? Thanks Matt.
If you ever get the chance, go see an El Diablo Limited Edition in direct sunlight on a sunny day. Lighting inside the building just doesn't do justice to the paint color scheme.
So the electric lights standard is gone what a shame, and not many 107‘s left even more of a shame
Not gonna lie,love that red! Since they discontinued my Breakout I went in another direction. Getting a Ducati diavel v4.
Did you not see that the breakout is back with a 117?
Yes,I jumped the gun
Nice job Matt! Informative, yet moved at a good pace. Not in the market for a new bike this year, but a lot of good choices for those that are.🏍🤠
Thanks Doug, I appreciate you watching and weighing in with your opinion
What the hell where is the Road king I was really hoping it would be in the 120th line up God's dammit.
Could you imagine the rev max motor as an 1800cc pushing 200hp. The potential of that motor I believe could take Harley Davidson over the top. My question is, does the rev max motor cost more to produce then a traditional Harley engine?
What would be the purpose of a 200hp motor? With only a few exceptions, these are cruisers.
@Nick LaBrie you don't need to have a purpose for an engine to have 200 + hp when you have the blue prints to make one. The Suzuki M109 has one, the yamaha V-Max is no longer being made. There both cruisers. Harley now has an opportunity to be top dog in those classes with the technology they now have. That motor in the Fat Bob would be perfect. There is a big gap in the market for a true muscle bike.
@@GreatOutdoorAdventure Which isn’t what Harley-Davidson is about. There is no good reason why they should start now. It would lead to significantly more expensive bikes, it would do significant damage to a very active and profitable aftermarket, and a majority would not purchase them. The same as a majority doesn’t do major, or in many cases, any engine work to an already plenty powerful motorcycle.
Harley did try to enter the muscle cruiser market with the V-Rod, and it never sold like Harley’s bread and butter, comfortable heavyweight cruisers, and “custom” bikes.
Plenty of other manufacturers to choose from. Harley-Davidson isn’t and never was for everyone. But what they do, they do well. That’s the reason they’ve been business for 120 years. Straight.
The tri 3 is very edgy and cool looking especially in blue
I've always been a Sportster fan, and very disappointing with the new version. I love the sound of last year's Sportster and interested going super fast...
R/Rod
An extra 1500 bucks in the USA is fair enough for the Anniversary Fatboy with the special paint , but here in the UK were paying an extra $6500 for the anniversary Fatboy, that's taking the piss isn't it, admittedly it looks great but why the disparity in the UK pricing
Being assembled in Thailand for import into Europe; the UK Gov website says there’s a UK import duty of 6% and a VAT and excise duty of 20%. Maybe this is why?
If the UK government would hurry up and do a trade deal with the US (a supposed benefit of Brexit, yet to materialise), then hopefully prices would come down, and UK HD’s would be once again assembled in the USA.
@@1100andFortyEight that may explain it then, thanks for the input 👍