You are so right: it’s all about the “emotional bond”. Motorcycling is all about heart winning over brain. I am sure the Nightster is more practical but it doesn’t make my heart race.
Personally own one and it's my first bike.. luv it, and wish it had a bigger clutch setup.. but for just getting into it.. rides like a pearl... have taken it up to 2 and a half hour rides in the backroads of Alabama with my cuz on his 2023 soft tail, and can keep pace with him easy just in road mode.
Nice video and I must say it was nice meeting and talking with you after you did your filming on the nightester, now I'm thinking of having a test ride but I'll stay with my sport glide thanks for the selfie also talking about how you got into biking
Good review. I think the sportster S will be more your cup of tea... you ain't a entry level rider nowadays! Hope you get a demo of a 1250 with a decent pipe. Kinda what everyone wants to hear? That shop looks great! LOVED the trick sporster at the end with the sick suspension and bodywork! Film that thing if you see him again!? Wow
As a subscriber really enjoying the channel and the direction you've taken it, say hi to Simon for me, ive still not visited him yet but hopefully that will change soon keep up the great work
I have 883 too, with this bike if you change the exhaust (Dr, Jykell & Mr, Hyde, get maybe a customized saddle and maybe better rims -------it's a corker!!
For me used to go all the way up to fifth every time on Iron when it was 883, it was a pleasant change. Probably my favourite feature of a new Nightster.
Harley evolved and according to custom builders world wide it is much liked. I prefer the newer S version with better wheels and a few other things. These move along and handle quite nicely and Harley still have enough air cooled mills left for the haters. Want to stay in business then you need to evolve
isnt that about the price of 2 royal enfields, im thinking you can buy a 650 enfield, bore it to 865,throw all the goodies you want at it and you will probably have a better bike
It is undeniable that Harley have to modernise but I just think they have missed with the new bikes. It is just that bit off . When Triumph first brought back the Bonneville I felt the same . Just something wrong with the overall style and the engine looked tubby and not Triumph. They got it right with the new models and they are watercooled ! Same with Harley ,60 degree engine and overall looks of the engine are too Japanese to be honest. A 45 degree watercooled Sporty with more traditional feel and looks would have been possible ,they just did not do it. It might check out on paper but I am just not feeling it.
It's almost twice the BHP of an Iron 883 ... I've had 2 x Irons with Stage 1, and a 48 Stage 1, Street Bob 114, and this 975 rides plenty quick enough in S mode. The entry level would be an old 883.
It's a lot lighter than all of those bikes too...a stock Nightster will run with a V-Rod, and that was the fastest Harley you could get. It's also a handler, the thing rips turns. I don't love the way it sounds, but after riding one, I was sold on the acceleration and handling dynamics.
@@stevem4783 Same, I'm running in road mode all the time now. Quick enough and I quite like the sound of the engine, as that's what you hear - not the pipes!
@@riotofmyown Good luck telling Softail guys that. I sold Harleys for a minute, most of those guys are very in denial about the power/weight ratios of the Nightster and especially the Sporty S. You'll talk to guys who will swear up and down the Low Rider S is the fastest bike you can get, and amusingly enough, those have a hard time outrunning a 48 light to light. As I said, I love the Nightster, but I don't know if I can get over that sound. I don't understand why Harley didn't opt for a tougher sounding liquid-cooled setup...Indian did it, and so did Harley themselves previously with the V-Rods. It's a huge drawback for a lot of people... Hopefully some aftermarket pipe companies can make some progress, but after hearing a whole bunch of Pan Ams with different setups, I'm not too optimistic. Cheers on your ride.
Hi, thanks for the video. The Nightster visually i don't like it, it looks plastic, sanitised but i guess that's the way most new bikes are, if i didn't know better i would say they put a plastic mock up of an engine to hide an electric motor :) Don't mind me i'm just a dinosaur waiting for the Jonesy finale.
Nice looking bike bud, problem I feel with harley davidson is there really low not made for a tall person, I'm 6.4 there no chance of me fitting that bike. 😁👍😁👍 The sounds not 2 good..
Is it made in Brazil , India or Thailand ? im a long time American made Harley sportster fan and owner but my interest in the model stops at 2003 . Still if this is whats required to keep the model going....why not 😎
I own an 01 sporster 1200 custom , and it looks and sounds fantastic ! I think this one sounds like shit and the motor looks like 2 little aliens 👽 leaning next to each other ! Thanks for sharing doll 😘 !
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Absolutely hidious , I liked the Street 500 , and 750's a bit better , what an ugly radiator area , the swing arm area is just as bad , the engine is cluttered with hoses , and other plumbing garbage , I will keep my older models , or buy other brands . Royal Enfield has better looking simple bikes , that is saying something . B I S C U I T S .
new softail is a big win - great frame, great engine, great style, everything is good new sportster is another fail It's not the worst btw. Cause the crown of stupidity is on the r18 creators heads. But - YOU SHALL NOT PASS! Real Sportsters ended in 2003.
Wish you would have done a real sound check between the 2 all you TH-cam ers won't want are you scared off. Still got a thumb up. But come on man. Lmao 🤣
Looks and sounds too much like a honda for me, call me a purist but the day they put a radiator on a harley was a sad day for the motor company, I wish them all the best but I think they are making a huge mistake turning away from so much history
I understand what you mean , but unfortunatley the Euro emussions killed the AirCooled motor or at least a big part of it. If harley needs to sell in EU water cooling has to be.
You can't bitch about the sound with a stock can. I mean you can as you just demonstrated but you compared it to a non stock evo. Nowhere a near fair comparison.
Fake tank. Fake everything. Lame sound. NOT A HARLEY. It’s looking like Harley Davidson is trying to destroy itself and totally abandon and betray millions of loyal riders. That thing is a piece of junk. Lame.
You are so right: it’s all about the “emotional bond”. Motorcycling is all about heart winning over brain. I am sure the Nightster is more practical but it doesn’t make my heart race.
Personally own one and it's my first bike.. luv it, and wish it had a bigger clutch setup.. but for just getting into it.. rides like a pearl... have taken it up to 2 and a half hour rides in the backroads of Alabama with my cuz on his 2023 soft tail, and can keep pace with him easy just in road mode.
Nice video and I must say it was nice meeting and talking with you after you did your filming on the nightester, now I'm thinking of having a test ride but I'll stay with my sport glide thanks for the selfie also talking about how you got into biking
Lovin the nightster n your helmet fab vlogg as always top quality loved it 😍✌
My 1977 XLCH was an awesome MC. Great power, great handling, great stopping & sounded great! F’d up, sold it! Now this! 😢
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@@tomboyabit I want to send you a Pic of me and the XLCH but can’t figure out how to add it here
@@stanshaffer5629 you can’t add it here. Send it either on Facebook or Instagram.
@@tomboyabit I don’t have those for awhile, seeing if my account still works
HI D, looks like another fun day out on a different bike.,
Hope you had a fun weekend.
Good review. I think the sportster S will be more your cup of tea... you ain't a entry level rider nowadays! Hope you get a demo of a 1250 with a decent pipe. Kinda what everyone wants to hear? That shop looks great! LOVED the trick sporster at the end with the sick suspension and bodywork! Film that thing if you see him again!? Wow
As a subscriber really enjoying the channel and the direction you've taken it, say hi to Simon for me, ive still not visited him yet but hopefully that will change soon keep up the great work
I have 883 too, with this bike if you change the exhaust (Dr, Jykell & Mr, Hyde, get maybe a customized saddle and maybe better rims -------it's a corker!!
Must admit it is very modern for a Harley. Sort of looks like a a touch of the V-Rod in there aswell.
Where does the petrol go if that's not the tank? And what fuel capacity?
Performance aside, the Industrial looking engine looks as if it would be at home connected to a water pump in a Texas Hay pasture.
Nice bike - one gear does all. However, I did take a shine to that late 60's Daytona retro racer shown at the end.
For me used to go all the way up to fifth every time on Iron when it was 883, it was a pleasant change. Probably my favourite feature of a new Nightster.
Harley evolved and according to custom builders world wide it is much liked. I prefer the newer S version with better wheels and a few other things. These move along and handle quite nicely and Harley still have enough air cooled mills left for the haters. Want to stay in business then you need to evolve
isnt that about the price of 2 royal enfields, im thinking you can buy a 650 enfield, bore it to 865,throw all the goodies you want at it and you will probably have a better bike
Could say that about anything though,
It's the experience and the culture people are paying for
Seems a very agreeable bike.
It is undeniable that Harley have to modernise but I just think they have missed with the new bikes.
It is just that bit off .
When Triumph first brought back the Bonneville I felt the same . Just something wrong with the overall style and the engine looked tubby and not Triumph.
They got it right with the new models and they are watercooled !
Same with Harley ,60 degree engine and overall looks of the engine are too Japanese to be honest. A 45 degree watercooled Sporty with more traditional feel and looks would have been possible ,they just did not do it.
It might check out on paper but I am just not feeling it.
You,can,not,replace,the,old,with,the,new.😂
Did had the chance to try a triumph street twin?
Not yet, but I can organise that when I’m back to UK 😃
@@tomboyabit that would be 👍
Id go with triump all day
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It's almost twice the BHP of an Iron 883 ... I've had 2 x Irons with Stage 1, and a 48 Stage 1, Street Bob 114, and this 975 rides plenty quick enough in S mode. The entry level would be an old 883.
It's a lot lighter than all of those bikes too...a stock Nightster will run with a V-Rod, and that was the fastest Harley you could get. It's also a handler, the thing rips turns.
I don't love the way it sounds, but after riding one, I was sold on the acceleration and handling dynamics.
@@stevem4783 Same, I'm running in road mode all the time now. Quick enough and I quite like the sound of the engine, as that's what you hear - not the pipes!
Power-wise, the entry level Harley is now the softail standard at 72bhp.
@@riotofmyown Good luck telling Softail guys that. I sold Harleys for a minute, most of those guys are very in denial about the power/weight ratios of the Nightster and especially the Sporty S. You'll talk to guys who will swear up and down the Low Rider S is the fastest bike you can get, and amusingly enough, those have a hard time outrunning a 48 light to light.
As I said, I love the Nightster, but I don't know if I can get over that sound. I don't understand why Harley didn't opt for a tougher sounding liquid-cooled setup...Indian did it, and so did Harley themselves previously with the V-Rods. It's a huge drawback for a lot of people...
Hopefully some aftermarket pipe companies can make some progress, but after hearing a whole bunch of Pan Ams with different setups, I'm not too optimistic.
Cheers on your ride.
Hi, thanks for the video. The Nightster visually i don't like it, it looks plastic, sanitised but i guess that's the way most new bikes are, if i didn't know better i would say they put a plastic mock up of an engine to hide an electric motor :) Don't mind me i'm just a dinosaur waiting for the Jonesy finale.
Nice looking bike bud, problem I feel with harley davidson is there really low not made for a tall person, I'm 6.4 there no chance of me fitting that bike. 😁👍😁👍 The sounds not 2 good..
You deffo need a big bike! I’m 5.9 and it’s just perfect or could be little higher.
I'm interested to hear what that 975 sounds like with a proper pipe.
Me too
I'm your big fan in south Africa since I watched all your video's I want to buy my bike now
When you will travel in Africa
Waw! I hope you’ll get a bike soon! And hope one day to ride in South Africa too 😃
@@tomboyabit let me know when you planning to visit south africa and check place called wild coast I'm sure you will love it
Is it made in Brazil , India or Thailand ? im a long time American made Harley sportster fan and owner but my interest in the model stops at 2003 . Still if this is whats required to keep the model going....why not 😎
I like it.
I prefer all other. After the test ride on nighster
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Cool
She said very light... Let's see... 218kg... Yea... Is she a comedian? :D
She said very light comparing with other Harley Davidson motorcycles. Even my Iron is 250kg.
But she’s also don’t mind be a comedian 🤓
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The fricken muffler on that thing lol xD
Somebody called it 'leaf blower'. Hope custom will be available soon enough.
whats the use of that fake tank? so much space is wasted
I own an 01 sporster 1200 custom , and it looks and sounds fantastic ! I think this one sounds like shit and the motor looks like 2 little aliens 👽 leaning next to each other ! Thanks for sharing doll 😘 !
Just put an exhaust on it - problem solved. This engine is better in every way from a sportster 883/1200 air cooled motor
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Absolutely hidious , I liked the Street 500 , and 750's a bit better , what an ugly radiator area , the swing arm area is just as bad , the engine is cluttered with hoses , and other plumbing garbage , I will keep my older models , or buy other brands . Royal Enfield has better looking simple bikes , that is saying something . B I S C U I T S .
I agree the hoses and fan and cables look 💩 Also the number plate looks dangerous could cut your leg throwing it over.
Engine OK. Styling not so much.
new softail is a big win - great frame, great engine, great style, everything is good
new sportster is another fail
It's not the worst btw. Cause the crown of stupidity is on the r18 creators heads. But - YOU SHALL NOT PASS!
Real Sportsters ended in 2003.
Don't agree with the comment about "power".
it sounds like a Japanese in sound blaaaaa
where is the T?!!! Noooooo~~~~~
Exactly my thought when I realised I missed it.
Wish you would have done a real sound check between the 2 all you TH-cam ers won't want are you scared off. Still got a thumb up. But come on man. Lmao 🤣
😎👍🏽
Might as well paint the tank and write honda on it
What's,old,is,new.😅
Looks and sounds too much like a honda for me, call me a purist but the day they put a radiator on a harley was a sad day for the motor company, I wish them all the best but I think they are making a huge mistake turning away from so much history
I understand what you mean , but unfortunatley the Euro emussions killed the AirCooled motor or at least a big part of it. If harley needs to sell in EU water cooling has to be.
More like a Ducati
Nightstar,is,a,joke.😅
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Looks and sounds like a toy bike for a girl 😉
"Lower power, lower weight" i didnt know HP had any weight to it.
You can't bitch about the sound with a stock can. I mean you can as you just demonstrated but you compared it to a non stock evo. Nowhere a near fair comparison.
Fake tank. Fake everything. Lame sound. NOT A HARLEY. It’s looking like Harley Davidson is trying to destroy itself and totally abandon and betray millions of loyal riders. That thing is a piece of junk. Lame.
9 minutes in I was already bored looking at it, still not as bad as there electric piece of shite