Hi! I have one, I live in Brazil, it’s my first Harley Davidson. It’s a very nice bike. I’ve almost arrived from a 2800 miles trip and I’m very happy with the sport glide!
From the beginning, the Sport Glide was a really great bike. It is so versatile, so confy, and so beautiful. You by 2 bikes in 1 (if you ride it fully loaded, or naked without bags/fairing) We love it and that's why we renewed them back in Nov 2021 to assure we had the 2021 model "brand new"... HD preferred to take advantage of the name "LOW RIDER S" to create the requested SportGlide everybody wanted, and they called it "LOW RIDER ST".... (but in my opinion, i prefer the FLSB)... we don't need dual front disk and we don't like the ST fairing, at all..... (personal opinion) 🤘😝🤘
I'll admit to being old and a bit old school- when I seriously started looking last year the Sport Glide kind of flew under the radar ... the Heritage Softail is more my style as is the '21 FLHR Road King I eventually wound up with. My loss for not at least having checked the Sport Glide out. No doubt the Sport Glide will cross my mind while pulling a bag to adjust the preload (the Sport Glide's setup is sweet!) and shelling out some greenbacks to get a USB port of some sort installed- the Road King has none.
The Harley Sport Glide 2022 begins in The Netherlands(Europe) at 23895,00 euro's -Vivid Black. De black deluxe and the Gauntlet Gray Metallic and the White sand Pearl will cost 24400,00 euro's. In the Netherlands we have extra luxury tax for motorbikes and cars. In germany and Belgium the Harley are much cheaper.
I test rode the SG and was surprised at the handing and braking power. Adding a dual disc would slow the turnin but you would gain breaking power. I personally don’t think that is worth the trade off. Now, I didn’t do a 80 mph stop, but the braking power was impressive. I think they missed with only offering the 107. 114 would have turned more heads towards it.
I totally agree. Now that I’ve got 1,000 miles on my sport glide, I really do like it. It handles well, stops well enough, and my only true grip is I really want the suspension to be more adjustable. I think the preload is to soft, and rebound it too slow. The ABS is sensitive, and with that, you need the front wheel to be planted over bumps. This is by far a bigger miss over the 107 or dual discs. With all that, it’s still an amazing bike and the right Harley for me.
I bought a new 18 S. G. Added a Gustafson touring windshield. I wanted to go to a lighter touring bike after 50 years of riding H. D. I put mid controls on “Red” plus several other things. I get 50 mpg until I go over the Sierras, and then get 60. I’m very happy with the bike and find the front brake ok.
I can see why they discontinued the bike to generate more hype for the ST. That bike will be thousands more though so I wish they kept it in the lineup for more budget friendly buyers
I’ve put about 13,000 miles on my 2021 Sport Glide and my biggest complaint is the unique rear exhaust pipe routing combined with the forward foot controls puts a lot of heat on your right ankle and calf. Didn’t notice when riding dressed for cold weather but in 80-90 degrees wearing just jeans it can really burn your right calf, even with 12” high boots. At first I thought it was heat off the engine, but realized it never happened on the left side. I’ve never seen this mentioned in any review of the sport glide. An aftermarket exhaust system is the only solution, just have to decide if I want to wait until the warranty expires.
Watch my video on FTC from about a month ago, they can’t void your warranty for using aftermarket parts. We will eventually do aftermarket exhaust on my gf but she has not complained about the heat yet…
The fat bob also has inverted forks doesn’t it? And yes, the SG should have had a 114 option in the least and definitely dual discs. A taller windscreen or overall slightly larger fairing maybe. I always liked this bike, but for the money a 114 and dual discs weren’t asking too much. IMO.
I have 30,000 miles on a 2019 Sport Glide. I love this amazing bike and watched this video because I can't believe Harley would discontinue this fabulous motorcycle. After watching i feel that this bike is still alive and we will see it come back around in the US, after people learn that it is still being made for the EURO market. No doubt Joe Biden will strive to kill it but then, he will be gone soon
I’m all about options and I think some people won’t like the fairing on the Low Rider ST so give them the Sport Glide with a 114 and dual disk brakes. Great review brother ✌️🤘
I ride the hell out of my sport glide and she just keeps going I've leaned her into corners like my buddy's with sport bikes and it preforms amazing I've got a night dragon rear tire on mine and it's much better than the scorcher if you ask me
I've found my 2021 Sport Glide can carve corners better than a naked sport bike. I love that bike. Just kinda wish it had the 114. I am upgrading it to stage 1 soon.
I bought a 2019 Sport Glide and I love it! The new low rider ST fairing is horrific. Sad they stopped making the SG in the US. One of my favorite upgrades is the USB charger.
having not rode the Sport Glide I can only comment an opinion. I love the looks of the Sport Glide and think a bigger motor would have helped however by the numbers, if a 21 Sport Glide is near 18k in comparison a 22 Low rider S is 18.5k with a 117 in it, for the difference in price I doubt HD would do a bigger motor on the Sport Glide while keeping the price comparable enough to Low Rider S
I understand why you are discussing the Sport Glide however, it is no longer being made in the US market. Maybe some of the Euro market folks will chime in here. I bet Mike would like some more participation from the Euro subscribers here. What I didn’t like about the SG are those clamshell bags. In my opinion, too small and just look weird. I’m out brother. Keep the great vids coming.
True, I mentioned early in the video it is not available in the US but if someone is looking at buying a used one they might benefit from the video, not trying to target EU folks particularly but they are always welcome on the channel as well!
The basic bike retails at just under £17000 in the UK “on the road” ( I don’t understand why prices in the USA aren’t displayed the same) what you see on the ticket is what you pay generally with no added extras . The bike in the UK is reasonably popular due to it being good value for money the heritage and the low rider st are £4000 to £5000 more and it’s low seat height and weight is attractive to shorter riders and women. Personally of the softails it would be my choice the only downside of the bike are the colour schemes two blacks a grey and a beige(sand) which are pretty uninspired I would love to see the bike in the same red or blue that the streetbob comes in.
@@johnludmon7419 in the US HD dealers can mark the price up so they never advertise an on the road or as we call it “out the door” price, some dealers are MSRP Dealers but many jack the price up. You have to negotiate the price with the dealer. I think the pricing structure is based on US regulations, if they have freight or surcharge it has to be disclosed, I see the same thing on vehicles …
@@RidingintheOzarks In the UK HD UK would be all over a dealership charging over msrp on a new bike. In the past dealerships used to put a “minimum of extras” you had to buy on certain bikes but not today . We do pay more for bikes but if a bike has a ticket price on the floor of a dealership of £15000 that is what you pay no extras no delivery, no advertising or bad day at the horses compensation dealer fee either.
I only have 2 gripes about my Sport Glide. #1, The kickstand is almost an afterthought. #2, The front fender is way too short. It lets everything the front tire runs over to make a beeline for the oil cooler. I'm cool with the 107 even though it probably would sell better with a 114 or 117. I think the brakes are fine but, since this is a high speed canyon carver (or not) I'm sure many would rather have the additional disc. Thanks.
If they brought the SG back with twin discs, the 117, the shock from the Heritage, same size bags left and right, longer front fender and higher windshield they'd sell like hot cakes.
Low Rider ST too expensive, I'll buy a used Sport Glide and go back to my long bike excursions. I was 20 miles from the Preston Monument in '21 but it was washed out because of rain.
I like the Sport Glide and hope it will return to the US market. Of course, a larger engine and dual disc front brakes would be better. I don't know the logic behind their decision. I just like it being a lighter touring bike. But like the Low Rider ST it should have a Soundsystem and GPS standard.
@@RidingintheOzarks Yes I meant the Sport Glide and the Low Rider S need those standard. To me if you have a large fairing like that it's for those things.
Here in Brazil they are no longer available too. I think this model is one of the most interesting bikes that Harley released recently and I feel a little sad that it had not a longer life. I don't know why Harley keeps launching convertible bikes since the 80ies (let's remember the legendary FXRT) but does not keep making them for much more than about 3, or so, years. Motorcycles with, let's say, "flexible personalities", in my humble opinion, are something like a "Bike Graal" and should be seen in a much more serious way by Harley. Peace from Brazil. Ride safe and free. ✌
I love my 2019 Sport Glide. The handling and light weight are the things I like most about this bike. My only criticisms - They should have put a second dic brake on the front wheel. My understanding is that the design people won out over the engineers so as not to cover up the Mantis wheel. Big mistake. Having owned this bike for 3 years now I will say that the brakes are "adequate". My one other criticism is that the front fender is absolutely useless as an actual fender in the rain. Its way too short. Again, I believe the design people won out for the sole purpose of aesthetics/looks. I sort of get that I guess🤔 Still useless though. I was coming off a Twin Cam before this and the stock 107 M8 has plenty of power and is great in this bike - being 200 lbs lighter than the SG/RG baggers is a HUGE difference helping performance. I did end up doing the Stage 2, but it certainly doesn't "need" it from a power perspective (I wanted the sound). I love this bike and its a keeper for me. Very versatile without all the short comings of a usual "multi-purpose" bike.
At 6'4" tall and a 35" inseam I find just about all HDs cramped especially those with footboards but the Sport Glide is fine. Handles well and fast enuf for me so happy days. 🌞 😎
Just watched April's video, and I can tell that she really does like it, and the fairing along with the tour pak is a big bonus, can't wait to get some riding in with you guy's, 💯👊🏽😎
I own a 2021 Sport Glide and it really should be named "Sport Tourer' !!! Brilliant bike that tours and does sport (for a Harley). Comfy, good on fuel and the fairing is way better than a Street Glide as you don't get the dreadful buffeting still evident on the 2022 model ( I know, I borrowed one from Twin Cities HD in Albury and it made me feel sea sick) Despite what others have written here, it doesn't need a second front disc. Single works fine once it beds in and that doesn't take long.
A dual disc brake in the front would the fancy wheel from both sides. It doesn't really matter what a wheel looks like if you can't ever see it anyway. Just look at the rear. There's a drive pulley on one side and a brake disc with caliper on the other. You can't really see the wheel at all so it's pretty much irrelevant what it looks like. My Sportster has a single left disc front with a 21" laced spoked wheel and it looks very nice from the right side. The rear 16" wheel is a solid aluminum rim but it's practically invisible from both sides which is why I never upgraded it to a spoked or machined-mag or anything else.
Hi ! I liked your video and thank you for sharing it. But what I liked best was when you pretend to steal the bike... A great moment in cinema, are you looking for an Oscar? 😂😂👏👏
My 2018 Sport Glide is [for me] all the bike that I need. Comfort, power, and unique looks; I just love NOT being just another Street Glide at stop lights... The Motor Co. shot themselves in both feet by dropping the Sport Glide and foisting the Low Rider ST on us. Seriously stupid there, Harley; that ST fairing should have gone on the Sport Glide, and you know it. Epic fail!
I fell in love with this bike when I first came across it on the HD website. I went to my local dealer to check it out… and it was underwhelming. The proportions were just a bit off on it. A slightly larger bag, and maybe a more stylish fearing would have finished it off perfectly. I did love the wheels, those are awesome and I would love to have them on my Heritage… if they would fit but they won’t… I don’t thing the dual disk brakes would matter, the single is pretty good, and the second disk could take away from the best styling feature. The thing that would have earned my money would have been the 114. I opted to go with a Heritage Classic 114 instead of the Sport Glide.
Getting all sorts of sport glide content today lol. Sport Glide is still one of my favorite bikes. I never got serious about them because there was no 114 version. The quick detach system I’ve loved since the Dyna Switchback days (I like Harley’s a lot of other people don’t I’d you can’t tell lol)
I prefer the not so damn long stroke of the 107. Did a stage 3 back in 2019 that made it a big bore short stroke 114. Today it would be a 119ci just swap out the 447 for the proper 498 cam. Or go hog wild and make it a 128ci.
I like the Street Bob but it is true that for 3.000 euros more you have better wheels and suspension, bags, foward controls, cruise control and bigger tank. I will wait to have more monkey 😅
The big difference is riding position. Forward controls pull back bars relaxed cruiser riding position two up seat with the Sport Glide. Mid controls forward riding position dirt bike like bars single & higher seat height for canyon carving wheelies etc on LRST Two different markets so to speak. Also The Sport Glide really appealed to women trading up from a Sporty but not wanting the heft of a full on bagger and the low sit in it not on it 26” seat. Harley should bring it back to the states in two versions. One like it is chrome same bars etc only with narrower seat for women riders & boards like the slim. Then a club style version; blacked out motor pipes & trim with Harley’s T-bars solo seat with optional passenger pillon & clete pegs. Maybe the longer rear shock for increased available lean angle. Keep the better short stroke of the 107 only upgrade the jugs to make it a 119ci. This time promote it. The number one comment from other Harley riders; cool, what is it. Oh and add some real windshield options and naturally a dual front disk. Build it promote it and they will sell.
nice one mike ,, firecracker has made a top choice with this one ,, am thinking of one myself ,. in the uk these are still on sale , prices start at 17295 english pounds [ not euros ] .they now have two oxy sensors in the exhaust = making it a limited choice for changing pipes,, also the left side dummy fuel cap has been deleted ,, hope this sounds useful ..
Hi Simon! She loves hers! We have added speakers and windshield, bars are probably next or risers at least then floor board and maybe a new saddle eventually. she has put close to 4 miles on it this summer so far.
Late to the party here but I have a 2020 sport glide and what I think would help them sell more in the USA is to #1 make all the lights LED secondly some higher handlebars as at 5'7" I still get pain in my shoulders with the stock bars. Lastly more customization options, it's not like you can't find some stuff but compared to other models there just isn't a lot of stuff to "make it your own" at least IMO.
For that price point they didn’t need the two identical platforms with just a different front fairing and one more front brake disc. They price point being only $2,000 different makes these bikes in the same pricing categories. The sports glide needs to start at $15,000 or lower to make an impact on purchasing. I would love this bike for my daily commute but the price point is too high. This bike realistically is the entry level bagger with the low rider ST being the step up and so on. The pricing difference is too close. For the starting price of $18,599 why not just upgrade to a road or street glide? The price difference is only $3,000.
Some people absolutely do not want a street glide or road glide they want something lighter and smaller. My girlfriend is a prime example no matter what the price point is she doesn’t want a full-size bagger. I have no doubt that she could ride one but she doesn’t find them comfortable and doesn’t want one but she loves the sport life and we’ve set it up to be pretty capable for touring for her. Could she have put forward controls on a Lowrider?Absolutely for an additional cost and she would pay more for the bigger engine that she doesn’t care about. I get the point of them being to close together but an entry level softail bagger that is less performance oriented is still a great option for some people. Thanks for watching and commenting.
2021 > 2022. 2022 costs 1800€ extra. And loses the dummy gascap. The reason i passed on a new one this year. Then a great deal on a dyna streetbob showed up at my local dealer. I got for even less they were asking(rare thing this times) i was like fuck it... Gonna stay a dyna bro a little longer. Altho ive only had it 2 weeks. Already changed it to make it like a mini roadking. Hd quick detach windshield, crash bars bags from saddlemen. Maybe in the future i will own a sport glide. But the 2022's just wernt worth it to me.
@@RidingintheOzarks jup. Believe all models have now. At least in Europe anyway. Too me it makes it look more like a honda than it does a classic Harley. I know it might sound nitpicky. But it just bothers the heck out of me.
Looks like another attempt at the switchback, that didn't last long either. As primarily a sport/speedbike rider of 20+ years I do like the sportglide. Personally itd be a tough call between it, an r18 or the Indian sport chief
I had a 2021 Sport Glide, loved that bike, I put 12K miles on it in the year and a half I had it. Unfortunately I had to sell it for financial reasons. Finally got to get another bike last year, since the Sport Glide wasn't available anymore, I bought a Heritage with the 114. I'm blown away by how much more comfortable the Heritage is, when I owned the Sport Glide I thought it was the best Softail. I miss the Sport Glide wheels, I loved those. If they would have made a Sport glide with the longer shock in the rear like the Heritage, the 114 engine, and a taller windshield, that would have been the perfect Softail.
I'm in the process of buying a 2019 sportglide, i think if they had dual front breaks and 114 engine they would have been more popular, however it's nice that if you own one now, you have a unicorn, a rare bike that you don't see that often, it stands out, it's different, and has a lot off features that came standard that other bikes you would have had to buy separately. I hope all goes well so I can ride mine home on Tuesday. It's red just like I wanted when I bought my 2015 sportster xl1200c but the best value for money I could find was a goldish orange sportster, so if I get this red sport glide I would be the happiest guy in the world. Fingers crossed 🤞
Well the saying rather not run slow on a fast bike then trying to run fast on a slow bike ......... the motor is most likely fine for a normal dude like myself who rides but don't need gobs of cc if not planning on using those cc to run coast to coast tour or keeping up with fast riders .......... think bikes didn't always have the luxury they have today most was bare bones when u look at them now .... the new today will be history tomorrow with technology integrated into the motor transmission setup suspension ......... she has a very beautiful Motorsickle but you both have awesome bikes in variety
Yeah so many people get caught up in horsepower, if it’s really the most important thing why aren’t more people riding the lighter BMW K1600 with 160 horsepower stock… (future video on NBM) .. cause in the end style, sound, dealer network all matter too.
@@RidingintheOzarks definitely dealership proximity and brand make a difference .... if more HD deals in area then other dealerships that tips the scale to the brand
Not that Harley ever said but I do think is was targeted at riders who wanted to do light touring but didn’t like the classic heritage look and didn’t want to go to a heavier touring bike. I do think it’s a great fit for female riders if they don’t mind forward controls.
They should bring it back in two versions. One much like it is with narrower front seat to fit women riders & floor boards like on the Slim. The second more club style blacked out motor pipe & trim. T bars, Solo seat optional passenger pillon, clete pegs.
My biggest issues with the Sport Glide are no 114 option, and I know I’m in the minority here, no mid-controls. My opinion, there is nothing very sporty about forward controls. Dual front disc with a better suspension and that bike would be ready to be a true performance machine. Different strokes for different folks, but now it seems the Lowrider ST is taking the place of this bike with pretty much most of what I just described.
True and I am sure the ST has been in development for a few years so that is probably why the Sport Glide did not get these upgrades. 114 would have been nice but not a deal breaker to me. Suspension should have got the bigger shock from the heritage at least but I guess they only feel that is for bikes that are more likely to run 2up. Thanks for watching and supporting the channel!
I’m biased but I wish Harley would’ve kept it going. That Lowrider ST is sweet but it’s 3000 more 4000 more than the upgraded painted bags of the Sport Glide. 114 could’ve had that upgrade but the price point would’ve changed, Great video 😎
My girlfriend did over 7,000 miles on hers last year and thinks it is very good, her longest day was 450 miles and she never complained about the suspension. She came from a 2000 Dyna and compared to the Dyna she says it ride’s amazing… hope that helps.
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@@RidingintheOzarks I had a Sportster 48 but for some reason had to sell it. I don't think the Sportster absorbs the bumps in the road very well. Dyna is also a good bike.. I see your GF has used Sport Glide for a long time. It's good that she found the bike comfortable. This bike caught my attention too but the Low rider ST model is not bad at all. I know there are some differences between them. However it is difficult to choose between the two. I think I like the look of this motorcycle more. But on the other hand Low rider St sound better to me. How about the wind buffeting of the Sport Glide ? I know ST has better fairing.
@ we added a klockwerks windshield and she doesn’t feel it is to bad. She likes forward controls so she was not a fan of the low rider when she rode it. She doesn’t care about the bigger engine and likes the sportglide look better. She has upgraded the seat and we are doing taller bars. She will have a 700 mile day going to Sturgis next year so trying to get her setup. Her channel is “firecracker on 2 wheels” she has a 1 year review over there if your interested
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@@RidingintheOzarks The detachable trunk looks really practical with the fairing. I think still wind coming under the fairing through the legs..I guess when you buy a harley they do free swaps from mid control to forward controls. I added the channel. I hope she adds more content. I wish you good luck.
Nice presentation! I m thinking of getting a used '19 SG model ,but I want to know from an owners experience ,about the "heel dragging" issue...what is your opinion about leaning ?Is that issue annoying?
Well my girl doesn’t corner that hard but doesn’t have any issues. I guess if your trying to really lay it down it might be an issue but I have seen people have same issues on other bikes with forward controls
I did a demo ride on a Sport Glide a few years ago but didn’t care for the clamshell riding position. I rented a Softail Heritage Classic last fall out west and rode it for a week. Definitely liked it, saving up my coin. Wishing April miles of smiles on her bike.
A wonderful riders bike, feels light and sure footed. You failed to mention that from 2021 you have an extra oxygen sensor after the catalyst in the muffler. Makes the Stage 1 modification pretty near impossible at the moment. V&H and S&S and most reputable exhaust manufacturers do not have Euro 5 compliant equipment .
I am an older rider that is no longer comfortable trying to muscle a full sized touring bagger through the twisties. I recently traded my 2020 RGL for a Triumph Tiger 900 but I have found this bike to be too plain vanilla for my tastes and I want to get back onto another HD. The Sportglide looks like it would do nicely but I would definitely like to see it paired with the 114 engine and dual front disc brakes. Considering a Roadking as a probable alternative.
The Lowrider S might be a great option also as it does have dual front disc brakes and a larger motor. It is also mid controls but if you prefer forward controls, I am pretty sure there’s a way to convert that.
What do you think of the Sport Glide and what do like about it the most?
Hi! I have one, I live in Brazil, it’s my first Harley Davidson. It’s a very nice bike. I’ve almost arrived from a 2800 miles trip and I’m very happy with the sport glide!
Traded my Street Bob for one like it but wiil put a bigger throttle body on
Loved my sport glide but the mono shock is garbage and seldom works on range of softail machines..
From the beginning, the Sport Glide was a really great bike. It is so versatile, so confy, and so beautiful. You by 2 bikes in 1 (if you ride it fully loaded, or naked without bags/fairing) We love it and that's why we renewed them back in Nov 2021 to assure we had the 2021 model "brand new"...
HD preferred to take advantage of the name "LOW RIDER S" to create the requested SportGlide everybody wanted, and they called it "LOW RIDER ST".... (but in my opinion, i prefer the FLSB)... we don't need dual front disk and we don't like the ST fairing, at all..... (personal opinion) 🤘😝🤘
So true!!
I love my '18 SG! You forgot the USB port in your tech section, it's a little thing but I use it a lot. Great video.
I get my 2021 white sport glide next week!!! Stoked!
Awesome congratulations, she loves hers
Best all around bike made !!
Nice to meet you and hope to see you at Forgotten Angels in March!
We are doing Bike week in Daytona in March but don’t think we will get to go to the campout.
I'll admit to being old and a bit old school- when I seriously started looking last year the Sport Glide kind of flew under the radar ... the Heritage Softail is more my style as is the '21 FLHR Road King I eventually wound up with. My loss for not at least having checked the Sport Glide out. No doubt the Sport Glide will cross my mind while pulling a bag to adjust the preload (the Sport Glide's setup is sweet!) and shelling out some greenbacks to get a USB port of some sort installed- the Road King has none.
I love the road king special too.
The Harley Sport Glide 2022 begins in The Netherlands(Europe) at 23895,00 euro's -Vivid Black. De black deluxe and the Gauntlet Gray Metallic and the White sand Pearl will cost 24400,00 euro's. In the Netherlands we have extra luxury tax for motorbikes and cars. In germany and Belgium the Harley are much cheaper.
thanks for the info!
I love the Sport Glide and would definitely like to get one...hopefully soon... :)
Hi, To answer your question, yes to the 114 engine, hwever, I'd have the twin front disc as an option
5:25 The best part! 🤣
Great video! I got the 2019 one and enjoying it a lot.
My wife wanted a sport glide what was waiting to have enough money to buy one and now they’re not available in the US? Well that sucks!
Yeah it does! hopefully it will come back to the US in a few years. Otherwise it is buy used which is what we choose to do...
I test rode the SG and was surprised at the handing and braking power. Adding a dual disc would slow the turnin but you would gain breaking power. I personally don’t think that is worth the trade off. Now, I didn’t do a 80 mph stop, but the braking power was impressive. I think they missed with only offering the 107. 114 would have turned more heads towards it.
I think they kept it 107 because if it was a 114 it would steal too many sales from the other models.
I totally agree. Now that I’ve got 1,000 miles on my sport glide, I really do like it. It handles well, stops well enough, and my only true grip is I really want the suspension to be more adjustable. I think the preload is to soft, and rebound it too slow. The ABS is sensitive, and with that, you need the front wheel to be planted over bumps. This is by far a bigger miss over the 107 or dual discs. With all that, it’s still an amazing bike and the right Harley for me.
'21 last year for it, would like one for long distance rides.
Once I pay off my Yamaha Bolt I'm buying one. Yamaha OEM and Viking Bags saddlebags for the Bolt are too small.
It's literally exactly what I want with the removable fairing and bags. If it had a 114 I'd get it. I'll still with my Sportster for now.
Hopefully they bring it back soon with a bigger motor. My GF loves hers.
I bought a new 18 S. G. Added a Gustafson touring windshield. I wanted to go to a lighter touring bike after 50 years of riding H. D. I put mid controls on “Red” plus several other things. I get 50 mpg until I go over the Sierras, and then get 60. I’m very happy with the bike and find the front brake ok.
My girlfriend is living her 19 Sportglide
I can see why they discontinued the bike to generate more hype for the ST. That bike will be thousands more though so I wish they kept it in the lineup for more budget friendly buyers
That may be why it isn’t, what if you bought the ST fairing and put it on a used SportGlide?
I’ve put about 13,000 miles on my 2021 Sport Glide and my biggest complaint is the unique rear exhaust pipe routing combined with the forward foot controls puts a lot of heat on your right ankle and calf. Didn’t notice when riding dressed for cold weather but in 80-90 degrees wearing just jeans it can really burn your right calf, even with 12” high boots. At first I thought it was heat off the engine, but realized it never happened on the left side. I’ve never seen this mentioned in any review of the sport glide. An aftermarket exhaust system is the only solution, just have to decide if I want to wait until the warranty expires.
Watch my video on FTC from about a month ago, they can’t void your warranty for using aftermarket parts. We will eventually do aftermarket exhaust on my gf but she has not complained about the heat yet…
Wear boots.
Killer 😎shades
still available in Australia by the looks
I think the LR ST took the place of the Sport Glide
Yes I belive so
I think the lowrider ST made the sportglide not needed. It looks better and has the 117.
The fat bob also has inverted forks doesn’t it?
And yes, the SG should have had a 114 option in the least and definitely dual discs. A taller windscreen or overall slightly larger fairing maybe. I always liked this bike, but for the money a 114 and dual discs weren’t asking too much. IMO.
Yes didn’t I say that or did I say street bob by mistake? Now I gotta go check myself lol.
114, or 117, blackout engine. but then its pretty much an FXLRST
I have 30,000 miles on a 2019 Sport Glide. I love this amazing bike and watched this video because I can't believe Harley would discontinue this fabulous motorcycle. After watching i feel that this bike is still alive and we will see it come back around in the US, after people learn that it is still being made for the EURO market. No doubt Joe Biden will strive to kill it but then, he will be gone soon
I’m all about options and I think some people won’t like the fairing on the Low Rider ST so give them the Sport Glide with a 114 and dual disk brakes. Great review brother ✌️🤘
I ride the hell out of my sport glide and she just keeps going I've leaned her into corners like my buddy's with sport bikes and it preforms amazing I've got a night dragon rear tire on mine and it's much better than the scorcher if you ask me
I've found my 2021 Sport Glide can carve corners better than a naked sport bike. I love that bike. Just kinda wish it had the 114. I am upgrading it to stage 1 soon.
I bought a 2019 Sport Glide and I love it! The new low rider ST fairing is horrific. Sad they stopped making the SG in the US. One of my favorite upgrades is the USB charger.
having not rode the Sport Glide I can only comment an opinion. I love the looks of the Sport Glide and think a bigger motor would have helped however by the numbers, if a 21 Sport Glide is near 18k in comparison a 22 Low rider S is 18.5k with a 117 in it, for the difference in price I doubt HD would do a bigger motor on the Sport Glide while keeping the price comparable enough to Low Rider S
I understand why you are discussing the Sport Glide however, it is no longer being made in the US market. Maybe some of the Euro market folks will chime in here. I bet Mike would like some more participation from the Euro subscribers here.
What I didn’t like about the SG are those clamshell bags. In my opinion, too small and just look weird. I’m out brother. Keep the great vids coming.
True, I mentioned early in the video it is not available in the US but if someone is looking at buying a used one they might benefit from the video, not trying to target EU folks particularly but they are always welcome on the channel as well!
The basic bike retails at just under £17000 in the UK “on the road” ( I don’t understand why prices in the USA aren’t displayed the same) what you see on the ticket is what you pay generally with no added extras . The bike in the UK is reasonably popular due to it being good value for money the heritage and the low rider st are £4000 to £5000 more and it’s low seat height and weight is attractive to shorter riders and women. Personally of the softails it would be my choice the only downside of the bike are the colour schemes two blacks a grey and a beige(sand) which are pretty uninspired I would love to see the bike in the same red or blue that the streetbob comes in.
@@johnludmon7419 in the US HD dealers can mark the price up so they never advertise an on the road or as we call it “out the door” price, some dealers are MSRP Dealers but many jack the price up. You have to negotiate the price with the dealer. I think the pricing structure is based on US regulations, if they have freight or surcharge it has to be disclosed, I see the same thing on vehicles …
@@RidingintheOzarks In the UK HD UK would be all over a dealership charging over msrp on a new bike. In the past dealerships used to put a “minimum of extras” you had to buy on certain bikes but not today . We do pay more for bikes but if a bike has a ticket price on the floor of a dealership of £15000 that is what you pay no extras no delivery, no advertising or bad day at the horses compensation dealer fee either.
I only have 2 gripes about my Sport Glide. #1, The kickstand is almost an afterthought. #2, The front fender is way too short. It lets everything the front tire runs over to make a beeline for the oil cooler. I'm cool with the 107 even though it probably would sell better with a 114 or 117. I think the brakes are fine but, since this is a high speed canyon carver (or not) I'm sure many would rather have the additional disc. Thanks.
Thanks for watching, what year is yours?
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If they brought the SG back with twin discs, the 117, the shock from the Heritage, same size bags left and right, longer front fender and higher windshield they'd sell like hot cakes.
Low Rider ST too expensive, I'll buy a used Sport Glide and go back to my long bike excursions. I was 20 miles from the Preston Monument in '21 but it was washed out because of rain.
Shades really just don't work.
I like the Sport Glide and hope it will return to the US market. Of course, a larger engine and dual disc front brakes would be better. I don't know the logic behind their decision. I just like it being a lighter touring bike. But like the Low Rider ST it should have a Soundsystem and GPS standard.
You realize the low rider ST does not have GPS and audio is an option not standard…
@@RidingintheOzarks Yes I meant the Sport Glide and the Low Rider S need those standard. To me if you have a large fairing like that it's for those things.
@@EasyRiderGreg ok I know some people thought the Low Rider ST had stereo standard but it’s an upgrade accessory
Very nice a a great weight for us older riders or ladies. If you can find one :-). I do think HD felt overkill to have both bikes.
Love the bikes. Great option for anyone who wants to tour. With a lighter machine. We all want the bigger engines.
Absolutely. I got to ride it about 10 miles today she was going to let me get it inspected for her...
Here in Brazil they are no longer available too.
I think this model is one of the most interesting bikes that Harley released recently and I feel a little sad that it had not a longer life.
I don't know why Harley keeps launching convertible bikes since the 80ies (let's remember the legendary FXRT) but does not keep making them for much more than about 3, or so, years.
Motorcycles with, let's say, "flexible personalities", in my humble opinion, are something like a "Bike Graal" and should be seen in a much more serious way by Harley.
Peace from Brazil. Ride safe and free. ✌
Yeah I am disappointed but I think they didn't want a cheaper options to the new Low Rider ST...
I love my 2019 Sport Glide. The handling and light weight are the things I like most about this bike.
My only criticisms - They should have put a second dic brake on the front wheel. My understanding is that the design people won out over the engineers so as not to cover up the Mantis wheel. Big mistake. Having owned this bike for 3 years now I will say that the brakes are "adequate". My one other criticism is that the front fender is absolutely useless as an actual fender in the rain. Its way too short. Again, I believe the design people won out for the sole purpose of aesthetics/looks. I sort of get that I guess🤔 Still useless though. I was coming off a Twin Cam before this and the stock 107 M8 has plenty of power and is great in this bike - being 200 lbs lighter than the SG/RG baggers is a HUGE difference helping performance. I did end up doing the Stage 2, but it certainly doesn't "need" it from a power perspective (I wanted the sound). I love this bike and its a keeper for me. Very versatile without all the short comings of a usual "multi-purpose" bike.
Can’t remember the brand so quick but I put a front fender extension that made a Hugh improvement riding in rain.
Still Available in Australia
At 6'4" tall and a 35" inseam I find just about all HDs cramped especially those with footboards but the Sport Glide is fine. Handles well and fast enuf for me so happy days. 🌞 😎
Brought my SG to Arkansas Hill country just this past fall. Great country to ride and the SG was perfect for the occasion.
The 2022 model is available in Australia and ( I have been told ) other Asian countries.
Good to know! Thanks!
Just watched April's video, and I can tell that she really does like it, and the fairing along with the tour pak is a big bonus, can't wait to get some riding in with you guy's, 💯👊🏽😎
I own a 2021 Sport Glide and it really should be named "Sport Tourer' !!! Brilliant bike that tours and does sport (for a Harley). Comfy, good on fuel and the fairing is way better than a Street Glide as you don't get the dreadful buffeting still evident on the 2022 model ( I know, I borrowed one from Twin Cities HD in Albury and it made me feel sea sick) Despite what others have written here, it doesn't need a second front disc. Single works fine once it beds in and that doesn't take long.
I know my girl loves hers
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A dual disc brake in the front would the fancy wheel from both sides. It doesn't really matter what a wheel looks like if you can't ever see it anyway. Just look at the rear. There's a drive pulley on one side and a brake disc with caliper on the other. You can't really see the wheel at all so it's pretty much irrelevant what it looks like. My Sportster has a single left disc front with a 21" laced spoked wheel and it looks very nice from the right side. The rear 16" wheel is a solid aluminum rim but it's practically invisible from both sides which is why I never upgraded it to a spoked or machined-mag or anything else.
Hi ! I liked your video and thank you for sharing it. But what I liked best was when you pretend to steal the bike... A great moment in cinema, are you looking for an Oscar? 😂😂👏👏
I’m about to get my second SG from my dealer, Gleesons Twin City Harley in Aubrey New South Wales, Australia. Fantastic bike in all categories!!
My 2018 Sport Glide is [for me] all the bike that I need. Comfort, power, and unique looks; I just love NOT being just another Street Glide at stop lights... The Motor Co. shot themselves in both feet by dropping the Sport Glide and foisting the Low Rider ST on us. Seriously stupid there, Harley; that ST fairing should have gone on the Sport Glide, and you know it. Epic fail!
I fell in love with this bike when I first came across it on the HD website. I went to my local dealer to check it out… and it was underwhelming. The proportions were just a bit off on it. A slightly larger bag, and maybe a more stylish fearing would have finished it off perfectly. I did love the wheels, those are awesome and I would love to have them on my Heritage… if they would fit but they won’t… I don’t thing the dual disk brakes would matter, the single is pretty good, and the second disk could take away from the best styling feature. The thing that would have earned my money would have been the 114. I opted to go with a Heritage Classic 114 instead of the Sport Glide.
Getting all sorts of sport glide content today lol. Sport Glide is still one of my favorite bikes. I never got serious about them because there was no 114 version. The quick detach system I’ve loved since the Dyna Switchback days (I like Harley’s a lot of other people don’t I’d you can’t tell lol)
I prefer the not so damn long stroke of the 107. Did a stage 3 back in 2019 that made it a big bore short stroke 114. Today it would be a 119ci just swap out the 447 for the proper 498 cam. Or go hog wild and make it a 128ci.
I like the Street Bob but it is true that for 3.000 euros more you have better wheels and suspension, bags, foward controls, cruise control and bigger tank. I will wait to have more monkey 😅
2024 and we still have the Sport Glide in Australia. Specs or engine haven't changed compared to this video.
Harley has hacked the softail lineup, they need to bring back the sportglide back to america
I have qustion please .. Is the heat generated by the engine too annoying to buy?
They ruined sales as soon as someone called it a girl glide. I like the rims
The big difference is riding position. Forward controls pull back bars relaxed cruiser riding position two up seat with the Sport Glide.
Mid controls forward riding position dirt bike like bars single & higher seat height for canyon carving wheelies etc on LRST
Two different markets so to speak. Also The Sport Glide really appealed to women trading up from a Sporty but not wanting the heft of a full on bagger and the low sit in it not on it 26” seat.
Harley should bring it back to the states in two versions. One like it is chrome same bars etc only with narrower seat for women riders & boards like the slim. Then a club style version; blacked out motor pipes & trim with Harley’s T-bars solo seat with optional passenger pillon & clete pegs. Maybe the longer rear shock for increased available lean angle.
Keep the better short stroke of the 107 only upgrade the jugs to make it a 119ci. This time promote it. The number one comment from other Harley riders; cool, what is it. Oh and add some real windshield options and naturally a dual front disk. Build it promote it and they will sell.
nice one mike ,, firecracker has made a top choice with this one ,, am thinking of one myself ,. in the uk these are still on sale , prices start at 17295 english pounds [ not euros ] .they now have two oxy sensors in the exhaust = making it a limited choice for changing pipes,, also the left side dummy fuel cap has been deleted ,, hope this sounds useful ..
Hi Simon! She loves hers! We have added speakers and windshield, bars are probably next or risers at least then floor board and maybe a new saddle eventually. she has put close to 4 miles on it this summer so far.
Dual exhaust on the sport glide with the 114
Late to the party here but I have a 2020 sport glide and what I think would help them sell more in the USA is to #1 make all the lights LED secondly some higher handlebars as at 5'7" I still get pain in my shoulders with the stock bars. Lastly more customization options, it's not like you can't find some stuff but compared to other models there just isn't a lot of stuff to "make it your own" at least IMO.
Agree, Fiancé has a 2019 and we put apes on it for her but still need to upgrade her lighting
For that price point they didn’t need the two identical platforms with just a different front fairing and one more front brake disc. They price point being only $2,000 different makes these bikes in the same pricing categories. The sports glide needs to start at $15,000 or lower to make an impact on purchasing. I would love this bike for my daily commute but the price point is too high. This bike realistically is the entry level bagger with the low rider ST being the step up and so on. The pricing difference is too close. For the starting price of $18,599 why not just upgrade to a road or street glide? The price difference is only $3,000.
Some people absolutely do not want a street glide or road glide they want something lighter and smaller. My girlfriend is a prime example no matter what the price point is she doesn’t want a full-size bagger. I have no doubt that she could ride one but she doesn’t find them comfortable and doesn’t want one but she loves the sport life and we’ve set it up to be pretty capable for touring for her. Could she have put forward controls on a Lowrider?Absolutely for an additional cost and she would pay more for the bigger engine that she doesn’t care about. I get the point of them being to close together but an entry level softail bagger that is less performance oriented is still a great option for some people. Thanks for watching and commenting.
2021 > 2022.
2022 costs 1800€ extra. And loses the dummy gascap.
The reason i passed on a new one this year. Then a great deal on a dyna streetbob showed up at my local dealer. I got for even less they were asking(rare thing this times) i was like fuck it... Gonna stay a dyna bro a little longer. Altho ive only had it 2 weeks. Already changed it to make it like a mini roadking. Hd quick detach windshield, crash bars bags from saddlemen.
Maybe in the future i will own a sport glide. But the 2022's just wernt worth it to me.
So the 22 doesn't have the left hand gas cap? I had not heard that. thanks!
@@RidingintheOzarks jup. Believe all models have now. At least in Europe anyway. Too me it makes it look more like a honda than it does a classic Harley. I know it might sound nitpicky. But it just bothers the heck out of me.
Looks like another attempt at the switchback, that didn't last long either.
As primarily a sport/speedbike rider of 20+ years I do like the sportglide. Personally itd be a tough call between it, an r18 or the Indian sport chief
My Wife loves hers!
Your the best!
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I had a 2021 Sport Glide, loved that bike, I put 12K miles on it in the year and a half I had it. Unfortunately I had to sell it for financial reasons. Finally got to get another bike last year, since the Sport Glide wasn't available anymore, I bought a Heritage with the 114. I'm blown away by how much more comfortable the Heritage is, when I owned the Sport Glide I thought it was the best Softail. I miss the Sport Glide wheels, I loved those. If they would have made a Sport glide with the longer shock in the rear like the Heritage, the 114 engine, and a taller windshield, that would have been the perfect Softail.
Own one and love it. Really underrated bike
I'm in the process of buying a 2019 sportglide, i think if they had dual front breaks and 114 engine they would have been more popular, however it's nice that if you own one now, you have a unicorn, a rare bike that you don't see that often, it stands out, it's different, and has a lot off features that came standard that other bikes you would have had to buy separately. I hope all goes well so I can ride mine home on Tuesday. It's red just like I wanted when I bought my 2015 sportster xl1200c but the best value for money I could find was a goldish orange sportster, so if I get this red sport glide I would be the happiest guy in the world. Fingers crossed 🤞
The goldish orange did grow on me. But I'm giving that bike to my dad so we can ride together😊
Congrats and good luck!
I got it on Tuesday, it's amazing, and crazy powerful! Im very happy@@RidingintheOzarks
Yes Yes Yes, More stop and More Go would've sold me but then it would have become competition for the Low Rider ST I guess.
Great video Mike! Yeah must be nice April cause that's a beautiful ride!!
Definitely like having dual disc brakes
Well the saying rather not run slow on a fast bike then trying to run fast on a slow bike ......... the motor is most likely fine for a normal dude like myself who rides but don't need gobs of cc if not planning on using those cc to run coast to coast tour or keeping up with fast riders .......... think bikes didn't always have the luxury they have today most was bare bones when u look at them now .... the new today will be history tomorrow with technology integrated into the motor transmission setup suspension ......... she has a very beautiful Motorsickle but you both have awesome bikes in variety
Yeah so many people get caught up in horsepower, if it’s really the most important thing why aren’t more people riding the lighter BMW K1600 with 160 horsepower stock… (future video on NBM) .. cause in the end style, sound, dealer network all matter too.
@@RidingintheOzarks definitely dealership proximity and brand make a difference .... if more HD deals in area then other dealerships that tips the scale to the brand
Was this bike targeted towards female riders?
Not that Harley ever said but I do think is was targeted at riders who wanted to do light touring but didn’t like the classic heritage look and didn’t want to go to a heavier touring bike. I do think it’s a great fit for female riders if they don’t mind forward controls.
They should bring it back in two versions. One much like it is with narrower front seat to fit women riders & floor boards like on the Slim.
The second more club style blacked out motor pipe & trim. T bars, Solo seat optional passenger pillon, clete pegs.
My biggest issues with the Sport Glide are no 114 option, and I know I’m in the minority here, no mid-controls. My opinion, there is nothing very sporty about forward controls. Dual front disc with a better suspension and that bike would be ready to be a true performance machine. Different strokes for different folks, but now it seems the Lowrider ST is taking the place of this bike with pretty much most of what I just described.
True and I am sure the ST has been in development for a few years so that is probably why the Sport Glide did not get these upgrades. 114 would have been nice but not a deal breaker to me. Suspension should have got the bigger shock from the heritage at least but I guess they only feel that is for bikes that are more likely to run 2up. Thanks for watching and supporting the channel!
I’m biased but I wish Harley would’ve kept it going. That Lowrider ST is sweet but it’s 3000 more 4000 more than the upgraded painted bags of the Sport Glide. 114 could’ve had that upgrade but the price point would’ve changed,
Great video 😎
Thanks!
I wonder what you think of the front fork and rear suspensions. Is it good enough at absorbing shocks?
My girlfriend did over 7,000 miles on hers last year and thinks it is very good, her longest day was 450 miles and she never complained about the suspension. She came from a 2000 Dyna and compared to the Dyna she says it ride’s amazing… hope that helps.
@@RidingintheOzarks I had a Sportster 48 but for some reason had to sell it. I don't think the Sportster absorbs the bumps in the road very well. Dyna is also a good bike.. I see your GF has used Sport Glide for a long time. It's good that she found the bike comfortable. This bike caught my attention too but the Low rider ST model is not bad at all. I know there are some differences between them. However it is difficult to choose between the two. I think I like the look of this motorcycle more. But on the other hand Low rider St sound better to me. How about the wind buffeting of the Sport Glide ? I know ST has better fairing.
@ we added a klockwerks windshield and she doesn’t feel it is to bad. She likes forward controls so she was not a fan of the low rider when she rode it. She doesn’t care about the bigger engine and likes the sportglide look better. She has upgraded the seat and we are doing taller bars. She will have a 700 mile day going to Sturgis next year so trying to get her setup. Her channel is “firecracker on 2 wheels” she has a 1 year review over there if your interested
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The detachable trunk looks really practical with the fairing. I think still wind coming under the fairing through the legs..I guess when you buy a harley they do free swaps from mid control to forward controls.
I added the channel. I hope she adds more content. I wish you good luck.
Nice presentation! I m thinking of getting a used '19 SG model ,but I want to know from an owners experience ,about the "heel dragging" issue...what is your opinion about leaning ?Is that issue annoying?
Well my girl doesn’t corner that hard but doesn’t have any issues. I guess if your trying to really lay it down it might be an issue but I have seen people have same issues on other bikes with forward controls
I did a demo ride on a Sport Glide a few years ago but didn’t care for the clamshell riding position. I rented a Softail Heritage Classic last fall out west and rode it for a week. Definitely liked it, saving up my coin. Wishing April miles of smiles on her bike.
Thanks I think a set of Pullback Riser would make a lot of difference
Yeah they should of done Mike this bike would also be a great bike for me I have not yet to set on one.
You get a chance to ride one you should try it out, great softail.
A wonderful riders bike, feels light and sure footed. You failed to mention that from 2021 you have an extra oxygen sensor after the catalyst in the muffler. Makes the Stage 1 modification pretty near impossible at the moment. V&H and S&S and most reputable exhaust manufacturers do not have Euro 5 compliant equipment .
Thanks I was unaware of the extra sensor!
I changed muffler on my 2021 and it had no sensor.
I am an older rider that is no longer comfortable trying to muscle a full sized touring bagger through the twisties. I recently traded my 2020 RGL for a Triumph Tiger 900 but I have found this bike to be too plain vanilla for my tastes and I want to get back onto another HD. The Sportglide looks like it would do nicely but I would definitely like to see it paired with the 114 engine and dual front disc brakes. Considering a Roadking as a probable alternative.
The Lowrider S might be a great option also as it does have dual front disc brakes and a larger motor. It is also mid controls but if you prefer forward controls, I am pretty sure there’s a way to convert that.