The Harley Street Bob Is NOT For Me…
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- čas přidán 18. 12. 2021
- I was SUPER excited to finally ride a Harley-Davidson Street Bob...but that excitement quickly faded once I actually started my ride.
I had the chance to ride this 2021 Harley Street Bob 114 at a demo day at Harley-Davidson in Baltimore back in September and was so disappointed by the ride that I totally forgot that I had the footage laying around still.
I loved the looks and comfort of the Street Bob...but that's about it. I didn't necessarily HATE anything about the bike, it just bored me. It didn't speak to my motorcycle soul.
I don't know...maybe I was expecting too much going into it after how much I loved the Pan America and how much fun I had on the Livewire. What do you think? Is the Harley Davidson Street Bob overrated, or did I just not vibe with it for some reason?
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It’s very odd that you’re not feeling the torque on the bike. It’s insanely responsive. Harley’s aren’t for everyone just as Honda’s. That’s the great thing about a free market
I just got mine and the torque response is one of my favorite things about it. Completely surprised
Same here. The torque on mine is really good🔥
Got one yesterday and have a road glide as well. Non Harley guys are always used to more horsepower but at 11k rpm. I like the high torque, low RPM “big block” character that these big air cooled v twins have.
He wants clicks
I'm 76 and not old yet, I ride fast and hard no matter what I'm riding!
Tachometer is on there! Hit the cycle button above the horn. Should have a tachometer, clock, and total mileage / A, B trip miles
Lol
This guy is going 30 miles an hour in 3rd gear thinking it’s going to be snappy 😂
This bike should have been in 2nd gear.
@@humbleservant1294definitely agree, definitely have to ride out the gears more, he was barely touching the power band. Granted, new bike, not his, don’t wanna tear up someone else’s stuff, I try to give people the benefit of the doubt, that and not really.. knowing where the power band of a Harley is. Not really his fault. He just gave his honest opinions.
After this review and your comments I am definitely getting a street Bob. If it is the opposite of a boring rebel 1100 that I rode then this is the one for me. Thanks!
Great bike I bought one it’s a whole lotta fun oh and the traction control can’t keep up with it when you’re on it
Rebel 1100 is far faster then the street bob and far more technology
@@craigbannister7826 yeah but the rebel is the most ugly bike ever made and has no soul and nobody ever notices a rebel .zzzzzz
Fwd controls, pipes and an air cleaner and you have a sweet ride.
@@sp4msolo724 1100 owners don't need to be noticed. We don't need the public's validation. Most people that "notice" you are thinking about what a choch you are.
Something must be wrong with that one. Those things have serious torque
Sport bike guy taking an opportunity to hate.
I’m a sport bike guy looking to switch over to something a lot more chill before I end up getting myself in serious trouble, but something that still has balls. The torque numbers on this guy is what has really piqued my interest, and I was surprised to hear the opposite here.
@@yourwifesboyfriend6081peaked* lol
@@AllBayEveryDay Piqued is correct, get your diction right brotha
@@christopherstrange3430I’m a sport bike guy living in flat northern Ohio. Due to no mountains or fun twisties, I’m test riding a ‘22 Street Bob soon. I’m excited
With 114 lb of torque at around 3200 rpm you can't ride it like a sport bike, but you can 0-60 pretty quick!
Coming off a Rebel and down talking a Street Bob?
I got a 2019 Street Bob with a stage 1, setup with some MX bars, 6 inch risers, Saddlemen seat, and a 13.5 inch rear shock to lift the rear for extra clearance. My bike is setup to be a shredder and I can honestly say, I have had way more fun on my Harley than I did on my Rebel. The way my bike is setup along with the sick torque, it almost completes everything what I look for in the way I ride. Im a guy who enjoys more on the low end than the high end.
I’m not surprised that you came to that conclusion because stock Harleys are rarely ever kept stock because they suck most of the time. The one thing I miss about the rebel is how much lighter it was but that’s about it. I’m 25 years old.
Were you riding something else before the street bob? I bought a new iron 1200 in 2020 and am currently looking to trade up for a street bob.
@@Sr5taco yes I was on a rebel 500 for like 3 months and got bored of it quick.
Do you have a picture of your bike? it sounds rad!
I am looking at a low rider s or a street bob. street bob is more budget friendly and I DO like the look of the bobber style. do you have any regrets about the smaller gas tank? I would mostly do around the town riding so it would fit my riding style pretty well.
@@fazer2747 nope! only gripe I have with mine is that i got it when they still had spokes but now they sell them with mag wheels. The 107 m8 street Bob is so good for around town and occasional freeway hopping. Plenty of torque but really nimble for what it is! I did think about trading it in for a LRS but I find it overkill for how I ride daily. I rarely ever do long trips or commute far with my Bob so I didn’t find what the LRS offered was necessary. My bike is mostly for fun and short trips which is perfect.
very interesting to hear your perspective. from the sound of it, you had ridden quite a few bikes but never a harley cruiser, which makes your 1st impression pretty valuable i’d say! i’m really curious what you might have said about the street bob if you had ridden it before you rode the revolution max bikes.
Thats actually a very interesting point! I also am curious as to if his opinion would differ if he had a experienced them in a different order! Very astute observation!
It's unbelievable that you say HD Street Bob 114 doesn't get your "soul going" when you ride Honda rebels.
I rode both the 2019/2020 Street Bob. Enjoyed it. If I got a Harley I would get one or an Iron 1200. (Better on the wallet). It has the 114. You are on a demo ride. On your own you can do your thing. When I rode it only had the 107 and it had plenty of power. Depends on who you ride with. Plus you have to remember, it is a bobber. It's supposed to be bare bones.
The 1200 doesn't have a 114 neither does the 2019/2020 streetbob the 114 was introduced in 2021 for the street bob, the 1200 has a 1200cc motor not a 114
Ummmm.... yea the new dyna/softail hybrid mashup (whatever you call what they did) frames had 107s till 21 i believe. Also... whats is a 3 107? Did you mean stage 3 107?
And one mo thang... iron 1200 is not a 114 brosephus 😂 the 114 is 1837 or 1834 cc the iron 1200 is a 1200cc...also fun fact the 107's are like 1784cc! Read up on your M8's homie!
@@oryanstreeval7939 supposed to say the 107 not three. Autocorrect somehow took over.
@@cohenherbert3180 I know the 1200 doesn’t. I like the aesthetics of both bikes.
I rented one of these from a guy off Riders-Share when I was in the Bay Area and got the same reaction. I could barely ride for 45 minutes before I had to rest my arse! I didn’t like the “mini” ape hangers. Shifting felt “mechanical “, just like you mentioned. It made me realize how much I love my bike (2018 Suzuki Boulevard M90).
I just got my bob for my 66th birthday, with v&h, 16 apes, one piece seat and sissy bar. Forward controls are my go to every time. Sports bikes are too uncomfortable at my age, and don't stir the senses. Ride safe
what's the difference between this street bob and a 1100?
You need to give Indian Scout a try one day. More modern and powerful engine (shorter stroke, higher revving) but it is still leaning more into that "heritage" style as far as looks go.
I've come from a history of riding sports bikes and Sumo's (CBR600FX, two R1's, Fireblade and a DRZ400SM) and went onto a modern classic T100 Triumph and decided to try something totally different on Monday by picking up a Street Bob 107. Got to be honest, I'm loving it so far! A lot of people seem to complain about the stock seat but it felt absolutely fine for me at 6ft 2 tall and with the Vance and Hines and Stage 1 tune it pulls so nicely, I never feel lacking in power at all and was actually surprised by how well it manoeuvres on the backroads.
2015 me would laugh at the idea of having a Harley but 2021 me is definitely loving it!
It's an amazing bike with alot of torque. I have the 107 as well.
A stock Harley will never feel fast, you have to pay the Harley tax then it will sound better and run fast enough.
Exactly what I said lol
What do you mean ? Does harley upgrading the engine ? Extra ?
@@magistratemagistrate5177 , you have to change the pipes, air intake and remap the fuel system to really see what the motor will do.
one problem every motorcycle has is the need for better exhaust. I was very disappointed with my Bonneville until I changed the pipes, that changed the entire feel of the bike
I wonder if you had it in some riding mode which reduced the power
Another great video, thanks so much. I thought I heard you reference not being old at 50 years of age!!!🥺
"Owning one when you're 50?" Really? Low blow .... I'm 57 and picked up my first bike on my birthday this year ... a Rebel 1100. Upgrading next year. ... when I'm 58, to an Indian Chief Dark Horse and doing the NC500, Skye and Outer Hebrides. So up yours Sparky! ;) I wouldn't dream of owning anything as pedestrian as a street bob.
Which do you think is faster the rebel 1100 or street bob?
Nothing better than getting on a bike you've road and learning nothing about it before you ride it.🤪 You ever heard of downshifting? Let me ride at 40 mph in 6th gear and pull on the throttle, oh this bike has no getup and go.
What your saying is the Street Bob has self cancel turn singles?
It goes, it's just so smooth that it feels slow. It's like riding in a BMW 750i, gobs of torque but you can't feel the speed because it's so comfortable. It's a muted sensation of speed.
I second this. It's a pretty good bike for a first time rider. It's very predictable in a good way.
Pretty bad review, my opinion. How can you review a bike in just one ride especially if you don't know how to start it. The bike isn't a couch on wheels especially when cutting corners on twisted roads, change out the stock mufflers and now you got something to get your "juices" flowing and it can do it with a 60lb sea bag full of gear for moto camping and still be able to do 110mph ( I have the new 114 with 14,000 miles on it. Also it's supposed to be bare bones it was supposed to be a bobber off the factory floor. And if you play with the buttons more you'll see the bike tells you a lot more info in a very minimalistic screen.
The street bob def has the looks and from what you say regarding power, it doesn’t bother me. However for me the make or break is the heat coming off that engine, I have a rebel 500, the only time I have felt any heat coming off that bike is when I leave it on neutral as I park it. How bad is the street bob heat when at a stop light?
The rebel has under 500cc. The street bob is 1800cc. It's puts off some heat but that's to be expected. It's never made me uncomfortable but everyone has their preference.
I really wanted the fastback blue, but the small gas tank and lack of a front fairing was a dealbreaker. I ended up getting the Low Rider S and have had no regrets.
I’m leaning towards the lrs or st myself for those same reasons
Trying to find a fastback, but they are rare.
I have a 2018 street bob with the 107 and i love it. This bike has crazy torque. It cruises so effortlessly. I changed the seat out. The stock one is horrendous. I also changed out the exhaust. Which is definitely a must on any harley. Its not meant to be a rocket ship, but it can be made faster if you so wish. I think harley hit the mark on the whole bobber look. Its so well balanced, harley is so good at making large bikes feel light. I wouldn't recommend this as a first bike. I think you hit the mark on the 50 comment. Thats my age and i love it.
I myself own 2018harley Davidson heritage 114 and it's very smooth and dosen't vibrant at all, but it doesn't have the potato,potato sound as the older harleys did and I don't agree harley is making lighter bikes either. I set on sg and it felt real heavy compared to a indian chieftain
It’s my first bike & I’m 18
Totally agree, Saddlemen seat $600, memphis shades gauntlet for some wind protection, not that i like cafe racer stye so much but makes my life easier, V&H mini Grenades fo some noise outside the euro5 emission BS. fat sissy bay and engine guard for my lazy legs instead of forward controls on the highway. Torque is immense though.
Coming out of sportbikes, yeah, these cruisers would not get the "juices flowing" when compared to that. I'm just confused since you say you have a honda rebel and when comparing the torque to weight ratio, you own a more sluggish bike... maybe I'm missing something here.
Not sure if you’re looking at specs for the Rebel 500 or 1100, but if memory serves correct, my 1100 is about a full second quicker both 0-60 and 1/4 mile than this bike. Just reporting how the ride felt to me 🤷🏼♂️
@@BeardedBavarianBiker. see the cam, tune, etc. is what wakes it up. I thought this Street Bob with the stock 114 was an absolute bore, but I LOVED the Stage 2 Lowrider S that I got to test ride. The intake, exhaust, cam, and tune (I think that’s all stage 2 is) woke it up just enough, and the styling/ergonomics of the Lowrider S were much more up my alley!
I bought a 2021 on a whim, like not had a bike in 13 years and that was a CBR150, then this, its insane power has no comparison, i'm not talking power ranger bike power 200mph 200 bhp stuff, im talking out right grunt at 28mph and still pulls in 6th gear, its so forgiving and wow the grin factor and looks you get, now more since stage one and V&H mini grenades are on. I totally get you though if you have not been into this style and got used to power ranger bikes which will give a grin factor on the edge style grin, i personally get to 85mph then i'm done, its the enjoyment of the ride for me, even at 40mph behind some slow driver, i just enjoy the motorised meditation that comes with it. Good video and some valid points keep it up, stay safe and enjoy the moment on 2 wheels. I also have a Ducati Monster 937 2022 which is rumbly and gets hot near legs in summer and the 2022 Yamaha XSR900 which is way smoother than Ducati also just feels nicer except the harder seat and tight turn circle but they kick arse, good fun and brutal if you want, but if i'm honest the Harley has real soul power torque & comfort, different strokes for different folks, or have 2-3 different bikes so you can chose your moment and set off in whatever floats ya boat.
I have a 21. Same color. Stage 2 torque cam, Basanni Ripper Black 2-1 exhaust. The thing rips and is comfortable (especially with my saddleman step up)
The stock one isn't a slouch either. They're not sport bikes. But for cruising and getting up to highway speeds, they're plenty fast.
Great review. Thanks for sharing.
I’m 51 now and definitely wouldn’t have liked this 20 years ago either.
Ride safe
Don't those Street Bob's all have radiators? I have a 2020 with one and I was under the impression that's stock across the board.
The bike isn't in gear when you pull in the clutch, that's why the gear indicator doesn't display a particular gear. The bike doesn't know if you're up-shifting or down-shifting.
Lol I used to have a rebel 1100 and I rode the street bob for the first time a couple weeks ago, idk kinda seems misleading that street bob is definitely faster imo and comfortable
Forsure hes just hating
I like that you don't do specs. I wish all reviewers did this like you. I just want to hear how it works for the reviewer. I'm not interested in all the tech talk. Most people have no idea what they're talking about anyway. Just ride and report.
Having said that, I find that having ridden one too, I tend to agree with you. The ergos are goofy. Seat is too low for the high pegs. And I'm not crazy about the handlebar. The sit up and beg turns you into a sail without a windscreen.
I differ on the engine though. I think it's plenty spunky for what it is and I like to ride smoothly. Being smooth is being quick. The HD has great fueling and plenty of low end power to enjoy pulling it out of corners. I can understand that it isn't the shiz for stop light bandits though.
Isn't this practically the same as the Lowrider S which you said you liked?
What's different between the two?
Beats the hell out of me lol I’m not a specs guy and honestly didn’t even know the two bikes were considered to be the same platform. They honestly looked and felt like entirely different bikes. I LOVED the Lowrider S and could see myself owning one. But you couldn’t pay me to own a Street Bob. Granted the Lowrider S was a Stage 2, so maybe if the Street Bob was a Stage 2 also I would’ve liked it more? I don’t know. I just had completely different experiences on the two bikes.
Low Rider S had a factory Stage 2 kit installed (Cam, exhaust and tune)
man im surprised you don't feel the torque wow very weird. What bike do you ride buddy?
It has rpm you have to change it on the dash
You put it in neutral when you stop at a light?
How did that feel compared to the old rebel 1100 ?
I could see it being more comfortable than the Rebel on longer trips…other than that it was a total snooze-fest 😂🤷🏼♂️
My 2015 street bob with a stage one is slow till half way through the third gear and then it comes alive , 4,5,and 6 it flies .
I think you may be right in your thoughts and feelings about the bike. I feel cramped too in that stock form; I dont like that seat; not enought padded for the price. I don't like the air filter case touching my right leg. My stomach gets compressed; I can't antecipate a bump in the road; no way to lift the ass; knees are too high. I feel I should lack seat mobility in a longer trip. I feel too exposed to air; the arms in the air and projected at shouder level (although mirrors may be in a good position) makes me uncomfortable. A Harley is not cheap in Europe; must i spend even more in acessoires so that it fits me if there are in the market some other bikes fitting me? No. Besides the tank has reduced capacity; I enjoy going far. I'm old ; on the 70's ( 5.10").I don't complain about power nor torque, but It's not the bike, due to ergonomic and functional issues. And I ride bikes since 1968.
Harley Davidson are for MENS not for Kids.😉
Enjoyed your video. I've ridden both metrics and cruisers. I've liked both. Now, I ride a Street Bob. Since getting older, I've started to enjoy cruisers much more. So there may be something to be said for your comment about it being an "old man's" bike. These days, it's better for me to simply enjoy the ride more than it is to push the line. Harley's comfort and torque are a big plus.
Regarding the clunk that you hear, I consider it a benefit. Really like that mechanical feedback from the Bob. The same goes for the higher foot shifter. It's more likely to avoid accidental shifting. I consider them pluses.
I can't wait until I can get back on my bike and start repairing it! Great video Burch!
Yea dude I saw that you crashed! What happened? Are you ok?!
@@LifeOfBurch I'm all good. Just a broke wrist. Had surgery on it last week. The bike is OK too! Shouldn't be more than a couple hundred bucks to fix and it's mostly cosmetics. Was riding in the rain and hit some gravel coming off the interstate.
@@marsy_mcmarsface ah man. Well I’m glad to hear it wasn’t any worse, but sucks that you needed surgery! Make sure that if they put you in physical therapy you take it seriously! I’ve needed surgery for a few broken bones, and the ones where I took the physical therapy seriously have healed up better than before…and the ones where I didn’t take it seriously, I can tell when it’s going to rain because the bone starts hurting as the storm rolls in 😅😂😂😂
@@LifeOfBurch I've been doing hand exercises and shoulder exercises to make sure my recovery is super quick! I'm ready to ride!!!
It has a tacho. You scroll to it using a button on the left bar.
I'm wondering if that demo bike was detuned. I bought a used 2021 streetbob 114 for local running around. It's not a metric sport bike but has some serious torque, which makes it a blast to ride. After putting about a thousand miles on it I installed a 2 into 1 exhaust, a high flow air cleaner, and had it tuned. Also deleted the factory limits. WOW, what a difference.
You mention the lack of a tach, twice. It's the little numbers that go up and down at the bottom right corner of the speedo display. The display also has trip meters, fuel level, and miles left on the tank.
I have a 2021 Street Bob (Vivid Black) I beg to differ on your opinion about the Torque. Cuz mines got some get up n go
Absolutely love my 2018 FXBB 107, but I got it for free; so, I might be a tad biased.
I have a 21 street bob with the monster 114. How can you complain about this bike only thing it doesn’t have is dual disk brakes. Hell of a bike if you know you know that 114 is a fucking blast
I got a new bike.. Not a Harley!
It's a Honda Monkey 2022 in Glittering Pearl Blue :D It's so much fun, but damn, it's cold outside. I guess December isn't the month to buy a new bike in Denmark 😂😂😂
ho dam i want to try a monkey so bad
@evilfrog It's so much fun and it looks so freakin' cool :D
Duuude I’m jealous! I was trying to find a Monkey while I was looking for my Grom and just so happened to find a better deal on my Grom than I could on a Monkey. Around here everyone wants over MSRP on them. Have fun on it man! They look like a BLAST!
@LifeOfBurch I love it already
I wonder if they had these bikes in rain mode for these rides, and didnt tell anyone how to change ride modes. Because I’ve seen other people say the 114 Street Bob is fast.
The Street Bob doesn’t have rider modes 🤷🏼♂️ “Fast” is subjective I guess, because the Street Bob’s 0-60 is a full second slower than the Rebel 1100.
Fast by "real harley"'s standards I guess. I'm not hating, I have a sportster 1200 and love it.
I have the 107 version, and it's fast. Harleys are more focused on torque (they take off really fast, from a stand still) rebel has less torque but higher top end. It catches up later, and will eventually pass if it has enough track left.
@@LifeOfBurch You mean the other way around right? I've done 0-60 @ 3.8 seconds. Completely stock 114. Friend of mine has a stage one, and he has done some 3.5 sec 0-60 runs :)
@@LifeOfBurch nah that’s not completely right
It's not a crotch rocket Bud.
I’ll be honest, stock I thought my Standard was pretty boring also and sounded like a sewing machine. I had to make a few significant upgrades. After a big bore kit exhaust, and a new seat, it feels like I thought it should.
Sounds about right! I rode a Stage 2 Lowrider S this same day and loved it! 🤘🏻
What seat did you upgrade to?
I think it's all to pass EU emissions, tune it extremely lean and mute the exhaust. Even cars now have particle filters so it'll pass EU emission laws. It's why the air-cooled Sportster died, couldn't be sold in the EU. Ferraris don't even sound like a Ferrari anymore with the mandatory particle filter.
Just for reference, the Camaro ZL1 1LE doesn't pass EU laws because of the front splitter. They say it's too high and can seriously injure someone's leg. Land of the Free has to cater to the EU and Biden's fear of Greta Thunberg.
I just recently became a Street Bob owner myself and it might just be that I came off an 883 but that thing is a torque monster so definitely surprising it didn't do anything for you but to each there own. I love that orange not sure I'd own it myself though.
I feel the same comin off a bolt
@@guillermofergu This guy is a Honda Rebel fanboy. Rebels are not bad but I can't believe this dude says this bike is boring.
He also cant shift into a proper gear for the speed
I drove a 2021 white one and it instantly became my dream bike. Absolutely my favorite Harley in the modern lineup by far. Stonewash White is the color I just wish it had the black annihilater rims like the other color options have. Also the bike was very quick to me but im used to driving a stage 1 Iron 883 which I feel is pretty quick for its size and love it. But the street bob felt signifcantly more powerful. Also the one I test rode had cobra slip ons and sounded great although my Iron sounds better to me. Sound really does contribute a large portion of the experience for me and stock just is too quiet to add much to the overall experience of riding a Harley. It's partly why ive been so content with my Iron 883 cuz its plemty of power and very torquey low end with beautiful sound and looks so sweet but obviously it isnt the quickest bike by far. But I like to cruise back roads and mountains so 0-80 in a stage 1 Iron is very satisfying but the Street Bob has alot more and can be much more comfortable on highways than the Iron which is tolerable but not for enjoyable on a highway. Im hoping to get that white 21 Street Bob after next season if I can afford it but if economy stays like this and costs of everything remains double than there is no future for me owning that Street Bob cuz my wages are not rising with the rise of energy and goods and insurance etc.
I rode a 2021 model recently. The bike was a lot of fun running around town. It had good bottom end response. But it did not impress me in the performance dept. I'm 58 and at the moment ride my Trusty VROD or my Goldwing. Both will outrun the street bob. The riding position was a little bit strange. I liked it better than forward controls. But they did seem like they were a little high. And I always had the feeling that I was leaning forward. It is a fine bike. But I believe they missed the mark if this is supposed to be a performance oriented bike.
Depends on where you ride it. If your just an average rider that stays in town, yea you won’t be impressed. If you rip thru canyons this bike is a beast.
Gotta do exhaust & at least a stage 1 or 2 tune, kind of an unspoken thing.
For sure! After this I rode a Lowrider S Stage 2 and loved it! 🤘🏻
Love the videos. Just joined the Honda family 22 phantom. Merry Christmas
Ayy congrats on the new bike!! That’s awesome! Merry Christmas dude! 🎄🏍🎅🏼
@@LifeOfBurch Hit me up if you would like to do a review on it. Harrisburg PA.
Question, love your videos. Why not push to 4k in the video quality at a high bitrate? Would be cool for the 4k viewers :)
That bike probably had a governor in it. Those bike have Hella torque
How the hell you dont feel the torque coming from a Rebel that has 85.8hp at 7,000rpm and 98Nm of torque at 4,750rpm when the street bob has 155 Nm at 3250 rpm and 94 hp at 5020 rpm bare stock as the one you were testing ?
I like a bike that scares you when you give it the beans
I came off of a rebel 1100 also. I understand what you mean by it doesn't excit you. The rebel has a lot more tourqe anywhere in a gear but the harley just rides so smooth.
Stock isnt it, but my 2018 streetbob is a monster. Stage 2, Reinhardt exhausts, 12 inch ape hangers and only a 107. Also a 3 inch rise on the forks, forward mini floor board controls so im not crunched up. Im 6’1 & 245 lbs. Insanely comfy & scares me sometimes. Try to ride one of these things with actual upgrades. My top speed was 134. 0-60 in 3.7
Yea I’m sure I’d dig the stage 2 waayyy more! I rode a stage 2 Lowrider S and loved it! I don’t know if I’d ever want to do 130+ on a cruiser though 😂
I'm 22 yo, and youthful 31 yo you sir are a dinosaur.
Am brontosaurus
Always good to see a video on the street, even in December! When and where was this? Really hoping the Honda NT1100 comes to America. HD would do well to make a sport touring bike with the Rev Max 1250 motor to compete with Japanese and the new Moto Guzzi MV100 Mandello. The MV100 will talk to you Burch!
This was actually back in September at a Harley demo day in Baltimore! I’ve been fighting the ‘rona all week so I had to dig through old footage since I’ve been on my death bed and unable to ride 😅
I haven’t heard of the MV100, but I’ll have to look into it! The NT1100 looks promising for sure!
Sorry to hear you're ill. Hope you're better soon. Saw a video on the MV100 recently. It's a new model with a new motor.
How are you feeling now? Better I hope. Have a Merry Christmas !
@@andyhorn2509 we’re feeling waayyy better, but still not 100%. Merry Christmas to you too brotha! 🎄
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your family 🤶🎄🎅
You should just get a crotch rocket...You're not ready for a Harley.
I have a 22 street bob and one thing I have to say is that you didn't really explore its rpm range. On the other hand HD seriously tuned down the motor to only around 80. The 114 can make around 100 at 3200rpm if tuned correctly, on the other its also just a cruiser. It has a odometer, trip A, trip B, fuel range, clock and tachometer in that order on a cycle accessible by pressing that circle looking button. Its a great ride if the wind is down but other than that the rides are always great
I own that same bike, 2021 street bob and I will say when I first purchased the bike it was pretty lame for power. I think it definitely has everything to do with the exhaust and lack of tune. I put a bassani exhaust air cleaner and a good tune in my street bob and it's a completely different bike.
I find it weird that it doesn’t throw you back… because mine does …. No it’s not as fast as the street bikes… You have to adjust the brake lever.. and yes it will power wheelie
Just got one man and it's funny your review about not having much power or much torque. Everyone else I have watched videos on says it has a bunch of torque and power. I think mine does as well. I wonder if this was tuned down or something was wrong with it.
Lol sounds like this guy is just hating
i ride the softail standard, which is basically the exact same bike.
rear brakes are fine, front brakes are fine, the power does sit you in your seat, im 320 lbs and it sits me in my seat. Pretty biased and bad review, not gonna lie.
Id love to see you ride an indian scout, i just got mine and i love it more than anything it definitely beats up on sportsters and is pretty comfy with hangers on it
All of the other bikes beat up on the Sportster ... What a waste
From the acceleration it looks like something’s not right someone probably put 87 in it. Looks a good bit slower than mine and mines bone stock. Half throttle and I can drift it on dry concrete in 2nd 3rd. I came from a night rod and can say the street bob is so much more comfortable, corners better and pretty sure it would stick right with my night rod and even if not a couple upgrades and I know it would and still have the other features oh and it has a built in usb port. The bobbers not the Cadillac of Harley’s like a RG or SG it’s meant to be a bare bones bike from a wartime era.
I wonder if your perspective would change if you rode a modified and upgraded version because we all know stock sucks on Harley
If you wanted to see your rpms you should of pressed the button above the horn. Got rpms, trip a/b, clock etc etc lol wish I was there to tell you, bugging me haha. Great review, I own a 2020 softail standard which is basically the same besides not being blacked out and have the 107 instead of the 114. A lot of people who ride a harley with the 107/114 said the 107 feels quicker or more twitchy on the throttle. Probably because of the gearing. I got my license in 2019 I think yeah and my first bike was a 2019 HD iron 1200 which i got from that same dealer, then I traded in for the 2020 softail standard, got my standard before they announced they were putting the 114 into the street bobs instead of the 107 but I kinda figured they'd do that. I guess since you've ridden much faster bikes I don't really have anything to compare because I've literally only rode 2 Harleys lol but my standard feels real quick to me. I've got my standard built into the "club style" look. Pull back risers with some dirt bike handlebars shorty levers from 1fngr and a stainless steel 2-1 bassani road rage shorty exhaust with a saddlemen step up of course. Wanna get some legends suspension front/rear for some better ground clearance. Once my warranty is up I'll probably do some engine stuff
Question for the LoB Moto fam. I am looking at getting my first bike. I like the idea of the DCT Honda offers. I know I probably should learn on a standard, but I feel like there’s more important things (traffic) I should be giving my attention to. But since Honda only offers DCT in higher CC’s, does a DCT make the motorcycle any more amateur friendly at 1000CC’s? Unfortunately it’s not offered in the 300 and 500 models. Any serious advice would be greatly appreciated.
I personally would go for the 1100 dct, just because it would save (me) a lot of headaches when riding/start/stopping on an incline. I'm a light/short guy, and I kept stalling with the suzuki boulevard on the slopes. For long roads I think a manual would be fine, but for start stops and heavy traffic, you would be working on the clutch a lot more often. I agree you should learn on the manual first though. It sucks here in macau it's the opposite, they sell the rebel 300 and 500, but not the 1100...
@@platonicgamer thanks so much for your input. I thinking about a small cc manual bike (klx 300sm) or a DCT Honda. I really like the cb500x, but unfortunately, doesn’t come in a DCT.
Most Harley’s lounge chair position for long distance cruising
Funny you and the Yamm just dropped reviews on similar Harleys and came to the same conclusion. My Scout bobber blows these things out of the water!Maybe that’s one you could try next:) Good stuff as always!
People keep saying I should try out a Scout Bobber! I’ll have to make that happen once it warms up! 🤘🏻
@@LifeOfBurch I'd definitely check the scout bobber out. I'm more of a standard guy personally, but that bike is really fun to throw around on curvy roads.
I traded my scout bobber for a low rider s.. The scout was cool.
I own this bike almost 2 years and I'm your build mine has torque maybe there is something wrong with that 1 you rode
Dude that's an 1800cc plus motor. 2 into 1 two bros pipe, high flow air, and power vision and you'll have a different opinion of that bike....then get a cam installed...it'll be insane dude I promise
"real harley..." "where's the key?"
I love my streetbob I have a 114 ride is smooth. Plenty of torque.. But that’s just me, everyone has their own flavor in bikes.
Have a 22 Street Bob 114, for my daily commuter. 14k now, I definitely don’t regret it. It’s faster than you think.
I have a 2022, this guy must be in another world , I can’t believe what I’m hearing
I have a 2020 with a 475 S&S Cam and a 131 big bore kit in mine. Night and Day compared to the stock version
I love my Street Bob. I have this exact bike and is it perfect for me…. And my helmet matches my bike perfect! ❤ it was customized to match the tank.
I wouldn't be able to stand having the bars that high.
I remember that dealer from the Santa ride.
Love my Super Duke 1290r. I also own a MV AGusta 800rr Dragster Pirelli edition
I don't know but sub 4sec 0-60 isn't hanging around... Maybe you're missing the sound sensations of acceleration that free-flow exhausts and intakes give you.
My friend's '22 has been tricked out and now has just over 150 hp and over 150 ft lbs of torque. It's ridiculously nasty.
I couldn't stay in the the seat when I hit the gas. I thought It was fast. I ride a 750 shadow so it's gonna feel fast lol
One of the biggest complaints is the seat because guys are sliding back when they light up the throttle
I'm sure your rebel doesn't do much to your soul either. Sounds like you want sport bike performance in a cruiser, 😂
Highly suggest trying out the Indian Scout if you get a chance. Bought one last March and I don't regret a single thing. Incredible bike
People keep suggesting that! I’ll have to try getting my hands on one soon!
Thanks for another good vid my man!
At 71 I think I'll stick with my little light Ninja 400 a while longer. That upright riding position doesn't comfort my lumbar stenosis and I need a wind screen. I've had enough naked bikes. Otherwise cool bike and video.