Softail Slim 2019 Review - Harley Davidson 107 Engine Road Test
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- čas přidán 26. 06. 2019
- Softail Slim 2019 Review - Harley Davidson 107 Engine Road Test - Here I test ride and review the 2019 Harley Softail Slim and various road types and give it a honest appraisal with both the good points and those no so good.
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• Softail Slim 2019 Revi...
Thanks for watching this review. Hope you found it helpful. Let me know what you think. Cheers
Awesome demo !!!
I currently have been riding a Sportster Custom for the past 3 years. I only have one complaint. It’s an EVO 1200. I’m 73, and a little smoother ride might be the thing. No complaints about anything. It has a Stage 1 that brought it to life. Sounds great, looks great, rides almost great. The Softail is the next logical jump. 550 lbs to 650 lbs. I don’t want to handle more than that. Anyway, your review was great. When I find a good day, might have to take a test ride. Thanks Alf.
I've been a BMW guy; I still have two but just bought this model. I love everything about it
I've never owned a Harley until a year ago, and the Slim was my weapon of choice. This without a doubt is the best bike I've ever owned. Great to see you feel the same way about it ✌✌✌.
Yes indeed, real pleasure to ride
That's my bike! 2019 FLSL. The color is rugged gold denim. Got her earlier this year and clocked about 4500+ miles. A beauty. What's seen in your video is exactly how I bought it. I added the 18" windshield and engine guard. Dropped her once in a parking lot while I was practicing U-turns and the like! The engine guard saved the bike from damage. So get an engine guard pleassseee if you are buying a bike. I was cruising at 70 MPH and looked down at the RPM and it was just 2500 - 2700. I hardly touch 3000 RPM. So in a way it's a monster. I would like a bit more torque while taking off from a red light. So I may go for Stage 1 sometime. But let's see.
The windshield is a great add too. Keeps the wind from hitting you hard at high speeds.
Nice review! Thanks!
Thanks so much and great adds to your bike too. I really do like the slim. Awesome bike I must say
I've never had a crush on a Harley before, but I love this bike. A guy had one on a group ride I did the other day and I couldn't stop admiring it. I'd take this bike over the Triumph Bobber in a heart beat... and I'm a big fan of Triumphs. I love that retro look with the spoked rims and fat tires. And those forks look bad ass. I thought a new Bonneville was going to be my next bike, but now I'm not so sure. The only thing that worries me is the forward controls, because I'm not used to that set up. I think I'd get over that pretty quick though.
Glad you did this bike! I run a 2016 FLSS and absolutely love it. Outstanding scoot. Have just started doing Motovlogs in the US on mine. Having a great time with it.
Ah yes I actually lived this bike too. A real gem. Cheers
Great video enjoyed it great info love that slim
Brilliant vid and review Have to ride one.
I ride a 2014 softail slim. I'm a short dude and the bike fits perfect. It's easy to ride around town and has the power for our highway.
Yep lovely bike for sure
Great review just got same bike and colour from hd birmingham after watching just confirmed i made the right choice. My 7th harley but think this one is a keeper .really enjoy your channel thanks
Roddy Hankins thanks so much. Glad you’re enjoying . Cheers
THIS IS THE BEST REVIEW OF THIS BIKE HANDS DOWN
Thanks so much. Cheers
Dude this was so helpful and i love your comparisons to other brother/ younger brother and karate belt!!! haha. Thank you for this video!
Thanks so much. Cheers
I have been undecided between the Street bob and this bike... This is the review that set my mind! Thank You!
Thank you so much. Glad you found it useful and it is a lovely bike and ride for sure
I own one in black. Love it. Made several mods with more comming
I have ridden performance bikes my whole life but last year I was convinced to buy a Road Glide Special. You would be surprised at how well these new Harleys handle the twisties. I have done the Tail of the Dragon many times and I have as much fun on my RGS as I do on my Super Duke GT. Props to Harley, their bikes have a unique vibe on every level but will surprise anyone who rides them hard.
Yep I have a similar background and found the new breed of Harley to be really quite good handling. Pleasantly surprised 👍
I ride bikes for 50 years. Only in 2018 I looked to Harley's Softail models as a potencial buyer. Right now I'm looking for a Sport Glide to have the same practicality as a scooter, the benefits of tubless tires, and cruise control. I'm in looove.
Hey Fernanado thanks so much. I’ve just bought a Sport Glide and must say it’s a fantastic all around bike. Enjoy. Check out my review of it. Cheers
Between the slim and the sport glide, which one do you suggest for comfort on longer trip? Thanks
Love your review of the slim . I have purchased a 2018 and absolutely love it . An all around fun, agile and comfortable ride with enough power to play hard .
I loved listening to your sensible comments while on this ride . Hit it right on the head with it all .
The logo on the riser doesn’t really make a difference to me . But that’s me . You wanted to know haha .
Be safe and enjoy the ride
Thanks so much Stacey. Much appreciated
I recognise the roads you are on, A4 towards Maidenhead, favourite route for an evening ride. Great bike but I have a 48, baby Slim I always think. Great review.
Certainly was. Thanks so much
Agree 100% about the Tank. The Street Bob should have that Tank no brainer ! Good review
funguseater40 thanks so much. Cheers
Great review..,on my 5th Harley since 86... and in truth I’d thought it was time to move to something else..... but this one I would love to own ..just a great modern Harley..
Yes this one is a favourite of mine too. Cheers
Never Rode one But I've Always thought the Slim was one of those All time HD Icons. And with the new M8 it's a Perfect Combination of Old school look with Reliable and Modern Engineering. Right along the Deluxe ,Fatboy , Low rider and Heritage..
Third time i have watched........I get mine in two weeks and i cant wait!
Nice 👌
I want from the stock mufflers to Vance and hines slip on mufflers witch are much louder. To now running the HD screaming eagle mufflers witch are definitely a good bit quieter but the bike actually pulls harder all the way through every gear now surprisingly 👍
Yep that's interesting. That's something I'm more interested actually is the performance rather than the sound. Cheers
100% agree with you brother... Just got my wife a 2019 softtail slim in Billiard blue with ABS... SHE LOVES IT, and now she can keep up with me.. shes used to have an 883 sportster.
As far as ur opinion on the Harley Logo on the riser cap.. i get what you are saying in a way, but we actually like it. Its nice to look down and be reminded you are riding a piece of Harleys legacy
Johnny Turbo Brilliant bike and I’m sure she’s very pleased with it. How does it compare to yours?
Yep only a minor point that but easily lives with on my part. Cheers
@@RevelatorAlf well i have a 2019 Ultra Limited 114ci with a Maxcell 821B cam, Rinehart cold air intake and exhaust and a Power vision tune its now rear wheel dyno is 116hp and 134tq at the rear wheel so it moves pretty good.. her 2009 883 sportster at 75mph was reving high to keep up, and the wind made it hard for her to feel safe. With the 2019 softtail slim 107ci (the 107 being literally twice the engine size and 6 spd instead of the 883s 5 speed,) the power to weight ratio helps her move threw traffic, merge on to the interstate, feel more stable at speed. She also said, similar to what you said she feels less wind hitting her at speed. Not to mention its a damn good looking bike. Lol I'm looking forward to jumping on it myself:-) here soon
I picked one of these up in the black denim (Flat black) when a woman totaled my 10' street bob in 18' . I'm 5'4" and can flat foot it much better than the street bob . I was skeptical how the softail was going to ride but after adjusting the shock , its like riding a sofa.Been riding since I was 14 yo., I'm 69 now. When I'm riding, I feel 25 again . .....LOVE IT ! Easy cleaning off the bugs n crud with a micro fiber towel and a can of Spray Way foaming window cleaner !
Brilliant.
I have the 2020 slim and love it for every reason you mentioned. I added the pull back risers to bring the bars back to me as I have shorter arms. The cover plate that comes with them has more of a retro logo and cures the thing you didn't like about that top plate logo.
Ah excellent. Yes still really love that bike
Good video, on some roads I know too.
A few years back I was picking between a slim, loved the looks; a fat boy, really loved the looks; and a Heritage 107, loved the practicality. I went for the Heritage as I did a lot of touring. After a couple of long days in the saddle I realised it wasn't actually that comfortable, so I switched to a Kawasaki Z1000 SX, which was so good I bought the Ninja when that came out. But Covid has banjaxed my long trips abroad and now I'm wondering if I might buy a bike just for shorter UK journeys. The slim is on the list of possibles.
You can get cruise control added as an extra by the way.
Ah yes most likely now. Cheers
Alf Am New To Your Site and Love All The Great Honest information You Give on All The Harleys(Love The City Streets and Countryside in The UK)i Was Stationed There Many Years Ago and Enjoyed My 2 Years There(U.S. Air Force) BTW i Just Finished The 3 Day Harley Davidson Rider Academy(For Entry Level) i am Too Big For 883 and was wondering Do You Think The Slim is a Good Starter Bike....Thanks and Stay Safe.
chaltaloma well thank you so much. Greatly appreciated. Yes the 883 is a nice starter for sure but I fear you would outgrow it relatively quickly in terms of performance. However I would say get one but not new. Go into the used market and you’ll find great deals on the 883.
Other than that if the Sportster fits you physically I would go to the 1200 in which variation suits you best.
Now I am a great believer that you can ride any bike if it fits you physically and you are in total control of its power. So any of the Softails are great but the Street Bob is more like a Sportster size and has probably the best power to weight ratio. The Slim in my opinion is where the Street Bob should be in terms of overall size.
If you really like the Slim, then go for it! It’s a fantastic bike I must say and love the styling too and the power is very manageable. I hope this helps. Please let us know what you decide and happy hunting. Cheers
@@RevelatorAlf Thanks Mate Am Looking at 3 Bikes and The Street Bob is One of Them...Still Like The 883 But i Think Your Right after about 6 Months Will Want To Get Something Bigger LOL....Ride Safe and Keep The Videos Coming.
@@chaltaloma Thanks so much cheers
Always loved the looks of the Slim. Perfect ergonomics IMHO . . . perhaps mid-mount (or slightly forward) pegs would make it even better. A shame HD discontinued it last year. But the new Softails, I have to say, are a bit too smooth for my liking - much prefer the feel and sound of the pre-2018 models.
I’ve got a 2017 and when I test rode it I didn’t get into 3rd gear before I fell in love with it. I have a lot of people tell me “nice hog”.
Isn't it funny that we can make a decision very quickly. When it feels right...it's just the right thing to do. Yep lovely bike that Slim. Cheers
great job - and your correct about that harley on the bar, it dosnt belong
I'd put brown seat and bags would look great on the vivid black
Surely you'll get rid of a lot of weight and the engine will breathe a lot better. I'd put on a set of Z bars and a clear screen from the Heritage.
Hey Alf, that '19 Slim is georgeous! That "mustard" yellow is my kind of color-I never went with the "usual" choices in anything. Myself, at 5'9" tall isn't the problem-its my 315lb "bulldog" built frame, would that bike be able to drag my "bigness" around and not wheez or gasp for air on doing so! I would leave the bike stock-including the pipes! Engine guards, fog lights and LED headlights are on it as well! You did a great job in your presentation/explanation of it's features and characteristics, absolutely flawless job in doing so. Doug👍🐻🏍️🤓🌎
Ah thanks so much Doug cheers
Have you tried the Softail Street Bob? Do you like the height of those bars?
Edward Teach sure I did a review of that too. Yep they work well with the bike for me
I got a feeling you won't like it, but do you plan a test ride/review of the FXBR Breakout?
Actually I quite like the look of that and just pop by the dealer just now again so I may try that out soon too
That is the sexiest new bike ive seen.
It is a lovely bike for sure
Mic Powers love that front end
Hey Alf, which model Harley puts the biggest grin on your face? Softail Slim? Fat Bob? Sport Glide? Fat Boy? Other?
Biggest grin - street bob closely followed by all around preferred sport glide.
Love that sport glide with some 14in mini apes, s1 with a 4into1 exhaust too.
It’s the only Harley-Davidson I’ve test ridden lately (in many years) and I do like it. Felt the seat wasn’t that comfortable. I’d look at changing the seat only. Cool Old-School looking bike. Strange H-D discontinued them.
Yep 👍
Nice bike and certainly a nice review. No spects... numbers and crap, just feel good riding of the bike. I've seen them all from Maxwell, Matt Laidlaw, etc so this, will definitely be my next bike. I've had enough of crotch rockets lol If you are important...people will wait for you:)) Speed is not the essence anymore it's enjoying the journey. I felt your review as if you were reading a damn book! Awesome!
Thanks Pal that’s very much appreciated. I get my new Sport Glide in a couple of days so looking forward to it more and more
How do you feel about this Slim compared to the Sport Glide?
Both great but the Sport Glide for me a I find it so versatile for my kind of riding
What height are you I'm looking at one of these at the minute
6.1
Great review but do it somewhere quieter. Next to a road is not the best. Love this bike.
Ok. Cheers
Actually like, the paint.
the ugliest part about that bike is the license plate. It's so big, it just ruins the bike. But you are prob used to it, cause it's all you see in your part of the world. Great review
Thanks so much Cheers
Beautiful bike but from what I can gather it has lost that Harley character with the engine. I buy Harlies for the lope, the rattles and vibes of a real engine. With the whirl the new 107 has, it sounds like a Boulevard or Virago. The rest of the bike is beaut. But I am certainly disappointed on the engine side of things. Maybe a different cam is needed for that classic lope?
Kaegis it’s definitely a smoother running engine and don’t think changing to a torque or power can will change that so much. Cheers
how do you compare with street bob? handling?
They are all great but the Street Bob is lighter, more nimble and feels stronger too.
@@RevelatorAlf street Bob stronger? i heard slim is more stable at high speed?
X W well in terms of power to weight ratio and profile. If you want a bike for quick street riding then the street bob, but if you want longer and more comfortable rides then the Slim
At current exchange rate it's 40% more expensive in UK compared to US price.
Always has been more here I think
I like the bike, but not the fenders. They should have options on full fenders. You've got nowhere to put anything ether. They need panniers, and not silly looking ones.
Is It worth 17k though?? If you go thru their finance Dept., It actually becomes over 20k before you can say you own it... And that mainly is what the problem with Harley and young hard working adults...no cash no go!!
Good point
STOCK IS GOOD
It most certainly is, Cheers
Might be a good bike but not at that price
Yep they’re all too expensive new. That’s all bike manufacturers, not just HD cheers
RevelatorAlf no it’s definitely just Harley Davidson with their ridiculous prices new