2020 Harley-Davidson Low Rider S | First Ride Review
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- čas přidán 23. 07. 2024
- Join me as I test ride the brand new 2020 Harley-Davidson Low Rider S.
I give you the technical specs, test ride and thoughts on this new and improved performance-cruiser!
Once again, many thanks to Guildford Harley-Davidson for letting me out on this bike.
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I watch this video 10 times a day every day for the last month. I just put my deposit down today! Black with a black TBR 2 TO 1! Waiting on those taxes. Hopefully my nerves can calm down because I'm literally worried I'm going to have a fucking heart attack.
I got my dream bike! It’s been a BLAST!
That’s almost 3 hours a day every day... impressive commitment. It is a beautiful bike, I’ll say that from personal experience
I'm happy for you!! Do you still enjoy it?
What a great review. Enjoyed hearing about your visceral impressions. Haven't had one in 25 years and ready for another.
Seen a few reveiws, but this is the first one on roads that I know well. This makes it much more real and helpful. Very brave going down Crocknorth (13% downhill I believe) at that speed and not surprised the gravel caught you. But more impressively, the composure of the bike on those roads seems exceptional. For those who don't know, there is some seriously bumpy crap in there. And just out of interest, at 11.15 that road is part of the Olympic course and from there you can actually see the arches of Wembley Stadium. Good review.
Love how the UK Harley dealership still has the Buell sign up. Proves how much they are missed around the globe....
Roy Batty in a glance you had thinking of Jeremy from river monsters from discovery channel
I never rode a Buell which is a shame. I heard they handled great but would shake themselves to peices!
@@Englishbikerdan I'll never sell mine! :) They don't shake themselves to pieces that a myth, just wobbly mirrors lol.
Im a sportbike kind of guy, but this bike is really making me think about saving up for such a machine.
i did; cant wrong with this beast
I'm about to do the same thing, but im selling my sport bike.
I used to race supermoto. Dont fancy sport bikes for the road tho. Bought a HD Blackline two years ago. This year probably gonna buy this. Harleys can be fun too. The difference is that doing 60mph on this bike is as much fun as doing 120mph on a supersport.
Dude i ride hayabusa for 4 years and i sell it and i am gonna buy this harley low rider s, 2021 model.
Great review video! Really informational! Keep up the good work!
Wonderful bike, and some beautiful scenery. Thanks for sharing.
GREAT REVIEW,, MY FAVOURITE BIKE IN 2020.HD LINE UP.. You'll find with the stage One the Bike is now not only 10 plus kg lighter so perhaps under 300 kg But also has approximately 10+ more Bhp.....
Phenomenal sound - all the better as that doesn't usually transfer to even hi quality (like this!) vids.
Beautiful place to be riding!!:) I wish I could afford that bike, I’m in love!!
Two brothers sure makes some mean sounding shorties. Loved the slip on i had on my GSXR 750.
Love the blurred speedometer. LOL
One of my favorite parts of visiting London for work once a quarter is that on occasion I'll hear a HD booming around the city and whether it is Shoreditch or the Financial district, Chelsea etc it sounds amazing.
Got mine a couple of weeks ago here in australia, unbelievable bike, so much fun. Suspension pretty harsh up the front so I’m probably going to get some Öhlins cartridges. Tossing up which exhaust I’m going to get, thinking bassani road rage 11 at this stage but that TBR sound wicked too.
Great review mate. New to the channel and very impressed. Just ordered my self the new 117 2022 LRS which should be with me in the next few weeks. Can’t wait. Ride safe pal
Thanks, this was quite a while ago now but I remember it was fun! Enjoy your new bike and happy riding!
@@Englishbikerdan cheers pal. 👍🏾
Beautiful roads there. I may need to rent a bike when I am out in June and check it out- subscribed.
Thanks for the sub! Yeah definitely worth checking out the country roads! 👍
I love the look and presence of that bike. Had a Dyna sport and a cafe race style FXR before. But the suspension should be better (regulated) and the seat more stiff. Also why no cruise control for the longer stretches. But in this sett up (exhaust) , some bags and from steps i like it a lot . Nice video , thanks.
I got the very 1st one in TN, it has become one of my favorite bikes I have ever owned, that includes over 50 so it is a big statement for how good this bike is. I added CVO heated grips, cruise control and saddlebags. Looking at an exhaust next so this 2BR pipe will get a strong look, sounds great! Great review!
Does your back get sore after long rides?
jumpNshootman not at all
I just bought one from Boswells. What did the cruise control cost?
Nice video, thanks for sharing. Cheers
I test rode one of these today and it was hard to not just buy it on the spot.
There are some bikes you should buy without thinking. This is the only bike after my first bike that I bought without test riding
That’s exactly what happen to me today. Waiting to get approved for a loan.
I know what you mean. I had a 30 mile test drive last week and now my lovely XL1200 feels like a "girls' bike" , as the big harley dudes like to tell you!
Definitely bought this after the test ride... no regrets
At 6ft 1” I had to go with the forward controls, physically couldn’t ride it with the mid set up. One thing I noticed with a higher body mass than you the suspension was not heavy or harsh at all, not soft but definitely a comfortable sporty set up. I have the same exhaust. Best Harley-Davidson I have ever owned or ridden.
I'm just over 205 lbs so I'm definitely not skinny 😂 but I am short! It was a fun bike to ride!
what about the heat coming from the tbr pipes? i like cruising around town mostly that's why i ask 👍
Gorgeous place to ride man.
Narrow winding roads mixed with on coming traffic and left lane travel looks so damn fun!
Don’t forget the tractors pulling out in the road and the occasional sheep
Thx for the video, bought the LRS and love it except for the stiff front. I wanted this bike to be a comfy yet sporty cruiser, but the bad roads and stiff suspension is killing me. Kinda regretting I didn't go for a Softail Slim for example. Tested a Street Bob and found that comfy, dealer said the LRS has even better suspension so bought it based on that comment, but I think he minsunderstood 'better' for 'stiffer' (which I suppose is good for sporty riding)
I knew you would like this one Dan!
Thanks buddy!
How amazing is the England roads!
Try one with the stage 4 kit on it, if you think that one is fun!
how do you blur out your speedo? Ive tried using keyframes on final cut but it takes forever, yours seems to be almost automatic?
Look up tracking
Nice bike, still not a patch on the FXDLS. But it is one of the better HD releases in last two years.
Great review!!! New sub🔥🔥🔥 so you would get this bike before the fat bob 114?
Hmm tricky! I think I prefer the Low Rider S.
Moved to this bike after a few thousand miles on an Iron 1200. It ain’t cheap but I feel it’s worth it.
Quick points:
Pros:
The low riding position makes it feel incredibly stable at high speeds.
Amazing power through the gears
Comfortable ride (especially coming from a sporty)
Looks good straight from the dealership
Still gets 48 mpg
Decent aftermarket support with 2+ years of softails
The 5 gallon gas tank makes a huge difference. 200+ mile range on a larger bike
The stock wheels look great
Cons:
You will want to change out at least the pipes (possibly the full exhaust) immediately. Emissions limitations make this sound like a sewing machine. It’s not the motor, it’s the ridiculous mufflers.
The faring needed to be bigger or just ship it without and let the customer add it themselves. Either would have worked.
A 2-up seat would have been nice given the power the bike comes with. Nothing Saddlemen or Whiplash can’t fix.
Maybe do a partnership with Vans and throw the grips on there right away. Dyna Bros would love it.
FXLRS FTW. Best all around bike in the lineup
vance and hines on stock harleys as either the slip on or fulls would be great
Anyone know the phone mount used in this video. Looks real nice
I’ve the vid! Liked and subb’d.
Just got the 2022 and grabbing a fistful of gas never gets old on these bikes.
Thanks for the sub 👌👍
Cool bike, buy it!!!
It sounds amazing! And I even like the looks of it ... to be honest I dont like choppers, strange 🤔
Nice review,Dan! Thanks for keeping the videos like your recent one ... with the tech specs given’ like a pro 😎
Thank you, wasn't sure if I was going to stick to that format but it seems to work better.
What’s a chopper?
Oh God! Why are you riding in the left lane? JK, been to the UK, almost got hit by an English Taxi, I was trying to get a pint at the pub across the street in Westminster, the driver stopped two inches away from hitting me and said, "Are you bloody crazy!"
Best memory of being in London. I love my brothers and sisters from across the pond! Miami my home was quite the interesting topic in the pub. I made many friends that wanted to know about Amurica. I love all my memories in London! Miss you guys so much, being from Chicago, I will never forget spending time with such friendly personalities! And the food was OUTSTANDING! Whoever say the food in the UK is bland and doesn't taste like anything, you obviously have never been there! BEST FOOD EVER!
Hi my friend, thanks for the comment. Good to hear from people across the pond! Ride safe!
Always a good sign when a bike makes you howl like a wolf ^^
Damn straight!
I would like to know how this bike would handle a 1000 miles journey
It's a freight train. Love the stiff ride comment, lol I'd buy the Breakout if it had this bikes front end.
Does that front fairing come stock on that model?
Yes
Hey Dan, love all the reviews. I also LOVE this bike, went right on cycle trader and checked local stock....$18k US....I could buy 2 brand new Japanese bikes that are faster and better quality, and at least as comfortable and fun to ride. Could buy an FZ09 and a CB650R both new, and have money leftover. It’s a shame. The Indian FTR1200S is also a stunning bike, and also stunningly overpriced. Not sure if it’s the same on your side of the pond, but it’s the same with cars here.
Anyway, keep the reviews coming!
Dan Hausser Thanks Dan. Harley definitely need to bring out some cheaper but different bikes to survive. Thankfully it seems they’re already on it.
Cant afford a new one then just buy a used street bob. Half the price, decent performance, same bad ass look.
Harleys aren’t for the broke
I’m trying to decide! Great videos! Very funny :) sport glide or this?
Not a fan of the look of the pipe but it does sound alright.
TBR already installed from dealer? Sweet~~~ this will never happens in California. Lol
Just put a deposit down on one in Arkansas with a TBR!
I pick mine up Friday!
Greetings from Texas English Dan. How's the gas situation? Do you guys have Ethanol in your gas? Asking for a friend. Also....those back roads look kinda dangerous......that gravel on the road is bad news. Have a great day.
Greetings! We have upto 5% ethanol in our standard 95 Octane fuel. The back roads are certainly tricky! Cheers 👍
We also have 5% ethanol, 97 and 99 octane here.
Do Harley's get exemptions on euro 4 emissions or what? Exhaust looks like a straight pipe with no catalytic converter.
Not sure on that but I was saying to a friend of mine, these sorts of bikes seem to go unnoticed by police for noise. They seem to just target sportsbikes.
That's not a standard exhaust
@@Englishbikerdan that's because noise isn't the problem, being a dick is but they can't cite you for being a dick so... excuses you know.
Amazing editing, as always Dan. Those UK roads though... So increbily dangerous. Very narrow, full of trees and blind corners....Not to mention, always wet. xD
Thank you, you get used to the roads over here.
All the more fun speeding around them !
Not much fun on wide straight roads 🏍🏍😎
And the normal traffic and road works....🤬
Very nice ...
Coming from sports bikes to my first Harley a Sportster 1200 iron I'm totally converted. I bought new and will never sell her. The community is 50% of the whole bike deal and SPORTSTER SICKNESS UK is the fucking best community ever!
Don't stop me looking at these bad boys🤪 and maybe one day I'll add another to the collection but for now it's changed me life forever😎😍👊
Those License plates that you have in the UK are horrible. I actually feel bad for you guys. Could they get any bigger?
I know right.....yikes!
What kind of phone case is this? Looking for something simillar.
Ultimateaddons. 👍
Put that engine in the Sport Glide plus the dual front brakes and I'll be happy. Well, keep the SG 114 price under $20k(US).
Now that would be interesting!
Gene Clarke I bought a new 19 SG for for 17k. Plus the stage 3 IE 114ci in the bigger bore shorter stroke version. Includes more compression performance cam lifters springs clutch springs etc parts & Labor 3k with the 20 percent discount for your 20k sans the dual disk brakes.
So if I haven't misunderstood, a full stage 4 includes a stage 1(filter, pipe, autotuner) @ roughly £1000 + labour. After that you stick the stage four kit on it which 8ncludes the big bore cylinders, new cams , piston heads etc. That will set you back another £2900 + labour and will land you 4k plus. I guess you need the stage 2 torque kit as well. That's another 500 plus labour. So £4400 plus labour. And the bike is 16k so I 5bink it would be reasonable to consider another 2k in labour. £22 + change ..... Guuuh that's steep.
Or just keep it stock and spend the money on beer and women! :D
Yes👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 beautiful my friend
Thank you my friend!
I told you that you would like it 😁
You sure did buddy!
Hmmm wonder why the speedometer has been blurred out 🤔
It was naked. CZcams doesn't like nudes
Breaking the law...
Is there some reason to hide the speed? Never heard of anyone getting a traffic violation because police viewed their youtube video. It would not be admitted in court as evidence.
Georg broadcasting illegal activity is against CZcams’s terms and if you don’t blur it out, you’re video will be demonetized which means no advertisements on the video which means no money for dan
XNVlog s • 9 years ago I would then like to refer you to the videos of 650ib who does races on public highways in the US exceeding the speed limit threefold. He’s been doing that for years without any takedowns. And he does not blur out the speed on any of them.
Brrrrrrrp brrrrrrrrrrp 👌🏻
All you need for this to feel more similar to the Fat Bob is 4” risers. Higher if your a true playa.
that idle sound is sexy af
One of the last bike looking really like a harley should.
cool👍
Love this bike, goes for $29.995 AUD.
same as in nz
Wow!!!! They’re $20k OTD here with a good set of pipes and very minimal mods.
@@MrMann-gt1eh they're talking Australian dollars.
Do you know what the 0to60 is? MPH
I still feel you're getting more for your cash with the Street Bob and you can pick them up new for £5k less than the Low Rider S
I'll have to test one.
Davy Mac you miss the bigger motor (which really only comes in with exhaust and air cleaner), seat, dual disc fronts, inverted front, gas tank, and value because of the name Low Rider S. Stock for stock shouldn’t be 5k either.
@@MrMann-gt1eh 2021: new 114 street bob
Love everything about this LRS except stinking jiffy stand. It totally suxs in my opinion
Seriously... It's a kickstand. Wtf, if it keeps the bike upright who cares.
@@PkwyDrive13, it is in a strange spot though. lol at least compared to my Dyna. but at the same time, like, if it holds the bike up and you can kick it down without trying three times no biggie amiryte?
How tall are you sir?
I'm I'm 5ft 10 . Will I be scrunched?
I have the bike and am 6'... the controls are mids although slightly forward. I dont feel cramped at all on this bike. Super comfortable and super fun
@@pcostello1717 thanks Paul!! I can't wait to get this bike.
I mention my height in the video. :)
I’m 6’3” and I love it.
@@michaelgoad6260 thanks. Cool deal
Man, it’s fuckin nice...🤟
I love this bike, indeed I have one on order from Sykes of Lewes. I'm having a lot of mods done not least of which is a stage 3 including a Bassani 2:1 Road Rage III. So I have to ask,
WTF with that exhaust? The bike is blacked out, that's the entire theme of this bike, so why a stainless exhaust? It's akin to putting fluffy dice on a Mustang!
Is it me or does the bike sound like it has no baffles?
It certainly sounded that way riding it. I reckon it's a decat system and with minimal packing in the muffler.
Looks like a street 750 more rakish
Nice sounding exhaust, but man it really don't fit the bike, well in my opinion at least.
I just sat on one today not nice very awkward with the mid controls.
I love that it has mid controls. Probably not comfortable for tall people. But for shorter people and people who like to go around corners they're wonderful.
that sound is so weird. It's not bad, just weird. It's somehow louder and barking on the overrrun than it is on throttle which really throws me off
That's probably just how it picks up on the audio.
It’s not a high revving bike, I’ll stick to the new 1100 rebel
Why am I thinking Briggs & Stratton? :-)
Both from Milwaukee, and designed to make low RPM torque?
Known as Briggs & scrap em in the building trade 😂
because its a tractor on 2 wheels. kudos to harley though - they put twin disc's on this one to try make up 50 years of $hit brakes? does it still wobble through the frame when pushing on like a teenage girl watching justin beiber? I laughed at the heap of $hit harley I swapped with a mate and demanded my keys back in 10 minutes (after some scary moments)
Anthony Spanjich I rode some junk bikes too. But yea you know best after one ride.
Paul English keep oil in it dumbass.
‘It could not get any muddier down there “ ... he said = butt stuff joke
Great vid... but dude you’re driving on the wrong side of the road
Gosh darn it! Thought it felt weird! 😂😁
Great bike, nice video but this massive smartphone ... I've found it annoying
Me too, sadly I needed it for directions.
Fat Bob or Low Rider S????
Fat Rider! Oh, nope that's just me 😂
@@Englishbikerdan lol I wish that made my decision easier.
@@Englishbikerdan so, knowing that you test drove both, which do you prefer?
@@JakeHolder The Fat Bob was comfier but the Low Rider S was more fun to ride.
Those aren't stock pipes.
I literally say this at 3:06.
I dont think I've ever gotten nearly 40 mpg with mine. XD
Was I wishful thinking? 🤔😁
HD should sue UK government for these license plates. You may as well put a few lines on it and use it as a sail. At least downwind in UK performs better than the rest of the world. Next thing you should do is make up your mind with the metric systems in UK. FFS choose one and stick to it. 18.9 liters of fuel and 42 miles per gallon?!?!?! Not mentioning driving on the wrong side of the road. With every UK review, I feel like seconds from disaster...especially on the roundabouts.
Buy an 80s Vmax for a fraction of the cost of this Harley.
Why are all the roads so damn narrow. Build a proper two lane road for f'ks sake. Badass bike though
When I look at vidoes of anywhere in the US I think, "Why are the damn roads so wide?". It's fun here.
@@Englishbikerdan Lol, gotcha Dan.
Harley-Davidson Low Rider S 2020 cost 50.000 dollers in Denmark. no f way iam buying it
And when you import it yourself ???
@@scootjockey nope we have harley davidson stores all over denmark. but idk why harley is soo expensive here. but all bikes and cars costs ALOT more in DK. cus of all the insane taxes.. in Denmark the state takes 40% of your monthly income. and then we have free healh care and so on. but still insane taxes on bikes and cars.
@@schottdk You must surley earn more,if the taxes are so high? in the Uk NHS is free BUT you can,t get an appointment because of the influx of migrant,s.any way thats another story.I am pretty sure if you get a re-import it would be cheaper, BUT you may lose any guarantee.
@@scootjockey in DK if u import bikes or cars. u have to pay 25% in
VAT. and then taxes.
Remember that the bike and the manufacturer isn’t the reason you won’t buy it. It’s because of the insane f’ing taxes that are imposed on y’all. Problem here is this: the politicians that set these tax policies can all afford to buy one.
Obligatory speedometer blur.
Man that computer should be on the triple clamp not out on the bar. Looks bloody stupid.
Computer! ☔
I like bikes. I don't like knowing your inner leg measurements 😖
You love it Roberto!
It's to quiet
My ears said different! :D
the only horrible thing in this bike is a sitting position
Thank you . i looking to buy one . narhing like a harley . i feel sorry for you guys in ingland .? shitty roads . why ingland ??? Get with the rest of the world evolve !
Don't feel sorry for us, England is great. Especially our language. 😉
More intrusive and distracting pseudo music thereby reinforcing the YT Presenters' obsession with metronome mind mucking. Oh, well. Goodbye.
See ya. 🙄
Exhaust needs to be in black, the shiny chrome looks awful!!! Besides, the wheels are an ugly color and unattractive design !!! Also, the gauge needs to be up higher ! This is a parts bin bike! Bring back the Dam Dyna!!! Cheaper and better looking !
That isn't fair to this specific model to call it a "parts bin bike" when we all know that EVERY Harley is a parts bin bike. This bike comes with more than I'd have to buy if I wanted to build a street bob to compete with it and I still wouldn't have the inverted forks. I think this bike would've sold if they wanted 20k for it. For 3000 more than a Street Bob you get a SHIT TON!
Your videos are awesome and content is great BUT Harley is overpriced garbage, other brands please!!
Mr. ZiggedWhenHeShuddaZagged ...If Harley Davidson’s are garbage, then why do most people aspire to owning one, besides you. I, like many others, like reviews on Harley Davidson’s. Don’t decide for everyone else.
If you don’t like videos on Harley Davidson’s, then you shouldn’t be here trolling. All you have to do is not watch.
Have a nice day Mr.
Cause most ppl are dumb? Love how ppl troll comments to call ppl trolls like their hypocrisy is superior...
Mr. ZiggedWhenHeShuddaZagged ...You’re not that smart. Stop flattering yourself, and do some growing up, and oh yes get off this video if you don’t like it.
How grown up is it for someone to engage in criticism on CZcams? Your comments are no better than mine, what’s the point in your comments? My initial comment is a valid viewpoint from a viewer to increase Dan’s advertising revenue potential, me saying for him to review other brands means I will watch more of his videos, you crying about my opinion serves zero purpose, I didn’t “troll” through the comments looking for your comments to try and tell you your opinion is wrong so keep quiet if you can’t offer anything constructive.. is that intelligent enough for you?
Are we talking from experience or stories from drunk mates at the pub?
New harleys are overpriced junk.
How do you really feel? 😂