Harley Davidson Low Rider S VS Street Bob - Which is right for you? Comparing the softail models!
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- čas přidán 7. 11. 2021
- Harley Davidson came out this year with a new and improved softail Street Bob that featured the Milwaukee 8 114 engine on the Street Bob, which made it very competitive with the Low Rider S. However, there are some key differences that help differentiate the two based on your needs. Let's take a look at some of the specs and features of both the Harley Davidson Low Rider S and the Softail Street Bob, and see which one could be a better fit for your needs.
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I debated between the two for so long. I went with a street bob (2020, so not the flashy tank design). I personally liked the minimalist style, and all the upgrades I did to it (Road warrior fairing, 2-1, high flow intake, saddlemen) I was going to do on the LRS also. So saving the money up front for the bike helped justify buying the mods while still being under LRS MSRP. The tank size is really the only thing I don't like, but it's nice and wide and it looks good, even on longer trips I'm not so worried about the distance per tank as after 100+ miles, stepping off for a few is nice for me. Being able to commute a few days more without filling up is where I would value a larger tank. The gauge is honestly one of my favorite features and I was skeptical at first too. Being that my bike has the 107 engine isn't bad either, it still pulls and has great power and it's a blast to give it throttle and go cruising. If I were to go for more long distance, that'll be my excuse to move up to a Road Glide, as having bag space would be a huge plus also. All in all, I wanted good power and something that would look great and feel great and I don't regret choosing it over a LRS.
Love it, thanks for sharing your thoughts. Like you said, I really like being able to go a few days without having to fill up, just because it’s kind of a pain for me to get to a gas station from my house. I think for me, I wanted to get a bike that would hold me over as long as possible till I REALLY need a bagger, and I feel like the LRS can be utilized as a baby bagger. Thanks for watching Indiawhiskey!
Love them both.......Bought the Street Bob!
Low rider S, I just couldn't justify the extra cost and nothing more!
Love them both as well! Ride safe Alan!
The Street Bob is a cool bike but more for the guy who wants to go bar to bar. The Low Rider S on the other hand has the bigger tank and you can go farther distances, which is great. However, those mid controls would limit how far you would be able to ride. Just my opinion though. As far as performance though engine wise they are the same. Suspension wise, I would go take a look at the Big Bear Choppers video they did on the Low Rider S inverted front end. Overall I think both bikes are good buys. Just the Low Rider S is packed with all the things that are in right now, mids, dual disc front brakes, inverted front end, mx bars, and a small fairing. This is one of the best things Harley has done. They have incorporated all these parts that people would buy in the aftermarket world and included it already on the bike.
Very well put HA. Like you said, the low rider s is one of the best things Harley has put out in a while, give the people what they want!
Hey! I figured I was already subbed since I follow you on IG I have a 2015 street bob I’ve changed it quite a bit and hahaha I do ride it pretty hard. I have taken the bike out pretty far and I’m real happy with it. Can’t wait to see where you go with this bike. I just subbed and hit notifications so I can keep up! 🖐👊
Thanks man! If the LRS wasn't available, I would've picked up the street bob and just clubbed it out lol. Thanks for the support!
I go for streetbob its unique and loved the design looks easy to handle ridesafe keep it up boss
Streetbob is a killer bike with that 114. Thanks Janex!
The internal debate and battle that plays out in my head everyday of my life. But I'll probably just ride a sportster for ever.
Get both Jawn! Sell the sporty, jk...kinda.
had both bobber 107 and low rider s. street had very little front brake force, a little gas tank and tubed tires which were hard to patch. have low rider s now and i love it.
Bigger gas tank was a huge selling point for me
Amazing my brother
Thank you!
Mrs. Hellbelly loves her Low Rider S. It is an impressive bike. We was looking between these bikes.
Mrs. Hellbelly has great taste!
I traded my street bob in for a Lowrider ST, or both are excellent, I think if you’re entry-level cash wise the street Bob is a legitimate bike, you can get yourself on a Harley brand spanking new for not a whole lot of money, and you can do a lot, for an extra $5000 you can make that thing your own
I've been eyeing the low rider ST lately. I have the low rider s, but eventually want to go fxrt fairing and the ST just has it out the box.
I just bought the FXLRST 117 lowrider. It’s just wow
What a beast of a bike right?
Good point about the cable length on the Street Bob. I spent a long time choosing (SB114 vs LRS) which bike to buy, watched a lot of reviews and opinions of owners and ended up buying Street Bob because in my case it's a second bike for town riding + I'm not a racer and I always liked the classic look of the bike.
The main disadvantage of the SB114 is the brakes. I will be changing the brake disc to an Arlen Ness 15".
The second disappointment is the Passanger pillow - it is absolutely crap and needs to be rebuilt or replaced with Saddelmen or other options.
I think, if you have bike for journey and you choose second bike - Street bob 114 - great choose
Agree, I don't know why HD would put a 114 engine with a single disc. Go figure. I agree the Street bob is a killer 2nd bike for around town and some day trips. So nimble and feels light, and yet still has a lot of power.
@@IronBornRider I think the main reason is the wheel width. The LRS has - 120 mm, the SB114 - 100 mm - this means that two discs will not provide much stopping power because the SB114 has a smaller contact patch than the LRS.
@@AJnkns Good point!
I like those mini apes on the street Bob for sure!
They’re super comfy. I like that they offer them on the sportster 1200
The Lowrider S is a comfy bike right out of the box. I haven’t ridden a newer Street bob yet.
Yeah I'd have to agree, but for me I thought the street bob was slightly more comfortable with the mini apes. I feel like I didn't have to lean over and hunch my back.
I like the price point of the SB but that is about it. I don't like the tank design, the spoked wheels, single disc brake, and the super minimal instrument reader. As for the LRS, it is completely opposite, only thing I don't like about it is the price point haha
Have you ridden the streetbob? I was really skeptical about the digital dash but it’s really well thought out. But yeah the design of the streetbob just doesn’t do it for me. The LRS has a hefty price tag, but honestly it’s been worth every penny lol
I was also choosing between both models, in the end I went FXLRS because of the tank size and subtle tank graphics. The MAG wheels over spoked wheels was also another reason.
Those were also top in my consideration!
I'm sort of in the same position right now, but between the Low Rider S and the Fat Bob.. after the test drive I'm torn between having the bigger tank on the LRS or the comfort of the Fat Bob
For me the tank size is largely what helped me decide. I love not having to feel like I need gas at every ride or thinking about where I need to fuel up next. Both bikes are killer tho
The 2 things I don't like about the Street Bob are the laced wheels and the fuel capacity. I do like that that it doesn't have ABS or inverted forks.
For me it’s the overall design of the streetbob. It just doesn’t catch my eye like the lrs. Thanks Greg!
Thanks, thats good info. You may have chsnged my mind.😊
That’s awesome thanks alistair
I bought a Bob before they came out with the new Low Rider. While there are times I think the LRS with 117 would be a nice bump from Bob but there’s not enough to make me switch. I can add most everything to Bob and come out spending less at this point
Imagine buying this bike in 2021 and seeing the 2022 with the 117 for the same amount of money. Glad I picked the Street Bob 114 haha.
Emotional damage! but it always happens, I don't think many FXLRS owners mind all that much
Sorry, but a '23 in both models, the LRS base is only $1200 more than a Street Bob. 117 vs. 114 USD forks, dual front discs. LRS is way cooler looking IMO. Bought a '23 black LRS with TBR turnout. Dig it.
Yeah not sure why they priced it so close to each other, and probably the reason why the lrs is so popular
In Europe the LRS costs 5.500€ more than the SB. On the other hand the LRST is only 1500€ more than the S
..go figure
Street bob ❤.
Can you start on either of these bikes for a first bike? Is the throttle tame enough to ride chill when learning.
The streetbob may be better to start on but both are possible. Just need to go easy on the throttle when starting out
@@IronBornRider Hey @ironbornrider I appreciate you getting back to me. Is the throttle twitchy or is it easy to control? Thank you!
@@1433443 it’s not twitchy in stock form, at least to me it’s not. Just go easy on the throttle when you’re starting out. A lot of people have started out on a streetbob or fxlrs and they’ve been fine. If you can get some practice beforehand on another bike that would be even more ideal
Even Softail Standard is growing on me. No awful orange logo.
talking... but clear and organized... nice throwing in videos of them riding cuz a review or compairson video with no driving is close to usless
Thanks!
What happened to your 883 you converted to 1250 kit
Hey David, unfortunately it was traded in for my current Low Rider S. Hope to get back to a sportster in the near future, maybe a 48
Just wish the FXBBS had a 5 gallon fuel tank.
Its a no brainer...LRS is the better Bike..5 gal tank...dual disk front brakes...inverted forks...but....If a guy is straped for money....Then the SB is the way to go...
I like the way you think
@@IronBornRider Old school practical common sense...with 42 years of riding streetbikes,,
🤣 not flashy, you have gold risers
Lollll this comment had me rolling. You got me good