I have a 2020 sport glide, upgraded from a 2017 Sportster. Was convinced I wanted the low rider or a low rider S (once it came out), but after sitting on both and being realistic about what I wanted a bigger bike for, I chose the sport glide. I was commuting on my sportster with a large backpack to work every day with my breakfast and lunch/snacks, and didn’t have room for rain gear, and only had enough from for tools and bike insurance and registration in the swing arm bag. The bags on the sport glide fit everything I need and more and I no longer have to ride with a backpack. The 107 is plenty of power for me and if I ever need more, there’s kits available. I have the same mini boards as you, got some taller pullback risers, reduced reach seat, adjustable levers, and smaller diameter grips and it’s perfect for me now. Maybe taller bars in a few years, but I’m good with what I have for now. Plus the insurance cost of a 107 vs a 114 saved me some money too. Low rider S is beautiful, but the sport glide was no brainer for me since I wanted the storage without getting a touring chassis.
Moose32890 hey mate that is great to hear! Sounds like you were in the exact position as I was in. I was convinced I wanted the Fat Bob (before the Low Rider S was released) but the practicality of the Sport Glide and it’s ability to do everything was what sold me on it. Enjoy the ride! ✌️⚡️
Moose32890 ... congrats for your bike.. i have a cuestión im 5.4 tall can i fit in this bike for the pedals?? Or a can i make any adjustments in the pedals?? Thanks...
Purchased 2021 Sport Glide with Stage 2 for more torque ( + Screaming Eagle Exhaust). I’m 5’7” and added 2” risers for the bars along with lower seat so I can comfortably reach the front foot controls. Added sissy bar for my passenger and changed up the side mirrors with low profile HD mirrors. Swapped out the front turning signals with LD lights. This bike does not disappoint. Days I feel like hitting the twisties without saddle bags is very easy to do. Just wanted to give those readers a real genuine review of the Sport Glide. Thx for the review mate!
My 2019 Sport Glide has been perfect for my hour commute to work. Saddle bags hold my scrubs, work shoes, large lunch box, gloves and armored textile jacket, keys/wallet/phone with room to spare. Can stow a Daytona half helmet as needed. Adding the Memphis Shade El Paso to my long list of upgrades, looks great. Excellent comparison, thanks dude.
Great review MB! I'm a proud owner of a 2020 SpG. I run without the fairing and bags most of the time, as I use the bike for commuting (i.e., lane splitting) in Los Angeles. Its incredible handling on the streets (love that front fork and tire combo! but could've used another brake rotor...), and it's dual purpose touring ability with the fairing and bags, are what sold me on it. Coming off of foreign cruisers, a Sportster and most recently a Dyna Wide Glide, the SpG is the best handling cruiser bike I've ever ridden, which suits my riding style perfectly. :-)
I was about to buy a sport glide and then the Low Rider S was announced. I held off my purchase till I could get a lengthy test ride of the Low Rider S. I still ended up buying the 2020 Sport Glide. Like you said the bags and fairing on the bike changed my life. My next bike is going to be a Road or Street Glide.. First full size bagger. The only thing you missed in this comparison was that the Sport Glide is a gateway bagger. Dont buy it unless you want your next bike after to cost $28,000 U.S. lol
Wyo Moto haha that is a good point - gateway bagger! 😅😅😅 I have to admit - after testing the Street and Road Glide I was hooked. Decided to build out my Sport Glide more and instead of upgrading, get another bike - a mid-sized adventure bike so I can cover all kinds of terrain!
Very true about the "gateway bagger", I'm buying a sport glide because a Road Glide is too expensive for me now ! I'll stick to the mini bagger for now, the big one will come after !
100% agree before upgrading to a softail I was torn between the two bikes. Saw Matt Laidlaws video on how to pick a bike based on the type of riding and as I went through my needs I found the sport glide satisfied all the boxes. I am a proud owner of a 2020 Sport Glide. And I don’t regret my decision one bit bike has plenty of power and comfort for me and passenger is really nice.
Ctrlz _Art ahh that’s so awesome to hear dude! Matt Laidlaw makes some great content, really enjoy watching his channel and so glad he could help you get on the perfect bike! Enjoy the ride ✌️⚡️
Thank you Michael, we asked and you answered. Basically verified the general consensus, which at 6’4” looks like the Sportsglide is the practical choice, however there’s still the Fatbob which already has the 114, same front end, 28 degree rake, dual seat with rear pegs plus forward controls. Just looks like it came from a Mad Max set. If it had a 5 gallon tank would be even better. I’ll take them for a test ride and go from there. Thanks again.
I got a 2019 sport glide and i absolutely love it.Before buying my sport glide you would have never had caught me dead riding a Harley. That all changed when the sport glide came out. Ive been thinking about putting that same windshield on but i hadn't seen what it would look like on it till i came across your videos. Thanks to you and your awesome sport glide i will be ordering the windshield. It looks fantastic on yours. keep up the cool videos bro.
Jay .Hammer hey dude, I and many others it seems we’re in the same position as you - I think Harley really did a good job with the new Softails, the Sport Glide in particular. Enjoy the windshield, it looks great and really helps! ✌️✌️✌️
Curiousity here! What did you ride/prefer to ride before, and what pointed you in the directipn of the Sport Glide? There are a few new Softails I love, the Lowrider S, Fatbob and of course the Sport Glide! Awesome bikes!
Got a 19 Sport Glide over Christmas. I have ridden both...really all the softails and touring line during demo days. The SG to me is kind of a jack of all trades bike. It checked more boxes for me. More comfortable and versatile. Love it!
I bought a 2020 Sport Glide in River Rock Gray Denim, love the bike! It has all the features I wanted without having to go to a street glide. I frequently have a passenger and I plan on touring the US on many longer trips. Nice review of both bikes.
Put the full length shock from the Heritage in your Sport Glide. It'll not only make it more comfy, it'll give you extra ground clearance in the corners. You'll leave a LR as a memory on a twisty road. If I had a Sport Glide, I would have set it up almost identically to yours. What I'd really like in a Softie is a Fat Bob (tall shock, thick seat, dual brakes) with the Sport Glide wheels, large tank, and bags.
saddlebag good idea, I never thought about that, I will look into changing the shock! The Fat Bob was always my favourite of the softails but needed that larger tank and bags like you said.
Hi, do you know if you can special-order from Harley Davidson to buy the bike to your liking (color, shocks, brakes, etc.) from other models in the same family?
Great Harley Head to Head video, I like the way you broke them both down for comparison. For a millennial - Child of the 80's, MacGyver, Knight Rider - like me the last Low Rider S and Roadster first attracted me to the HD brand. For me in the current HD line up, the new Low Rider S, Sport Glide, Fat Bob and Breakout look great, then there's choosing a bike that can do it all, commute, hit the hills, do a weekend away ride. And it's a lot of money, it's a passion and a project.
I totally 100% agree with your analysis of both bikes man. And I FREAKING LOVE how you changed out the SG's front fairing, that was the ONE thing I didn't love so much about it, but yours looks badass! Love the vid man. I've sub'd man! Cheers bro! 🍻🇦🇺🇳🇿😎🤘
Great review, good points. Best part about Sport Glide is you can remove the bags if you really want and the fairing and its a totally diff bike. Will not have the power of the Low Rider S but its just too expensive to upgrade to the necessary bikes I'd want for my own needs.
Andrew Madge agreed mate, but honest the power difference isn’t massive. I just threw in a Redshift 468 cam into the Sport Glide and I’m pretty happy with power 😅😅
Ended up buying a sport glide myself last September. I looked at the Low Rider S, and wasn't a fan of the ergonomics. I absolutely love the ride of the sport glide. Especially after upgrading the handlebars
I have a 2018 Road Glide with Stage I and hoping to go Stage IV 128 eventually. I use my bike pretty much daily to commute and like you said, cruise control and saddle bags make an enormous difference! I had it serviced the other day and they gave me a Low Rider 107 loan bike... it felt like I was on a Honda Grom after sitting on the RG! Super cramped but nippy which I enjoyed.
GunzGonda oh dude that’s awesome! We will have to go for a ride. Are you on Instagram- seems to be where I chat with most riders in the area to organise rides?
Loving my Sport Glide! It gave me more of what I wanted. I could have bought a LRS...and rode one multiple times on demo days. I must admit, I wasn't even looking at the Sport Glide going into it. I just put a vid on my channel about it! Keep up the great vids!
Hey MB,yep you absolutely nailed it with these bikes.. I traded my 2017 Dyna low rider S for the 2018 sport glide,but I rode the new softail low rider S first..I found that it was more of the same ..And I was after more versatility, hence the Sport glide.. I could not be happier with the sport glide and the stage 1 with stage 2 cam is a real night and day change in the bike.. Well said once again,best review ever..
David Jehan hey mate, thank you so much for the kind words! Glad to hear you are enjoying your Sport Glide - very versatile bike which makes it so fantastic as you say. I have just done a Stage 2 cam too and the bike is totally awoken - fantastic. Thanks for the comment and ride safe ✌️⚡️
Hey Moto Barista! Picked up my 2022 Sport Glide yesterday. I've had a swag of metric cruisers over the years & can't really complain about any of them. But it was time to get a HD...but which one? To that a huge thankyou to the team at Gold Coast Harley Davidson...they were absolutely amazing. What can I say about the Sport Glide that you haven't covered already? Absolutely an amazingly excellent motorcycle...Get on one!
ray1684 hey mate, thanks for taking the time to watch. Both are great bikes, particularly if you look at them as a starting point to create the perfect bike for yourself! Worth a test ride for sure 😉
Nice review, I was between both and went with the Low Rider S. I agree on all points, I've been doing mods non-stop on the Low Rider S to make it more comfortable. My main decision point came down to out of the box handling, power and braking since comfort and convenience mods were cheaper that performance mods. Great job on your comparison!
Michael Rosenblum nice dude! Yeh, either bike can do what the other can, just depends how you want to customise and make it yours. I guess that’s why we ride Harleys 😅🤟🤟
Hi there, since you mentioned "braking" and the Softails are basically like Legos, could you add that extra front disk brake to a regular Low Rider or Sport Glide?
@@jsprite123 The expense would be pretty high. New caliper, new rotor/pads, on the sport glide I don't believe you could add the rotor due to the Mantis wheel. Since they have ABS, most likely there would be programming at the dealer to calibrate. You can't go wrong with any of them, it just depends on your long term picture. Me personally, I like the blackout look, the unique logo, the wheels and the upside down forks on the Low Rider S. The Sport Glide and the Fat Bob were close. The Sport Glide was eliminated due to less rake and 114 motor that can't be duplicated (stroke is longer and I know the argument is that you can put a stage 3 in a 107 to equal a 114, but I can do the same to a 114 and get even more power) The Fat Bob was eliminated due to the weird tire sizing and small tank. Like I said, it comes down to personal preference and the long term picture in your head. I just wanted the most "badass" bike to start with that had most of the features I wanted. If I had to do it again, I would do the same thing
I agree, I chose the Sport Glide and the reasons why is forward foot controls with the seat hight fit me perfect. The most comfortable bike i have ever road. I came off of a street glide CVO and i like the light weight of the Sport Glide it's has lots of fun and confidence while riding. I am going to put a stage 2 kit on it and she would have plenty of power. I will be taking delivery today. It was a hard bike to find one new since they stop production in 2021. The 107 has lots of power in a twin came with 255 cams. This is my first M8 we will see what the .447 cams will do. Yahoo, this is my experiences.
mark henry good call - I have always loved the classic Low Rider for that exact reason. Chrome never goes out of style and that 70s style is quintessential 👌
Good video, Bro. I LOVE the Sport glide looks. Especially those “Mantis” wheels, And I love that it seems to be aimed at the younger markets. My local dealership doesn’t have one (pandemic) or I may have bought it already... (sigh). 🤷🏻♂️
64 and was in the market for a HD Softail used. Good friend of mine offered me his 2020 Low Rider S, bone stock for $17000 US, when he paid $18,000 for it, new, in Oct of 2022. 2 year old bike has to depreciate some when it's got 10k miles on it. Being 6'5", I was strained by the mid controls. Quite by accident I bumped into a used for sale 2021 Sport Glide in all white, which the dealership was asking 22k for. It just seemed like everyone here in the USA was asking stupid money for Harley Davidsons, new or used. In the USA, the Sport Glide wasn't a great seller, so HD discontinued it for 2022 state side, instead pushing the much, much higher priced Low Rider ST, which is basically a shark nosed FRX fairing mounted to the frame, with a smaller bag on the right to accommodate the shotgun dual tail pipe exhaust pipes. Evidently Harley places more emphasis on pipes that storage space on these light bikes. Happened to come across a used 2018 Sport Glide from a private party sale. 15k miles on it, well taken care of. Jumped on it for $12 k, as it was local and in Twisted Cherry red, something I'd much rather have than the all so common Black HD's I see everywhere. I agree with your assessment, the Sport Glide is the Swiss Army knife of the softail line up. It doesn't do everything great, but it does so, so many things good enough, that it's a quite satisfying bike to own and ride.
Congrats on these videos - absolutely superb. Super-helpful content and very different to many of other channels. I loved the camping video. I’m in the process of trying to choose between the Sport Glide and a Triumph Speedmaster. Keep up the great work.
Toby Cross thanks mate for watching, glad you are enjoying them! Both great bikes, both deliver power differently and can be customised differently. Take both for a spin and the second you feel the difference in the way they deliver power you’ll know which is the one for you 👌
The Moto Barista , ok, so I’m mainly blaming you for this!!! I put my deposit down today for a 2020 Sport Glide. I took one out for a 2hr test - through a whole heap of traffic conditions (including rush hour in the city) and man it just made me grin from ear to ear the whole time. Even the annoying things made me smile - like WHY OH WHY does the indicated gear disappear when you pull the clutch in!?? And when exactly do the self cancelling indicators cancel? But for sheer presence, torque and just a whole heap of feel good - wow! What a machine. So thanks for the videos and keep providing us with inspiration please.
Toby Cross hahaha this so awesome to hear!! So great to hear you went for the Sport Glide and had such a great experience during your test ride - crazy how a bike can make commute riding so fun. No doubt you’ll have some epic rides ahead, and you’ll learn to love the quirks - it is what makes the bike yours! Ride safe dude and thank you for watching the videos, glad they could help you get onto the right bike ✌️⚡️
Great comparison. I was in the same boat between the two. For me, the Sport Glide needed a little more “sport” and the Low Rider S needed a little more “glide.” Personally I ended up going with the Low Rider S, but you really can’t go wrong either way. It’s all about you and your connection to the bike and the road. Ride safe out there...
lSgtPepperl that’s a fair evaluation! Both amazing bikes and very similar in many ways. A few custom changes here and there and you’ll have the perfect bike for you. Enjoy the new bike dude and thanks for watching! ✌️⚡️
Sport Glide without a doubt. I'll give up a little performance because who really wants Harley Davidson performance parts ? When after market is so much better . If warranty is more important to you go with the Low Rider S then . But the Sport Glide to me sounds like a better package.......
I went the Low Rider S, as i came off a Naked Sports Bike. I agree that the mid mounts are uncomfortable, but as soon as the forward controls were installed I no longer feel cramped oh I'm 6'4, i found that the bars are prefect in the position no requirement to change. I do agree the Sport Glide is the better for the long distance out of the box, but when you want to make the bike your own spending the money won't matter. I believe that you truly have made a bias decision as you own the Sport Glide - As my opinion is bias for the Low Rider S
Don’t get me wrong I love the Low Rider S - the most fun I have had on a Harley as it handles great and love the brakes. Also the style is undeniable. I just chose the Sport Glide because I needed something to handle different types of riding out of the box.
Sportglide for its more comfortable suspension, cruise control touring orientation. I'd change the pillion pad for a touring pack 1, Z bars, mid foot pegs.
I like the Sport Glide ... the look , the handling, it's more versatile , that's really the swiss knife of H-D line ... in the US it's also a couple of grands cheaper than the LRS ...
doncarlo5 agreed, I think people are wanting that all purpose bike more and more as more of us only have the one bike in the stable as opposed to multiple. Thanks for watching! ✌️⚡️
Good review! I have a Low Rider S with cruise control and Leather pros saddlebags and bung king crash/highway bar so I got all the pros from the sport glide and it was easier and cheaper than getting the reduced rake, dual brakes and the mids on a sport glide. The fat bob was an option for a while but scandinavian summers isn't the time and place for a short rear fender and once again no mid controls.
Seth Hjalmarsson cheers mate! Sounds like a nice setup you have - if I had a LowRider I would have probably done a very similar thing. Do the Leather Pro bags lock?
Pretty much the same reasons I got my sport glide. I loved the seat height and control position. I take intermediate trips and need the bags. Cruise is a must for my weekend trips out of state and back. Right now My glide is all stock but that will change after the holidays this winter.
I had a 2018 Lowrider and had planned on going to a sport glide for a lot of the same reasons you mentioned, but the Lowrider s came out and I was hooked. I can get a set of bags anywhere for it.
Great review, cruise control is great if you frequently ride longer than 3/4 hours straight. I had an old street bob with forward controls and my only complaint was the 2 things your brought up no good looking bags and no cruise control( you couldnt get it on the old dyna's because of the throttle cable. And ive spent a ton of time of touring bikes and they are great until you hit traffic or spend anytime in the city. I wish they would find a way to get infotainment on these bikes. The music/nav integration with the bike is great when you get used to it.
Great info, thx. I have a 19 SportGlide and a friend suggested the LR S as an upgrade. My only change was a Rinehart slip on to the 2 n 1, much preferred. Mine handles well with plenty of power. I'm 6'1' and find out comfortable on moderately long rides. Do want to change fairing though. Stock SG fairing is Great style but inadequate function for my height. I think I'll keep it!
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Good comparison.. I think the ST and Sport Glide would be a closer comparison. I'm also considering making a choice between the Low Rider ST and Sport Glide models. I wanted to know how closer S and ST models. Which model do you think is more comfortable to ride Sport Glide or Low riders?
I priced up the sport glide panniers for my low rider s . $4000 !!!!!!. I bought a nice pair of throw overs for $49 off eBay. The 114 cube inch engine in the low rider s is awesome. Never have to change down a gear to pass a road train. The low rider s is black and beautiful and is the best , most comfortable Harley I’ve owned.
Gaz Gasm 4000!!!! Wow, yeh I knew it was a lot of money 😅 glad you are enjoying the bike, it is amazing and so much fun - absolute performance beast 🔥🔥🔥
I'm a 5.6 guy, for me the LRS was love at first sight ... since I've rode it, I can't think of any other bike ... but as practicality goes, the sport Glide would be the better choice for most of the guys out there ... especially for WE trips ... for me there is nothing, (within the Harley fleet), that handles so well, brakes and accelerates so good as the LRS ... if you know of a better bike, let me know ...
I did not the Lowrider S but compared the 107 Sport Glide against the 114 Fat Bob. For me the 28 rake of the Fat Bob compared to the 30 rake of the Sport Glide as well as the more ‘jumpy’ 114 with only minor throttle made me feel like a hooligan on the Fat Bob. Nothing wrong with that for a couple of minutes but not helpfull with longer distance travel to work where I prefered the comfy Sport Glide bags made me go for that. Now customizing it to my liking 😜
The only mod I would do on the LRS is repositioning the gauges on the handle bar ... and it would be nice if one could get the saddle bags of the sport glide as an aftermarket part ( the original saddle bags of the Sport Glide are not a bargain ) .. and by the way I asked the Harley dealer if it's possible to switch the front fairing of the SG on the LRS, but it DOES NOT FIT ... can you believe that ? ... for me that's a design flaw ...
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I was aiming for Low Rider S, Street Bob and maybe Standard and Sport Glide wasn't even in my list until I actually went to dealer and test. The reason that Sport Glide wasn't in my list because Harley is doing their best to hide it from their catalogues and probably telling dealers not to promote it until someone asks for it. Luckily my dealer understood what I need and brought me to the kinda 'hidden' place in the showroom to show me the Sport Glide. It's an amazing bike except forward controls which are not for my taste and honestly, Low Rider S handling is kinda disappointment. Front end is way more heavier than it should be and in slow speeds or traffic lights it's definitely not fun to carry that bike. Which I also tested Heritage and that giga ass bike doesn't feel as heavy as the Low Rider S.
Hi, if i had the choice i would go with the sport glide. instead i have the 2019 Fat bob 114. i have added a stage 1, cruise control and heated grips and a sissy bar and an engine guard and a windshield as it's cold in the UK throughout January to March. my only gripe is trying to get panniers for it otherwise i would not swap it for the world. i get 200 miles out of a tank and the stock seat is really comfortable.
Paul Morris hey Paul, the Fat Bob was the bike that caught my attention with the new Softail lineup. It is such an awesome bike and probably perfect for the roads in the UK. Good choice dude and ride safe in the wet! ✌️⚡️
James Menard I recommend the Saddlemen BR3400 Tactical Bag - it is an amazing sissy bar bag and can work as a backrest. Amazing quality and lots of space - love mine.
I think you did a pretty good overview of the two bikes. I haven't purchased a Harley as of yet, but I'm thinking the Sport Glide for my needs. #1 If I take trips I want to be able to stretch my legs out. Right now I have a Suzuki sport standard and my legs get so cramped going long distance. If I could stretch them out I'd be laughing. #2 I would like to be able to set it up for my girlfriend to come along. It looks like the Sport Glide would be the best for setting it up for a two up. Question...Do you think it would be worth switching the foot pegs out for floorboards? I think it would be a big benefit for those long hauls. Anyway, nice bike you have there and ride safe.
Start Me Up hey mate, thanks for watching! Sounds like you do the same kind of riding as me - so I think you are going to love the Sport Glide. I changed to floorboards and really love the change - my heels sit slightly higher so I can lean the bike further which is great, plus the added comfort of being able to move your feet around during long trips is a life saver. I’d also recommend upgrading your seat asap for your girlfriends sake!! I have the Saddlemen Explorer seat with matching contour sissy bar pad which is super comfy for me and my girlfriend loves it too. Let me know if you have any questions ✌️
sport glide, i have a low rider also, put harley stage 2 cam and v&h fuelpak as well as rhinehart slip ons. Dakota digital speedo with outside digital tach and a 31 tooth front sprocket. love the cruise but its available on most if not all softail around $300 factory dealer install = easy. also 1.5 inch riser and kuryakyn grips , she's an awesome ride the power is not lacking and pulls hard clean through going to jail range, the stage 2 cam from harley really woke her up, no doubt but still very smooth and drivable i was surprised as that my other bike has a s&s 510 g and its rough at low speeds.
It’s the Memphis Shades El Paso. Thanks dude, I love the classic club style look with the fairing but wanted something with a bit more of my style. Love it. Looks awesome now with my Kraus Bars 🤘
I tried one and didn’t like the bars, seat, forward footrests, and the really stupid screen, but it’s very light and handles real nice. My ride is a 2016 FATBOY S and it’s heavy , 25kg heavier than this bike to be ex@ct,
Just like to know more about your stage 2 , i have a 18 softail slim, and down the track i will be doing a stage 2 , cam,s i like is red shift 468 and or wood wm8 22x . Question is , did you replace your cam plate and oil pump with aftermarket, or did you stay with oem harley, it gets very expensive with ,additional parts, thanks, ps great vlog, very informative 👍
Danielle jazz 7 hey mate I didn’t do the oil pump. From everything I have researched you only need to do oil pump if you have had issues before OR if you are planning on changing compression ratio with stage 3 or stage 4 kits. Otherwise all good.
I have a 2019 sport glide, I like the old school look (road king). What windscreen do you have on that bike and are they available in clear & easily detachable?
Dennis Gearside hey mate, mine is the El Paso from Memphis Shades and yes it comes in clear. Also, they do a Fats windshield which is similar desktop road king. Check out their website!
Sport Glide but I would put minds on it and a fron end from the low rider S (dual discs) not bothered about the engine size 107 rew quicker and is more fun to trash around!!
Great Video. Your thoughts on Street Bob too please. Do you recon Street Bob is better suited for riders below 5’10 as well? Would you still feel cramped on Low Rider and Street Bob with forward controls?
I agree but it maybe a little unfair to compare the two bikes. I would put the Low Rider S against the Fat Boy and Fat Bob and the Sport Glide against the Heritage Classic. I feel H-D positioned the SG and Deluxe as entry level bikes into the touring line while the Low Rider S, Fat Boy, Fat Bob, FXDR 114, Breakout 114 all fall into a performance category. Having said that, I would not buy a SG right now as I feel H-D will upgrade the SG 107 to a SG 114 to boost sales in the US. Dealers have a difficult sell with a SG 107 @ $18.5k US vs all the 114 bikes at around the same price and when H-D moves to 117 and 131 bikes, the SG will lose more appeal. When I was looking for a bike in 2018 I was not sold on the SG at first until I saw an SG with the tour pack and Memphis Shades windscreen and then it hit me that this can be capable light touring bike and still be nimble for daily commuting. However, in 2020 I would say that the SG 107 is a $16.5K bike and not the $18.5K that H-D is asking.
The other question; Is Harley still relevant in 2020? Harley report 2020 financials this morning and the numbers don't look good. Faced with weak demand in the US and Europe, the Motor Company shipped 213,939 bikes in 2019, the lowest in nine years. Harley would not provide estimates for 2020. The stock price has declined by 44% in the past five years, in comparison, the US S&P 500 has gained 63%. The analyst goes on to say that 2020 may be the first year BMW global sales tops Harley's while BMW, Triumph, KTM, and Royal Infield all gained a larger foothold in the US market. Polaris / Indian bagger sales also declined by 9% (Challenger sales were not included due to late year end shipments) but the Scout and FTR 1200 S gained 5% year over year sales.
Gene Clarke Hey Gene, some good points made, firstly I had a lot of requests to compare the Sport Glide and Low Rider S - it seems that many people are deciding between these two bikes. I would disagree that the Fat Boy, Breakout are performance bikes and that the Deluxe is a entry to a touring bike. I think people are comparing the Sport Glide and Low Rider S because they are both modern looking bikes with the capability as serving as an all around bike - commute, fun and touring. I agree with you on the decline in sales with Harley, though all manufacturers have dropped in total sales, Harley feels it more due to a stagnating section in the market - hopefully their new company refresh this year is a turning point for them along with their new models. Also the S&P 500 might be going stronger than ever but the Wilshire GDP is higher than ever showing a greater overpricing in the market than ever before - even higher than before the 2008 crash - meaning the US share market has far more money in it than the companies are actually worth - a historical signal for a future crash. I think if Harley can reposition themselves correctly as a company and connect with new riders - and weather the upcoming financial storm, I think they will come back. The brand is very very strong even in youth culture, something every other motorcycle brand doesn’t have and something that I think will keep the motor company in this fight 💪
thanks mate! I'll be sure to make a video on my production workflow one day. I use Premier Pro for editing and us Film Convert Nitrate (plugin) for my colour grading!
If you ride for long distance...street glide period...in twin fun..lowrider...sport glide I guess in between...kinda blah..best are sport glide bags which are still not available
Edward mac I think I’d be tempted to go Road Glide if I had a touring bike myself, but I know what you mean. Yeh, the Sport Glide bags are great - just crazy expensive if you buy them separately 😬
Bro what is that screen you’ve got on the sport glide - love it. Edit - I’ve found the one you’ve got now in your other video from 4 years ago… just what is the finish? Solar or black smoke??? Thanks
Having test ridden both it would have to be the Sport Glide but it needs something like s sundowner seat. After 1 hour I needed to stop, unlike on my heritage where I only stop because I need fuel. Great video thanks for sharing
Matt Bradley Yep, always some tweaking that is needed. I put a Saddlemen Explorer seat on mine which really helps on the long hall. Bars are next too! Love the Heritage, my favourite out of the box softail 👌⚡️
I have a 2020 sport glide, upgraded from a 2017 Sportster. Was convinced I wanted the low rider or a low rider S (once it came out), but after sitting on both and being realistic about what I wanted a bigger bike for, I chose the sport glide. I was commuting on my sportster with a large backpack to work every day with my breakfast and lunch/snacks, and didn’t have room for rain gear, and only had enough from for tools and bike insurance and registration in the swing arm bag. The bags on the sport glide fit everything I need and more and I no longer have to ride with a backpack. The 107 is plenty of power for me and if I ever need more, there’s kits available. I have the same mini boards as you, got some taller pullback risers, reduced reach seat, adjustable levers, and smaller diameter grips and it’s perfect for me now. Maybe taller bars in a few years, but I’m good with what I have for now. Plus the insurance cost of a 107 vs a 114 saved me some money too. Low rider S is beautiful, but the sport glide was no brainer for me since I wanted the storage without getting a touring chassis.
Moose32890 hey mate that is great to hear! Sounds like you were in the exact position as I was in. I was convinced I wanted the Fat Bob (before the Low Rider S was released) but the practicality of the Sport Glide and it’s ability to do everything was what sold me on it. Enjoy the ride! ✌️⚡️
Moose32890 ... congrats for your bike.. i have a cuestión im 5.4 tall can i fit in this bike for the pedals?? Or a can i make any adjustments in the pedals?? Thanks...
Couldn’t have said it better myself… I came from a sportster too and rode the SG… blown away! And no more backpacks to contend with. 🤙🏻
Purchased 2021 Sport Glide with Stage 2 for more torque ( + Screaming Eagle Exhaust). I’m 5’7” and added 2” risers for the bars along with lower seat so I can comfortably reach the front foot controls. Added sissy bar for my passenger and changed up the side mirrors with low profile HD mirrors. Swapped out the front turning signals with LD lights. This bike does not disappoint. Days I feel like hitting the twisties without saddle bags is very easy to do. Just wanted to give those readers a real genuine review of the Sport Glide. Thx for the review mate!
Is your set up good for a passenger, how long of a ride before they would be uncomfortable? Thanks
My 2019 Sport Glide has been perfect for my hour commute to work. Saddle bags hold my scrubs, work shoes, large lunch box, gloves and armored textile jacket, keys/wallet/phone with room to spare. Can stow a Daytona half helmet as needed. Adding the Memphis Shade El Paso to my long list of upgrades, looks great. Excellent comparison, thanks dude.
Sportglide 100% it’s a great all rounder
I absolutely love my sport glide! You hit it dead on!
Great review MB! I'm a proud owner of a 2020 SpG. I run without the fairing and bags most of the time, as I use the bike for commuting (i.e., lane splitting) in Los Angeles. Its incredible handling on the streets (love that front fork and tire combo! but could've used another brake rotor...), and it's dual purpose touring ability with the fairing and bags, are what sold me on it. Coming off of foreign cruisers, a Sportster and most recently a Dyna Wide Glide, the SpG is the best handling cruiser bike I've ever ridden, which suits my riding style perfectly. :-)
Sport Glide all the way for my riding! Love it😎 New sub
Sport Glide Jim Sport Glide Army 💪💪💪
I was about to buy a sport glide and then the Low Rider S was announced. I held off my purchase till I could get a lengthy test ride of the Low Rider S. I still ended up buying the 2020 Sport Glide. Like you said the bags and fairing on the bike changed my life. My next bike is going to be a Road or Street Glide.. First full size bagger. The only thing you missed in this comparison was that the Sport Glide is a gateway bagger. Dont buy it unless you want your next bike after to cost $28,000 U.S. lol
Wyo Moto haha that is a good point - gateway bagger! 😅😅😅 I have to admit - after testing the Street and Road Glide I was hooked. Decided to build out my Sport Glide more and instead of upgrading, get another bike - a mid-sized adventure bike so I can cover all kinds of terrain!
Very true about the "gateway bagger", I'm buying a sport glide because a Road Glide is too expensive for me now ! I'll stick to the mini bagger for now, the big one will come after !
100% agree before upgrading to a softail I was torn between the two bikes. Saw Matt Laidlaws video on how to pick a bike based on the type of riding and as I went through my needs I found the sport glide satisfied all the boxes. I am a proud owner of a 2020 Sport Glide. And I don’t regret my decision one bit bike has plenty of power and comfort for me and passenger is really nice.
Ctrlz _Art ahh that’s so awesome to hear dude! Matt Laidlaw makes some great content, really enjoy watching his channel and so glad he could help you get on the perfect bike! Enjoy the ride ✌️⚡️
These are 2 of my top choices from Harley well worth the view. Thanks for the Breakdown.
Raymond H. Hey mate, hope this helped a bit! Good luck choosing your bike - you’re gonna love it either way ✌️⚡️
My dude, awesome review! And honestly that's some badass editing, especially with your music placement. Keep up the good work
I brought the sport glide and haven’t looked back
Just a fantastic all rounder
andrew taylor yep, can throw anything at this bike and it handles it 👌
Me too.
andrew taylor looking into it
Thank you Michael, we asked and you answered. Basically verified the general consensus, which at 6’4” looks like the Sportsglide is the practical choice, however there’s still the Fatbob which already has the 114, same front end, 28 degree rake, dual seat with rear pegs plus forward controls. Just looks like it came from a Mad Max set. If it had a 5 gallon tank would be even better.
I’ll take them for a test ride and go from there.
Thanks again.
I got a 2019 sport glide and i absolutely love it.Before buying my sport glide you would have never had caught me dead riding a Harley. That all changed when the sport glide came out. Ive been thinking about putting that same windshield on but i hadn't seen what it would look like on it till i came across your videos. Thanks to you and your awesome sport glide i will be ordering the windshield. It looks fantastic on yours. keep up the cool videos bro.
Jay .Hammer hey dude, I and many others it seems we’re in the same position as you - I think Harley really did a good job with the new Softails, the Sport Glide in particular. Enjoy the windshield, it looks great and really helps! ✌️✌️✌️
Curiousity here! What did you ride/prefer to ride before, and what pointed you in the directipn of the Sport Glide? There are a few new Softails I love, the Lowrider S, Fatbob and of course the Sport Glide! Awesome bikes!
Got a 19 Sport Glide over Christmas. I have ridden both...really all the softails and touring line during demo days.
The SG to me is kind of a jack of all trades bike. It checked more boxes for me. More comfortable and versatile.
Love it!
Silverbulletzx3 agreed! Congrats on the new bike ✌️✌️⚡️
I bought a 2020 Sport Glide in River Rock Gray Denim, love the bike! It has all the features I wanted without having to go to a street glide. I frequently have a passenger and I plan on touring the US on many longer trips. Nice review of both bikes.
Daniel Adams hey Daniel! Awesome choice - love that river rock colour! Enjoy the bike and thanks for watching!
Put the full length shock from the Heritage in your Sport Glide. It'll not only make it more comfy, it'll give you extra ground clearance in the corners. You'll leave a LR as a memory on a twisty road.
If I had a Sport Glide, I would have set it up almost identically to yours.
What I'd really like in a Softie is a Fat Bob (tall shock, thick seat, dual brakes) with the Sport Glide wheels, large tank, and bags.
saddlebag good idea, I never thought about that, I will look into changing the shock! The Fat Bob was always my favourite of the softails but needed that larger tank and bags like you said.
Front brakes for cowards only .....)
Hi, do you know if you can special-order from Harley Davidson to buy the bike to your liking (color, shocks, brakes, etc.) from other models in the same family?
@@TheMotoBarista Did you eventually change the rear shock?
@@jsprite123 Yes
The sport glide is for me. Got it and still want it. Remove the faring and bags and it transforms into a great looking bike similar to the LRS. Thanks
will s awesome dude, glad you are enjoying your bike. Such an awesome machine and great that it is so modular like you say 👌👌
Great Harley Head to Head video, I like the way you broke them both down for comparison. For a millennial - Child of the 80's, MacGyver, Knight Rider - like me the last Low Rider S and Roadster first attracted me to the HD brand. For me in the current HD line up, the new Low Rider S, Sport Glide, Fat Bob and Breakout look great, then there's choosing a bike that can do it all, commute, hit the hills, do a weekend away ride. And it's a lot of money, it's a passion and a project.
I totally 100% agree with your analysis of both bikes man. And I FREAKING LOVE how you changed out the SG's front fairing, that was the ONE thing I didn't love so much about it, but yours looks badass! Love the vid man. I've sub'd man! Cheers bro! 🍻🇦🇺🇳🇿😎🤘
Owner of a sport glide just love the riding position bars are comfortable and two up riding is fun.
PR S hell yeh! Glad you are enjoying your bike 🤙⚡️
Great review, good points. Best part about Sport Glide is you can remove the bags if you really want and the fairing and its a totally diff bike. Will not have the power of the Low Rider S but its just too expensive to upgrade to the necessary bikes I'd want for my own needs.
Andrew Madge agreed mate, but honest the power difference isn’t massive. I just threw in a Redshift 468 cam into the Sport Glide and I’m pretty happy with power 😅😅
Ended up buying a sport glide myself last September. I looked at the Low Rider S, and wasn't a fan of the ergonomics. I absolutely love the ride of the sport glide. Especially after upgrading the handlebars
IveAlreadyWon hey dude, congrats on the bike! That is great you found the right ride for you ✌️⚡️
The Moto Barista for sure! Such a great bike. Already thinking about pipes for the stage 1 next
Sport glide!!!
I have a 2018 Road Glide with Stage I and hoping to go Stage IV 128 eventually. I use my bike pretty much daily to commute and like you said, cruise control and saddle bags make an enormous difference! I had it serviced the other day and they gave me a Low Rider 107 loan bike... it felt like I was on a Honda Grom after sitting on the RG! Super cramped but nippy which I enjoyed.
GunzGonda nice dude! Road Glide is such a killer bike - arguably HDs best bike right now. That 128 kit will be an absolute beast too - enjoy! ✌️⚡️
@@TheMotoBarista Thanks bro. I just moved to Perth, you'll have to show us some sweet riding roads sometime!
GunzGonda oh dude that’s awesome! We will have to go for a ride. Are you on Instagram- seems to be where I chat with most riders in the area to organise rides?
Loving my Sport Glide! It gave me more of what I wanted. I could have bought a LRS...and rode one multiple times on demo days. I must admit, I wasn't even looking at the Sport Glide going into it.
I just put a vid on my channel about it!
Keep up the great vids!
Nice dude, glad you are enjoying the glide 🤟🦅
Hey MB,yep you absolutely nailed it with these bikes..
I traded my 2017 Dyna low rider S for the 2018 sport glide,but I rode the new softail low rider S first..I found that it was more of the same ..And I was after more versatility, hence the Sport glide..
I could not be happier with the sport glide and the stage 1 with stage 2 cam is a real night and day change in the bike..
Well said once again,best review ever..
David Jehan hey mate, thank you so much for the kind words! Glad to hear you are enjoying your Sport Glide - very versatile bike which makes it so fantastic as you say. I have just done a Stage 2 cam too and the bike is totally awoken - fantastic. Thanks for the comment and ride safe ✌️⚡️
2020 sport glide, bought in March, love it, comfortable and sporty, for both or one. Lighter than it looks and loads or torque.
So it's like any Harley. You buy what suits you best. There is no better or worse. You just have to know your style of riding.
Spike1210 Like any motorcycle. You got it. There is no perfect bike - ride what you like and make it yours!
Sport Glide 😎
This overview of the two bikes was well thought out and informative. Thanks Mate for the input ... cheers
Thanks mate, glad it could help 🤘
Thank you so much bro very informative and helpful video and your style was right on point very honest and real approach God bless and thanks again
Davo T. Thank you brother 🙏 glad you enjoyed, stay safe out there ✌️
Hey Moto Barista!
Picked up my 2022 Sport Glide yesterday.
I've had a swag of metric cruisers over the years & can't really complain about any of them.
But it was time to get a HD...but which one?
To that a huge thankyou to the team at Gold Coast Harley Davidson...they were absolutely amazing.
What can I say about the Sport Glide that you haven't covered already?
Absolutely an amazingly excellent motorcycle...Get on one!
I gotta sport glide and I love mine. Looking forward to getting a similar windshield for mine too! Great Video!
Cheers dude!
What windshield is that would really like to get one, great revue.
Great review!
Great review, never really considered the Sport Glide. Came across your review from the Perth HD FB group :)
ray1684 hey mate, thanks for taking the time to watch. Both are great bikes, particularly if you look at them as a starting point to create the perfect bike for yourself! Worth a test ride for sure 😉
Nice review, I was between both and went with the Low Rider S. I agree on all points, I've been doing mods non-stop on the Low Rider S to make it more comfortable. My main decision point came down to out of the box handling, power and braking since comfort and convenience mods were cheaper that performance mods. Great job on your comparison!
Michael Rosenblum nice dude! Yeh, either bike can do what the other can, just depends how you want to customise and make it yours. I guess that’s why we ride Harleys 😅🤟🤟
Hi there, since you mentioned "braking" and the Softails are basically like Legos, could you add that extra front disk brake to a regular Low Rider or Sport Glide?
@@jsprite123 The expense would be pretty high. New caliper, new rotor/pads, on the sport glide I don't believe you could add the rotor due to the Mantis wheel. Since they have ABS, most likely there would be programming at the dealer to calibrate. You can't go wrong with any of them, it just depends on your long term picture. Me personally, I like the blackout look, the unique logo, the wheels and the upside down forks on the Low Rider S. The Sport Glide and the Fat Bob were close. The Sport Glide was eliminated due to less rake and 114 motor that can't be duplicated (stroke is longer and I know the argument is that you can put a stage 3 in a 107 to equal a 114, but I can do the same to a 114 and get even more power) The Fat Bob was eliminated due to the weird tire sizing and small tank.
Like I said, it comes down to personal preference and the long term picture in your head. I just wanted the most "badass" bike to start with that had most of the features I wanted. If I had to do it again, I would do the same thing
I agree, I chose the Sport Glide and the reasons why is forward foot controls with the seat hight fit me perfect. The most comfortable bike i have ever road. I came off of a street glide CVO and i like the light weight of the Sport Glide it's has lots of fun and confidence while riding. I am going to put a stage 2 kit on it and she would have plenty of power. I will be taking delivery today. It was a hard bike to find one new since they stop production in 2021. The 107 has lots of power in a twin came with 255 cams. This is my first M8 we will see what the .447 cams will do. Yahoo, this is my experiences.
Good review. I have the regular Low Rider, purchased just because I love the classic 70's look. Thanks
mark henry good call - I have always loved the classic Low Rider for that exact reason. Chrome never goes out of style and that 70s style is quintessential 👌
Good video, Bro. I LOVE the Sport glide looks. Especially those “Mantis” wheels, And I love that it seems to be aimed at the younger markets. My local dealership doesn’t have one (pandemic) or I may have bought it already... (sigh). 🤷🏻♂️
64 and was in the market for a HD Softail used. Good friend of mine offered me his 2020 Low Rider S, bone stock for $17000 US, when he paid $18,000 for it, new, in Oct of 2022. 2 year old bike has to depreciate some when it's got 10k miles on it. Being 6'5", I was strained by the mid controls. Quite by accident I bumped into a used for sale 2021 Sport Glide in all white, which the dealership was asking 22k for. It just seemed like everyone here in the USA was asking stupid money for Harley Davidsons, new or used. In the USA, the Sport Glide wasn't a great seller, so HD discontinued it for 2022 state side, instead pushing the much, much higher priced Low Rider ST, which is basically a shark nosed FRX fairing mounted to the frame, with a smaller bag on the right to accommodate the shotgun dual tail pipe exhaust pipes. Evidently Harley places more emphasis on pipes that storage space on these light bikes. Happened to come across a used 2018 Sport Glide from a private party sale. 15k miles on it, well taken care of. Jumped on it for $12 k, as it was local and in Twisted Cherry red, something I'd much rather have than the all so common Black HD's I see everywhere. I agree with your assessment, the Sport Glide is the Swiss Army knife of the softail line up. It doesn't do everything great, but it does so, so many things good enough, that it's a quite satisfying bike to own and ride.
Congrats on these videos - absolutely superb. Super-helpful content and very different to many of other channels. I loved the camping video. I’m in the process of trying to choose between the Sport Glide and a Triumph Speedmaster. Keep up the great work.
Toby Cross thanks mate for watching, glad you are enjoying them! Both great bikes, both deliver power differently and can be customised differently. Take both for a spin and the second you feel the difference in the way they deliver power you’ll know which is the one for you 👌
The Moto Barista , ok, so I’m mainly blaming you for this!!! I put my deposit down today for a 2020 Sport Glide. I took one out for a 2hr test - through a whole heap of traffic conditions (including rush hour in the city) and man it just made me grin from ear to ear the whole time. Even the annoying things made me smile - like WHY OH WHY does the indicated gear disappear when you pull the clutch in!?? And when exactly do the self cancelling indicators cancel? But for sheer presence, torque and just a whole heap of feel good - wow! What a machine. So thanks for the videos and keep providing us with inspiration please.
Toby Cross hahaha this so awesome to hear!! So great to hear you went for the Sport Glide and had such a great experience during your test ride - crazy how a bike can make commute riding so fun. No doubt you’ll have some epic rides ahead, and you’ll learn to love the quirks - it is what makes the bike yours! Ride safe dude and thank you for watching the videos, glad they could help you get onto the right bike ✌️⚡️
Great comparison. I was in the same boat between the two. For me, the Sport Glide needed a little more “sport” and the Low Rider S needed a little more “glide.” Personally I ended up going with the Low Rider S, but you really can’t go wrong either way. It’s all about you and your connection to the bike and the road. Ride safe out there...
lSgtPepperl that’s a fair evaluation! Both amazing bikes and very similar in many ways. A few custom changes here and there and you’ll have the perfect bike for you. Enjoy the new bike dude and thanks for watching! ✌️⚡️
I hope HD listens to you and comes out with the "Sport Glider"... You heard it here first, guys! LOL
Great review MB, thanks for sharing. Cheers
RSB Harley thank you very much for watching 🙏⚡️
Sport Glide without a doubt. I'll give up a little performance because who really wants Harley Davidson performance parts ? When after market is so much better . If warranty is more important to you go with the Low Rider S then . But the Sport Glide to me sounds like a better package.......
I went the Low Rider S, as i came off a Naked Sports Bike.
I agree that the mid mounts are uncomfortable, but as soon as the forward controls were installed I no longer feel cramped oh I'm 6'4, i found that the bars are prefect in the position no requirement to change.
I do agree the Sport Glide is the better for the long distance out of the box, but when you want to make the bike your own spending the money won't matter.
I believe that you truly have made a bias decision as you own the Sport Glide - As my opinion is bias for the Low Rider S
Don’t get me wrong I love the Low Rider S - the most fun I have had on a Harley as it handles great and love the brakes. Also the style is undeniable. I just chose the Sport Glide because I needed something to handle different types of riding out of the box.
Sportglide for its more comfortable suspension, cruise control touring orientation. I'd change the pillion pad for a touring pack 1, Z bars, mid foot pegs.
I like the Sport Glide ... the look , the handling, it's more versatile , that's really the swiss knife of H-D line ... in the US it's also a couple of grands cheaper than the LRS ...
doncarlo5 agreed, I think people are wanting that all purpose bike more and more as more of us only have the one bike in the stable as opposed to multiple. Thanks for watching! ✌️⚡️
Good review!
I have a Low Rider S with cruise control and Leather pros saddlebags and bung king crash/highway bar so I got all the pros from the sport glide and it was easier and cheaper than getting the reduced rake, dual brakes and the mids on a sport glide.
The fat bob was an option for a while but scandinavian summers isn't the time and place for a short rear fender and once again no mid controls.
Seth Hjalmarsson cheers mate! Sounds like a nice setup you have - if I had a LowRider I would have probably done a very similar thing. Do the Leather Pro bags lock?
@@TheMotoBarista The bag locks to the bike but the bag it self isn't locket. I use a small padlock through the zipper to get around that problem.
Just bought my Sportglide🧡
Hell yehhhhh!!!! Welcome to the Sport Glide family - enjoy your ride ✌️✌️⚡️⚡️⚡️
Pretty much the same reasons I got my sport glide. I loved the seat height and control position. I take intermediate trips and need the bags. Cruise is a must for my weekend trips out of state and back. Right now My glide is all stock but that will change after the holidays this winter.
I had a 2018 Lowrider and had planned on going to a sport glide for a lot of the same reasons you mentioned, but the Lowrider s came out and I was hooked. I can get a set of bags anywhere for it.
Nice dude, Leather Pro bags seem to be the best choice ✌️
Stick with the Sportglide, cheers John
Fatboy S FLSTBS hell yeh, never getting rid of my Sport Glide 💪💪💪
Great review, cruise control is great if you frequently ride longer than 3/4 hours straight. I had an old street bob with forward controls and my only complaint was the 2 things your brought up no good looking bags and no cruise control( you couldnt get it on the old dyna's because of the throttle cable. And ive spent a ton of time of touring bikes and they are great until you hit traffic or spend anytime in the city. I wish they would find a way to get infotainment on these bikes. The music/nav integration with the bike is great when you get used to it.
I use my cruise control every time I ride, no matter how long - keeps me out of trouble 😂
@@TheMotoBarista I dont blame you, seems like you put some serious k's on your bike
Sport Glide 😍
Great info, thx. I have a 19 SportGlide and a friend suggested the LR S as an upgrade. My only change was a Rinehart slip on to the 2 n 1, much preferred. Mine handles well with plenty of power. I'm 6'1' and find out comfortable on moderately long rides. Do want to change fairing though. Stock SG fairing is Great style but inadequate function for my height. I think I'll keep it!
Good comparison.. I think the ST and Sport Glide would be a closer comparison. I'm also considering making a choice between the Low Rider ST and Sport Glide models. I wanted to know how closer S and ST models. Which model do you think is more comfortable to ride Sport Glide or Low riders?
I priced up the sport glide panniers for my low rider s . $4000 !!!!!!. I bought a nice pair of throw overs for $49 off eBay. The 114 cube inch engine in the low rider s is awesome. Never have to change down a gear to pass a road train. The low rider s is black and beautiful and is the best , most comfortable Harley I’ve owned.
Gaz Gasm 4000!!!! Wow, yeh I knew it was a lot of money 😅 glad you are enjoying the bike, it is amazing and so much fun - absolute performance beast 🔥🔥🔥
I'm a 5.6 guy, for me the LRS was love at first sight ... since I've rode it, I can't think of any other bike ...
but as practicality goes, the sport Glide would be the better choice for most of the guys out there ...
especially for WE trips ... for me there is nothing, (within the Harley fleet), that handles so well, brakes and accelerates so good as the LRS ... if you know of a better bike, let me know ...
Excellent to the point review this will help
Pavlos Theocharous cheers, glad I could help! ✌️⚡️
Great content man. Keep it up!
Great video, thanks!
I did not the Lowrider S but compared the 107 Sport Glide against the 114 Fat Bob. For me the 28 rake of the Fat Bob compared to the 30 rake of the Sport Glide as well as the more ‘jumpy’ 114 with only minor throttle made me feel like a hooligan on the Fat Bob. Nothing wrong with that for a couple of minutes but not helpfull with longer distance travel to work where I prefered the comfy Sport Glide bags made me go for that. Now customizing it to my liking 😜
Boom - team Sport Glide! We had a very similar decision making process.
My Sport Glide, i love it❤️🇺🇸
Kristian Nilsen Sport Glide Army 💪⚡️⚡️⚡️
The only mod I would do on the LRS is repositioning the gauges on the handle bar ... and it would be nice if one could get the saddle bags of the sport glide as an aftermarket part ( the original saddle bags of the Sport Glide are not a bargain ) .. and by the way I asked the Harley dealer if it's possible to switch the front fairing of the SG on the LRS, but it DOES NOT FIT ... can you believe that ? ... for me that's a design flaw ...
I was aiming for Low Rider S, Street Bob and maybe Standard and Sport Glide wasn't even in my list until I actually went to dealer and test. The reason that Sport Glide wasn't in my list because Harley is doing their best to hide it from their catalogues and probably telling dealers not to promote it until someone asks for it.
Luckily my dealer understood what I need and brought me to the kinda 'hidden' place in the showroom to show me the Sport Glide. It's an amazing bike except forward controls which are not for my taste and honestly, Low Rider S handling is kinda disappointment. Front end is way more heavier than it should be and in slow speeds or traffic lights it's definitely not fun to carry that bike. Which I also tested Heritage and that giga ass bike doesn't feel as heavy as the Low Rider S.
For the sport glide a definite upgrade is a set of risers, 4 inch pull back did the trick better handling and control and comfort.
Rob agreed, seems to be a common upgrade. I have new bars and risers on the way 🙏
If, the Sport Glide came with 114 engine with dual front brakes and in a all blacked out version I would have bought it.
Hi, if i had the choice i would go with the sport glide. instead i have the 2019 Fat bob 114. i have added a stage 1, cruise control and heated grips and a sissy bar and an engine guard and a windshield as it's cold in the UK throughout January to March. my only gripe is trying to get panniers for it otherwise i would not swap it for the world. i get 200 miles out of a tank and the stock seat is really comfortable.
Paul Morris hey Paul, the Fat Bob was the bike that caught my attention with the new Softail lineup. It is such an awesome bike and probably perfect for the roads in the UK. Good choice dude and ride safe in the wet! ✌️⚡️
@@TheMotoBarista will do
What is that windshield you have on the sport glide in this video? I'm liking that!
great review. what is that wind shield on the SG ? it looks great.
Bill Kussmaul thanks mate, the windshield is the Memphis El Paso 17” in Dark Smoke. Really happy with how it looks on the bike too!
I love my 2018 Sport Glide!
Sport Glide forever 🤘
At 5ft 6 and mostly a solo rider the Lowrider is for me. But I would add the bags a sissy bar and a new seat. The sissy bar for a large bag.
James Menard I recommend the Saddlemen BR3400 Tactical Bag - it is an amazing sissy bar bag and can work as a backrest. Amazing quality and lots of space - love mine.
Sport glide any day
bhupinder singh All Day, Everyday! 🤙⚡️
I think you did a pretty good overview of the two bikes. I haven't purchased a Harley as of yet, but I'm thinking the Sport Glide for my needs. #1 If I take trips I want to be able to stretch my legs out. Right now I have a Suzuki sport standard and my legs get so cramped going long distance. If I could stretch them out I'd be laughing. #2 I would like to be able to set it up for my girlfriend to come along. It looks like the Sport Glide would be the best for setting it up for a two up. Question...Do you think it would be worth switching the foot pegs out for floorboards? I think it would be a big benefit for those long hauls. Anyway, nice bike you have there and ride safe.
Start Me Up hey mate, thanks for watching! Sounds like you do the same kind of riding as me - so I think you are going to love the Sport Glide. I changed to floorboards and really love the change - my heels sit slightly higher so I can lean the bike further which is great, plus the added comfort of being able to move your feet around during long trips is a life saver. I’d also recommend upgrading your seat asap for your girlfriends sake!! I have the Saddlemen Explorer seat with matching contour sissy bar pad which is super comfy for me and my girlfriend loves it too. Let me know if you have any questions ✌️
Bonjour excellente video. Moi, j'ai choisi la sport glide pour le duo. 🇫🇷✌
SPORT GLIDE!
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I'll buy the low rider s tomorrow
the_Luk nice dude! Such a fun bike - enjoy! Any mods planned?
Love y Softail Lowrider. Ride solo and add the bags and windshield for the long runs.
You deserve more subs
sport glide, i have a low rider also, put harley stage 2 cam and v&h fuelpak as well as rhinehart slip ons. Dakota digital speedo with outside digital tach and a 31 tooth front sprocket. love the cruise but its available on most if not all softail around $300 factory dealer install = easy. also 1.5 inch riser and kuryakyn grips , she's an awesome ride the power is not lacking and pulls hard clean through going to jail range, the stage 2 cam from harley really woke her up, no doubt but still very smooth and drivable i was surprised as that my other bike has a s&s 510 g and its rough at low speeds.
also put softail slim foot boards hooked to fatboy mounts = easy and great for cruising and seems to give more ground clearance.
Tony Battaglio sounds like a killer set up dude. Yeh, just did a stage 2 on my bike and has completely opened up the bike, love it. Ride safe ✌️⚡️
Bro, what windshield and fairing are you using on your sport glide? That's sick and way more unique than the road warrior
It’s the Memphis Shades El Paso. Thanks dude, I love the classic club style look with the fairing but wanted something with a bit more of my style. Love it. Looks awesome now with my Kraus Bars 🤘
I tried one and didn’t like the bars, seat, forward footrests, and the really stupid screen, but it’s very light and handles real nice. My ride is a 2016 FATBOY S and it’s heavy , 25kg heavier than this bike to be ex@ct,
Just like to know more about your stage 2 , i have a 18 softail slim, and down the track i will be doing a stage 2 , cam,s i like is red shift 468 and or wood wm8 22x . Question is , did you replace your cam plate and oil pump with aftermarket, or did you stay with oem harley, it gets very expensive with ,additional parts, thanks, ps great vlog, very informative 👍
Danielle jazz 7 hey mate I didn’t do the oil pump. From everything I have researched you only need to do oil pump if you have had issues before OR if you are planning on changing compression ratio with stage 3 or stage 4 kits. Otherwise all good.
@@TheMotoBarista thanks mate, thats peace of mind , and save a few bucks to, cheers mate👍
Low Rider S no doubt about it...Handles like a dream and has the power!
Yeh, the handling is amazing. The front brake alone just makes it so incredible to ride as you can carry so much more speed into bends.
Nice job! Thanks
Mychael Pierce thank you for watching 🙏
I have a 2019 sport glide, I like the old school look (road king). What windscreen do you have on that bike and are they available in clear & easily detachable?
Dennis Gearside hey mate, mine is the El Paso from Memphis Shades and yes it comes in clear. Also, they do a Fats windshield which is similar desktop road king. Check out their website!
Sportglide all the way.
Sport glide or night train s
Sport Glide but I would put minds on it and a fron end from the low rider S (dual discs) not bothered about the engine size 107 rew quicker and is more fun to trash around!!
_ AudaceRider those dual discs are very very nice.
Would like the dual disks for aesthetics but more important was the Sport Glide ABS.
Great Video. Your thoughts on Street Bob too please. Do you recon Street Bob is better suited for riders below 5’10 as well? Would you still feel cramped on Low Rider and Street Bob with forward controls?
I will look into it, I have never test rode a Street Bob!
I agree but it maybe a little unfair to compare the two bikes. I would put the Low Rider S against the Fat Boy and Fat Bob and the Sport Glide against the Heritage Classic. I feel H-D positioned the SG and Deluxe as entry level bikes into the touring line while the Low Rider S, Fat Boy, Fat Bob, FXDR 114, Breakout 114 all fall into a performance category. Having said that, I would not buy a SG right now as I feel H-D will upgrade the SG 107 to a SG 114 to boost sales in the US. Dealers have a difficult sell with a SG 107 @ $18.5k US vs all the 114 bikes at around the same price and when H-D moves to 117 and 131 bikes, the SG will lose more appeal. When I was looking for a bike in 2018 I was not sold on the SG at first until I saw an SG with the tour pack and Memphis Shades windscreen and then it hit me that this can be capable light touring bike and still be nimble for daily commuting. However, in 2020 I would say that the SG 107 is a $16.5K bike and not the $18.5K that H-D is asking.
The other question; Is Harley still relevant in 2020? Harley report 2020 financials this morning and the numbers don't look good. Faced with weak demand in the US and Europe, the Motor Company shipped 213,939 bikes in 2019, the lowest in nine years. Harley would not provide estimates for 2020. The stock price has declined by 44% in the past five years, in comparison, the US S&P 500 has gained 63%. The analyst goes on to say that 2020 may be the first year BMW global sales tops Harley's while BMW, Triumph, KTM, and Royal Infield all gained a larger foothold in the US market. Polaris / Indian bagger sales also declined by 9% (Challenger sales were not included due to late year end shipments) but the Scout and FTR 1200 S gained 5% year over year sales.
Gene Clarke Hey Gene, some good points made, firstly I had a lot of requests to compare the Sport Glide and Low Rider S - it seems that many people are deciding between these two bikes. I would disagree that the Fat Boy, Breakout are performance bikes and that the Deluxe is a entry to a touring bike. I think people are comparing the Sport Glide and Low Rider S because they are both modern looking bikes with the capability as serving as an all around bike - commute, fun and touring. I agree with you on the decline in sales with Harley, though all manufacturers have dropped in total sales, Harley feels it more due to a stagnating section in the market - hopefully their new company refresh this year is a turning point for them along with their new models. Also the S&P 500 might be going stronger than ever but the Wilshire GDP is higher than ever showing a greater overpricing in the market than ever before - even higher than before the 2008 crash - meaning the US share market has far more money in it than the companies are actually worth - a historical signal for a future crash. I think if Harley can reposition themselves correctly as a company and connect with new riders - and weather the upcoming financial storm, I think they will come back. The brand is very very strong even in youth culture, something every other motorcycle brand doesn’t have and something that I think will keep the motor company in this fight 💪
@@TheMotoBarista So true, we're riding full speed into a blind corner ...
beautiful video color grading. can you tell me how to do that btw great review great content.
thanks mate! I'll be sure to make a video on my production workflow one day. I use Premier Pro for editing and us Film Convert Nitrate (plugin) for my colour grading!
If you ride for long distance...street glide period...in twin fun..lowrider...sport glide I guess in between...kinda blah..best are sport glide bags which are still not available
Edward mac I think I’d be tempted to go Road Glide if I had a touring bike myself, but I know what you mean. Yeh, the Sport Glide bags are great - just crazy expensive if you buy them separately 😬
How much more comfortable is the sport glide and why?
Low Rider s no doubt about it!
I got a 2020 Softail Standard.
What make of screen is on the Sport Glide , thanks
Bro what is that screen you’ve got on the sport glide - love it. Edit - I’ve found the one you’ve got now in your other video from 4 years ago… just what is the finish? Solar or black smoke???
Thanks
Black smoke 👍
@@TheMotoBarista thank you 🙏🏻
Having test ridden both it would have to be the Sport Glide but it needs something like s sundowner seat. After 1 hour I needed to stop, unlike on my heritage where I only stop because I need fuel. Great video thanks for sharing
Matt Bradley Yep, always some tweaking that is needed. I put a Saddlemen Explorer seat on mine which really helps on the long hall. Bars are next too! Love the Heritage, my favourite out of the box softail 👌⚡️
I opted for the sundowner only problem is it’s winter for a few more months so I can’t say how it feels I purchased in December.
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