This is NOT a sport bike. And Buell went under because Harley sucks at marketing to anything other than their fan base. Beautiful, innovative machines hampered by clueless dealers and the whole "get a real bike" crowd of posers. It's a shame the sportier XR1200 isn't doing better for Harley here in the states; but we Americans love our big lazy cruisers. This is one H-D that absolutely begs for some canyon roads.
with a little work this thing could actually beat similar sports bikes made in japan.. its not that much heavier, and a little work can bring the weight down... and it certainly has the potential for much, much more power should the buyer choose to add it.. but it is what it is stock so that the buyer can turn it into whatever he/she wants
I don't think people get this bike its for people like me. who don't want to ride a sport bike or a heavy cruiser.i don't need a bike that goes from 0-60 in three seconds or goes 150+ mph.and I don't need a bike that weights 750lb with a radio, speakers, and trunks.this is a good balance.
@mbsnyderc well if you look at similar size bikes like the hayabusa, the weight is actually about the same, and you can reduce the weight on the sportster even more.. i believe the XR1200X has 90 horses, but harley wants the bike to be enjoyable stock, so they can be used as a daily drive should the owner want to... however that engine can produce double that with aftermarket mods if someone wanted something really fast.. personally i would just leave it as is, im not a professional racer
@mbsnyderc awesome description. This is exactly the kind of bike you mention that I want. I don;t care for speed or race with sportier bikes nor do I want a heavy noise polluting cruiser bike. Something in between that I can ride around the city and take it on the highway when I want to would be perfect. This looks like that kind of a bike. I am going to test ride this if I get a chance and see if it is the right bike for me!
It may be behind sport bikes but this is definitely a step in the right direction for harley, they need to keep building quality cruisers while taking some chances in branching out into other categories. so while a cbr600rr may be waaay more bang for the buck in terms of commuting, having fun, and having a stylish bike this won't disappoint. and i think this bike with it's upright ducati street fighter-esque stance would be more comfortable than a regular sport bike
@theoriginaldimi tru but if you are buying a bike for speed imo would make sense to get the fastest bike ( around a track ) for the money (I'm a Harley Owner) lol
@msufan8854 It's not a track bike, really. And yeah a CBR has more potential, but will it be a faster commute than the XR? The difference will be small imo. The XR has quite poor performance/price ratio, but riding a bike is an irrational decision to begin with.
@theoriginaldimi Agreed the performance / price ratio is pretty bad and it def is not a track but it is also not as comfortable as a cruiser ... the XR is in that weird middle ground of not really giving the cruiser or racer what they want, match that with its higher end price tag and I am not sure how great sales will be in the U.S
Wait...did he say a TWO GALLON TANK???
blipco5 2 months ago
@blipco5 Just checked the harley site, it's a 3 1/2 gallon tank. ;)
forrest225 1 month ago
How fast can this bike go ? (top speed)
adrianjoshua1 4 months ago
@adrianjoshua1 122
huntman125 3 months ago
@huntman125 Thanks
adrianjoshua1 3 months ago
Harley needs to make more bikes like these. I've grown tired with their long slung parade bikes.
opmike343 4 months ago
@HoleShotSV1000S once again your stupidty has shown!
McOrca09 5 months ago
@HoleShotSV1000S so three parts out of a 100 +/- makes it not american , your so smart.
McOrca09 5 months ago
The exhaust pipe outlets remind me of Lisa Anns boobs LOL !!!!!!
dc5000123 5 months ago 2
Why does it say Briggs & Stratton on the racetrack !!!!!
dc5000123 5 months ago 5
@dc5000123 because they are riding on the go-kart track which happens to be sponsored by Briggs and Straton, a Wisconsin company.
germankid93 5 months ago
@germankid93 I guess that's a good way to keep people from crashing. :)
dc5000123 5 months ago
Stop saying "Ahhh.... Ahhh.... Ahhh....". Totally ruins this video. Couldn't watch it all.
localcrew 5 months ago
How well do yall think this bike would work for a college kid.. Because im looking at this one pretty hard
theorginalenjoikid 6 months ago
Nice bike, nice review
ColdFreezer 6 months ago
WOW, they got rid of BUELL so they can put "HARLEY DAVIDSON" and sell their own sport bike! (COPYING JAPANESE BIKES TOO!)
GSX1340R 8 months ago 3
@GSX1340R I'm pretty sure it's supposed to be modeled after the XR750, the old flat track racer
fruitychewz1 5 months ago
@GSX1340R
This is NOT a sport bike. And Buell went under because Harley sucks at marketing to anything other than their fan base. Beautiful, innovative machines hampered by clueless dealers and the whole "get a real bike" crowd of posers. It's a shame the sportier XR1200 isn't doing better for Harley here in the states; but we Americans love our big lazy cruisers. This is one H-D that absolutely begs for some canyon roads.
opmike343 5 months ago
damn it.. i need to not watch this video anymore.. i frickin want one
megadeth22885 8 months ago
with a little work this thing could actually beat similar sports bikes made in japan.. its not that much heavier, and a little work can bring the weight down... and it certainly has the potential for much, much more power should the buyer choose to add it.. but it is what it is stock so that the buyer can turn it into whatever he/she wants
megadeth22885 8 months ago
I don't think people get this bike its for people like me. who don't want to ride a sport bike or a heavy cruiser.i don't need a bike that goes from 0-60 in three seconds or goes 150+ mph.and I don't need a bike that weights 750lb with a radio, speakers, and trunks.this is a good balance.
mbsnyderc 9 months ago
@mbsnyderc my plan is to get an 883 iron and make it into a dual sport on/offroad, basically a competitor to the BMW enduros
megadeth22885 8 months ago
@megadeth22885 works for me,might be a little heavy .
mbsnyderc 8 months ago
@mbsnyderc well if you look at similar size bikes like the hayabusa, the weight is actually about the same, and you can reduce the weight on the sportster even more.. i believe the XR1200X has 90 horses, but harley wants the bike to be enjoyable stock, so they can be used as a daily drive should the owner want to... however that engine can produce double that with aftermarket mods if someone wanted something really fast.. personally i would just leave it as is, im not a professional racer
megadeth22885 8 months ago
@mbsnyderc awesome description. This is exactly the kind of bike you mention that I want. I don;t care for speed or race with sportier bikes nor do I want a heavy noise polluting cruiser bike. Something in between that I can ride around the city and take it on the highway when I want to would be perfect. This looks like that kind of a bike. I am going to test ride this if I get a chance and see if it is the right bike for me!
Mark1Mach2 5 months ago
@Mark1Mach2 Exactly
mbsnyderc 5 months ago
What's the second "tank" underneath the seat?
canuck6760 11 months ago
@canuck6760 that's for the engine's oil dude!
belinossi 11 months ago
It may be behind sport bikes but this is definitely a step in the right direction for harley, they need to keep building quality cruisers while taking some chances in branching out into other categories. so while a cbr600rr may be waaay more bang for the buck in terms of commuting, having fun, and having a stylish bike this won't disappoint. and i think this bike with it's upright ducati street fighter-esque stance would be more comfortable than a regular sport bike
rayvelasquez267 11 months ago
Normally I wouldn`t thankyou for a Harley but that`s one stunning looking bike, but looks even better in orange.
dowahdiddyman 11 months ago
I have one of these bikes and it is just the best people always ask me. Is that realy a hearly?!
daphatJ100 1 year ago
I looked at this bike and it is nice but I just think if i wanted a sports bike i would get a cbr 600rr ... same price way faster ...
msufan8854 1 year ago
@msufan8854 true, but faster doesn't mean more fun (i'm a honda owner btw)
theoriginaldimi 1 year ago
@theoriginaldimi tru but if you are buying a bike for speed imo would make sense to get the fastest bike ( around a track ) for the money (I'm a Harley Owner) lol
msufan8854 1 year ago
@msufan8854 It's not a track bike, really. And yeah a CBR has more potential, but will it be a faster commute than the XR? The difference will be small imo. The XR has quite poor performance/price ratio, but riding a bike is an irrational decision to begin with.
theoriginaldimi 1 year ago
@theoriginaldimi Agreed the performance / price ratio is pretty bad and it def is not a track but it is also not as comfortable as a cruiser ... the XR is in that weird middle ground of not really giving the cruiser or racer what they want, match that with its higher end price tag and I am not sure how great sales will be in the U.S
msufan8854 1 year ago
This makes me want to get a motorcycle
Bmk87ca 1 year ago
This is the only Harley I want to drive, I like other Harleys' but I only want this one!
Silent14389 1 year ago 22
Sweet ride. The tank is 3.5 gallons also. I want one!
yama338dad 1 year ago