2016 CVO Pro street Breakout Harley-Davidson Review & Testride

[@1Kenpoman]

I own a C V O Pro Street Break out and I did own a 2013 Breakout. This pro street out performs my 2013 Breakout in every category! I go around corners at speed with this bike that I would never make without my pegs folding up on the older bike. I did have a 117 kit and Bassani exhaust installed before I even picked my bike up, 113 hp and 130 foot pounds of torque! You had a great review but I do disagree with one thing this bike goes around corners as well as my if not better than my 2010 Yamaha Vmax did. Of course I have been riding fat tired rear bikes for quite some time and actually love the way they handle, hard to beat a 240 tired bike off the line! All I can say is that you will not be disappointed if you buy one of these C V O. Thanks for a great review!

[@MattLaidlaw]

Good to know. Thank you for the constructive comment. Yea, I'm sure once you get use to it your body muscle memory can make the bike react better and handle better

[@r.k.ssilverton1681]

"Had a 2014 CVO Breakout." ""Loved it!""❤❤

[@craigschannel1041]

Review is spot on. I demo'd this bike today. My Street Glide turns circles around this bike, but on the highway it flat out screams down the road. It does put all the wind right on your chest and the new suspension takes bumps with ease.

[@mickybrennan1490]

love the review, I've got this bike, and i think it handles great compared to most cruisers. absolutely stunning machine. will become highly sought after.

[@danceswithnewbs3549]

Thanks very much for taking the time to do this demo ride and review. The info you provided helped confirm my thoughts that the Fatboy S is the better bike for me. The real deal for me is that being a CVO, the Pro Street Breakout has already been customized for the masses, instead of me making it my own. Plus riding on Pennsylvania's curvy roads, the Fatboy makes more sense. But thanks again, Matt, greatly appreciate it!

[@MattLaidlaw]

Yes, the fat boy S leaves you with something to customize. The CVO bikes basically do it for you. And, yes, it handles better.

[@harleygrady5054]

Hey Matt I had a question between the OEM Breakout and the CVO is it possible to take some of the better attributes from the CVO and say modify it to the OEM Breakout version? Like for example can you have it changed so that OEM has from the CVO the dual brakes on the front tire? Or vice versa could yu use the same tires and rims from the OEM 2016 model and have them placed on the CVO of the same year? Cause I love both versions of the bike but leaning more towards the looks of the OEM version in general. The aspects I love about the CVO version are the fob keys,the dual brakes,the gas tank and the bigger motor.

[@bobber1656]

Love it! Harley Davidson really does make the coolest, sexiest bikes. Old and new, every one of your reviews makes me want to run out and buy the bikes. One actually did, my 2017 Wide Glide. I'll keep it forever. I have 4 Harleys now, if I had more garage space, I'd probably buy more. I just can't seem to let any of them go! Another great review. Thanks again Matt. Ride safe! ;)

[@m_m_m_beer8917]

Appreciate the honest assessment, pretty rare to find such an unbiased opinion.

[@MattLaidlaw]

David Scott thanks and thanks for watching.

[@rickroyer1162]

Have a pro street and am amazed at how WELL it handles. Watching the video, I was hesitant to buy one. I'm glad I did. It's very stable, and has yet to get squirrelly. I will say that it's frustrating to find a slip on or exhaust to match the finishes on the metal parts of this bike...

[@jimregal928]

truly is a beautiful bike it's also very nice to have an honest review

[@MattLaidlaw]

Thank you and thanks for watching.

[@jabierlopez8289]

What do you of a 5'9" person will be ok on this bike , thanks

[@MattLaidlaw]

I think you'll be fine. You might not be flat-footed on it though. Maybe a slight heel raise.

[@markjaycox8811]

@@MattLaidlawI am 69 inches tall, and flat foot easily and I don't have spider legs, my inseam is 29-30. I must disagree with you on the handling, it is different but having a lot of rubber under your butt builds confidence quickly. Love you and your reviews, down to earth and straight to the point, with no cheerleader's leaping for a look and a laugh.

[@larrypeterson526]

Glad to hear you agree with me, the kickstands on softails are scary. Most guys I've talked to don't understand what I'm talking about. I am very careful when I set the stand and leave my foot on it until the weight of the bike is on it. How long will it take for Harley to fix this, my bike in an '03', my brother has an '01' and it's the same. Like the way you touch on many different features, stay safe out there on those crazy freeways. If I had to ride there all the time, I'd quit!

[@MattLaidlaw]

Yea, the softail kick stands are terrible. Even the Dynas could use an upgrade. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@HarleyBreakoutGuy]

My side stand scares me too what do you suggest we use to replace it with?

[@petegurugfclarkey]

Agree with all your comments on this bike! I bought one about a month ago and put on D & D pipes and had it Dyno tuned as well as adding windshield and saddle bags. Awesome power and style. Did about 5,000 miles country riding and found it wasn't for me and just traded it in for a Street Glide Special. PS I am 6 foot 1 inch and found it a little cramped despite the forward pegs. Taller riders may need a tall boy seat. PPS It has the worst horn I have ever heard, sounds like a scooter horn.

[@MattLaidlaw]

Interesting. Thanks for your input.

[@bikerbros.inthetrades3605]

I did notice the wheels looked smaller than the average Breakout. Any reason why? Better handling? Thank you for the review. I was just looking at this bike yesterday at our Harley Dealer in Manassas, VA before we took off for Rolling Thunder. Bike looks great.

[@ABRAHAMON24Z]

Actually purchasing this bike end of next month GOD willing!! I think i want to inver the mirrors like on the sportsters.. Do u think they will clear the gas tank at with the bars at full turn?!

[@MattLaidlaw]

Uh, that's a good question. I'm not sure they will.

[@HarleyBreakoutGuy]

I want to buy that front folk and the disc brakes for my breakout is that possible?

[@ronsmith9126]

nice review other then you say the bike doesn't turn well. what are you comparing it to because i am an ex knee dragger and this bike handles better then any other cruiser style bike i have ever ridden and has a very planted feel . even with a dunlop tire the bike with a properly aggressive rider is able to have some serious fun on this machine. by the way i put 1500 miles on mine the first week riding it. :)

[@MattLaidlaw]

Nice man. Just to clarify. I never said it didn't turn well. I just said that it doesn't react as quickly as a bike with a narrower rear tire. It fine for a cruiser bike. I just try to be honest with my reviews.

[@whiteznoise2949]

same I've had mine 3 months and I lean the hell out of it .. the thing is bad ass !!!

[@ronsmith9126]

ya you are right it does not flick, but i can say that i have given a few sport bike riders some serious heart burn in the twisties, a good rider will make due. :)

[@MattLaidlaw]

Ron Smith It can turn fine. It just isn't agile and dip into the turn quickly. You have to muscle it over and wait for it.

[@whiteznoise2949]

Matt you make top quality vlogs by far the most informative vid i seen on this bike which helped me alot keep up the good work

[@lawrencekauderer4637]

The great thing about motorcycling is its diversity. For the most part, the reviewer wasn't very impressed. But, there are other choices that might suit them better. I liked the go pro footage. Harley Davidson offers a lot of customization parts that allows someone to make changes to the bike that will enhance the riding experience.

[@MattLaidlaw]

I agree about the diversity. I actually really like this bike. Sorry if I communicated anything different. This bike is bad ass.

[@wooddawg4868]

harley still using the twin cam engines now that New M8 is out? they must be trying to clear old inventory of them which be easier is they put gear cam kits in them.

[@johnnymac7634]

Is it comfortable to ride? Some people keep telling me they are uncomfortable to ride. Was just wondering

[@tonner987]

Is there a way I can put 180mm rear wheel on this bike? Tnx

[@BucFanz63]

That's one awesome design for a bike, blows away the low rider S! Love that color scheme.

[@DeCavalcante]

Blows away how

[@HarleyBreakoutGuy]

Are the handlebars more pulled back compared to a standard breakout?

[@Headozz11245]

Awesome video gather a whole lot of info. the question I have is which bike is faster the vrod muscle or the pro street breakout?

[@MattLaidlaw]

The V-Rod Muscle.

[@threehemis5566]

I realize this is a much older video but in comparison to the 18+ Breakout how do they compare? What about a CVO pro street breakout in the updated softail frame? I believe I would buy that bike if it ever happens.

[@MattLaidlaw]

I did a breakout shoot out video. Maybe check that out a breakout CVO on the new frame is called a FXDR

[@threehemis5566]

@@MattLaidlaw yes that's a great video yhanks for that. I don't know about the FXDR comparison to a CVO breakout? seems to have a higher on top of the bike riding position, a little too sport bike like...plus obviously missing the CVO details...nice bike though

[@Sancho7XX]

hi matt, great review on this and the roadster which are bikes that im currently looking at. can or have you reviewed the vrod muscle? ive looked through your videos and didn't see it.

[@MattLaidlaw]

I haven't made a V-Rod Muscle Video review yet. I'll have to do that soon. Revzilla did a good review on the V-Rod Muscle that I agree with. Maybe check that out if you need to make a decision fast. Otherwise I should have one up in a few months maybe.

[@tony2227]

Awesome helmet ... Quick question .. I have 09 street bob ... I've been looking to get a Softail slim, breakout or road King.... I really don't do long distance riding ..I am 5'7 200lbs ...I love my SBob.. But I keep catching myself looking at slim and breakout and RK more often ... It like having a great girl ... But in the inside you keep looking at girl with the stripper body.. See SB are great but very simplistic nothing wow about it.. I will part ways but I can make my mind .. What would you recommend ????

[@fililoboesparza5784]

I'm new in Harley World. Purchased my first ever Harley This year. Black 2016 Slim S. Love it. How is the ride on Break out Vs.Slim S?

[@MattLaidlaw]

They are on the same chassis so they are very similar. Breakouts have a lot larger rear tire which can make the handling different. Also the rake on the front wheel is more dramatic on the Breakout. So the Slim is a bit more agile. The performance is very comparable. It's the same 110 Cubic inch motor. A lot of what makes them different is t he aesthetics.

[@fililoboesparza5784]

+zeallistic Ok cool. For 411

[@majedmajeed5659]

will that means factory exaust produces sound very little but if i like more sound then should go for modified exaust system ok

[@MattLaidlaw]

Yea. This thing sounds like a beast with modified exhaust.

[@majedmajeed5659]

any sound will produce by factory exaust or we should by another stock exaust

[@MattLaidlaw]

I'm not sure I understand your question. The exhaust in the video is stock. If you'd like it louder you will need to modify it.

[@Dactylgodhand]

I think out of all your reviews that i've seen, as im shopping for my first, this one is the funniest! SLUG?! Lmao!

[@davidboyle7463]

Hi Matt, If you only had one choice between the ProStreet CVO Breakout and the Low Rider S, which would you choose?

[@MattLaidlaw]

David Boyle Well they're both different prices by about 10,000 bucks. I'd take the CVO is price wasn't an object. If I had to spend my own money I'd probably be more likely to buy the low rider S

[@DarioCruz92]

It didn't seem that you scrapped the floorboards. Can you actually corner this Softail at a decent speed? Thanks for the review.

[@MattLaidlaw]

I didn't scrap the floor boards on this bike. No, this bike does not do well in the turns. This is a "go fast straight" bike.

[@DarioCruz92]

I was hoping that the CVO's slightly higher clearance and lean angle (as compared to the standard Breakout) might've made a difference. But yeah, it's real purpose is go fast in a straight line.

[@joshgrubbs7750]

which bike should I get the lower s 110 vs the Breakout which bike is better one of these are going to be my first Harley-Davidson and I can't pick

[@draganm7823]

Josh Grubbs ride both, it's the best way to decide which is best for you. Good luck.

[@mstngken]

Hows this bike compare to a vrod power and handling wise? will it beat a vrod ? Is this the vrods replacement?

[@draganm7823]

mstngken The V Rod is still the faster of the two and the liquid cooling is nice. The riding position is more comfortable on the Breakout.

[@chrissmith7101]

Thinking about trading my 2015 Road Glide Special in for one of these.

[@dsjones76]

Not vent tubes. Hidden electrical ect. I love my 2017 pro street breakout. Good review

[@HarleyBreakoutGuy]

Could you do one on a standard breakout? I didn't buy the cvo because i cant stand the paint job and the black out treatment (i love chrome).

[@TheDaltonmichaels]

nice. Simpson bandit helmet or outlaw helmet something like that . for some reason the Simpson drag racing helmets seem like the only full face helmet that looks appropriate on a Harley.

[@TheDaltonmichaels]

not sure if its dot approved but people are going 300mph in them so id say there fine.

[@MattLaidlaw]

Dalton Michaels dot and Snell approved. 👍🏻

[@Neocleese]

Thanks for the review. That CVO Pro Street Breakout is a real nice bike. Can you divulge the total price of the bike with tax and license?

[@MattLaidlaw]

The motorcycle "out the door" with everything included is about $29,000.

[@markjaycox8811]

@@MattLaidlaw That shows me I got a good deal on mine from National Powersports of New Hampshire on my black 2016 with 2,850 miles- on KZbin @ 1:42. Paid $16, 999-so with taxes-out the door 18,238.93 This bike is sick looking and when it comes near you it sounds terrifying , people stop and look. Great experience, best ever! I was told it was bought from a Harley Dealer with 892 miles, maybe I have the one you're on now.

[@reese4103]

looking towards getting a dyna so can you put out dyna rides please?

[@MattLaidlaw]

That's my 6 month plan at this point. We will see what happens.

[@reese4103]

Thank my man no rush I appreciate the series keep it up.

[@tony2227]

zeallistic Awesome helmet ... Quick question .. I have 09 street bob ... I've been looking to get a Softail slim, breakout or road King.... I really don't do long distance riding ..I am 5'7 200lbs ...I love my SBob.. But I keep catching myself looking at slim and breakout and RK more often ... It like having a great girl ... But in the inside you keep looking at girl with the stripper body.. See SB are great but very simplistic nothing wow about it.. I will part ways but I can make my mind .. What would you recommend ????

[@underotherthanhonorablecon5774]

Honest review. Its appreciated.

[@Mega4712]

yep that bloody jiffy stand it's about time Harley updated it I've had 38 motorcycles non of them made me do double checks just to see if it was safe!

[@joshgrubbs7750]

do it got cruise control

[@ABRAHAMON24Z]

How tall are u?! Do u feel "small" on this bike?! Or are ur arms stretched forward?!..

[@MattLaidlaw]

I'm 6'6''. No I don't feel small in this bike. If anything I feel slightly big. I was very comfortable on it though. You could be significantly shorter than me and still feel good on it.

[@r.k.ssilverton1681]

"Just gotta know how to with a 'wide rear tire'." "Been doing that for years, just takes 'practice'.❤

[@JNAMOTORSPORTS]

I love this bike

[@ABRAHAMON24Z]

Again thank u much for ur honest input!! Wish me luck wit this intrest rate now lmaooooo!!

[@MattLaidlaw]

Haha. Nothing over 20% I hope.

[@michaele.dubuque1016]

Enjoyed your review. I just bought this exact bike yesterday ('17), waiting to pick it up. I also have a '16 Low Rider S and a '05 Road King so I've got the bases covered for different riding. At 5' 6" I'm comfy on all three. mirrors need to be farther out, I just see my shoulders. Also, exhaust sound on all the new bikes is very disappointing to me. V&H or Thunderheader are my go-tos. The speed screens are useless. I modify CVO Road King windshields to work. Also, I hate the side mounted plate, kickstands and horns. all easy to change but aggravates me that I have to after spending so much.

[@MattLaidlaw]

Michael E. Dubuque straight up honesty. I like it. Enjoy the bike. Thanks for the comment.

[@blackOut-jh8cd]

Badass helmet 👊🏻

[@ABRAHAMON24Z]

As i said in previous comment im picking up this exact bike mid next month.. I am roughly 6'4.. U look pretty tall urself.. Are u pretty "stretched out" on this thing or do u find ur legs under u like on a street bob?!! Are ur arms stretched out?! I feel like this bike needs apes!...

[@MattLaidlaw]

I need to start taking shots of myself on the bike so people can see. I didn't fee too cramped. On a CVO like this I probably wouldn't change too much. I'd probably change the exhaust and that's about it.

[@ABRAHAMON24Z]

+zeallistic i got the bike on the 15th of last month!! 600 miles already!! ABSOLUTE HEAD TURNER every where i go lol!!..

[@MattLaidlaw]

Awesome man. Congrats

[@spenceringle9887]

badass bike

[@vicentefuentes67]

It's the perfect bike, God's bike.

[@MattLaidlaw]

haha Never heard that before but I agree.

[@ronsmith9126]

i have been told that it is the best looking stock hd ever built. i wanted a 24 carrot gold stripe put on but one of my acquaintances who does pro air brush work said he would not touch it for no amount of money. he to this day still refuses me.

[@haydenspence6952]

​@@ronsmith9126 wow thats saying something

[@HarleyBreakoutGuy]

If you remove the fairings from the front the wind wont be so bad.

[@ABRAHAMON24Z]

Thanx for ur feedback!! Im just under 6'4 and jus dont want to look like a "clown" on a 30k bike lol!!!... I like the stretched out look!!

[@MattLaidlaw]

No at 6'4'' you'll be good man. The forward controls and drag handle bars will fit you perfect.

[@cityadvrider187]

nice review. can you do review on a fatboy s please.

[@MattLaidlaw]

I still need to. I'll try to knock it out soon

[@HJ-sn5gt]

Disregard previous question on your color review video - thanks!

[@ragogli]

I just got one. Great bike, but, here it comes, twp major complaints. Too quiet. I know the pipes must be government decibel rated, but really. My wife told me that the Chinese food deliver scooter was louder. And secondly, the custom paint on the oil tank is loosing its finish. Harley told me it might be flaw in the clear coat. They ordered me a new oil tank, but do I really want the dealership disassembling my brand new bike. :(

[@MattLaidlaw]

The Chinese food delivery scooter was a funny comment. Just change the exhaust man. The paint situation sucks. I wouldn't worry about the dealer disassembling the oil tank. Harleys are build to be customized and switch parts out.

[@ragogli]

+zeallistic I'm currently waiting on a pair of exhaust from Two Brothers Racing. They are backed up on production of exhaust for the Breakout. So I'm looking at next season if I want them. Any suggestions.

[@MattLaidlaw]

Two Brothers is good. Maybe look at Roland Sands if you want a similar style. Or Bassani Road Rage III

[@imacoonass01]

D&D 2:1 Here> www.danddexhaust.com/content/2013-2017-harley-davidson-breakout-low-cat-21

[@chauffeurmarco]

Beautiful baby. I wished that the rear fender would be a bit longer like the Fat bob or the Yamaha Raider 1900 with a little curve up. I love the Harley's foot control. However I don't like to bend my knees too much, I envy short people with short legs and I when I see you I wonder if it is because you are tall. I am sure that baby is not cheap. I will check in Canadian currency just now. Yes I forgot. It is thru, Inlike better the Harley's chrome. I don't know how differently they do bu it look so f.. good. Kind of a blueish color.

[@perrylongo1223]

Get better test riders as this guy refers to the handling of this on a racetrack. Who cares about this on a racetrack? I'm sure that the highways in L.A. are like racetracks. This bike is amazing and is truly a piece of art. I wouldn't take any of my Harley's to the racetrack or worry about having only symmetrical tires. Zeal get real!!

[@MattLaidlaw]

It was a Hypothetical statement to illustrate a point. I'm not recommending purchasing a Harley-Davidson for track days buddy. Great rhyme though. Cleaver

[@telace1]

+zeallistic how does cvo break out compare to the 13s and 14s cvo break out which one gets the most looks at a stop light. Also how's the handling compare to the night rod special. It looks like they pulled the front end right off a night rod and stuck it on the break out

[@MattLaidlaw]

+Telace Johnson I have a video that compares the two bikes. The new CVO breakout has more blacked out looks the 13,14 have more chrome. The new 2016 has inverted forks. I like the looks of the new one. I think the old ones are little more flashy though

[@MattLaidlaw]

+Telace Johnson they handle about the same as the vrod to be honest. Both have the same size 240mm rear tire

[@telace1]

+zeallistic I owned a 14 night rod...someone cut me off..my bike was totalled...was thinking about get the cvo breakout, road glide special with the custom paint, or the cvo road glide ultra.

[@cpt.gwyndolin8665]

It looks like the Harley for some washington lobbyist to ride around in.

[@Rev103090]

Who's gonna buy this

[@markbrooks3724]

Me