2017 Harley Davidson Street Glide | First Ride

2017 Harley Davidson Street Glide | First Ride
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MotoVlog Camera: GoPro Hero 4 Silver
Point & Shoot: Sony RX 100ii
Audio: Sony 2 Channel Lapel Mic
Helmet: Shoei RF1200
Gloves: Dainese 4 stroke
Jacket: Dainese Air

[@ranchocopper]

I agree. A Harley just makes you smile while your riding them. They just do. It’s like when your on a roller coaster and you can’t stop giggling. Love them. Ride safe

[@gcprost]

I'm impressed that a young man with your experience with sport bikes can appreciate a Harley. I have a Road King. There are faster bikes, there are other bikes that do other things well, but a Harley is fun. Fun at any speed. Isn't this what is all about? Gerry in Calgary.

[@javitotito]

I am 26 my dream bike is a harley iron 883. People apreciate less and less harleys now it is sad but what can the brand do?

[@Mr562stan]

Dream bike is a street glide or a road king, im 20, i ride a super-sport 1,000cc and I’ve been blessed to be able to ride my dads road king and all i can say is i want one. Will be getting rid of the 1,000

[@freebehindbars8654]

@@javitotitoHopefully you’ve gotten your dream bike. I’m sure that dream has moved to another bike by now. We always need a “dream” bike to strive for. Older you get, the more bikes you get, the harder it is to have that feeling. So you put a big bore kit in what was your dream lol

[@ES44AC-2]

The Street Glide is my favorite HD. The new engine is great!

[@ToastToGo]

Solid overview. I was surprised how much you knew about the new cooling methods. My dad has an 08 Harley touring bike and I've taken it out a few times. Was definitely neat playing some music over the speakers.

[@infinityzerone]

I love this bike! I WANT THIS BIKE !!! 😍

[@LeeVTV-jp4mi]

Great video, it's very upbeat & entertaining! It's people like you that are bringing me closer to my sport bike to cruiser transformation! You've made a new subscriber & Young the Giant fan as well!!! 👌

[@DukeOfDC]

Thank you man! Glad you enjoyed the video. I'm a sport bike rider myself, but generally love anything on two wheel.

[@mobflier]

The previous engine was the 103 Cubic inch twin cam. The 107 has only one cam (But twice as many valves). There was also the 110 cubic inch for the CVO models only.

[@rugfixr]

an absolutely iconic American work of art.

[@Gerryinthewoods]

Just saw this. Duke, love the vlogs. So entertaining seeing you ride a Harley. Awesome.

[@DukeOfDC]

Thanks for the continued support!!

[@Gerryinthewoods]

DukeOfDC But Frankly, I put most of the “blame” squarely on you as to why I sold my BMW K1200S for a ‘17 (gray) S1000R.....😂

[@sboy1955]

HDs are addicting. Have owned 4, my first in 1977 and my last in 2008. Since then I've been enjoying sport touring and dual sports. I'm 61 now and looking to go back to the dark/laid back side and the FLHXS is currently at the top of my list. HDs are addicting... thx for the review 👍

[@DukeOfDC]

Glad you enjoyed the review! Have you also thought about adventure bikes?

[@sboy1955]

DukeOfDC - My last bike was a Wee Strom, a bit under powered but fun as could be. Did some traveling on it, 20k miles in 5 years, not really all that much. If I go back to that I'm not sure what I'd get? I may wait till the 2017 VStrom 1000 comes out or take a look at the Tenere? One bike I've always admired is the R1200RT. I plan to go test 2013 and 2017 variants next week. Lots of choices and shopping it's the best part..

[@Orvis128]

Very informative video and honest review. Great job, man! Subbed ya! Take care and ride safe.

[@DukeOfDC]

Thanks for subscribing! Glad you enjoyed the video.

[@viditsharma6663]

These videos are coming at such a great time. I'm looking to add another bike in my garage with a 2010 Fatboy. This and K1600 were the bike I'm looking forward to along with Indian Chieftain. So confused right now.

[@DukeOfDC]

+Vidit Sharma i would love to get on an Indian and see how it compares. They're truly works of art!

[@Konghulio]

such a good video, someone who understand cruisers way more than most other motovloggers... keep up the good work, man!

[@nomaddawhat7643]

Just a note - not sure if it has already been said, but the Milwaukee-Eight 107 is not a redesign, it is a NEW design. I test rode a 2017 Ultra Limited and I really liked it. The price is a little steep for me, so I'll keep riding my Kawasaki Nomad 1600 for now, but Harley has done a really nice job with the engine and suspension. I wish they would stretch the frame a little because I always feel like I am jammed into the gas tank on a Harley, and I wish their heel-toe shifter had more room for my foot like my Nomad does. I hope the engine will be durable and dependable. Time will tell.

[@kevinhaynes47]

Sold my ultra, thinking bout getting a SG now. great review.

[@toytrtotr]

Best intro

[@Daniel-ur3mw]

I haven't ridden in years and finally at the point where I want to get back on a bike. I'm looking at the 17 street glide. Thanks for the video. I'm pretty much going to consider this my "first bike" since it's been so long. Good choice or no ?

[@Rev103090]

great review

[@landongauger4751]

Got my motorcycle at 14. I'll definitely have one of these in the future!

[@DukeOfDC]

GOod on you man!

[@ChocolatePie-by1ot]

Same bruv!

[@landongauger4751]

^^^^^^^ Update: 19 years old, bought a 18 street glide special last august 😎

[@mateusznowicki9638]

Nice, as always ;) so, tell me, which one you prefer more putting aside the engine - Road Glide or Street Glide? Personally, Road glide looks soo much better :D

[@bflows4729]

It's the experience.

[@KnuckleUpFightClub]

Nice review

[@christophermichaels8148]

I'm 6'1 and I find these very compressed. I think these are great for people 5'10 and below.

[@rmonified]

Young The Giant: Something To Believe In ty for getting me hip to this song lol

[@rmonified]

music video also cool

[@iancarman]

I'm bloody happy with my '14 street glide but would kill to take one of these for a test ride. I'm just worried what will happen if I like them too much

[@jordandiprizio7253]

you would trade in your 14 lol

[@GruntHarley]

Would like to see you re-visit the H-D SG - Lots of new features on the 19 H-D SGS.

[@DukeOfDC]

Okay!! I can certainly do that

[@Ravenhvh]

Sweet bike bruh

[@addeedo1]

Nice vid...you think thats nice...I just picked up one with the stage 3 114 ci upgrade installed at the dealership..Laidlaws in Baldwin Park Cali...Oh man o man!..like 20% MORE torque..AND sounds even better with the screaming eagle pipes...its the shit!!

[@alanbstard4]

the 45% V twin is an outmoded second rate engine, hence the cooling matter, which never was a problem on other aircooled bikes in the past . Tradition stops HD from changing it

[@ezekielherrera4070]

Alan B'Stard M P true. I do hope they put the new engines in the dynasty soon

[@iancarman]

If only more people understood the tradition part

[@jakenolan9386]

Hey there, this may sound rediculous but if i want to ride a harley like this in the future, what bike should i learn to ride on? I mean there are so many different types of bike and idk if a starter bike has to mimic what you want in the future and i cant really find any info on what to start on. Any help would be brilliant, thanks

[@DukeOfDC]

Not ridiculous at all! I think you should start on a harley! Maybe a Sport 750, or something a little more powerful but lighter than a full on road glide or street glide. Weight will play an important role in learning things easily and more importantly, correctly.

[@jakenolan9386]

DukeOfDC thanks so much for the help man! i really apreciate this :D

[@curtiszwilling1844]

Not feeling heat on a air cooled engine is nice..cant stand radiators on motorcycles

[@abimanyusaravanaraj4385]

HAPPY

[@TwinSquidzLLC]

What's the difference between this type of bike and a regular sports bike? Pros and cons of each?

[@AudriusN]

on a sportbike you can't tour two-up with lots of luggage in comfort. on cruiser/tourer you can't do a lap records on a track.

[@ckim729]

DukeOfDC, what have you done to me? Since watching this video, I can't get my mind off this Harley! I almost traded in my bimmer for one of these guys. Now my wife won't talk to me!

[@DukeOfDC]

Hahaha, I'm sorry man! I have that effect on people. You gotta do what you've gotta do.

[@gabbyhayes1568]

Looks like you were riding a Street Glide Special as opposed to the plain Street Glide Standard. There are differences ($3k).

[@DukeOfDC]

Thanks for the clarification.

[@gabrielthompson1072]

Good post, love the cruisers. At about :48+, you mentioned a band you like, did you say Young Vaginas? had to go back a fewtimes.

[@DukeOfDC]

lol Young The Giant

[@Rev103090]

road glide or street glide.. ??? great video

[@alexanderduff6018]

Trust but verify. Where’d you hear that first from?

[@hobgoblin9146]

I want one!

[@DukeOfDC]

Get one!! You deserve it! You work too damn hard!

[@lorentzinvariant7348]

I really like sexy sportbikes but I can’t deny, these might be the best bikes in the world to just get lost on.

[@jonathangill9081]

HD did not utilize coolant to cool this model. They use oil.

[@Dave23547]

How does it handle in the wind?

[@DukeOfDC]

like a pig on Thanksgiving.... well

[@v8monster186]

which models got 114cu milwaukee engine ??

[@DukeOfDC]

You'll have to go on the Harley website for that information, sorry. I don't know all the models that will have the new engine off the top of my head.

[@mobflier]

CVO models are the only bikes that get the 114 (Custom Vehicle Operations). Also, Only the touring bikes get the 107 Cubic inch for now.

[@JuanGonzalez-ko7yr]

I'm 5'11 195 just wondering if that's big enough to handle this size bike, looking to buy one this year

[@2131400]

Juan Gonzalez Base on those numbers you are considered a small man. however I've seen even smaller frames than that riding this bikes ...you should be OK. Remember with Harley you're buying a brand a culture..you want Quality go Kawasaki Vulcan Vaquero.

[@JuanGonzalez-ko7yr]

Cool thanks?

[@JuanGonzalez-ko7yr]

Everyone I know that has a kawi Vulcan or straroglider bike is trying to get rid of them or has already I would say no matter what that's not a desirable quality

[@DukeOfDC]

You'd fit this bike more than fine.

[@JuanGonzalez-ko7yr]

DukeOfDC thanks man I appreciate it may couldn't come around fast enough

[@stepanvasylchenko6138]

Man why you are riding at 3k RPM and not on 2k?

[@jefftilghman9059]

As far as handling goes, which bikes handles better, the Road Glide or the Street Glide?

[@DukeOfDC]

Honestly they were both equal in my mind. They both share similar steering and weight qualities that define their handling potential

[@cluuck4617]

Only thing about the new 107 is its a balanced motor, not my favorite option.

[@DukeOfDC]

Interesting.

[@RR-fv7cl]

Washington DC? Might be a n00b question, but just wondering

[@DukeOfDC]

Yep, DC :D

[@RR-fv7cl]

Nice. I'm over in Falls Church, Always looking for new people to ride with

[@aussiemotokid4054]

I want a sportster or a street 500 when I get my license

[@DukeOfDC]

There you go! Work hard and one day you'll be riding your dream bike!

[@aussiemotokid4054]

DukeOfDC I'm already dreaming and soon I'll be working

[@pjboudwin2730]

I'd recommend the sportster over the street if your plan is going with a Harley Davidson buying the street is like buying a Honda rebel and putting a Harley tank on it haha very few people still like them after a while. But either way hope you get to ride and as I always say watch out for those not watching for you.

[@DukeOfDC]

Like and I promise never to sing again haha

[@collingee507]

What do we do if we don't care? Haha. Ill just give it a like anyways. Keep up the great content!

[@patsfan2078]

haha great comment

[@Madcatdave]

DukeOfDC at least it wasn't Taylor Swift lol

[@Nickdaswimmer]

Great Band and great review!!

[@josephfoster30]

I'm renting one of these tomorrow for 24 hours for $149, is that a good deal?

[@DukeOfDC]

+Joseph Foster sounds pretty good! Put some serious miles on it!!!

[@isthatcrimson_]

bro, I couldn't ride a crusier. they feel like im sitting at my comp desk at work lol

[@Bradington]

i can't ride a sport bike, i feel like i'm prepping for a colonoscopy

[@ranchocopper]

Is your couch uncomfortable?

[@abimanyusaravanaraj4385]

100

[@TimothyT230]

The BMW K1600 is probably not a good bike for Harley fans to compare their bikes to. The K1600 has a six cylinder engine which stands at the cutting edge of German engineering and harnesses the benefits of years of modern motorsport R&D. The BMW also puts out 160 hp and 129 ftlbs of torque. To be fair to both bikes, Dyno runs have placed the hp of the BMW at 143 hp (160 advertised) and the Milwaukee 8 at 81 hp (none advertised). That's a massive difference. So it's all about the torque ? Well the K1600 has 129 ftlbs, the Milwaukee 8 has 111 ftlbs. So, much less hp and less ftlbs while weighing 62 pounds more than the BMW. Thats quite something since the BMW is larger and has a lot more technology built in. You however don't have to be a physics major to make those sums and thd impact they have on rideability. So why is it important to a rider that abides by all the rules ? Power to weight ratio does not only effect 0 to 60 times or top end, it has a significant impact on drive quality. If it did not, you would have the same drive feel from a Toyota Corolla as you would have in a BMW M3. I liked your review, you are knowledgeable however I get the feeling a little biased. The HD Streetglide is nowhere near the motorcycle that the BMW K1600 is. Better to compare the HD to Indian or Victory to be honest. Steer away from the BMW as a comparator. But I guess that you do really, actually know that. Harley Davidson is an American icon (no argument there), and the innuendo of Harley Davidson ownership are the two and only things the Harley has over the BMW. Just keeping it real.

[@mikejohnson7202]

Yes although you missed his point. The BMW K1600 is not as fun to ride as the 107 Street Glide. In other words German engineering can not compete and that is why Harley Davidson of Germany is so popular.

[@TimothyT230]

Mike Johnson Vespa's are also fun to ride

[@kylemoore9626]

Greg Lessing if Harley came out with a 6 cylinder engine people would riot in the streets.

[@TimothyT230]

No doubt. And let's just be straight here. I don't hate Harleys, nor those who choose to buy them however they appeal to a different market for a different reason. The BMW K1600 stands at the forefront of current touring motorcycle technology with regards to a number of elements influencing ride quality and even if you dispute that, it can't be denied that it develops much more power and weighs less. We all know what that brings right ? No physics lessons required ? It's not a competitor advisable for Harley fans to compare their bike to. Rather steer well clear of that comparison.

[@abimanyusaravanaraj4385]

500

[@IsraelTangaroaBirch]

Her singing put me off at the beginning!

[@DukeOfDC]

LOL her as is me? Honestly if you think I have a wome's singing voice then it would be a compliment.

[@IsraelTangaroaBirch]

oh sorry haha I just watch the rest of the vid... sorry... dude :)

[@abefroman9848]

I thought it was a lady too

[@ronleon62]

Four valves per cylinder! 85hp! Wow, welcome to 1980, HD!!

[@kingsqueak2221]

I just can't get past the whole lifestyle thing. I was out yesterday and the perfect example of it was going on. Two guys on Street Glides (basically the Camry of bikes in New England, they are everywhere), both with open headers blasting away to annoy everyone around them. The whole "I'm an angry drunk and I'm here to piss everyone off around me" just isn't the image for me. Southpark had it dead on. They've definitely improved the bikes but the closest I've ever come to owning an HD was when Buell had the XB12X years back.

[@Murtagh653]

they don't do it to annoy everyone around them, they do it because they enjoy it. they aren't hurting anyone so no one has the right to try and take that away. if you want to enjoy something, go enjoy it. stop worrying about what other people do or think, focus on your own life

[@rotaxhead]

From an Aprilia TUONO to riding this TURD LOL?????? DUKE of what? Careful don't let it get away from ya HEHEHEHEHE!

[@DukeOfDC]

Appreciate the support man!! Ride safe :)

[@kendrickgoat]

"Get a real bike" lol

[@garymoore3497]

Harley stock been in a steep nose dive last 7 years. People are fed up pouring money into these engines which are designed to fail. People not paying 20 to 30 thousand dollars for new bikes... I predict this company will be bankrupt inside of 5 years from now..... We have access to company balance sheets, showing the company way over extended on existing loans and credit to the tune of almost 500 million dollars. This motor company not have that kind of cash to pay back..........Is only a matter of time now, before banks start calling these notes back over-due for payment............

[@evelin8312]

am i the only one who thinks that you aren't that bad at singing

[@DukeOfDC]

+Eve Her you might be haha, but thank you :D

[@lizdc1]

Hi from one dc rider to another. Just FYI this is a street glide special (same bike I have) just so people are surprised that the standard street glide doesn't have the gps or touch screen. The standard also doesn't have abs or linked brakes ( I think). Also the flake colors(they are called hard candy flake colors) like this and my purple (mystic purple)only come on the special. I love the new engine. They also upgraded the suspension from 2016 to 2017. I was coming from a 2011 Harley softail deluxe and it took me a little getting used to BUT I love this bike. Also not sure why neutral was blinking it shouldn't do that. When you are neutral on a harley it is a solid light. And the cracking when you turn it off is a thing.

[@DukeOfDC]

lizdc1 Really appreciate the info from an owner, and I'm sure future watchers will also appreciate it! Safe riding man!

[@williambacon9535]

Hello, I am from Fort Worth, Texas. I have the standard and you are correct that it doesn't come with ABS, but ABS is and option for $795 dollars. The bike does come standard with linked brakes though. The only other difference is that while the security system comes standard on the street glide special, it is a $395 dollar option on the street glide standard. Both the street glide special and street glide standard are the same bikes across the board except for the noted options. Both are great bikes.

[@lizdc1]

Sure no problem .. really is a great bike and just a surprise/ decision for people looking ata street glide to decide between a normal streetglide and a special if it is worth the additional cost for me it was just one note ;-) I am chick hence the liz dc since you send thanks man thought I would set the record strait lol :-)

[@SanandanDA]

Turd Machine. BMW better.

[@DukeOfDC]

+Sanandan Kinkar That's a close minded way to think of things :/

[@grayboo212]

Fire good. Bon fire better.

[@Dannyyzeee]

can't stand cruisers

[@DukeOfDC]

Have you given them a chance? Like have you ridden one before and just weren't into it?

[@avthateck]

Daniyal S. #AllBikeLivesMatter

[@avthateck]

Daniyal S. And I feel like its not the bike you dislike, Its the type of riders that come with it.

[@iancarman]

:'(

[@Dannyyzeee]

Yeah they're far too heavy and only good for going down a highway. The type of riders are a huge part of it too. I would be on a cruiser hanging out with sport bike riders