2020 Harley-Davidson Roadster Test Ride and Review : First Ride

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Bikes: 2007 Harley Davidson Sportster XL883C
1986 KLR250
Mrs. Ryda's Bike: 2008 Suzuki GZ250
Satin Black color
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Helmet: Simpson Ghost
Instagram: @theinfinitryda

[@chrisedwards9509]

Honestly the best online review of a bike that I've seen. Everything you said as you were riding was informative; no worthless rambling comments. These guys should have you do all of their reviews. If I buy one of these, I'll come all the way down to Charlotte and buy it from you. Good work.

[@theinfinitryda]

Chris Edwards thank you.

[@theinfinitryda]

Chris Edwards I had a really rough day and this comment definitely helped me get through this day.

[@chrisedwards9509]

For real, you've got a knack for it. I've watched about 15 reviews for this bike and all of the longer ones have not been that great. Yours was very informative and well communicated. Sorry you had a rough day man, and I hope things get better for you.

[@theinfinitryda]

Chris Edwards thank you

[@TerryClarkAccordioncrazy]

Great review, I really appreciate you let us hear the bike and didn't mix music over it like so many others

[@Chryssye4]

My Brother has an 03 883 ROADSTER, HE NAMED AFTER. HIS MOTHER WHO PASSEF AWAY.

[@arunnmatt]

Brilliant channel mate. Question: i am 5 ft 6, would you recommend the 1200 roadster. I haven’t personally tried on the bike yet.

[@soorajsaikumar]

Try this and the 48. If Milwaukee try the softail slim

[@danielherber9710]

HD has been using that seat for a while. It's good for about 150 miles. After that, you're left wishing for more cushion. However, like you said, with the stock setup, the Roadster is designed for shorter rides. I own a 2016 Roadster. I made modifications to mine so that I can go from the stock setup to a sport/touring setup by swapping out a few things and bolting a few things on. These bikes are extremely versatile. Believe it or not, you get used to the mids. The pegs are larger, because in the twisties you need to hug the tank with your knees. This pushes your feet outward. The larger pegs help to accommodate this scenario. At first, I used to hit my shins on them at stops, but not any more. Great review. I join you in recommending it to sport riding enthusiasts, and anyone else who just wants to own a fun ride. :)

[@rider14mcd63]

Do you still have your roadster? May I ask the things you change?

[@danielherber9710]

@@rider14mcd63 I changed my rear turn signals to those of a stock Sportster. This way, I can use HD Detatchables hardware. When I ride longer, I switch seats to a Mustang Regal Duke, slide on the HD Detatchables sissy bar with luggage rack, add my Viking sissy bar bag, bolt on an HD mustache engine guard, change the handlebars to those from an Iron 883 with a 1 inch riser, and snap on the HD quick release sport windshield.

[@alca4340]

hey daniel...owned a 2006 1200 custom sportster but even with rear shock upgrades and touring seat my tail bone couldn't take the bumps....im 230 lbs 5 10 inches...did you change your seat and rear shocks, ....thanks

[@danielherber9710]

@@alca4340 I did not change the rear shocks, but I switched seats to the Mustang Regal Duke. It's a much more comfortable seat. I'm 5'10" 175.

[@davekelambertus]

I’m thinking of buying a roadster or a 48... i like the look of a 48 more, but kinda afraid of the small tank. It also looks like the braken and suspension of the roadster are better... what’s your take on it?

[@theinfinitryda]

The roadster is a great bike. The tank is small but with this style of bike stopping more frequent is better on the buttocks. Lol. I have a small tank on my Sporty but I like to stop at least every 1.5 hr anyway so works out great. And braking and suspension are better because of the inverted forms makes for a more sporty ride. It’s an amazing machine.

[@Dave-sw2dm]

It needs rear set foot controls for me to be comfortable on it. Otherwise it looks amazing.

[@sportsterrider2087]

Love the suspension and brakes. I have “48” black handlebars and 1 inch risers. I also installed 883 Iron foot pegs and a Mustang fastback seat. Next upgrade will be Fox shocks. I got used to the mid controls and prefer the feeling of control. After hitting my shins a few times I learned to avoid it.

[@theinfinitryda]

James Menard nice

[@grayghost1423]

Do you still have the bike? Did you have to change any cables?

[@sportsterrider2087]

@@grayghost1423 I did not change the cables but they were at the limit. I sold the bike and purchased a Street Bob.

[@grayghost1423]

@@sportsterrider2087 it's a spare bike, I just picked it up. I believe higher bars would be better but not totally necessary.

[@gnsdfkjgnsfkjgsfioh]

Great review! How long do you think one can ride this comfortably for? Also, did those wide foot pegs bother you?

[@theinfinitryda]

Akhilesh Moparthi it just depends. You could probably do a 4 hour ride taking a break ever hour to hour and a half comfortably. And the wide foot pegs take getting used to when baking the bike up.

[@gnsdfkjgnsfkjgsfioh]

The Infinit Ryda thanks!!

[@sportglidejim9001]

New sub brother! Sportster is a fantastic bike! That racing orange paint rocks.........Ride hard or stay home😎

[@theinfinitryda]

FatBob Jim thanks. 👍🏼

[@devinbrunson4871]

I want to ride this bike but I got a question about it. is it slow as shit? And is it slow to accelerate

[@theinfinitryda]

Neither is true

[@devinbrunson4871]

The Infinit Ryda okay so is this bike slow how fast can this thing go 0-60

[@jeremybroderick9465]

​@@devinbrunson4871 For 1986-present 883 & 1200cc Sportsters and Buell - From $699.95 1275 Kits from HAMMER make it run 10s easy

[@bobrowley4346]

Great review, thank you!

[@theinfinitryda]

Share the content. Thanks 🙏🏽

[@debaronAZK]

the colors in this video are really vibrant. what camera are you using?

[@theinfinitryda]

debaronAZK I used a GoPro in flat color profile and color graded the footage but I would not suggest a GoPro because the camera froze and the battery died my first time trying to shoot the video. So I had to wait til it charged back up. GoPros are very unreliable. I’d say look at the insta360 one r 4K if you thinking about getting an action camera. And the mic adapter should be out next month.

[@simplybiking]

Nice video! However, I prefer the 48! Have you ridden the 48, cause I’m curious if the roadster is really that much sportier?

[@theinfinitryda]

Simply Biking I’ve ridden both. I’ll do a video on the Forty Eight for you soon

[@simplybiking]

The Infinit Ryda cause I like the look of the forty-eight, with at fat front tire, killer paint with black powder coating, sexy! I own a softail, so a Sportster would be around town bike. Thanks Ryda!

[@vxn9407]

Your so underrated lol

[@theinfinitryda]

Vxnique appreciate it. 👍🏼👌🏼

[@spencerb8609]

Shins will hit the mid controls

[@theinfinitryda]

Spencer Brooks so true

[@bigmike9527]

Sounds like this guy has a little sugar in his tank if you know what I mean 😂

[@theinfinitryda]

What?

[@gordonlandreth9550]

Yeah , what are you talking about ? It was a very good review and he was informative and candid about his feelings about the cycle . Lots to like here .

[@lpcox]

something is wrong with me. I have a Ducati Supersport 939, but I like this HD so fckn much...

[@georgeknox]

I love the looks of this bike. Being 6'2" I would have to add some T Bars and Club it out. Nice review btw.

[@theinfinitryda]

George Knox yeah mine is clubbed out

[@racingplate4068]

Love your work. Great review.i think I will sack my bonnie and get one of these👍 Marc Byron bay NSW.

[@theinfinitryda]

RACING PLATE thanks. Plenty of new content coming this year.

[@granto6738]

Hi bud was thinking 💭 of getting a T 💯 but I had one of the 1200s in 02 was good I don't c the money in the bony at all in in the 🇬🇧

[@Yourerealdad69]

Took it on a 3 hour trip no prob

[@guilhermemenegatti8148]

Awesome video. Thank you. Would you think it's a good bike for a first bike? Cheers

[@theinfinitryda]

Guilherme Menegatti I think a good first bike is whatever bike you like the most because the more you like the bike the more you’ll ride it and the more you ride the better you’ll get.

[@saddle8bag]

That would be a really nice bike with handlebars that were about 4" taller. Shame they gotta put those clip on wannabes on the one Sporty with a decent suspension.

[@Nick76571]

Smoked Cigarettes for 60 years ,Woman said she would buy me a Motorcycle if I quit ,I quit going on 4 months ago! Talked to the Harley Davidson dealer Thursday ,but Not sure if I need a 12 Thousand $ Bike ,Im not in the best shape ! Thanks for your time and opinion on the Roadster !!!

[@theinfinitryda]

Any bike will put a smile on your face just get out there and ryde.

[@mrburgess6777]

The opporaitive word is ..."Twisties"..👍😆

[@MidnightSportster]

Love my roadster. Stage 2 made it a whole new bike. The power and the sound. Now she sounds like a harley

[@theinfinitryda]

Midnight Sportster I want to do a stage two on my sporty also.

[@Granto-ni9qw]

How much did the stage 2 cost ????

[@MidnightSportster]

Im at a stage 4 on it now. The deal I got made it a must parts only no labor saved ne thousands. I understand now why not a lot of people stage out sportsters and just get bigger bikes, its a lot cheaper.

[@Riverside_Lawns_n_Garden]

Great video. Just curious why you were shifting so early, dont you wanna get into the power curve do you can judge the torque?

[@theinfinitryda]

Jesse Coté Bar Brother because it’s brand new, under 25 miles and not even broke in yet.

[@tokyosmash]

It’s called a Sportster because it evolved out of flat track

[@theinfinitryda]

tokyosmash nioce

[@gordonlandreth9550]

Yeah , and it needs higher flat track bars and a seat without a big dip in it .

[@calin61272]

Great review and amazing ending! Respect 👍

[@theinfinitryda]

C T thanks

[@needmetal3221]

Nice looking bike

[@jeremy4610]

This is the best review of the roadster. Plus this is my first comment ever on KZbin

[@theinfinitryda]

John Jeremy thank you 🙏🏽 👍🏼

[@jeremy4610]

Replaying rn 😎

[@oldhead_]

I have a request..being that you’re 6’ tall or so, could you have someone video you on these bikes for prospective? I’m 6’ and would love to see how you fit on the bike while riding, at a light etc.

[@theinfinitryda]

I’m a one man show. I never can seem to get any help. I film edit and promote alone. But I’ll do my best to think of something for you.

[@oldhead_]

The Infinit Ryda thanks..honestly even still shots would work..appreciate all the vids and effort..👍🏽

[@superchief15]

With the exhaust on that bike they better see you because they will never hear you coming!

[@NoodlesNJ1]

Are the Cables long enough for T Bars?

[@theinfinitryda]

Noodles I’m honestly not sure

[@northrider8628]

T bars ??? Really? Lol it's your bike but wow I'm LMAO thinking about that. Enjoy your bike your way.

[@theinfinitryda]

Northrider I wouldn’t put t bars on the roadster but on the low they fine

[@tommieroche1411]

Great bike bought a2016 model

[@kowshik7511]

is the 2018 version still available? i mean can i find a 2018 fuel tank design now? or they don't sell that version anymore?

[@rider14mcd63]

Its available

[@tenkarapop383]

idk what it is but this review had me watching the whole thing man, props!

[@theinfinitryda]

Appreciate it

[@dukeviper8385]

Old tank looks better. Great review btw

[@nandhakishore1995]

Nice video

[@cickas2197]

Mantap jiwa

[@kravchan]

Thanks, great review!

[@theinfinitryda]

kravchan I’ll keep them coming

[@darwinstarwin]

This was awesome! Just got the 2020 sportster Roadster and I can't wait to put some miles on it! I appreciated you giving an idea of your height and how you fit on the bike because I'm a tall person too and always have to wonder how bikes feel for taller folks

[@MrAndrew1953]

Shame it looks like they're going to drop it this year. It doesn't look like it will make the cut after January 17th.

[@cameronhand4812]

Love the bike, hate the bars, ergonomics hurts your back!!

[@theinfinitryda]

Yeah. But that’s the beauty of customizing.

[@cameronhand4812]

True!!

[@trekbsg]

Looks like a fun bike.🏍

[@theinfinitryda]

trekbsg it is

[@mcbastard_tv6927]

That's an ugly bike I think it's the back Fender and seat.

[@theinfinitryda]

Might be

[@superchief15]

I don’t like the flat beer or the flat finish on that 1200 engine. Looks kind of AMFey to Me

[@theinfinitryda]

Arlie Riefer I think that’s what they were going for

[@johnsteinbrueck7789]

Well done review.

[@ef1631]

..so you'd recommend this bike for bar hopping then? Haha

[@theinfinitryda]

Yeah. It’s small and easy to get around town. Hell I’d recommend anything on two wheels. I love vines. Lol

[@rider14mcd63]

I enjoy mine.

[@bobknight33]

Great bike if you only want to cruse around at speeds less than 60mph... at 12 grand it should cruse smoothly at 80mph........Better to spend $ on a Kaw Z900rs or such.

[@theinfinitryda]

bobknight33 it does 80 perfectly fine and not everyone wants a sport bike or naked bike. The Z is nice but so is the Roadster.

[@rider14mcd63]

I own one and disagree, my wife and I drove 60 miles every day into Sturgis at 70 to 90 mph from Wyoming. It is rock solid at that speed. The only mods I have is a sport windshield and slipons. Of my 4 bikes this is the most fun to ride.

[@midlifmotocrisis1933]

Couldnt disagree with you more. I own a 2019 117 stage 4 fat bob (which I've taken on the track) and a 2016 Roadster. This Roadster has plenty of Torque. Depends on how you ride it. Likes higher RPMs. Great to 95mph...

[@Malolalo95]

1000cc Honda rebel?

[@williamgold7698]

The sound quality of this video is excellent.

[@theinfinitryda]

Appreciate it.

[@2thewilderness]

Yeah, I want one.

[@theinfinitryda]

Me too lol

[@Thundy]

Well, Ryda, its about that time that most 883 owners hit. Ive had my 883 for about 10 months now, and I'm eyeballing a Roadster. Currently deciding between a 2016 and a 2017. Hopefully I can transfer the seat and pipes I got for my '17 883 :p

[@cetta-daepoore9142]

Would the Roadster be a good bike for a beginner?

[@Bored-yb2uy]

I have a Roadster. It's a good bike for begginers. It does have a higher seat height than other Sportsters. I'm 5'8 1/2 and can flat foot easily. It's a smooth riding bike that won'tget you into any trouble. It's has torque but wont launch you. It's a gradual pull. I cafe'ed my bike out with rear controls. Love it!

[@luispablolee77]

@@Bored-yb2uy Definitely , I hope I am not late, I got the Iron (as a beginner), and traded in 3 mo. I hope I am not late tho