2022 Harley-Davidson Road & Street Glide ST Review (Can a "PERFORMANCE BAGGER" Keep Up?)

[@yammienoob]

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[@hawkman996]

I absolutely love the look of the street and road glide st models. The gray on bronze hits my eye right and I have always dug their take on the bagger for styling. But that is not enough for me to buy this bike. At 30k dollars I shouldn’t have to mod it right out of the box. For me it should come with the tech pack, heated grips, and ohlins suspension for that price. With those items standard and maybe a hp bump to at least 125 I could convince myself to pay the high asking price. That being said great job to HD to at least starting to peak my interest when it’s been a brand I don’t even think about looking into.

[@stickybucket1851]

But you'd be letting everyone know you ride a reeeaaal bike lol

[@joemilich]

The most ultimate sport touring motorcycle has to be a Yamaha FJR1300

[@christiankaae8852]

Imo the fjr gets to big on it for riding very long in a single day

[@davegallo8166]

Or the Connie 14

[@victoriazero8869]

The new Gixxer S1000GT looks pretty sweet imo.

[@0fVolfAndMan]

Connie 14 is the gold standard

[@tarasb.ukrainian1947]

I rode the new FJR, fast like a Busa luxurious like a Gold Wing, 600lbs

[@ncautolink]

Wonderful review! I’ve owned 2 Street Glides before. I never liked the look of a Road Glide before, but now I love everything about it. Im getting a Road Glide Special next!

[@SmallButMightyx]

Probably the first real and honst review I've seen from someone invited to that trip from any of the other content creators. Appreaciate it.

[@distancejunkiemonkey4491]

Don’t bother trying to turn that ST into a sport touring bike. If you stay with the HD brand, and want to tour then go with the Ultra Limited. With these bikes you’ll never notice the 100 lbs extra or the 5 ft lbs of torque. You notice the ultra has a smaller front diameter tire which will cause it to change directions a little easier. In fact the 2019 ultra had a 17 inch front tire, and that bike changes directions very quickly for a big motorcycle. I know I got 40,000 miles on my ultra with most of it being mountain roads. And as a retired law-enforcement motor officer I don’t give the bike any breaks in the mountains. At the end of the day it’s just what you like to ride. Harley Davidson, BMW, any of the others. But I will say one thing about Harley Davidsons and the riding experience. I’ve owned my share of sport bikes, in fact I also currently have a 2015 VFR that’s highly modified. No it’s not a super sport but it’s a damn good sport bike. And it’ll walk away from anything Harley Davidson produces hands-down. However I only get the experience from that motorcycle when there’s nobody in front of me on a great mountain road. You get the Harley Davidson experience at speed, on the freeway, on a mountain road, in traffic. It gives you the experience that a Harley Davidson gives you no matter how you ride or where you ride or when you ride. And at the end of the day the chicks dig the Harleys way more than any other motorcycle you’re ever gonna pull up on!

[@hondanut7564]

HD owner here , but I think with the new Indian Pursuit , Harley has some serious more work to do , to bring their touring models up to speed , especially water cooled power and auto suspensions

[@tombyrne1142]

I would love to see what they could do with the Rev Max platform. Punch that out to 1800, even 1600 cc and you would make enough torque to move the Glides at low RPMs and more fun up top. Rev Max the Touring bikes.

[@nweisbond]

Spite, thank you SO MUCH for reminding me how much I LOVE my Road King. Yeah, I'm a Harley fan boy, but since I do ride the touring series motorcycles, I am so happy to not have to stare into a dashboard of technology that does little more than obstruct everything in front of me. As usual, you do a fantastic job of narrating your experience on a given motorcycle, and guys like me appreciate it. Kudos on another great episode of the Noob, and reminding me how much I DON'T want a new touring bike with a fairing... :) I guess that's why they call them ROAD KING'S!

[@benjamin.f.b.]

amen

[@FFL-vg9ro]

I have not had a stock windshield or stock seat on any of the last 10 bikes I’ve owned. At a certain size, you realize that stock bikes are just not going to fit you. The flap does smooth the airflow in the pocket - less turbulence around your face. And I just moved from a Street Glide to a Road Glide for the exact reasons you expressed.

[@user-lb6xi3nf3o]

If you don’t mind me asking, how big are you and what are some of the bikes you’ve owned. I’m 6’5-6’6 on the heavier side and have been trying to find a big enough ride for a beginner bike

[@cobumo7735]

@@user-lb6xi3nf3o Check out Matt Laidlaw’s channel. I believe he’s 6’6 and more than likely has a video review on any Harley model you’re interested in. Personally I think you could fit on just about any Harley with forwards and the right seat.

[@StormBringerVids]

I kinda like the Road-glide. Want to own one one day, but right now i not do enough huge miles to justify a big bagger. Though it sounds like spite is just to big for stock seats. I hear the Road Glide is usually the pick for the taller guy since it is roomier and not as cramped.

[@CaffeineFreak13]

You gota configure bikes to fit your body! Too many ppl leave their bikes exactly how they bought them and it saddens me.

[@TheFerwing]

Please don't become one of these channels that just panders big motorcycle companies to get an invite for the very next event. It was already a bit sad seeing you release the other video right on the same day as revzilla release theirs. Speaking for myself, if I wanted this type of content I'd watch motobob, MSF or revzilla. I love those channels, but I also really like the independent vibe this channels has. Yours is a truly unique channel, don't loose this identity just to please big companies.

[@pabloblascocarrascosa5425]

+1

[@LARGO125]

💯

[@yammienoob]

1. It's a pure coincidence we released our video same day Revzilla did. There's no coordination between channels, just editing timeframe 2. Our team has never held back from what we really think about any bike (see my Ducati multistrada review, or Spite's first impression on this reveal). Or tune into any Yamcast where we will say exactly what we think 3. Independence =/= negative coverage. You can be positive about something and still be independent. 4. Our videographer couldn't make this trip which is why the footage looks different, Spite had to rely on their production crew. We have over 3,000 people supporting us every month on yammienoob.co - we don't need any help or funding from big companies. I buy every giveaway bike with my own money.

[@TheFerwing]

@@yammienoob i have listen to every yamcast (its by far my favourite content you guys make, would even love if Josh or Whitney joined you once or twice), my comment came from a place of love. I really like what you have here and been watching since the hentai hornet. I just don't want to watch the channel follow a path that even you said multiple times it's not what you're about. I'm glad you still think like that. Thanks for the reply though

[@aaronstrassburg3032]

‘I’m wearing protective pants so my shins are perhaps a bit bigger than the average Harley rider’ lmao bigger than the average Harley rider? Oh spite, bless your heart.

[@blackflag203]

"A solid foundation on which you can build your version of a sport-touring motorcycle..." YES Spite, that is definitely damning with fine praise. Appreciate the content brother!

[@michaelallen9784]

I may be 4 or 5 months late with this post, but I've been on a waiting list due to allocation, but I received the call, and I'm definitely buying it tomorrow!! Thanks for helping me pull the trigger!!

[@TheNECichlids]

Relax your legs, don’t try to hold the bike like a sport bike or adv. If you’re about 5’10 there’s a tall boy seat-1” up 1” back. There are also slightly taller bars or a motivator setup you’d probably love

[@matthewlemoine6280]

I completely agree the ST mod Is blocking force submission and also brakes. People are not breaking hard bar like you would with a car on a race track. They may have upgraded the shocks a little and give it more power but other than that I don't know what is actually performance. However I'm happy they're trying to make a performance bagger

[@johnpsmith1187]

Also u called the road glide a batwing fairing when its a shark nose fairing

[@MrEiniweini]

I really feel that HD is adding to cost and weight to add gauges that don't need to be there with a TFT 7" screen. I have the Sportster S and it shows all of that info on the main screen and it is not cluttered. My 4" screen has speedo, taco, fuel, warning lights, cruise control... all on the main dial without hitting a button. That bike has 4 dials and a TFT that can all go wrong while my bike has one gauge. The way electronics are these days, that retro dial is costing more to install on the bike, not less, because it is still operated by the electronics package that is there anyway.

[@pocketlint82]

They got to fill up all that fairing space with something. Also the needle dials are probably still connected by analog to their main function since that's very simple. If they aren't, then that would be pretty dumb. My fatboy is for example. So they are actually less likely to have any kind of issue than a fully digital display. But it's not like modern digital displays are that unreliable. It's just a looks thing mostly I imagine

[@nickt3169]

You expect us to believe a four legged, hoofed creature such as yourself can fit on a Sportster S?!

[@gordonretherford5451]

Finally, a unbiased review.Well done YN.

[@joshdeaktor5827]

I would love to see Yammie and Co. review a Kawasaki Vaquero. It is one of the best value propositions in the bagger market and I think it would be so much more popular if it was marketed better.

[@jonr4651]

Or less ugly

[@joshdeaktor5827]

@@jonr4651 the styling is an acquired taste, but the 21 grey and red paint scheme looked really cool. The vaquero with an Ivan’s ECU flash is a very capable bike. The HD probably handles slightly better due to the shorter wheelbase and has a more premium finish, but for as much as HD charges for a SG or RG it is a tough value proposition.

[@altortugas5979]

This

[@altortugas5979]

They need to still be around when I’m ready to pick up a touring bike.

[@joshdeaktor5827]

@@altortugas5979 they will be, they have been the same since 2011 with ABS and linked brakes coming in 2014 being the most recent change

[@Ryan-wo4rm]

I have a 22 RG standard. IMO, save your money on the ST and buy the standard and an aftermarket cam, Ohlins shocks, and put the seat and windshield that works for you on it. Cam offers huge increases in power and the stock shocks are horrible. These bikes tip in surprising well for as big and heavy as they are. Indian Pursuit is worth a look too.

[@Firestorm637]

At $30,000 too expensive. R18 transcontinental $25,000. BMW k1600 Grand America $28,000, Super Duke Gt $21,000, Rocket 3 $24,000, Multistrada V4 $21,00”. No stage 1-4 needed

[@jacobmassotto9490]

That wind buffeting is giving me a headache. Jesus

[@michealsisson3404]

Enjoyed the video. Seemed pretty fair evaluation to me. I own a 2019 Police Eglide with the 114. Came with heated grips. I got a low seat on eBay. 4” windshield as well. Couldn’t go on the highway with the buffeting. Changed to 9” Freedom windshield and now I almost don’t need the visor on my helmet. The 114 has plenty of power until you top out around 80 mph or so. You lose passing power after that. I love this bike. Won’t sell it anytime soon. I have a naked sport bike for days when I feel like going really fast. Long trips or more relaxed trips, sticking with the Eglide.

[@13_Cowboy]

It just needs, like most Harleys, a much better lean angle. That's why I switched from Sportster to Pan for my twisty Swiss mountain roads.

[@StirbMensch]

Would have liked to hear Yam's impression on these bikes as well, along with the Pan-American

[@LARGO125]

HD probably only let's Spite ride them. Papa Yam would shit all over how awful that thing is. Especially after they just rode the new Goldwing.

[@yammienoob]

@@LARGO125 Harley originally invited me out because I actually have racing and track experience and wanted me to ride the KotB bike lol. I couldn't make it because I had another trip already booked, don't make conjectures.

[@cisa1622]

Glad to hear your thoughts … thank you for the honest review

[@sebastiansibley7357]

That intro really felt like Harley had to approve of the wording like you’re doing a free advertisement for them

[@thierryfaquet7405]

It’s a paid trip, of course HD are at the steering wheel. Why do you think they invite "influencers" if not for the advertisement?

[@thabrownieviking]

If I wasn't so far away I'd haul out my Moto Guzzi MGX-21 for you guys to review I would almost bet money even Yam would dig it. Also you guys should review the Indian Challenger :)

[@HDR20]

I agree with your statement on SG vs RG. I made the switch in 2018 and don't see myself going back

[@toowheela2111]

Harley said, cmon down and review our new bikes. Just don't bring Yam.🤣

[@Underbottom.Sandydown]

I couldn't memorize those specs either. But if you didn't do the made-for-tv style look at the camera and fake being natural, you wouldn't have to memorize shlt *OR* read from cue cards. I remember back when this channel was kinda funny because of the laid back approach of a narrated power point, much easier to watch and listen to and I wasn't distracted by the watching what y'all are doing with your hands, awkward facial expressions and eye movement. But hey, y'all have a system so more power to ya.

[@exzackt]

I had the same problems with my heavy breather until I switched to mid mounts. Much easier to control the bike as well

[@vmotobiker]

STUD! Great review! I own a 21 V4 1100 Factory and 21 Road Glide Special. I agreed with your epilogue

[@donnywilloughby5314]

I’ve heard that the wind influence in the bars due to the mounting of the fairing is night and day difference on the road glide over the street glide

[@wingsqc]

Topic suggestion: I am saving up for my first bike. My understanding about the wind protection is mixed up. Most likes naked style, but many add a windshield. Once they get the windshield, they complain about created buffeting. I also live in Texas, I guess I would appreciate some cooling ventilation, but what about the constant pressure on the chest? And Yammie likes to "ear"the speed building up with the wind... Thanks.

[@russellborn515]

Yeah, I bought a naked SV650. Added a windscreen, and it was not great. Kept the wind off my chest, but hit my helmet. Like Spite said, I could barely hear the engine. I probably would have removed it had it not been stolen. You really need to think about what you're going to do with the bike. I replaced it with a 650 Vstrom, much better touring bike. Not quite as fun in the twisties, but still a good time.

[@tombyrne1142]

Is it that much better than my 19 RK with a 107 Stage 2 and Progressive shocks. All in, including the purchase of the bike new I am at $23k.

[@MrBeltaine]

A sport touring bike for $30k. It would be nice to have a decent seat, suspension, & heated grips. Maybe available for a small additional charge?

[@Barberslave1]

Harley and small charge are not doable my friend

[@johncamara1650]

Super Frumpy in neutral grey primer gloss...the future of Millennial motorcycle interest. Can't stop thinking about it.

[@christophercastillo7693]

Woah Spite. Looking all professional and shit. Great video dude. You guys are really upping your production game. Keep it up.

[@Ruidac0]

I agree, the most attractive offering right now is the FXLRST

[@donaldsoncole3095]

Sharp presentation with a unique perspective, but $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$. OH MY GOD !!!!!!

[@wyomoto1349]

It took me a week to get used to the new heavy breather and then I didn’t even notice it anymore.

[@masonhock6442]

A "sport-touring" cruiser is what I strive for as my bike I'll shell out some serious cash for.

[@davegallo8166]

Solid platform..... for those prices they should be fine from the factory

[@klausheisler3701]

I fast forward through your adds only to have YT stop and show me two more adds. Dude, your channel is becoming a giant Sundae of adds with Motorcycle content sprinkles

[@jonbibler4245]

You are dead on about the road glide I've owned Street glides and was going to buy another street glide until my buddy said no buy the road glide I bought a 22 ST road glide and what a difference between the two The handling and the comfort is no match compared to the Street glide and I get what you're saying about its funner to ride I love my new road glide ST

[@russellborn515]

I enjoyed the 'busa shade in the Rockform promo.

[@tobiassullivan2161]

That wind noise makes the video unwatchable

[@rhodeisland_roadking]

I think they will sell a bunch of RG and SG ST to guys who want the fastest one off the showroom floor but then will wish they had less sporty suspension/setup for actual touring. 107 to 128 conversion is probably the best value for power but there are already 143 kits elsewhere.

[@adams2013]

Road glide is my dream bike bike I can't believe that Harley Davidson charge a premium price for it when you have a garbage suspension, Indian challenger it's way ahead of the game... Why?

[@willsikes9718]

Which would you buy, Roadglide, Streetglide, or Goldwing?

[@johnpsmith1187]

First thing i did with my street glide klock works 8.5 inch windshield and hd tallboy seat

[@brettweber6132]

How tall are you?

[@johnpsmith1187]

@@brettweber6132 6 foot on the nose

[@brettweber6132]

@@johnpsmith1187 Thanks

[@danpintal1215]

Great review man!!!! Thanks

[@bujabusiness]

Wow, an exciting new gold wing For people who don't like reliability

[@someguyontheinternet7165]

Fashion vs Function

[@hjokergames1335]

This motorcycle...this motorcycle....because of THIS MOTORCYCLE!!!. There now it's in your head to. Sorry spite but I gotta do it to ya.

[@atvandrew]

Honest question sport touring vs sport bagger what's the difference

[@mohiuddinahmad1792]

Nice video.Nice comparison.

[@jake88ci]

I would love to see a harley roadglide turbo 200hp.Why? to show that harley actually has the engineering skill that no one thinks they can achieve AND Harley needs a new EXCITING off the wall, outside the box motorcycle = Shock and AWE type marketing . Just a very limited number made to show the world they can pull it off = The press would go wild

[@chevysteel]

Early on 2 videos today! Both under 3 min!

[@thedjinn13]

I would love to see your comparison between these and the Indian Challenger/chieftain

[@lancelance4582]

The generic rock music is a pretty good parody of other vlogs’ coverage of motorcycles

[@scorpion-ninja8228]

Kawasaki Concours 14 is my choice for next bike, nothing from HD interests me sorry!

[@r.matthews594]

So the Street Glide is a heavy, sort of sluggish, cramped-despite-being-huge, shin keeps hitting the mouth breather intake, massive wind buffeting, need several mods to make it liveable, already overpriced bike. And the Road Glide shares _some_ of those issues.... And this is better than a sport-tourer, an ADV, or even a Goldwing how?

[@MaaZeus]

Remember that Spite is absolutely HUGE guy. Many of those issues are because of that, like him hitting his shin and his head being outside of the protection zone that the small windshield can offer.

[@r.matthews594]

@@MaaZeus I'm 6'3 myself, a bit over in riding boots, and I have a feeling that the ergos would be similar for me. Much like most sportbikes are just too cramped for me.

[@mikedimov5184]

Please, please, please! Don't buy a Road Glide! PoS! Get the bat wing, not the sharknose! Just kidding! I LOVE my RG Limited. Best bike ever.

[@philipparana9225]

I can't get down w any bike that has a stereo system.

[@someguy9520]

One problem is with HD content is that spite talk about comparison models of harley but i think that most ppl have no idea what hes talkin about

[@michaelpaciorek4068]

Why if there is a massive screen do they still have the ugly analog, speedo, tack, oil and battery(?)

[@markchalloner5883]

Zero interest in either of these bikes, only watched because Spite got a good ride around my backyard! Tombstone, Bisbee, and my favorite place, the Chiricahua National Monument.

[@timsalabimbombassa]

So this motorcycle that is made for the sole purpose of being comfortable is ok, except it’s uncomfortable.

[@SFSomega]

30.000 dollar bike "a perfect foundation where you can make your perfect cruiser harley" Bro, what the fuck?

[@Kwhopperfan]

I like how the commentator thinks the rev limiter is just a number than can be raised to suit your style

[@maximusblueline8546]

Great vid

[@Father_EggWhites]

Why does spite look fake in this? Did yam replace him with a functioning clone?

[@KrispyCrem3]

Where was the sport part? Looks all lounge chair to me.

[@justbailey3300]

Love your content. Could you please update your gear links.

[@thetwowheeledintrovert3367]

Was this sponsored by Rokform or HD?

[@SMALLTOWNREACTIONS]

I'm looking for advice from someone who has had both the R6 and the R1. I get that the R1 is faster but how much faster?

[@AZ-wc5ot]

R6 pulls hard at high revs. R1 pulls hard at low revs and then it pulls harder

[@AZ-wc5ot]

To be fair though you might not even feel that much of the difference sometimes but when you look at the speedo you'll find yourself doing 50mph more than you thought

[@brettweber6132]

Hi I'm new here and I'm sure you've said it many times before but I have no idea how tall you are so the fairing issues you talk alot about really don't mean anything to me because I have nothing to compare it too. I'm 5-11 so what would the street glide be like for a guy my height? We know you had issues but also what's your height? Thanks

[@D1XA]

Oh my God!!! The road glide is so ugly that makes you feel like the new yamaha mt line is beautiful... I feel like this is the fiat multipla on two wheels 😂

[@austinVloggs390]

CRAZY how many negative things u can point out, I set a stop watch and every 30seconds-2mins u would say something negative. Was there anything good about these bikes 😆

[@Please_Consume_Irresponsibly]

Got the 21' lowrider S with the 114 and I gotta say I expected more..yeah everything feels and looks nice or whatever, but I expect that for what they charge. They just didn't impress me with the 114 M8. It looks cool and all but I just get the "yup, i'm on a cruiser" feeling, and if they just bumped the HP up they would have some really fun bikes. As it stands the 114 isn't cutting it for me in the power department without having to dump more money into the engine to have it *reliably* make more power,.

[@mooky314]

Solution? VMAX/Rocket 3

[@carpenoctem]

Had a 2020 low rider s. Bike got totaled last year after getting smacked by a car, bought a v65 magna and haven't looked back. The low rider s is a beautiful bike but the 114 is clunky, underwhelming and doesn't sound good like a twin cam or evo. Plus had constant clutch and transmission issues with gears sticking or the bike not wanting to move. The price of admission for harleys is too much when you can buy much better bikes for 1/10th of the price...

[@CaffeineFreak13]

Well if you would have waited a model year you could have gotten the low rider st with the 117

[@Please_Consume_Irresponsibly]

@@CaffeineFreak13 I mean I can still trade in. Still won’t change the fact that without a cam and subsequent upgrades, their bikes are too underpowered. The 117 barely makes 100hp on these heavy ass bikes. It’s honestly embarrassing lol

[@Please_Consume_Irresponsibly]

@@carpenoctem those bikes are sick. Lots of torque and HP in a bike from the 80’s. Quick ass 0-60 too… not much my style, but style don’t matter much at 140mph lol

[@shanec8224]

I’ll never understand baggers...

[@tarnishedsquid2967]

30k? That's wild

[@robbyclark6915]

I know these bikes have that “tech package” available, but isn’t it just AVAILABLE, not standard? I’m pretty sure it’s an upgrade for the extra tech which at $30k plus freight and surcharges and dealership fees…….is totally unacceptable IMO. You shouldn’t have to do a single thing to a bike this expensive. But, if you’re ok with spending a laborers yearly salary on a motorcycle and then forking out extra for the safety features and some basic tech, then Harley has a bike for you my man…..or woman?

[@donellclemons2195]

The only sport touring bike hd had was the sport glide..

[@7nor0cali7]

@yammie_Noob can you guys review the Kawasaki Vaquero please!!

[@nobodyimportant8671]

I keep waiting to here somebody on these bike reviews talk about the infotainment system and how it is missing whim. Brochure show apple car play and talks about the need for a microphone etc and they are not talking about you Bluetooth helmet, it is about WHIM and a proprietary Bluetooth helmet setup. How many motorcycles have system like that and yet nobody wants to review Harleys.

[@바보Queen]

Challenger is way better.. hope they come out with an ST model

[@gtyrkicksin216]

“You get wind it out to…5500” 🤣

[@stevestretch2978]

Road glide, of course.

[@Firestorm637]

Quick shifter install on a Harley

[@reubenlarter9992]

Your videos are amazing keep it up bro

[@vvratnasekhar5876]

The audio is so bad, it would have been so much better if you just narrated them again and added that audio to the existing video.

[@viperq]

When it comes to American Baggers, I think the Indian Challenger is the better bike.

[@roadrunner681]

Looks fun but I like everything anymore

[@LARGO125]

Spite: "or is it just Harley putting farkles on an already good motorcycle". ? ?? ???? 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 GOOD MOTORCYCLE?!?! Hardley Ableson would actually have to build one first! No Spite, it's Hardley Ableson doing what they always do, polishing an inadequate, heavy TURD.

[@terryboehler5752]

Great job.

[@JoeThorntonJr]

The Road Glide is the only Glide. The Street Glide is the ghetto version of the Road Glide!!!

[@ruthlesshatchet6353]

I gave a thumbs up to help, but big Harleys are not for me.