2023 Harley-Davidson Breakout TEST RIDE!

[@RickyBobber]

I personally think this is the best looking Harley that came out this year

[@dormantmenace]

I want to love it.. it's great looking.. I always want to love low classic looking harleys.. intill I ride them.. and can't keep up with a local in a mini van on twisty roads with out draging pipe and peg.

[@williammcfaul2040]

Looks like a kowasaki

[@TheSkyhighmusic]

It is a gd looking bike .. but not for me

[@jasonmyers3847]

And it's actually got some chrome parts on it. I'd definitely change out the exhaust and license plate bracket for custom replacement parts.

[@tomseviltwinky]

This one is a beautiful bike. Just a couple mods and it would be perfect

[@Dabocado]

I was bored and decided to stop by Harley to look around. Test drove the breakout, bought it 30 minutes later. I love it.

[@Dabocado]

Update: have already ordered the stage 3 kit.

[@SuperDeadRooster]

​@@Dabocadodo you have videos about your bike?

[@Dabocado]

@@SuperDeadRooster I only have one of the breakout running with some freedom performance pipes. I’ve since sold that bike and bought a LRS which I heavily modified.

[@tusk6324]

@@Dabocado Why'd you sell it? Genuinely asking because I'm thinking about an outbreak. Gonna test ride one tomorrow.

[@Dabocado]

It was simply due to my riding style. The breakout is a great light to light bike but hard in the corners. I primarily rode naked street fighters before and the LRS fit my style a lot more.

[@jaynesavage4990]

I've had a Breakout ever since HD stopped making the Night Train and I love it!

[@RobertBIrish]

I hace a 2017 breakout about to tunr over 100,000 miles on it last year of the 5 gallon tanl been to STurgi and route 66 on it I love this bike

[@debbieterrilljohnson956]

Best looking harley I've seen in a long time.

[@trippontwowheels]

Test rode it a couple weeks ago. Not my cup of tea, but a very good bike. The 117 delivers.

[@StarRiderMoto]

Man this felt like an OG video with the ol' motovlogging chat. Getting them sportster review vibes. Always love your content Block!

[@BlockheadMoto]

The goodl ol' motovlogging chat of OH LOOK A SQUIRREL! lol thanks man 👍

[@StarRiderMoto]

@@BlockheadMoto basically haha!

[@harleydave2316]

I have a built 2015 breakout and love it. They are not for everyone but I have to say I'm really digging the silver for this yr. Only if it came with a blacked out motor!

[@helmore9313]

Traded in my 2018 breakout for the 2022 low rider ST and I don't regret it. Love the fat tire but not as much as the fairing and maneuverability, both great bikes though!

[@shaglioni]

Came back to watch this vid again even though I bought a White 24' in March. This was a well done review video.

[@agustinguerraiii]

I wish they would release a breakout special with all the chrome blacked out! I’d buy it so quick!!!

[@KemDIY]

And call it “Blackout” that would be so cool

[@wolfrikvonschwarzblut3921]

Or dark nickel plating. That'd be awesome.

[@arturoalvarado1796]

I have mine! I’m 5.7 Have no problem handling.

[@larrikinlancer685]

Feels like the Americans came late to the party when in Europe and Australia they were churnning out Breakouts. But nice to see breakouts coming back into the fray on American Roads

[@IMPORT3DKILL3R]

Always liked the breakouts just wasn’t a fan of the small tank. Awesome to see they bumped it up to 5gals. Had a Yamaha raider and loved it but aftermarket sucked for it. The breakout definitely has the aftermarket support and could see buying it as a 2nd bike

[@Shaun-c9v]

Just bought 1 seen it had to have it its that nice i couldnt walk away and rides a dream and power is unreal.. 10 out of 10👍👍👍👏👏👏well done harley davidson

[@michaelmitchell5909]

That bike looks awesome....put in a sns 475 cam with a 2 bros turnout 2 into 1 pipe, be insane

[@frankrocha9747]

How’s finding neutral?

[@tonydanzl]

Errr... Levi's have an INSEAM. LOL 🤠✌️

[@jameshokinson]

I have a 2014 breakout. I’m “6’5” 35 inch inseam. My leg rest directly over the intake on my bike. Im not sure if the riding position is that much different between the two bikes

[@FREE_PUREBLOOD333]

Beautiful looking bikes the Breakout. Even better now they have a decent size fuel tank. 😎👍🏍️💨🇬🇧

[@kylecorcoran8028]

Bro the boots and pants reference killed me😂 that commercial was made in my home town for our terrible mall, no one dreamed it would take off like it did lol

[@Angelo-w6j]

I just bought one a few days ago. I can’t wait til this bad bike gets home. And til the snow melts.

[@JoeSmith-nu8oo]

I have to find some different boots or something because I'm having to jam my toe under to shift gears. But I love it.

[@Firestorm637]

I love the minimalist dash but brighter if TFT. Digital dates the bike

[@adamconlon7729]

are they goin to Make a CVO one ?

[@rickzmustang]

Mine is coming in 3-5 weeks, stupid excited

[@chriswelch6640]

It’s a pretty sweet ride! The only thing I’d change would be the bars. I think it would be sick with a set of ape hangers on it. I could definitely get used to it then!

[@LexNatural]

I have a 2014 breakout and the first thing I did was put 12 inch apes.

[@QDawg556]

Amen, have 14" x 2" thick apes on my 2018 and it changed everything!

[@bmp72]

This is the one i would get from the current line up, as from sitting on it in the showroom it compares very well to my 81 Sturgis (my favorite bike)

[@CraigSmith568]

I like the looks of it, but personally don't like having a wide tire. Few other things I don't like are the gauge and forward controls.

[@СержШут-н3н]

Чудо дивное скрывая! И чуть чуть неуспевая! След друг за другом оставляя! Мощный звук разнос поршней! HARLY-DAVIDSON Всё зжигая до нолей! Этот звук разнос поршней! Отдаётся в даль аллей! А ещё в долине грёз! Раздаётся в доль берёз! CARS/2023/СШЮ❤

[@billiardbago7500]

Would have bought one of these a few years back if it didn't have the tiny tank. The new ones are definitely a hit.

[@m118lr]

BE MY pick..and I’ve only had crotch rockets. LONG thought of owning a Harley..just have a BAD back @ 62.

[@normannoakes4698]

Pipe, bars, stage two!! bulletproof!!!

[@texas2109]

Are there mid controls for the 2023 breakout

[@guildbass1234]

Looks like a modern deuce

[@tintin69rr]

Love the breakouts here in the Uk 🇬🇧

[@lowlyfe2497]

How does it compare in power and comfort to the sportster s?

[@robertbobby2410]

The shifter is a little bit too far do you have a shorter one

[@the-spirit-lives0323]

Got 2020 breakout not keen on this one , seat seems wider and for some reason feels lighter and looks shorter. May just be tank that puts me off and chroming all the bits that were previously black. Don't like heavy breather either.

[@ChaseJasperDown]

Thats a sick looking bike and I love that Harley made it lower for shorter riders.

[@dlsimes]

I love my 2020 Heritage, but this breakout is beautiful! Might have to check one out at my local dealer.

[@austinhuff283]

I have a 2010 CVO Softail Convertible and the windshield that came with it causes so much buffeting that I can’t even put it on the bike. Like you said, get full wind protection or no wind protection. You riding in seemingly comfortable weather year-round makes me want to live in Florida. Where I live, we are at that weather where you gotta wear enough clothes that you’re hot sitting still just so you hopefully won’t be cold on the ride.

[@honubryant8116]

Do you think the bigger Tank would mount on the 18, 19, and 20 model breakouts?

[@vswebster]

Yes did my homework already....$1100 for the tank, $475 for the fuel pump. and I believe the seat has to be changed, Thinking about an '18 fatboy tank with a couple mods!

[@BlockheadMoto]

Should be able to swap the fuel pump over from your old tank to save you that $475, just be sure replace the gasket! 👍

[@vswebster]

They told me different part# but maybe??

[@AdaMoto83]

Great review. I’m test riding the 117 breakout on Saturday when my LRS is in for servicing. Can’t wait to try it out. Plus that cruise control is a game changer! 👌🏾

[@Jee495]

Would it be a good beginner bike yes or no In your opinion

[@Firestorm637]

Looks great but too much chrome. Chrome is a lot of work unless live in desert others rust

[@YaboiiLockdown]

Where do u get your boots?

[@billyd1431]

@10:00 Only 1 suit measure counts Block

[@Travisg5]

I’m in love with this bike

[@peterjones4621]

Did the 2023 not come with traction control? It is on the 2024. Excellent review, you know a lot about this bike and bikes in general, well done!!

[@baggerbuley]

I really dig the color way of that bike! 🤙🏼

[@irvineyoung4545]

Unless you have to get your pant legs hemed, read the lablr to find your inseam as thats how they are measured

[@matthiashalbig5685]

Shin and Air cleaner seems to be a problem for 6‘1-6‘2 people as me. Any solutions?

[@newbornlog2789]

What size jeans do you buy I'm 5/10 with a 30 inseam

[@Eyore82]

Is it just me..or does the new breakout look ridiculously similar to the fatboy? Put on some solid wheels and a fat headlight and they'd be pretty much identical..

[@yuneyrubicon]

Is 2023 breakout fuel tank is same as 2022 lowrider’s? It looks same…

[@FunBunchPodcast]

Hey! How do you record while you’re riding?

[@lestat602]

So who is the artist that makes that outro song!!!

[@lueymclain2704]

Do they offer mids

[@troydroberts88]

Chrome is king. I would love to see one with a 300mm rear and big wheel up front.

[@luissantiago147]

Im gonna have to throw my leg over one now! Thanks for the great video!

[@aaron.black107]

I used to want a breakout… now I’ve seen M$B’s Road Glide with the stage 4 OMFG I’m a changed man (and I’m yet to test ride anything that would ever come close to that but I know I want it)!

[@ScarlettDeLion]

I was disappointed with the breakout having so much chrome. I mean I get it.. Harley and chrome.. but I'm not a big fan. Recently picked up another 2019 FXDR for a run-around bike to go with my 22 LRS because I missed the look. Maybe if they drop a black-out kit I'll reconsider.

[@DayInTheLifeOfAl]

I’m having a hard time trading my 06 Night Train for one of these. One of my buds said not to as the Night Train is what the breakout tries to be.

[@peterdistefano87]

He’s right 👍🏼

[@DayInTheLifeOfAl]

@@peterdistefano87 thx bro!

[@grey5135]

Way to much chrome. I hope they offer a blacked out option or something that chrome is hard to get past lol.

[@ramisaleh1020]

Loving this bike..

[@TheSouthernExperience]

How does it compare to the Sport Glide, aside from the removable fairing?

[@feloniousmonk3049]

Doesn't corner nearly as quick or well in the canyons as the Sport Glide. Front fork rake is quite long, and the big width of the rear tire in conjunction with how narrow the front tire is messes with the tracking in corners. You can light tour on a Sport Glide, this is just for short rides.

[@RickyBobber]

I'm still wondering why they'd name anything with "break" right in the name, though

[@sebastiangeorge7714]

😂

[@jayhel23]

Im 5'4 can i ride this?

[@randyclark7540]

Couple of questions; Is the clutch cable or hydrolic and is there an oil cooler?

[@djtchamp5076]

Cable and they're oil cooler is the separate big oil reservoir under the seat. The Rad is liquid as it's a 4 valve engine

[@BonnevilleBlue-m9e]

I also test rode the 2023 Breakout, can your shop obtain and install the 135 crate engine for this bike. H-D's website indicates it is only compatible with 2021 and newer tour bikes. I want to purchase this bike and install the 135 blacked out and black out all the chrome on the Orange model.

[@alanthompson723]

That putting emblems in the seat 😞I hope they never go into the pillow business. But I love the breakout.

[@Maggieismydog]

Hey Block another awesome vid! What is your honest opinion between this beast and a Lowrider ST? I feel like the Breakout gets the heart and the LowriderST gets the head? After riding both I am a little confused which way to go. Lowrider still looks awesome and I feel rides better. Which way would you go? Merry Christmas and ride safe!

[@rudegunner5661]

Like this bike!

[@wardaddy9374]

I haven’t watched your vids in a LONG time man and I heard your voice and then seen your face and I was like woah?!?!?! He finally revealed himself! Right on hahahahah

[@MidnightSportster]

Hiw much isbit gonna cost me to black this out. Nothing against chrome, its just not my preference.

[@PAULY-P]

I powdercoated my 2017 BreakOut. I had it customized with the fork boots, lowered 2", red & black engine trim, fender struts, speedo, triple trees, primary, cam cover, red calipers, etc. The powdercoat alone was around $700. Not including labor to take everything off and put back on.

[@frankgettys327]

Why is the Breakout more popular in UK ???

[@BlockheadMoto]

It's more popular in Europe, Germany especially. Something about the culture there that likes the style of the bikes, low, raked out a bit, wide rear tire. Same with the VRod.

[@waynekibich3753]

Love that colour

[@oniemployee3437]

Thats an absolutely dope bike. Too bad I'll probably never be able to afford it.

[@stevenlawrence2790]

Nice bike ..id prolly have to change the bars though

[@panglima3967]

Good review....like and subscribed...love from msia.....

[@Firestorm637]

SOFTWARE is awesome. Hopefully the new software in 2023 Diavel V4 will spill Over to all the manufacturers. They have different fuel mapping for each individual gear. Not a group of gear matching not just 1St and 6th but each individual gear to take advantage what each gear offers. Some gears redline is different to make every gear tractable. I am sure Harley is looking into this next step

[@JorgeL1]

Looks badass but giving any of these bikes less than 30 degrees of lean angle is so stupid.

[@philipe7937]

With the rake decreased it looks a lot like my 2012 Blackline.

[@bernardjohnson2992]

Hey blockhead if you look on the Levi’s tan it will give you, your inseam it the waist X inseam. But thanks for being average. It helps us average guys by bikes and gear. Keep up the content. Thanks

[@kenstar1862]

HD should have installed that 135 ci motor in the Breakout, make it an all around special bike,that 117ci is old news

[@dannyboger3189]

I am 6’2” with a 34” inseam and my leg is pressed up against the air cleaner on my 2023 breakout

[@dannyboger3189]

Am definitely getting a different air cleaner. It hinders getting on my rear brake

[@toddbarnett5260]

Needs dual brembos up front.

[@davidcook9616]

Just need a some 14in. Ape hangers with a fitting heads up display windshield

[@ChillWargamingBrian]

I'm 6'8", it generally sucks as the world is not build for me; airplanes, roller coasters, cars, doors, etc. I do ride a FLHTK, but its customized to allow me to ride comfortably.

[@brandona325]

How short of a rider would realistically fit on this bike do you think

[@nunyabiznus5428]

Make sure you have a Bud Light after that Harley drive 😂

[@phantomspectre2984]

Don’t know why they got rid of it in the 1st place

[@rludwig1000]

Hell, I'm 6'4 - 6'5 and only buy 32 length pants. I got short AF legs...

[@HerTwoWheels]

But did you take it on the SPEEDWAY?! 😂

[@rebel_ltz]

I test rode the 3.5 gal 114 cui version and it was terrible to ride. I had to struggle it through every roundabout.

[@eaglesfan19029]

Look at your jeans! I'm 38x32. 38" waist and 32" inseam, that should be good enough

[@Paul20661]

Average ADHD Blockhead 10:15 😂

[@BlockheadMoto]

Soooo true 😂

[@frase32]

For me, how good it is doesn't matter as it's IMPOSSIBLE to get a new HD for anything close to MSRP out the door now. It's not the entire motorcycle market that's like that either. Harley dealership fees have gotten out of control the last few years. I bought my brand new 2021 Moto Guzzi V7 Centenario, which retails for $9199 for $9500 out the door at a small dealership in Massachusetts in early 2021. Harley was, and still is, charging crazy fees, adding unwanted accessories and crazy dealer markups on ALL models. It's frustrating.

[@charlieholbrook2456]

Would it be a good starting bike for somebody starting out

[@RandysRides]

No. As with anything, start small. Find a used 400 cc and get used to the whole muscle memory of riding. Then go through a safety course. You'll save 20 grand and still have a blast. After you're a good rider, get something bigger.

[@ajsmith3006]

I would say no. There is a good chance you will dump your first bike. I started on a Yamaha bolt 950. On a road king now

[@luissantiago147]

I started on a Sportster 883 Iron. Great beginners bike. They can be purchased with low miles under 7-6k

[@stevem4783]

A low raked out bike on a 240 rear isn't a good choice for someone trying to learn basic handling dynamics. It takes a bit of skill to throw something like these Breakouts around corners, not to mention they're pretty heavy, have a ton of torque, and a really aggressive riding position. There's tons of proper beginner bikes out there - this ain't it. Get something used with a neutral riding position (legs down, back straight and not hunched over, arms not spread wide,) mid-controls, moderate to low weight, and low power. Iron 883 and Rebel 300/500 aren't bad choices and can be had reasonably cheap.