2024 Harley-Davidson Hydra-Glide Revival (FLI) Icons Collection #4 Reviewed and Explained

Harley-Davidson released their 4th Motorcycle in the Icons Collection with the Hydra-Glide Revival. Modeled after the 1956 Hydra-Glide that introduced a Hydraulic front telescopic fork (1949). This was a much more advanced suspension system for the front end. This is also a popular bike with the vintage motorcycle collectors. H-D chose the Softail Heritage Classic as their starting bike and outfitted it with a lot of period-correct style points. The Icons are a good way to celebrate H-D's past and to ride with a sense of nostalgia.
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[@Cherry1954]

I just bought this bike, I love the nostalgic style, I’m an old school guy, I named my bike🍒CHERRY🍒 back in the 50s Cherry meant mint condition, and my bike is CHERRY RED, so the name stuck. What a beautiful bike,

[@stefansgarage3014]

You can do a boring bike introduction video, OR YOU CAN DO THIS! Great footage, perfect music selection, once again you knocked it out of the ballpark.

[@MattLaidlaw]

Thanks Stefan. 🤙🏼🤙🏼

[@Kevin97587]

Matt does better promo's than harley does 😅

[@stefansgarage3014]

@@Kevin97587 Absolutely!!!

[@daoudmh1]

Matt should do freelance media work for Harley-Davidson!

[@MattLaidlaw]

@@daoudmh1 Thanks Guys

[@gregoryteager7021]

I work at Buckeye H-D in Dayton Ohio and our Hydra Glide was sold in about 2 hours of hitting the floor

[@ronbuccelli8486]

The heritage does not get enough attention! It is such a versatile bike and it is especially great for smaller riders and is more than capable of doing long distance touring. I will be buying one in near future. Thanks for another awesome video Matt! Can't wait for another one of your adventures with the guys!

[@12babyapes59]

I love my 2020 Heritage 114 in black.

[@MattLaidlaw]

I agree. The Heritage is under appreciated.

[@aarondeere]

I love my heritage and saw this bike at my dealership yesterday and gotta say harley did a really good job. Not my type of bike but a great way to take a new bike and make it styled like an old one. You did a good job of presenting it. Harley needs to hire you for their advertising team.

[@jfaulk5717]

My 1997 Heritage looks VERY similar to this one! My Heritage has a studded leather 2 up with medallions and tassels. Heritage Classic indeed!

[@Markotto09]

I love this collection. Old meets the new tastefully. Thumbs up HD! Now make my M8 FXR!!!

[@trez2187]

Jerry's channeling a little John Wayne there. God bless him.

[@wolfdog7265]

Very stylish. I know some old timers who adore these paint schemes. If they don’t like the model or colour/paint they stick to talking mechanics and stay pretty quiet overall. If I rode this one around the back there’ll be no shutting them up. 😂

[@mikeclark3013]

I have a Heritage Softtail, and I love it. This bike is beautiful.

[@jeancarrier522]

Wow, you should bring this to the Oscar next year. The music, the bike and the rider... SMOKING! :) Thanks for this, I had a great time watching it!🤘

[@MattLaidlaw]

Haha, I had a good time making it. Thank you!

[@rodyjperez7659]

Nice, good to see this come back to us older folks!

[@EvanWilliams86]

I snagged one. I can't believe it, but I snagged one of these. Heritage is my favorite style of Harley. Old school Harleys were my favorite, so I couldn't believe they made an homage bike to my favorite biker era RIGHT as I was ready to buy a Heritage. Loving it, I hope the old school motorcycle style lives forever.

[@61espo]

Jerry looks great! God bless him! He always treated me right!

[@MattLaidlaw]

Good to know! Thank you!

[@sdmain]

Talk to dads while you still have em 👍

[@MattLaidlaw]

Agreed

[@jn-wingsairborne]

What a beauty, it will be the highlight of any showroom. Elvis Presley owned a 1956 KH with windshield, it looked very similar to the Hydra Glide, and it was one of his favorite bikes in the fifties. Your fathers knowledge is awesome.

[@MattLaidlaw]

Thanks for the comment! I appreciate the added history too!

[@jiripastrnak1936]

Thanks for the consistent and excellent reviews. This one is no exception... The more I look at this bike the more I want it. Damn it. Lol. I always tell my wife I should have been born to live my adult life in '50s and '60s cuz I love that era.

[@donaldxavier2056]

I love this bike. If I did not already own a bike I would buy this one.

[@garyallen6486]

Gorgeous bike! Great video as always! Also, I love that you brought your Dad in- classy move.

[@CraigSmith568]

I love the looks of this bike. I like all the icon bikes, but this one has the most comfortable seat of any of them. I have an 18 Heritage Classic Anniversary Edition and it is just too hard to justify trading it in just for the looks. If I could do it for $3,000 to $4,000 I might consider it, but I think they would want closer to $10,000 difference. If I was buying straight out I would definitely pull the trigger on this one. I think it would look even better with a set of white walls.

[@beltrackthunder]

Thanks to Laidlaw HD as usual great footage. I love this bike so much!

[@mas3292]

Hey Matt, I like the bike. Also great ride along videography as always. I like the riders position sitting in the frame along with the mini ape hanger bars. Another great Revival bike.

[@allancaspers6471]

That dude with the long hair looks like an old school biker. My hair is almost that long. When you walk into a Harley shop with long hair people look and I get more respect than having a flat top. Matt, let your hair grow out and grow a goatee.

[@sakygen]

I got mine #25. Doing a stage 2 with a torque cam right now. I’m keeping the style as much as i can and im also installing underglows, better grips, LEDs that matches the original amber, then getting it ceramic coated

[@BadBlue32]

Well, Jerry knows his stuff! I like this bike, but not in love with it. I still think the Highway King is the best Icon Series model yet.

[@kashanimous1711]

You hit a great balance with your channel Matt. High production value, but with a grounded, relatable approach to the information you dish out. Always look forward to seeing your takes.

[@ThatBobGuy850]

For a lot of guys (like myself), Harley really hasn't sold anything that would compel me to trade or sell my current bike. I don't just like my old bike, I *love* it! This is a big problem: How does Harley get us "legacy" riders onto a new bike? The Icon series was a brilliant idea. They should have made more of each model though.

[@brandongutierrez5166]

Such a beautiful bike! Love the nostalgic styled parts

[@madfzr]

We still got one sitting on the HD showroom floor. Im over here building up my vicla 🤙

[@browngreen933]

I love it! One of HD's best efforts yet. Tank badges look like 1955-56. Matt, get yourself a copy of HD's book "The Legend Begins" a year-by-year review of all Harley-Davidson models from 1970 back to the beginning. A copy belongs on your desk.

[@MattLaidlaw]

Okay will do.

[@specialed5098]

To me this is the best ICON yet. Another great video Matt

[@RussBrownMotorcycleAttorneys]

We do love that tank badge 😍

[@Dave-sw2dm]

Would have preferred the tombstone tail light.

[@MattLaidlaw]

Agreed

[@rwadecarter9806]

so Matt, Next Question?? great to see Dad. Man, I wanted one of those glides back in mid-80's when I finally was able to get my first bike. She is nice.

[@amypostmus4085]

I just bought one today, and can't wait to go on long trips with her. It's a beautiful bike!!

[@davebrake]

just a cool bike! the heritage and beauty of artistic Harley stylings never get old, I'm sure I would spend a lotta time just staring at it in my garage when not riding it. Mickey's got me jonesed about trying that seat, can't wait to test ride one..

[@MadMexism]

Leave it to Harley to make a bike so good looking, you'd think its a sin to put any miles on it. NICE.

[@Ty-ts3ku]

Another absolutely perfect video Matt! The music score, the information and the video all come together perfectly. Soooo in love with this bike!

[@MattLaidlaw]

Thanks! I had fun making this one. I think the Icons bikes are so rad.

[@viper-ko4qq]

Always appreciate the videos, Matt.Keep up the good work you and your team are awesome

[@scottthompson7329]

Whoever's doing the production on these videos' is Hollywood film maker good. Excellent quality, always enjoyable.

[@BANDARTURKISTANI]

Amazing bike Thanks bro U r the best 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@jimyounger9490]

As usual your videos are top notch quality and interesting. Learned a lot and glad I watched.

[@IAF7]

This bike has been made for pure nostalgic looking Great, Great video Matt. 👉👍👈🖖

[@aussiebaggerbro]

Nice video Matt. Would have been good to hear your Dad’s thoughts on the new version of the Hydra Glide!

[@RandyJohnsonRikthove]

Cool video with top notch editing! Really did the Bike justice!

[@MattLaidlaw]

Thank you!

[@billsmith5069]

Another excellent video Matt and team! All the best, Ride Free Fran.

[@Jim_Berry]

Love the Icons Collection! Harley-Davidson is hitting home runs with these icons! Great review Matt.

[@MattLaidlaw]

Thank you. Yea the icons were a good idea.

[@alleyoop1234]

A friend had a '58 Duo with that same paint scheme, but his was black with yellow stripe!

[@rgramsc]

I saw the bike at Daytona Bike Week. I love the nostalgic look. I own a Heritage and you’re right, the Heritage is very comfortable.

[@geraldgoodiii6993]

Bring back the Moo 🐄 Glide The ride that made me fall head over heels in love for the MoCo back in the mid 90s when I was a kid. Didn’t know it was a special edition until recently lol I’d love one so fkn bad

[@MattLaidlaw]

Yes! That would be a cool one. They need to bring back a deluxe to do it though.

[@Badgerbiker]

I rented a Heritage Softail with the 114 for a week last year. I was ready to trade my street glide in when I was done. Only complaint was the bags are cheap but Hogworkz make a hard bag mounting kit so that could be improved quickly.

[@PapaBiker]

Cool! Love it that Mickey’s hair and beard flow with the bike’s tassels. 😀

[@MattLaidlaw]

😁🤙🏼

[@daemon9737]

Such a great video, Matt. You do fantastic work and give such great info and overviews. I really like this bike and everything Harley is doing. They are rockin it!!

[@MattLaidlaw]

🤙🏼🤙🏼

[@atcjoe1600]

I like it , but a black and white one would be cool too !

[@brendan_13]

The ICONS collection is the best.

[@sdmain]

This is my Harley. Concho, fringe, simplicity. Minimal tech. 🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@Xaunoki]

Really neat motorcycle! The only thing it needs in my opinion are a nice set of whitewalls.

[@pgdonahue31]

Great video. Thanks. I haven't been inspired by a new Harley video in a while.

[@dennismorrill5568]

Nobody does it like HD Beautiful machine.

[@MattLaidlaw]

True!

[@daoudmh1]

I love what H-D is doing with the Icons collection, but what I think would bring it to another level is if they included a custom exhaust for each Icon that emulated the same exhaust notes as the bikes they're based off of instead of the same stock exhaust you get on a non Icon bike. I'm guessing emissions laws would prevent them from doing it but it would be sweet.

[@garyehrhardt3136]

Abtw excellent editing, class video well done

[@markjaycox8811]

Super Video. The only thing missing were your capes.Imagine inflatable capes, that assist in aerodynamics.

[@MattLaidlaw]

True. Great idea. We’ll have those next video. Thank man!

[@godsmack7734]

Just not feeling these throw back bikes. I'm sure there are others that love that style. As always, super awesome with the review Matt!

[@lsalahi]

Love this bike! Thanks so much for the review!

[@adammorgan7874]

This thing is sweet!

[@giuliodumitrache398]

Dude you should turn your KZbin channel into a TV Show, the videos are that damn good! Great job as always! 💪

[@TyFromTennessee]

This bike isn’t exactly my vibe BUT what a beautiful motorcycle from H-D!!

[@kennethmoore5629]

Thanks Matt for another awesome review. Good to see that there is at least one true Harley dealer still around. Seems like more so every day, the balance of dealerships (at least in my area) are being swallowed up by mega-auto consortiums or trust fund brats only interested in owning more dealerships than their equally rich siblings. Laidlaws appears to be the legacy, family-owned and operated dealership focused 0:06 servicing the Harley-Davidson loyalist who love the brand. Only regret that your dealership is 1000+ mikes away. Keep up the great work.😊

[@shep68]

When I think Harley, I’ve always mentally imagined the Heritage. Love the classic old school styling. Fast forward and my first Harley purchase was a Heritage in burnt orange and root beer. That bike was sexy as hell and a lot of fun. However it was prior to the new frame so all day touring was not comfortable, and I traded it in on a Limited. Wish I could have kept it tho because that style is still the best looking bike in the lineup. This is a good looking bike too, but I could do without all the fringe and medallions. Lol! The dealers around here have already sold a few.

[@bobbyromo69]

am i the only one who wants a boat tail superglide revival ??

[@UncontrolledJibe]

Bought a 1958 style Harley. That was my FLD in 2016. I'd be tempted if this had a buddy seat. The Heritage is built.for people who tell you "follow.the yellow brick road"

[@fattnersgeekfile5478]

love you brought your dad in the video. That’s awesome brother., does the bike have RDRS//abs?

[@albertstabelli5869]

Thanks for doing this video Matt. It's a little thing, but I like the nothing on the air cleaner. ❤

[@Horazzify]

This is a perfect example of not my style but super cool nonetheless. I hope Harley keeps up these vintage style bikes up cause I love seeing them

[@mojomanmurph1925]

Love this motorcycle. My favorite of the Icon collection. How many people were looking at this bike as y'all riding around getting video footage?

[@chrishogan3881]

Great video Matt….Quality

[@sportyonetaubert5923]

Love this bike and your video Matt! Stopped at an Omaha dealers last week and 2 had just come off the truck with sold stickers on! BTW still think you'll have at least 200k subs by end of summer! 😉

[@richedmundson8964]

Beautiful bike,love the old school look. Good video,grow the mustache back!

[@garyehrhardt3136]

This is the one

[@superglidemustang]

Sssssssshhhhhhhhooooooo ! ( For a minute there I thought that scrappy lookin' cat was you ) Relieved that it was not and that the quality videos keep on keepin' on.

[@Esteban.451]

That bike need WHITE WALLS!!! Come on Harley!! Beautiful bike, makes way more sense than the Heritage.

[@thomasangelo4219]

Really Beautiful motorcycle

[@sadletrampsscooby]

A heritage with a paint job really 👀 but nevertheless as always a quality vid from Matt best vids on u tube by far

[@northrider8628]

I have been waiting for this video from you. 😅

[@MattLaidlaw]

Thanks for being patient !

[@gregrose6915]

Awesome video Matt. The Hydra-Glide is a beautiful bike. For the $$ of it, I think Harley missed the boat by not putting chrome fork lowers on it. Otherwise, it's stunning.

[@MattLaidlaw]

Yea they just do the raw aluminum on forks. It would be a nice touch to have chrome.

[@aaronhershberger1484]

I love this bike.

[@matthunting1162]

Very cool,not a fan of the tinted windshield , these will definitely move quickly off the showroom floor. Great camera work and oh yeah Mickey's the man !

[@LesterSuarezGonzalez-dz9ns]

Absolutely beautiful bike, it's really a Masterpiece!!!, Truly love The Amazing Harley Davidson Hydra Glide Revival!!!, Thanks for sharing!!!

[@dennismorrill5568]

Matt we need a HD Dealership like yours on the East coast. HONEST AND FAIR . AND HAVE HD IN YOUR BLOOD.

[@mrharleyguy2u]

They should bring back the Road King Classic....

[@reetkundu]

Beautiful motorcycle

[@ChrisVanMiddelkoop]

I love the looks of the bike and that it has a modern engine and drivetrain. If I had room for another bike I would totally go for this. The reason why I wont be trading in my current bike is because I need more touring with a back seat. Road king is the bike for me but I love the looks of this hydra-glide so much. I don't like that the new bikes are going away from chrome and blacking out everything. I prefer the chrome.

[@user-bm3wu7dk9w]

Matt, great job on the video. As a current 2020 heritage rider I think this is a winner. Let me know if you have another one for sale I would come from Phoenix to make a deal. Peace

[@tkchillin2065]

Great looking bike. I agree with other comments it should have white wall tires.

[@billzeitzmann6029]

Pretty Cool 😎 thx for the video

[@Dave-sw2dm]

Would have been cool if they put different valve covers on it. I saw a couple bikes at Destination Daytona with different Valve covers that made the bikes look older than they were.

[@themancaveclub]

Beautiful motorcycle! I wish they would’ve also done a black/white version

[@kneesinthebreeze7417]

Nice bike. Thanks for the video. Matt, can you tell me what helmet you are using in your most recent videos, the white one ?

[@user-bl8bn4kb8m]

Wow...dad has knowledge you wont get in college! Lol😂

[@motorbikerscosmeticcompany1594]

For some reason, the Heritage seems to be seen as the poor cousin of Harley. It's actually the most comfortable and easily the best handling model I.M.O. (not ridden the pan-am so can't say for that). At 6'5" I'm not as tall as Matt but it was by far, the best fit for me. Try one, you'll be impressed.