Harley-Davidson LOW RIDER ST (First Look)

[@ConradLarsonGaming]

The asymm bags makes sense. I just wish Harley would ALSO sell a full size right bag in the P&A catalogue for those who CAN fit full size.

[@turtle19dad]

Yeah. Would definitely prefer symmetrical bags.

[@cisa1622]

Maybe you can SW-Motech SLC mounting bags for Harley-Davidson.

[@StormBringerVids]

That is not a bad idea at all, symmetry is nice.

[@CactusJack252]

This may sound dumb, but the asymm bags would keep me from buying it if I was in the market for a new bike.

[@CTohdbld]

Especially because everyone will put on a 2 into 1 which will make it look worse

[@huntermees5151]

Dude! Thanks for talking with them about the ST and asking good solid questions! Alot of those were questions I had as well (camera footage was spot on also, good angles and sneak peeks). I would love to slap that fairing on my 2020 Low Rider S. Those new bikes are so clean and I'm glad to see HD getting back in tune with its following and building bikes that we have all wanted for a long time. BLOCK youve gotta do a Low Rider ST build! That would be awesome! Or at least get us a test ride review when one is available. I'm dying to get your thoughts and impressions. This channel is a huge reason I went with the Low Rider S. So, thanks for the awesome content and keep it up!

[@oldhead_]

Word..🤙🏽

[@image2motion]

I love everything about this bike, with exception of the digital gauges. I like it up in the higher field of view, but would prefer something larger with more analog aesthetics. I also like to be able to see speedo and tac at the same time.

[@derrickleiby6261]

This digital dash has three display fields - the speedometer always showing in one field, the gear indicator always showing in another field, and has the option of RPMs/clock/trip A/trip B as the third field.

[@USMCKoontz]

I love the look of this bike. Gonna test ride one next weekend.

[@pablocruz74]

Ive been stoked about ST my one gripe is the gage I would have rather had the regular gages instead

[@JonV-r7q]

and have the gauges installed in the inner fairing

[@fvgc454ss]

100%

[@russmode]

I agree, but it might be one of those things that grows on you the more you see, use it.

[@InfamousCreep]

I heard they're changing the speedometer in 2023, and most of the components on the LRST are due to the shortages. Stay tuned for the ICON El Diablo

[@djorgensen3]

I love the look of this bike. I remember the FXRT back in the day when I was teenager and fell in love with that fairing. I just dropped a deposit on one at the local dealer and am first on the list so I hope they get one in. I had a 2016 FXLRS and hated the dyna handling even with Sputhe positrac motor mounts. I hope this softail is better.

[@wingerm1]

Cool video. Glad you got the opportunity to view/discuss.

[@tjrock8480]

Got a 04 fxd now which I love . But this will be the first new bike I have ever bought. Super excited . This bike gunna be making Harleys cool again !

[@matthewbeemer2376]

Im a oddity the the HD world as stock exhust I do prefer on my bikes, prefer just a little sound. If more sound preferred do prefer slip ons that mimic the stock look of the motorcycle.. Im not a huge fan of large alteration the base design of the motorcycle. The non symetric bags are quirky and unique and really dig that aspect! Such an awesome bike, the ST is incredible! If I had one prob would be base stock for a very long time. Would add a two up seat and backrest for 2 up journeys and swich to solo every so ofter as the single saddle is great looking as well.

[@poundthatpavement652]

HD must have been reading my mind!!! I have to get thus bike ASAP!!!

[@clarkbabin9799]

I love the looks of the low order ST. I once bought a new horn for my bike that was attached to a road king

[@mistuhjawknee5505]

I'm 31 - grew up watching my dad ride his harley, my whole childhood. I started riding sport bikes when I was young, mostly got it out of my system and now I want my own bagger just like my pops so I can take my kids out. this bike is the one for me... I'm thinking about picking up a side hustle so I can save hard for this bike, i'm stoked harley is *maybe* listening to their customers FINALLY.

[@MOTOPILOT6]

I am loving the aggressively sleek front fairing on this machine. The right aftermarket seat and bars and good to go. I am struggling with the shape of the bags. They seem to conflict with the design of the fairing and for lack of better logic, they look too modern. Great job getting this done, Blockman! MP

[@uneasyr1der]

Good on Harley for doing these new ST models, retro but modern, very cool. But as they guy said, this is them just following what West Coast builders have been doing with the Low Rider for a while now. You can get after market FXR fairings from other places - Russ Wernimont, JD Customs, BMC. Though Harley's definitely is better, because its not just a shell and is functional and styled to fit the bike.

[@elibrady2407]

Extraordinary video…u r one of the first to introduce this bike if not the first…congrats.

[@2kanchoo]

I wish the gauge on the new sportster would be an available option. Would be nice to have the built in navigation. I'd gladly pay extra for that when I order mine.

[@JonV-r7q]

I bet Harley will add upgrades to the inner fairing so that navigation can be added later. That's why they made the inner fairing in those sections .

[@cisa1622]

@@JonV-r7q with this handlebar bars risers in the middle I suspect that might not happen.

[@JonV-r7q]

@@cisa1622 Yes, I didn't think of that.. I do like that fact of not having to look down on the tank. the dash on the bars is much better. Looks cleaner also.

[@cisa1622]

@@JonV-r7q agree the small dash on the bar is brilliant on these bikes. These bikes aren’t very advanced to have an iPad as dash to provide a lot of setting or info for the user.

[@CrazyMrTim]

I'd get one of those gauges for my '07 Low Rider if I could

[@leesunga9368]

Ugh. She's beautiful. I was one of those 2020 FXLRS buyers that dumped a ton of cash and time into evolving her into a sport-tourer (including a RWD FXRT fairing, RF speakers, and LeatherPros leather bags), and everything he says about their design approach to the new fairing literally felt like a gut punch. Totally get it. It's better. Much better. The fit and finish is second to none. Kudos to the MoCo. As soon as the FXLRST dropped last month, I traded in my 2020 immediately, trying to get the best value I could before these 2022s started to land in dealerships. Picked up a 2018 FXLR, threw some apes, slip-ons, air cleaner, and a fuelpak, and called it a day. I can't keep up with Harley's future, so I'll just celebrate its past.

[@andromedach]

Having different sized bags just throws it off for me. If they had kept the 2-1 from the Sport Glide they could have had both bags at the same size but I suspect the bean counters go to it

[@drew3315]

Yeah it’s an odd design flaw. There was no reason to shrink that right side bag. Should have shrunk the exhaust instead. Makes the bike look uneven.

[@montha123]

I’m gone away from Harley’s since 2015 but I think this will be the bike to get me back on a Harley cheers from Ireland

[@calimilk1113]

Wow cant wait to get my hands on one!!!! Harley knocked it out of the park with this ☝🏽!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@roymoderatto]

Great description of the process and the admission that they’re really listening now... ⚡️

[@christopher7310]

I like the look of it, but am still in love with the look of the standard Lowrider S. I am also another typically poor rider. So the ST remains the stuff of "if I ever hit the lottery" dreams. Until then..I have my 113 Raider to rip up the streets. 🤘🏾😎

[@stephenuffindell]

Fantastic blog mate loads of great pointers ordered mine in January.

[@davidwhite5529]

I absolutely love the ST. If I could afford it I would own one, but at least I have my 2020 1200 iron

[@ppuntrotzooizooi7692]

Nice bike and like the 2-up saddle/backrest. Like to hear the soundbar though. Is there a demonstration of that anywhere?

[@slayer04031974]

A sport glide exhaust set-up would have been smarter and plenty of leftover parts available. And the bag height would be the same with a smaller muffler.

[@fastz24]

Absolutely gorgeous, they’re gonna sell a lot of these bad boys. 🔥

[@stephgoes4aride]

Thanks, I really enjoyed his insight about the bike!

[@rebelsroguesco]

I’m so fucking excited for this bike. This is what I’ve wanted out of the LRS since it hit the Softail platform. I do a lot of touring and, while I love my 2020 CVO, I’ve always wanted something that was a little more middle of the road. I saw so many sick builds hit the LRS and was thinking about dropping some serious money to turn one basically into what you get out of the box here. I know a lot of people were turned off by the “Further. Faster.” announcement, but it was just what I was looking for. I put an LRST on reserve the minute the announcement ended and now have a verified VIN showing up in a few weeks. So pumped.

[@414moto]

Small complaint, but for the love of all things OCD !!!! Please make the saddle bags the same size !

[@simonhouel1984]

Deal breaker it was on the Sport Glide, Deal breaker it is on that ST.

[@ConradLarsonGaming]

Yeah I really want a full-size right bag.

[@SurfyGamesfreak]

NO ONE CARES

[@paulbronnenberg2075]

Thanks Blockhead !!! I have been curious why H-D did not put in vent flaps in the the fairing so the rider could chose to close the vents. I once had a Road Glide and I used those vent flaps. Irregardless that is a beautiful bike. I enjoyed the interview a lot .... I loved to see Harley doing well.

[@davidmatias6239]

I wish they would've put the two analog gauges on the bars. in my opinion would've look complete

[@stephenhollingsworth9158]

Gorgeous!!! I really like that color in the sunlight. I don't think that looking at that color on the Harley website does it justice.

[@zacharyfett2491]

Finally got to see what the cockpit looks like! Thanks, Block!

[@jordanjoestar8839]

It is fairly arguable you could just buy an old high mileage Dyna, slap on performance parts and still have a large budget overhead. For mid $20,000s this is just now having everything they all should at standard. Even the base model Indian Chieftains are coming with a performance Fox rear suspension set up, braded lines and inverted front forks. These "fancy" features on the HD and its price hike seem a bit confusing. This should be their new standard for even base models (aside from the 117ci). Still a slick machine, going the right direction.

[@reggiea.3487]

waiting for the gray one to come in... excited!

[@Motocaccle]

Hey Harley nice job! Cool bike! 👍

[@kevinwaithe8785]

Always great interviews/Bike reviews. I will be test riding this one as I am looking to upgrade.

[@fvgc454ss]

As far as the bags the sport glide is the same way. One is shorter for exhaust

[@scruffycavetroll7547]

I’m trading my 2012 fat bob for one of these. I was lucky to find one here on Long Island that wasn’t reserved and promptly put my deposit on it last week. Seeing this just got me stoked.

[@ridingwsager1223]

Just recently started growing more on that FXRT fairing style, and man I definitely dig what Harley did with it 👌 Solid stuff as usual! 🤙

[@JRBFPV]

I hope we can put that taillight setup on our lowriders so we can put bags on

[@jaredkish8716]

I freakin love the fairing. I know not everyone does but I definitely plan on putting one on my 18’ fxlr. Well done imo Harley

[@jonathanenglish4358]

For a company who's major strong suit has been fit and finish to accept that asymmetrical saddlebag design just blows my mind. I heard his explanation but I still don't accept it.

[@fvgc454ss]

Dum dum its the same bags as the sport glide.

[@lancestone4409]

I made my decision and this is the Harley I want!

[@ChaseJasperDown]

I’m just not a fan of the front end. I like the dual headlights on the road glide. But what a great review with the designer.

[@williamstephan880]

I missed y'all out at Daytona! I'm very glad there was allot more there this year!!!

[@josephmilisitz6413]

Is the bike ready to accept the two up seat or do you have to install the rear screw mechanism for the seat?

[@oldhead_]

Great content from the best motorcycle channel there is, Block! The bags and digital gauge is a deal breaker for me..rather get a S and slap on leather pros and a tall road warrior..Gunship grey..she’s be called GreyZilla..👊🏽

[@trollingpatroll7196]

its cool to see and hear the detail they go to

[@Icybones000]

Of courses they'll never sale the fairing separate, they want you to by the ST, if they where to see separate people would by the cheaper S model and retro fit them. What they mean by special tuned forks for the ST is probably just added thick oil into the forks.

[@drew3315]

Disagree on the bag height. Those bags are different sizes and that is odd. The bags should be set and the exhaust should be fit to clear the bag. Not the other way around. Shrinking the bag size on the right side is a design flaw.

[@susiosaephanh6166]

its a badass looking set up. wish they put factory lowers

[@FubarBundy23]

That digital dash has got to go. Other than that, love it. Definitely snatching one when I can

[@christopherhunter7372]

That’s so nice. Maybe one day I’ll be able to get a Harley. Being a single parent I can’t afford one right now. Keep up the awesome videos man I love the way your doing them now!

[@Brian_Glaspie]

I just hope they make the fairing as an accessory for existing LRS sooner rather than later. Love the look over the FXRT offerings, looks more proportional in my opinion.

[@docp9956]

Unfortunately it doesn't sound like that'll be an option due to the front end differences. The 2022 FXLRST is designed to support the weight of the new fairing unlike the previous FXLRS... I'm told you cannot order the parts without a verified VIN for an ST at the dealership. Hoping next year they give them symmetrical bags and dual gauges, I'd make it my next purchase if they did that. Not trading in my 21FXLRS for shit though, dealers are offering garbage prices for them.

[@danielthompson5994]

Is the fairing detachable ? It was my understanding that it is… it would have been useful to see how that looks/works but not sure how it does with that big headlight mount.. ???

[@devondelorme151]

Wanting a ferring for my 2020 FXLR which has been difficult, wish they didn't forget about us.

[@kubinasirider5527]

fxlrstを初めて動画でじっくり見ることができました。ありがとうございます。予約したので納車を楽しみに待ってます。

[@AdaMoto83]

This is awesome. So I’m currently contemplating a LRS but was thinking maybe the sport glide as with some mods you can make them look very similar plus got the bags. So this is kinda perfect and ticks all the boxes. Good work HD. Great vid as well block.

[@MattieXMoto]

This is the 1st harley I ever had the itch to buy. But i know as soon as I do the next model yr will release the 135ci from factory.

[@federicosixkiller]

I ordered One of that "Sportouring machine" one month ago!! I Owned two dynas before, but this new model it's simply Rad!! I Fuckin' loving it and can't wait until the end of may. I will count one by one the days left to the ship will arriving here in europe. Cheers from north Italy and thanks for this video

[@Knight_of_the_Old_Code]

I'm looking into getting this bike in the near future and would more than likely replace the stock exhaust. What are your thoughts on the Screamin' Eagle high flow exhaust system? Would the bike have to be re-tuned even though it's tuned for the heavy breather from the factory?

[@TheSigp220]

I'm not sold enough on it. Everything they have done I have already done with better than Harley parts. I might scoop the fairings, bags, and tail light assembly for the indicators, the harness to route the front indicators and its still less expensive than upgrading because I'm not going to get back what I paid in after market.

[@jimmyrustles8118]

What hard bags and fairing are you running that's better quality than the Harley parts?

[@TheSigp220]

@@jimmyrustles8118 no that’s what I’m saying. Those are the only desirable parts. It’s not worth it to upgrade. I mean, I could put the bike back to stock and throw my parts on the 22 ST, but it still wouldn’t be worth the hit of trade in.

[@jimmyrustles8118]

@@TheSigp220 ah yeah I'm with ya. If you wanted the fairing and bags I reckon its worth it. You'd be spending a mint on aftermarket stuff that wouldn't be anywhere near the quality anyway. The other changes are nice but incremental.

[@coastaltransplant]

I WANT AN OPTION FOR A FULL SIZE RIGHT SIDE BAG!!

[@TWMA2]

Great Video. I love the new ST 🤘🏻

[@ejmoto9716]

Loving this new ST!

[@gunars1114]

I have only one dream - to get this fairing on Sport Glide... i love the seating position of Sport Glide way way more than on a Low Rider... but I also love the design of this fairing. I guess need to wait for a year or two... but by then i probably end up installing some aftermarket option.

[@docp9956]

so swap your seat and put forwards on it... is there something I'm missing?

[@friscolrst]

Great video! Can't wait to get my hands on mine!

[@glennhand2593]

I think HD Killed it with this bike can’t wait to buy one maybe not this year

[@harleydave2316]

I know a TON of people are obsessed about the fairings but it's not for me. I like the color though.

[@ndn2589]

Just bought mine baby

[@0ceanohhhhh]

Great vid Block, but even with his explanation I still disagree with the asymmetrical bags. Even if a 2-1 exhaust had an upsweep, wouldn’t the heat rip the paint off the bottom of the bag?

[@-CLASSIFIED-]

i didn't even notice the left bag being slightly bigger until he mentioned it

[@andybyrne3542]

They did a good job with this, but a used softail you can afford and mod as you go with aftermarket retro parts is probably a better option for most people vs having a payment on a 25-30k dollar motorcycle. My opinion doesn’t matter though, I ride a 16’ Dyna. 😂

[@lildyl7011]

I absolutely love the look of this bike but not sure if I’d fit with my 5’2 self😂

[@coltburks5450]

I had an fxdxt I bought off a bandido. He had an fxrt there and wouldnt even lift the cover off it when I offered 15k. Glad after a decade+ of custom baggers being built using the t sport and fxrt fairings that Harley's has finally taken notice. I want one of these when they fix the dash. But I'm 6ft 6 and cant get down with the mid controls and bars. I also despise buying a brand new bike and immediately having to rip the exhaust off and put in a 2+1 that doesn't sound like a Kawasaki Vulcan.

[@Info-Med]

Great video, I bought a Sport Glide last Year, now thinking about changing for this New model. Thx

[@vernlochtefeld1626]

Built my Sport Glide similar to this bike before it was introduced. You can build it faster & better than this from what you have with less money than trading for this bike will cost.

[@bowlingmatt1]

I would have liked them to put a two-into-one exhaust and leave the bags even. Is there a bag option to make them even? I know you cant please everyone and concessions had to be made to bring it to market.

[@TheSwiftMagician]

I’ve heard a lot of good things about the Low Rider ST.

[@jayphelps415]

Well I'm definitely buying one of these

[@liamaaronduran]

You either love this thing or hate it. I am in the latter camp they turned a great raw bike into another damn bagger...boring man. But still yet to each their own no hate its a nice ride but not mine. Thanks for bringing us great content yet again blockhead.

[@JOb3rting]

Will the ST bags fit on a standard low rider?

[@Prairie_Barbarian]

The ST fairing is WAY sexier than the FXRT's. I'm glad they were conscious of its proportions, because the aftermarket ones are a tad too oversized

[@jacktheirishwolfhound2978]

I think it's funny that some people are complaining about the high-end gas prices but they'll be the ones speeding and going fast as they waste their gas and cash

[@jayramanuj8315]

To ride in the city without the bags and fairing, is it easy to remove fairing and bags?

[@GhettoGatesss]

This guy talking REALLY knows his stuff and hit all the key points, BUT the thing with this bike is going to be availability, if you do get one at msrp you’ll be lucky, dealers shouldn’t be allowed to price to gouge these things. That said I’ll wait til the hype dies down and wait for next year and grab one. Harley is onto something bigger then they know here with this bike

[@FranktheDachshund]

I want one, only flaw I see is the tiny little digital gauge set.

[@sisiniocamelo]

Love the bike!! Waiting for mine in late May! 🇵🇹

[@MasterChief0093]

I’ll be waiting… cash in hand… for when they allow us to just buy the fairing and bags for the older models. Did a lot of work to my low rider s and I don’t want to buy a whole other bike.

[@brindlebeard]

Agreed 💯

[@BlockheadMoto]

What do you all think of the Low Rider ST? Let us know, drop your thoughts! While you're clicking around, don't forget to hit that subscribe button, it's free! BIG THANKS to Harley-Davidson for the rare opportunity to interview Bjorn, the design manager for this model! Hope it was insightful and you all enjoyed it!

[@clubstyleridahd4695]

I like it in black a lot

[@yunokasilva6036]

I like it in black. Same size saddlebags would look better though.

[@johnphelps9290]

How did you like it Block ? Was it as badass as it seems ?

[@Wolfpak765]

I really like it but same size bags and two into one exhaust would be better.

[@dreamrides2065]

Definitely worth the extra money for the ST with all the extras and you get a old CVO color on top of that!

[@michaelmitchell5909]

That bike is sick as....what a machine.

[@Villageidiot2]

I’ll probably have fun with my dyna for another year or two until they put the sportster s gauge on it.

[@Steve-ec6ed]

I frickin LOVE that fairing! This bike looks so damn sexy!

[@spencerevans6242]

I was super excited to hear about this bike and really anticipating it’s launch. I was going to put a deposit at my local Harley. Ended up with roadglide st. The bags ruined it for me. Harley has time and time again dropped the ball on big and small things that require immediate attention and money dumped into a brand new bike to fix immediate design and performance flaws.

[@bee_lovin]

What about the bags ruined it? I’m debating a Lowrider ST vs Road Glide ST and genuinely want to know your thoughts :)

[@rawdogramos3975]

1:22 my name is Matt Murdock! Awesome bike love the new color

[@MotoHeadKyle]

Love that bike.. wish it was around before I got a bagger lol

[@onlyhereonce7290]

It’s great that Harley is taking risks. That’s what successful companies do. It would have been nice if the windshield was electric adjustable. I’m sure Harley will deliver that convenience and many more things like it to it’s riders across the line of Harley motorcycles. Is that an incandescent bulb used for the blinkers ? Oh my. 11:29

[@dpinedoblog]

Great interview, great motorcycle, still prefer the character of my old Dyna Low Rider S, but great job Harley!

[@davehowie03]

Great interview Block!