Harley-Davidson 2022 Nightster! Is This The Beginning? Test Ride & Review!

I recently test rode and reviewed the new Harley-Davidson Sportster that they are just calling the Nightster in Santa Barbara, CA. This bike has the new Revolution Max 975T water-cooled engine. This is a real-world biker review and I tell you what you need to know about this motorcycle.
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[@MattLaidlaw]

Great Video. It was great meeting you and going for an amazing ride.

[@Charlies_Riding_Adventures]

Two awesome KZbin creators. Other awesome ones there but this is cool to see.

[@RyanUrlacher]

Absolutely brother. Great getting to know you better and ride with you. Thx!

[@RyanUrlacher]

Rock on! 🤘

[@tohi8478]

Matt, may i ask what brand/model you jacket is? Answer would be highly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

[@cromanos65]

Very gratified to see HD joining the 21st century. Harley can't survive otherwise, and it can't hurt them to adopt the Triumph model of respecting the past while looking to the future. They'll still be cranking out the legacy air cooled bikes for those that want them. Would love to see a version of the Revolution engine on a bigger bike, too.

[@chrissmith7669]

Air cooled days are numbered. You just can’t get the tightest emissions on an air cooled.

[@makeshiftmotorco4413]

I'll probably get butchered in these comments but I own a 21 Honda Rebel and the Nightster reminds me a lot of it, especially the sound. I love this review man, thank you.

[@RyanUrlacher]

Thanks so much. We support all makes and models of bikes on this channel. Each to his own.

[@lewisfrank578]

It seems Honda Rebel 1100 is comparable to this Nightster but Nightster is 30% more! Longtime Harley rider but I wish they would put ride modes, adjustable levers, traction control on touring bikes w/o spending over 30k!

[@makeshiftmotorco4413]

Yeah, absolutely. I like the changes Harley has made, I'm all for it. Thanks again for the review brother, shiny side up!!

[@Cycleshifty]

Agreed. 100%. I own a 2022 rebel 1100 and a 2022 road king special. Also own a 2008 Nightster and a 2010 Dyna. This nightster has the HD badge but other that resembles my Rebel way more than my other HD products. Seems like a great bike and definitely a new (welcome) direction for the MoCo. Bet they give us a 975 Pan America soon too.

[@lenBrill1971]

Modes, modes, modes, modes. Information displays, gear indicators. . . . . My 1969 Triumph Bonneville had none of this. Growing up on a motorcycles and now 51 years of age I sure miss how uncomplicated motorcycles were. Easy to fix and so wonderful to ride. There's too much tech software in bikes today. I'm entering into my crusty years. Becoming a grumpy old guy.

[@needparalegal]

I dropped my chopper on gravel coming to a stop, so ABS that actually works on gravel would be nice. Front wheel just slid sideways faster than I could get my foot down.

[@prtmez]

@@needparalegal that is traction control, harley will get it in about 50 years.

[@lenBrill1971]

@@needparalegal . ...I learned the hard way at 16. Corner / Sand / Front brake / Dumped it. Never did that again. I dont rely on tech to safely ride.

[@needparalegal]

@@lenBrill1971 I removed the rear brake lever on my 1972 H2, mostly because I kept gouging my shin kick starting, but also because the rear wheel tended to slide sideways when I used the rear brake. It is easier to control front wheel slide than rear, or maybe I am just luckier with front wheel slides.

[@crspcritter]

Yup ; agreed- Too much plastic too

[@andrewmadge]

Great video Ryan. Not for me, I don't like the sound and it's look and feel seems quite cheap based on pics and your review. Even with after market pipes I'm not convinced the rev max will not sound as good as an air cooled bike. I could be wrong on the sound, will wait to hear one go past me. Hope it sells well, its cool HD is trying a diff direction but I won't be sharing it. I have cash in my hand for a new bike and I'll be spending it on another manufacturer. The cost of HD has gone through the roof in Aust compared to other brands. The bike is a few thousand too expensive especially based on the fact most will spend a lot on P&A to bring it up to specs. Also the fact the Aust models sold here are no longer made in the USA is a big drawback. Lastly good to see HD also bringing in the content creators, it's a positive to be engaging the community.

[@mojomanmurph1925]

I am really enjoying the collaboration effort of HD Corp pairing up with our favorite motorcycle KZbinrs. I have learned so much watching their videos, they are entertaining as well and bringing them together to review motorcycles is awesome. HD Corp ought to bring in Jason Momoa to one of these events and let him direct a video with all these folks. Still in awe how Ryan, Jerry & Donna Palladino and Robert Simmons can ride these motorcycles. Much respect. Maybe one day HD Corp can bring these four together to highlight how these machines can be ridden.

[@RyanUrlacher]

Rock on!!! Thx much. 🤘

[@robertriedinger9695]

I am 58 years old and owned several bikes. I had a liter sport bike for a while and sold it because the insurance was to high. I never stopped thinking about that bike. Since then I have had the 1200 custom Harley and a Harley Sport Glide. The custom had to many short failings however loved the Sport Glide. I recently traded in the Sport Glide for the Nightster S and couldn't be happier. I now have my sport bike back. Sooooo much fun !

[@jamesdanielson7116]

Appreciate the unbiased review. Great footage! Call me old fashioned, but styling not my thing. I’ve always been drawn to the lines of the older Sportsters and touring v-twins. Keep up the great work and keep the rubber on the road.

[@RyanUrlacher]

Right on! Thanks for weighing in on the conversation.

[@chuckvt5196]

Excellent video! I just picked up one of these today from my H-D dealer. It's a 2022 with only 610 miles on it, and they discounted it down from $11,999 to $7,999. I could not pass that up! I think this is the best review of this bike I have found on the internet.

[@davedeja]

Well, one thing for sure... I've seen less picturesque places to ride! You lucky dog. I like the overall look of this bike. I don't even mind the radiator when you consider the performance that it allows the motor to give the rider. The cons you mentioned are things I would agree with. Making a bike affordable doesn't mean you have to make it cheap. Great review, Way cool that you got to see and talk to Matt, Jerry and Blockhead. I think I even saw Craig from Bikes and Beards out there. Awesome...

[@RyanUrlacher]

Thanks for the comments

[@p.c.h.6721]

Thank you for talking about all the little details, I’ve learned everything I needed to know from your video, I’ll be buying a Nightster in a few weeks 👍

[@Marvelkid87]

Great take on everything I enjoyed your intro a lot. Good luck with the comments lol people really hate it that we actually like this bike lol I guess it’s something you need to actually ride to get the real and true feel of.

[@RyanUrlacher]

Rock on! Yah, until you ride it and feel it........then you can make an evaluation. Good work on your video too! I checked it out.

[@robbyclark6915]

Na, “people “ don’t hate that you like the bike, just me. I’m just one person, not “people “😂. I don’t hate the bike or that you guys like it. I hate how Harley Davidson has taken over everyone’s YT channels. It’s as clear as the nose on your face but everyone wants to pretend they aren’t biased with these reviews when it’s almost impossible not to be. Harley flies you around the country, pays the bills, treats you like royalty, gives you gifts and freebies, and buys your reviews…….unbiased of course. 🤦🏻‍♂️ Listen, it’s basic psychology. Harley knows exactly what they’re doing. They aren’t doing this because they like you so much, they want your positive reviews of their motorcycles on your channels and that’s exactly what they are getting. All unbiased of course. This bike is cool. It’s nothing special (except for Harley) but it’s a modern, 90hp, lightweight, modern retro, bike that is wildly overpriced. They make ridiculous reveal videos about nothing. They fly KZbinrs around the country and spend a fortune on them and they need to recoup those costs by way of an overpriced motorcycle. This bike is only $13,500 in videos not in reality. Just see how many people pick one up for $13,500. None, that’s how many. Freight $575, surcharges $500, painted air box $400 = $15,000 before it reaches the dealership floor. Then there dealership fees to content with at that point. That’s the price of this bike. Not that smoke screen of $13,500 everyone keeps blabbing. It’s dishonest to keep saying it. So yeah, I’m not “people “ just one guy, but I absolutely, positively, am not down with the corporate greed and the Harley takeover of everyone’s YT channels, and I’ll be unsubbing from this nonsense.

[@sportyonetaubert5923]

@@robbyclark6915 Speaking as a viewer of Ryan's videos and all the other KZbin creators, they have EARNED my respect by giving us years of honest content. Sure they like Harleys but they have also been critical too. This has been the best marketing plan ever. Get credible KZbin creators to give us a early view. Non of these people say all is perfect. They give their view but all say give it a ride yourself when you get a chance.

[@robbyclark6915]

@@sportyonetaubert5923 Respect? When did I say I don’t respect them? What’s respect got to do with it? You let your “feelings” about someone cloud your better judgment when you talk like that. I have serious doubts and concerns about ANYONE being able to give an honest, critical, unbiased, analysis of any product when the creator of that product is gifting them things, flying them around, paying their way, giving them the red carpet treatment. It’s basic human psychology. Make them “feel” special and have a great time and get all warm and fuzzy and they will give you a 👍review. You’re absolutely correct in that, this has been the best “marketing plan” ever by Harley. That’s exactly what it is and nothing more, marketing. I will venture to say that not one person who was on this “ride and review” trip will have any serious concerns or issues with this motorcycle. I could be wrong but I doubt it. Besides, you act like I think there’s a problem with the actual motorcycle? No one ever wants to address my actual comment, my actual concern with this motorcycle; the price. It’s too expensive for what you get. It’s going to be $15k before it reaches the dealership. You know what? Why do I have to keep repeating myself? People only hear what they want to hear anyway. Everyone can have fun on their overpriced, underpowered, Harley “sport” bike that can’t keep up with a Kawasaki z900rs or a Yamaha xsr900 that have more tech and cost thousands less. If that’s what you want then fine, but don’t act like Harley did a great job here with this bike at this price. They didn’t.

[@sportyonetaubert5923]

@@robbyclark6915 I guess I trust these guys to give me the straight skinny more than you. So your main beef is the price, that's fine you don't see the value. I agree you could find bikes that give more performance per dollar. But if I was basing my choice on what I get per dollar, I would only drive cars. In our culture motorcycles tend to not be totally rational choices. I mean who really needs ANY motorcycle over $1000. Just ask Shadetree. 😄

[@BEEBEE58679]

EXCELLENT Review --- I don't think it gets any better. Thank you oh so much.

[@RyanUrlacher]

Wow! That means a lot to me. Really humbled. Thanks. I was up for 24 hours without sleep trying to get this out ASAP. God Bless.

[@michaelsisk5938]

I really love this bike. Mirrors suck, but 4” round blind spot stick on mirrors solved the problem. Front brake great, rear brake ok. Track day was a blast. 100 mph at 4,600 rpm and superb handling in the curves. Sport mode is weird. Road mode is the best. I will use Motul 7100 oil in this bike.

[@347mav3]

I feel like this is Harleys answer to the Indian Scout. I love it when manufacturers drive each other forward!

[@loop1479]

I think the EU made the decision for Harley

[@Johnclark300]

Harley Davidson didn't make the decision to make this bike,Harley Davidson answered to the EPA. The EPA made them make this Honda shadow. It's not a Harley Davidson. Harley Davidson was never meant to be liquid cooled or have advanced technology built into it.

[@RyanUrlacher]

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[@JeffMartinez648]

I think it’s cause you were “on the road again!” Or was he “always on you mind?” If you were tired did you “turn out the lights, that party’s over?” But more importantly “don’t touch that Willie” you won’t be a law abiding biker!!!

[@KevinButler816]

Good video! I like how you ride with the revs up like you’re chomping at the bit lol. Harley will not completely go away from air cooled engines but I see a larger version of the Revolution Max engine in the touring models.

[@RyanUrlacher]

Thanks for the comments!

[@woofersd2383]

Great review Ryan. Can’t wait to see and ride one.

[@RyanUrlacher]

Thanks so much!

[@markhenry192]

Great review and location. This is clearly a bike for new and younger riders who will likely never know the joys of an air cooled Harley. Progress I guess.

[@tex9280]

THANKYOU for all your work on & off the camera.... Much ❣️❣️❣️ Safe travels 🙏❣️ 💪💪🇦🇺💪💪

[@RyanUrlacher]

Thanks. Means a lot to me!! Humbled by comments like this.

[@rodzimmerman1979]

Thanks for the most informative test ride I have seen,. You actually flogged the bike a little and reported well on ergonomics in a way that I could understand as well as demonstrating the way you have to get power, torque, and engine braking from the machine. Well done my friend, well done.

[@RyanUrlacher]

Thanks for that!

[@bobdawson1448]

Great review Ryan. It has been cool watching LAB go from working out of a closet and residential garage to to the current production quality and shop you have now. Very cool to have the motor company recognize your talent as well! The interviews with Matt Laidlaw and Jerry Palidino were awesome. They are two of my favorite U Tubers. Carry on sir!

[@RyanUrlacher]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks so much brother!

[@thestonegateroadrunner7305]

Best test of the Nightster I've seen so far. A great new release from Harley and with the sporty high-revving engine the first Harley that definitely fits my booty scheme. But what nobody could explain to me: why doesn't the new engine have a 45 degree V angle? With that at least a little bit of Harley's signature sound could have been saved, water cooling or not. Even more mysterious: why does this new engine on top of its 60 degree V angle have a 30 degree crank pin offset only to end up with the spark spacing and sound of a 90 degree V2 engine (or profane MT-07)? What's the benefit? Acoustically clearly only disadvantageous. Maybe Harley will one day deign to explain to potential customers what they were thinking.

[@gravelslinger9331]

Ryan , you Really made the Nightster look Fun! The way you leaned into those corners was almost enough to make me want to trade in my 2016 Night Rod Special for a Nightster --- almost, though not quite!! Ha ha ha!! I ride my Night Rod that way!! All that aside though, the Nightster looks like a great bike to ride. The only drawback I could see was as you pointed out, the limited capacity fuel tank. Which explains why I have a ight Rod, because I luvvvvvv cruising the highways! See you in the next video, Ryan!

[@hunteroftruth4986]

Think I'll stick with my Electra Glide! If I wanted to still go fast I would go back to my 1L Yamaha with 145 HP and that was from 03!

[@rkksterbigd1]

Awesome video. Another well produced cinematic production.

[@RyanUrlacher]

Much appreciated brother!

[@mikeogden5256]

I love ❤️ this motorcycle 🏍

[@markanderson5077]

Great video. Very professional. Thanks for putting Jerry on, a fellow Floridian. Too bad about H-D not moving away from the air-cooled engine. A Revolution engine on a bagger would certainly entice me trade my twin cam for a modern, more powerful water-cooled touring bike. I think a water-cooled touring bike would attract Gold Wing riders.

[@JeffSkymaster]

Video was nicely done Ryan! Look's like fun.

[@RyanUrlacher]

Thanks so much

[@williamwintemberg]

I really like this bike and hope it succeeds. I would really like to test ride one and possibly own one. Almost 1,000 cc weighing in a tic more than a middleweight with 90 hp plus no maintenance valve system makes this bike hard for me to resist. Love the looks as well!

[@mohawkdriver4155]

Thanks for the video and review. Nice ride!

[@RyanUrlacher]

Glad you liked it!

[@raymondnemetz6589]

I’d ask you to consider not hanging your butt off the seat during sharp cornering. I suggest you try keeping firmly planted on the seat and use your head and torso to shift weight. I’ve been doing this for years. In my opinion it’s safer and more effective. Love your travel videos!

[@grahamjenkins9545]

Great review Ryan,wish it had a 2up seat so you could take Lurch to do a full suspension test .

[@RyanUrlacher]

You and me both! 😂

[@Mark-kf8ru]

Excellent review 👌

[@xHawgRyderx]

I went from a Sportster to a 15 Road Glide Special. Felt like a bicycle when I got on my Sportster and my RGS handled as good if not better. As us boomers fade off into the sunset the MOCO is losing its dominant customer base. It’s seems the intention is to go the metric way which is ok for a company looking beyond the boomers. Unfortunately they have a lot to learn entering a refined motorcycle genre. They will also have to price scale to the Japanese market which dominates the motorcycle industry

[@toofastnobrakes]

I agree with most of that. But I see Harley trying to scale with the European bikes over the Japanese bikes. They just have no way to compete with the Japanese bike prices without losing money. As long as there made in the US

[@benyo3622]

I'm a millennial doing research to get my first motorcycle and I'm way more interested in a Sportster personally. The HD stunt scene is getting a lot of attention from younger generations, especially the Dynas and Sportsters. I personally prefer a Sportster because its simple to modify and the aftermarket options are limitless. I can convert the 883 to a 1250 in my garage with a few buddies if I really wanted to. These computerized bikes will end most of that and thats what I believe makes HD so special. If they killed the Sportster and this was what HD had to offer, I would probably just go with a Kawasaki Z650 or something along those lines.

[@Teatimeted]

@@benyo3622 A late model 883 (mines a 2016) is a computerised bike... but that's a good thing. You can remap them on the fly with a tuner and read diagnostics off the speedo. These new bikes will be no different, although, more difficult to big bore due to the water cooling... if of course anyone bothers to make the kits.

[@scottgorman7166]

You sure do a comprehensive review on the 2 wheelers you ride. I rode in CA for 30 years and you do need to watch for rocks and gravel on those twisting roads. That area out of town is gorgeous. Shiney side up Ryan.

[@RyanUrlacher]

I appreciate that!

[@wyomoto1349]

The face hide edit was already a block I would have used an H inside the block lol. Thank you for the review. Only question I had that you did not answer in the video was “does gear indicator display when clutch is disengaged from the gear box?”

[@RyanUrlacher]

Good question. I did not pay attention to that. Sorry

[@petecarvo9284]

The gear indicator still works with the clutch disengaged (lever pulled back).

[@g4dan1]

Great video, good camera work. Probably not for me but, do want to try the Sportser S. Wouldn’t buy it either but, need to try the new engine.

[@g4dan1]

Ryan…what happened to your nose? OJT encounter with an ***hole?

[@RyanUrlacher]

Fair enough!

[@KevinButler816]

The Nightster has Security with keyless ignition, slipper clutch, traction control VVT, and adjustable levers.

[@RyanUrlacher]

Yup

[@blassmich2]

08 nightster black and orange was my first bike loved it put 22k on it in 2 yrs..

[@theOnlydoubleP]

Looks like it would be a fun rip around town bike. Great review.

[@RyanUrlacher]

Thanks much

[@taps_1021]

I am glad HD used real riders vs Hollywood actors that don't ride

[@RyanUrlacher]

Rock on!!

[@toofastnobrakes]

It’s probably not the future of all Harleys. But it’s the future of most if you ask me

[@TheRealChetManley]

HD should make a full on hyper naked to compete with the Super Duke, Speed Triple, S1000R, etc. They revolution platform would be a good starting point. The nightster and sportster s are 70% of the way to that segment already. For me, if I were rich I would have a nightster in the garage, but since I am a one bike guy, I prefer the naked sport bikes. This is a great looking bike though.

[@3amigosriding]

Great video and awesome to see the old riding grounds! To bad they some how managed to make the pods even uglier. How was it putting fuel in the bike with the tank under the seat? Do you have to get off to refuel?

[@RyanUrlacher]

Yah, you have to get off and flip up the seat to refuel.

[@fredkunc3517]

Great video ryan, harleys only mistake in my opinion is cancelling the 74 cubic inch sportster in favor of that bike and the s model. I'm not psychic but I predict the same response as the 500 and 750 I've time. If it talks like a Honda and walks like a Honda .

[@chrissmith7669]

Sadly the air cooled era is over. I love and won’t give up my 2003 Sportster but I also enjoy my M8 softail. We’re lamenting the end of the air cooled line but I look ahead and wonder in ten years if there will be any new ICE bikes in the show room. We’ve truly lived to see interesting times.

[@christianwaldner106]

I test drove the Sportster S. I did not like the seating position. However, I find the engine excellent. But I have never ridden an old Harley. I can only compare the engine with my Triumph Tiger 1050.

[@2hotFL]

Great review, you covered everything.

[@RyanUrlacher]

Much appreciated!

[@highhplainsdrifter9099]

Good review. Harley put the sport back into the Sportster. The Revolution Engine is unquestionably a technological engine improvement. Harley Davidson has a winner here. A definite performance motorcycle. For, sure, it is better than the old Sportster. I think Harley has a winner here.

[@RyanUrlacher]

👍

[@johnnyghanja]

Ahh beautiful Santa Barbara

[@onlyhereonce7290]

counter 32:13 was something I noticed right away when I saw pictures of the bike. Plastic Hand control housings look and feel cheap. Because they are. Indian loves using this for their hand controls. Which I don't like.

[@K9RickRet]

Cars pulling over to let bikes by!!! That NEVER happens in New York State, unless the driver is a biker! 👍

[@johnmattson9948]

Did you for real mean to say "Willie G. Nelson"? LOL

[@chg2799]

@@johnmattson9948 😂😂

[@tjmayer9103]

Go big or go home ... Never been a fan of the Sportster, no matter what it's called. Well done video.

[@RyanUrlacher]

Thanks so much

[@nikitis13]

Surely! PLEASE! Don't let them put the nail in the coffin of the air cooled HD's

[@508knucklehead]

Great review again.🤙🏼

[@RyanUrlacher]

Glad you enjoyed it!!

[@vikingbiker8435]

Great video Ryan!

[@RyanUrlacher]

Thanks!

[@TheKenab]

Nice review Ryan...thank you. Man, I just can't believe they'd put such a terrible sounding horn on that bike...I've heard deeper pitched, louder horns on scooters... geesh! SMH

[@davidhillstrom4234]

From the sounds we’re hearing from the engine, it, the Nightster , sounds a lot like my Suzuki DR650. I would have hoped it would have retained the Harley potatoe exhaust note.

[@petecarvo9284]

Did you guys go up toward Lompoc or down toward LA? Highway 166 north of Santa Maria is one hell of a twisty road and so much fun. 21:05 I'm 6' 2" and find mine to be quite comfortable. 32:20 The radiator blends in nicely. You only notice it if you look for it.

[@RyanUrlacher]

We went up into the hills outside Santa Barbara.

[@gordanderson2586]

The Nightster is basically like a Yamaha design. If you need a bike that sounds like an air compressor this is for you.

[@Sgtyork488]

Hi..interesting insights on harley davidsons.....redesigned engines...I'm impressed by the technology..but I like them Evo.s...I have 05 tc...96 softail..the bikes are old....but ride ...its fun..loud...I've delt with wire issues on my 96.....cam tensioner on the 05....but I enjoy working on em....yup even broke down..usually something fixable....today's menu 96...wire bugs.....the newer bikes are impressive but they are not really much home mechanical friendly....and I can see the days of v twins..carburetor engines are numbered...what's sad is...younger riders will never know the feeling of these engines running and the vibration and the smells of oil..gas...the temperamental nature of these engines..the clunk of shifting gears.....all these things are refined out.. because of salabity and government overreach....these are the dog days of summer for engines that to me defines a motorcycle experience...now it's been smoothed out for a newer rider...change but kicking the best part of what harley was about to the curb....I remember Long time ago..in a thunder press magazine...a article entitled..We're dumping the carburetor for EFI....like after almost a hundred years..carburetors were never appreciated...I like harley but not its new version of the future..but things evlove...just think....many years from now 100s of people paying money..to see a carburetorrated v twin engine run and sit by and see thunder by everyone...for me I'm very fortunate to have had these bikes and the joys and frustration of working on them...

[@Darkrider8500]

How much does it cost after you add all the fees, shipping, sales tax, dealer prep on top of $14k try north or south of $17k

[@cisa1622]

The led light case on all the rev models are plastic disposable unit unlike the air cooled models which are actually better components that only need an LED.

[@HDR20]

You picked the wrong Indian for your comparison. The scout rogue is direct competitor IMO

[@1dancier]

Seems like they're trying to capture some of the naked sports market with that high reving motor and looks.

[@billybobhammer]

If Harley was going to make a new motor, make a modern motor like a flat twin or a in inline 4. Don't rip off the Evo and try to sell it as progress. The Sportster Evo runs forever. I'm fine with it.

[@robertriedinger9695]

Great video.

[@edwallenborn5049]

Great review, thanks!

[@RyanUrlacher]

Thanks for watching!

[@ejdtm]

I’m a Harley guy but the Scout is by far a better looking bike. The new Nightster looks ok on one side but the other side looks sh!t. Overpriced and Sadly it’s a fail for me.

[@sportyonetaubert5923]

I'm a Harley guy too, and we know looks is subjective, but I have never liked the Scout, but do love the Nightster. As far as price, this bike has more standard electronics than the Scout. So while you pay more you get more.

[@ejdtm]

@@sportyonetaubert5923 What does the Nightster have that the Scout doesn’t?

[@sportyonetaubert5923]

@@ejdtm 3 ride modes, traction control, fuel gage, range to empty, self adjusting valves, low tire warning. Also it's 70+ lbs lighter and has a bigger dealer network.

[@ejdtm]

@@sportyonetaubert5923 “range to empty”? Well in that case I’ll spend the $3,000 more for that lower powered, ugly Nightster. The Street 750 looks better.

[@sportyonetaubert5923]

@@ejdtm We agree 👍 don't buy a bike YOU think is ugly. The Rogue Scout ABS lists for $12,399. The details say plus freight, set up, dealers fees and $500 surcharge. Not sure how you got $3k difference. As for speed, the Nightster's higher revs and lighter weight will probably keep things close. And besides all the benefits I already listed add...all LED lights, drag slip control, gear indicator, 3" travel vs 2" travel shocks, 32° vs 29° lean angle, adjustable levers, 4 piston vs 2 front caliper. Not sure what a valve check/adjust costs but they are recommended every 16k on the Scout.

[@jeffreyengle2762]

I just think that without that Harley old school sound and feel…. These guys are destined for a younger crowd that doesn’t have any experience with the air cooled offerings of yesterday. Now whether they’re willing to pay a premium price for the new Harley/Honda is yet to be seen.

[@frank118]

Well done sir!

[@RyanUrlacher]

Thanks so much!

[@mikeskidmore6754]

It's Lean Angle ..is too low and forward controls are for road couches. The last two years Buell was in Business when they used an Overhead cam Liquid cooled engine.

[@chaosa.d.7437]

New motor old cable clutch WTF. I would like to hear this bike with aftermarket exhaust to hear if it helps the scooter sound.

[@hunteroftruth4986]

Ryan you wouldn't be breaking the sped limit a little would ya???

[@bradleyhutchison5797]

my question is... is there screaming eagle package available for this bike... I don't like a quiet bike, that will get you hit

[@darrenprintz2966]

Can you do a video on your helmet/camera/audio set up please

[@RyanUrlacher]

Planning on it. I get asked alot. Hopefully sooner than later.

[@AyaWetts]

I'd love the bike... if it was about $10k. Doesn't really seem worth the price tag.

[@rykerolaoghaire8781]

I bought a new Nightster in 2012....that was still a Harley! This looks too plastic for my taste.

[@amignano79]

And sounds horrible.

[@johnlucas8924]

Do you ride with the iron order

[@tankermike99]

Does it have auto cancelling turn signals still? Or did they get rid of that feature with the new switches?

[@RyanUrlacher]

Yes, auto cancelling signals.

[@tankermike99]

@@RyanUrlacher thought I read they deleted them on the S. That's why I was wondering.

[@bmp72]

I wish they would go back to the long stroke low revving motors like the shovelhead and evo... i want 2000 rpm at 75mph, dont care about hp.

[@Trev9]

looks like Harley copied all the functionality from my 2022 Honda NC750x, Now I just heard you mention the Showa Bending valve front shocks...yep. you guessed it. On my NC750x as well, Tank under the seat? LED lights? Storage where the conventional tank used to be? NC750x. Except for price. The Honda is half the price. Please do a comparison

[@byever1]

I can't be the only one that finds the name "Nightster" stupid.

[@matthewlemoine6280]

Can you turn off corner abs when you hold the button down?

[@RyanUrlacher]

No. There is only regular ABS and it's on all the time. You can turn traction control off.

[@byever1]

If you were planning on buying this bike for speed. 23:18 will tell you everything

[@RyanUrlacher]

👍

[@roadglidehoss]

It seems like it's an updated mini vrod

[@tbthomp2]

Would I trade my '09 Nightster for it? Hell no. Not even close. It's not bad looking and it does pay homage to the original. I'm sure it's a nice bike/performer. Still, probably not my cup of tea. Hard to replace to character/sound of the original and you don't have to rev the piss out of the old Sporty EVO to get what you want out of it.

[@6806goats1]

I'm sure it'll make a good bike for some, just too small for me. Road Glide Limited does the trick but thanks for the video.

[@RyanUrlacher]

No problem 👍

[@petecarvo9284]

Sit on one. You may like it.

[@twocupstwodrams7535]

What do these water cooled engines really mean? EU and California and US Federal compliance. The Motor Company first felt pressure from Europe and responded with research and development of the Revolution engine. It was clear then that European governments were on the cusp of new regulations for sound, emissions and power units that will not be modified after purchase. The future is electric friends. The EU, California (seventh largest economy in the world) and the United States government already have laws in place, check the dates. Harley-Davidson has.

[@austineight996]

If it didn’t sound like a little Honda 90 mini bike LOL.. too bad they couldn’t engineer some rumbling sound into the thing. Honestly, that model should not have the iconic Sportster Name attached to it.

[@ryanjohnson8591]

They would be a good around town bike

[@RyanUrlacher]

They are great for the twisties. Light and nimble. Canyon carver for sure.

[@johnanthony6141]

If the prices keep going up, this is all I’m gonna be able to afford. No more new Road Glide for me every 2-3 years.

[@2wheeltommy996]

Is that the Bandit helmet?

[@RyanUrlacher]

Sure is! SIMPSON MODBANDIT HELMET: REVZILLA: bit.ly/3Nekq4z AMAZON: bit.ly/3vQPgKu Ride safe & Ride Often! Check out this KZbin Channel as we have a ton of free videos for you! Check out our useful for purchase videos: www.lawabidingbiker.com/buyvideos BECOME AN ECXLUSIVE MEMBER-GET BENEFITS: www.lawabidingbiker.com/patreon Leave a flat donation: www.lawabidingbiker.com/donate Shop in the Official Law Abiding Biker Store: shop.lawabidingbiker.com Subscribe to the Law Abiding Biker Podcast: www.lawabidingbiker.com/app Join our free email club: www.lawabidingbiker.com/emailclub

[@willnotcomply9943]

I buy your product bugslide for my Harley I love it.

[@RyanUrlacher]

Right on! We love it too. Ride safe & Ride Often! Check out this KZbin Channel as we have a ton of free videos for you! Check out our useful for purchase videos: www.lawabidingbiker.com/buyvideos BECOME AN ECXLUSIVE MEMBER-GET BENEFITS: www.lawabidingbiker.com/patreon Leave a flat donation: www.lawabidingbiker.com/donate Shop in the Official Law Abiding Biker Store: shop.lawabidingbiker.com Subscribe to the Law Abiding Biker Podcast: www.lawabidingbiker.com/app Join our free email club: www.lawabidingbiker.com/emailclub

[@amphibdriver1]

The NIghtster looks like a Japanese copy of a Harley.

[@flipkoofx1137]

You think a new rider can grow into this bike? I’m looking for my first bike. Im 45 yrs old and i drive like an old lady

[@RyanUrlacher]

Absolutely! The ride modes make it easy to tame down. Ride safe & Ride Often! Check out this KZbin Channel as we have a ton of free videos for you! Check out our useful for purchase videos: www.lawabidingbiker.com/buyvideos BECOME AN ECXLUSIVE MEMBER-GET BENEFITS: www.lawabidingbiker.com/patreon Leave a flat donation: www.lawabidingbiker.com/donate Shop in the Official Law Abiding Biker Store: shop.lawabidingbiker.com Subscribe to the Law Abiding Biker Podcast: www.lawabidingbiker.com/app Join our free email club: www.lawabidingbiker.com/emailclub

[@flipkoofx1137]

@@RyanUrlacher thank you! I just bought the nightster today!!

[@ericharrington2673]

Talking about over priced, got a quote yesterday for two new tires with installation $860.00 on a street glide

[@catesg]

So in short, is this a bike for a full grown man (plus six foot) or someone smaller?

[@RyanUrlacher]

I talk about that and even interview a tall rider in the video.

[@lucaseq77]

You and humble? LOL Good video tho. Thanks!