Harley Davidson Lowrider ST FULL REVIEW and TEST RIDE!

[@BradleyCrandall]

I own a Gunship Grey one and still love watching reviews because the bike IS that good and that fun. It never gets old!

[@harriethavoiceovers2258]

I own a vivid black and and same thing. Love to watch reviews and rides

It is a pity that there is no Gunship grey this year.

[@hybridEP3]

I need to get me one in the spring. Goodbye always broken fxr !

[@patrickwalsh4072]

Just bought a sand Pearl today and I’m in love with it

[@MrStarguy]

Gunship Grey gang!

[@corymorrison4993]

Just got my sand pearl white fxlrst... traded in my (what I thought was the best-looking bike HD ever made) 2019 Road King Special. That all changes when they dropped the lowrider st last year. Then my sales rep at CTXHD told me they were coming in white for the 23 year model. That completely changed my mind on what the best looking bike ever made was! Yeah... I said it... ever made. Harley or not. By far the best Harley I've owned... sportster, dyna, touring. Complete game changer.

[@revjimmyjam3611]

I just recently bought a Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro. While the bike in of itself is a great bike, it has just proven to be too tall for me, and hard to handle once off the bike due to the higher center of gravity due to the height. I noticed a sand pearl white FXLRST was in stock at my local HD dealer so I went to scope it out since I've been eyeballing this bike since it came out. I figured that this would be the bike I got if I ever got a Harley. I was able to set eyes on the bike, sit on it, and take it for a test ride. I fell in love right away. I can certainly tell you that once I pay off this Triumph a bit so I can trade it in, I'm getting myself one of these bad boys. I just can't stop thinking about it since my test ride. It is a wonderful machine.

[@gocubs0011]

I'm on Lowrider S now and really thinking about going to the ST.

[@willknott4796]

I want one of these bad, but am scared of the bs games I’ve heard about with Harley dealers. I do enjoy your content you have a very good channel.

[@MarvFitBikesKicks]

And that they do, they play a lot of games no matter which one you go to. They try and squeeze every single penny out of you and that’s only if you just say yes to whatever they say. You have to be firm with what you’re willing to pay and as long as it’s reasonable they’ll try and act like it’s impossible for them to do but if you stick to your guns you can get yourself a “good deal”

[@willknott4796]

@@MarvFitBikesKicks cool thanks for the advice.

[@dougbelasco6261]

@@willknott4796 Yes it does happen they try to sell you everything extended warranties, audio systems just say no.

[@allanespiritu3]

Currently on an iron 1200 but after taking one of these for a test ride at my local dealership I can’t get it out of my head. It is one hell of a bike and I’m bound and determined to own one in the next year or two

[@throttleblip9854]

I'm in the same boat. 2 years max but hopefully sooner! haha

[@jayteesgear]

Dude I fully agree! Im ALL ABOUT this bike after checkin one out 2day! (I want a 48 too though haha)

[@BlackOakRR]

I’m in the process of upgrading from an iron 12 as well.

[@AgaetiAlex]

I made the same mistake of test riding the ST, and ended up trading in my Iron 883. Do it! It’s worth every dollar, I’ve enjoyed riding and owning it so much more than the sportster

[@rogerboydston9461]

I just bought my low rider St and it is a great ride and a lot of fun awesome bike

[@redjerry6093]

I just bought this bike last week. Waiting on my new seat and passenger accessories for my wife. Popped some tab slip ons with the zombie baffles. She is loud. It came with the speakers (which I wasn't really interested in) and now I won't be able to really hear them. Had to snatch it up, cuz I know they'll be hard to come by. It's a tease at the moment sitting in the garage. It's not riding season here in the gettysburg PA region. Thanks for the video

[@dougbelasco6261]

are you talking about the rockford fosgate system for the low rider st ?

[@tim_st_117]

Thanks for the video, just ordered the same in the UK, with forwards & v&h high output 2 into 1 in black 🤙

[@rhoadsy]

I traded my 2019 Iron 883 for a 2022 gunship grey S and I love it. I almost went with the ST because it looked amazing, but I ultimately wanted to do my own fairing and bags (even though the asymmetrical bags don't bug me, but I get why it bothers other people). A very fun bike to rip around on and a huge leap from an 883. Anyone on the fence, I say do it!

[@nicholasking7120]

I’m about to do the same exact thing

[@Tducks72]

Yeah I’m a big fan of the S as well, quick question though, do you know if it’s true that the suspension is better on the ST?

[@pmh1nic]

Love the 2022 Lowrider ST and S but went for the S since all my riding is local. I agree, it's the best Harley I've owned. Plenty of power, best suspension on any stock bike I've owned and handles wonderfully. As you mentioned I'm also going to change out the bars for ones that bring the grips closer. At 5'6" I can easily flat foot the bike, the air filter is far enough away that I'm not banging my knee against it and mid controls will probably be comfortable for anyone 6' or less. Cruise control, standard on th ST but I added to my S model, will be a must on any future bike I own. It takes some of the stress of my shoulders and allows a periodic ability to flex the right arm on longer rides.

[@ScrambleNorth]

I just rode one yesterday, wow, wow. Harley should’ve built this motorcycle a long time ago. I’m definitely getting one.

[@HS-zu9qq]

Slod my Fat bob for this beautiful bike. The Fat bob is a great bike and I will always love it, but this is one amazing ride and so versatile and comfortable!

[@jayteesgear]

Sat on one today in Scottsdale and FELL IN LOVE!!! easiest steering ive ever felt

[@jonbusby3881]

I have this bike , same color and I’m happy with it, this video is accurate, one of the best purchases I’ve made, if you purchase one you will enjoy it.power to weight ratio is great.

[@gregrose6915]

Great review. I see a Goldwing next to your bike with practically the same paint job as the new anniversary models.

[@throttleblip9854]

yeah that's been the running joke and they just happen to have taken one in on trade lol

[@mojo4376]

Harley totally ripped off Honda on the paint.

[@shoomapadoo1141]

This guy does a great job in these videos. I trust this guy implicitly in his ability to do honest, forthright reviews on these motorcycles. One of the very best without a doubt. Thank you for posting and wish you the very best!

[@coleyoung3200]

I'm ready for some throttle blip merchandise and loving the white on the lowrider st

[@coleyoung3200]

Also ready for a review of the breakout

[@DavidSmith-jj5pr]

I like it, but I liked it better when it was called the sport glide! 😁

[@franklinbittner4683]

I think you’re the one who convinced me to buy one, I bought one and I don’t regretted at all,thanks for your amazing video

[@user-tl8ps7bu6d]

Last year they made such a buzz of this bike, about how good it was, great handling, the engine, etc…And this year they have not even mention it

[@willhatch992]

I just bought one last Saturday and by far the best bike I’ve ever owned

[@throttleblip9854]

Congrats! I'm still set on getting one myself.

[@opticalecho119]

Dream bike. I just started working at a Harley dealer and I can’t stop drooling over the one in the showroom

[@f.t.w1066]

Great review, The new Lowriders are sick machines.👍👍👍🇦🇺

[@ChristianKustomz]

I can see your reasoning for loving this bike. I'm almost on the same level when it comes to having one. Possibly within 2 years myself. I'll be at the 120th. Would love to say hi while I'm up there

[@johnhammered3321]

I picked my FXLRST in pearl 2vweeks ago. I have already made about $1800 in mods! I also own a 2016 RDKG and a 2021 Pan America. 3 different bikes! I'm 6'3" and 3 different ride types. As far as handling it's a toss up between the Pan Am and the Lowrider. But I find myself riding the lowrider almost every day. It's insane!🏍😁👍✌️

[@sanjinuravic856]

Hi :) I'm also 6'3" so I would like to know if you had to do some modifications in order for the bike to fit you properly? Is it comfortable for your body frame on the longer rides?

[@johnhammered3321]

@Sanjin Uravić I installed bilit forward controls with mini floorboards, a mustache engine gaurd that HD says will not work. I switched out the fancy intake (sticks out from the heads 8") to a screaming eagle ventilator ( it's only 2.5"), I added a kraus pullback plate to raise the stock risers 2" and back 2". If search for FXLRST groups you can join a rather large one (over 6 thousand members) that you can quiz others about what they have done (including photos) and get ideas and what can be done. My handlebar change made a big difference in the way is sit and did not require cable length changes. There are also KZbin subs that have made vids on how to do these changes. Check out Holy Shift he's done quite a few good luck!

[@sanjinuravic856]

@John Hammered Thank you very much for so many useful informations :) Have a nice day!

[@geraldburrow3524]

I road one at Tripps Harley Davidson in Amarillo Texas a couple weeks ago I am totally loving this 2023 lowrider ST this is my next Harley soon.....

[@dpuckett]

Love it. My OCD would love a symmetrical version with pipe on each side.

[@kevincraig8257]

thats what I was thinking true duals why not on a mono shock bike for me it would look great

[@PeterSmith-or3pq]

2 into 1. I would think

[@josephmirigliano8728]

Awesome video ride safe and enjoy ❤❤❤❤❤

[@richardburns9772]

That’s not “OCD”

[@jacobroberts2976]

That’s way too much OCD

[@Boxer1250RT]

That Atari display from the 60s look ridiculous for a $23K bike. Does it come with a magnifying glass so you can read what's on the display? You're talkin about LED turn signals? $25K Street Glide 107 comes with halogen head lights and no LED. I thought the German guy would bring a little more common sense tech to the bikes, but my bad!

[@throttleblip9854]

LOL

[@nickthinkpainting1978]

Hated hated the bags. Not functional at all they may look ok but nah.

[@geraldburrow3524]

I was thinking forward control's for myself At 5 ' 11 " but do appreciate you sharing the test ride again and again....

[@throttleblip9854]

All depends on the riding you do. I ended up putting a single crash bar on my softail mostly for highway pegs.

[@dougbelasco6261]

I just bought one with foward controls i'm 5' 10"" i would have liked the mids but it was a hot deal

[@Jonathan-L]

Another annoyance I can see with the Low Rider (S & ST) is the limited coverage of the front fender.

[@joeplem5329]

This is literally the only bike I'd trade in my 2011 dyna street bob for, problem is I'd get basically nothing for it even though it has the 110 tire shredder kit....sigh 😑

[@charleyrider9775]

If I didn't already have a Lowrider S and a Heritage Classic, I would be in the market for one of these. But I'm planning to add a batwing fairing to my Heritage and call it a Touring bike.

[@aspen9062]

Just pulled the trigger on mine, Vivid Black w/Traction Control…be in the end of April. Thanks for convincing me!

[@kelvinknaff9903]

Reason to close the vent; bees come out those vents like they were shot out..

[@davepelfrey3958]

The major majority of others that have reviewed this bike says the same thing. Harley-davidson knocked it out of the park with this bike.

[@franklinbittner4683]

I got a black one,got it end of September,still a the dealer for the winter,can’t wait to get it out…..

[@justinsutherland7214]

Great video man. I'm currently on a Honda Rebel 1100, but definitely have an ST in my future! I want to see this color in person. It looks good on camera!

[@throttleblip9854]

I like it better in person. Get to a dealership and check it out. Just don't fall for the test ride trick, you'll take it home. lol

[@joshh.5821]

Great review, man. That bike looks great in the White Sand Pearl!

[@itsjustniko9323]

I almost got one but my local dealer had a absolute screaming deal on a fxlrs that was just to good to pass up. Guess when the time comes I'll trade it for a road glide st

[@throttleblip9854]

Those are nasty too so you're wrong!

[@itsjustniko9323]

@@throttleblip9854 haha. Going 128S&s kit right off rip when I do

[@dmvbenz7536]

Circumstances last year led to me having a 2022 low rider S and ST, getting rid of one and it’s a really hard choice lol, prob gonna keep the S and make it more customized to my look, but I was glad to I got to at least put miles on the ST too, realistically the only trip I’ll probably do in a few months is follow my family down to the beach house we have it’s 3hrs away so it’s not bad, I want to tour eventually but don’t see that really happening for a while The ST was amazing but for the riding I’m mainly doing the low rider s weighing 20-30lbs less is nice

[@travelinben1966]

As soon as I sell my street glide special privately,I'll give the LRST a test ride.

[@ryandavis3228]

Great Review 😊

[@saddle8bag]

I like that the hands stay in the wind. I'd rather wear gloves in the cold than burn up in the heat. There is nothing better about inverted forks on street bikes. They provide a little less unsprung weight and fork flex on race bikes, but I can beat my Road Kings floorboards to death in corners and the conventional forks work just fine. I'm sure the fancy stuff they put on the King of Bagger bikes works great on a track, but it'd be overkill on the street with weight/speed/cornering limitations of HDs. It does make the bike look sportier though. Maybe add a tad more confidence in 70+ mph sweepers, but then you're risking your neck with tires made for longevity, not corner speed. I've owned many of both types forks on bikes that go around corners much faster than HDs and I couldn't tell you the difference on the street. That said, the new Showa bending valve dampers have made new HDs FAR superior to old ones. The old ones felt like riding in a 70s Buick. Like being on a cloud with no feeling of connection to the road. I suspect the newer springs are stiffer than the old ones too. They feel like a much newer Buick to me now. Bike looks good, but the ergos are ass. It needs a seat like the Fat Bob. The scooped out seat and high mid-pegs make me feel like I've fallen in a toilet with the lid up whenever I've been on one. I like the tan white color with the rusty trim. Needs more trim definition of the engine though. I love the simple cockpit. So tired of seeing bikes with big screen TVs strapped on the dash. What the hell am I doing, riding a motorcycle or playing Angry Birds? Price is a bit insane for a bike you can't even take a passenger on, but I'm sure HD will still sell a ton of them. Hell, maybe even to me. Your ride did look like fun.

[@jj.1412]

Can be done tho. If you look up Kaplan cycles he's set his ST for 2 up, and his wife says its comfy for her!

[@sdmascar8905]

i love the fairing on it and i absolutely hate the bags. i think i like the new breakout better but it is a cool bike overall.

[@virgiliobuenaventura2974]

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[@speaktruth247]

I like the breakout, but it has too much chrome for my taste

[@sdmascar8905]

@@speaktruth247 i get blackout is the in look right now and black does looks good but i like keeping it gangsta keep it chrome

[@PowerYacht]

I really love the Low Rider ST and at the same time hate HD for the details case in point being the bags. So you buy the bike and fair enough you do the normal Harley tax, of doing a Stage one and fitting a new exhaust (probably a 2-1 as that is what suits her the most), and that is when the asymmetric bags start to look lame. Result 1k for exhaust/tuning and another 2k to fix the bags. It starts to become stupid in $$$$, when they really could have fitted a 2-1 as it was in the Sport Glide. That is excluding some other cosmetic bits....

[@DaltonKemp]

Heck yeah man! Great videos! I’ll be up at the 120th Harley Davidson celebration! Would love to meet ya!

[@throttleblip9854]

Let's make it happen!!!

[@DaltonKemp]

@@throttleblip9854 Yes Sir! Look forward to it! Message later on when it’s closer to the event!

[@gadgetguy3579]

Just put a deposit down on white ST. Can’t wait until it comes in. I ordered Thrashin’ bars and risers as well.

[@RevJay_Rides]

NICE BIKE! That’s the one I’d like to buy if I could put the money together. I really like this color with the bronze wheels too.

[@throttleblip9854]

You and me both!

[@Aprojeep]

Cool....hope to run into to you in Milwaukee

[@franklinbittner4683]

Great video like usual

[@drainmonkeys385]

I gotthe vivid black, Agreed on the bars,, I’m putting bungking 8” risers with 2” pullback…

[@boostedego]

I agree 100% dam good looking bike. Would look good next to my white turboed roadglide.

[@DustyHanshawBodybuilding]

This thing is calling my name. Every review ends the same with the reviewer saying they plan to buy one

[@wiscolifts66cd24]

I hope to see you at Momma Tried !! I will be there on Saturday

[@kevinturner9065]

Thanks for the review. Trying to decide on one of these right now...

[@HarleyFatBoyJr]

And that 117 is a bonus.

[@ecrusch]

One of those would look mighty nice in my garage! Thank you for the review.

[@HarleyFatBoyJr]

Such a bad ass ride

[@hondanut7564]

Are you waiting to buy it , until HD makes the same size bags ??

[@FRWD_FXLRST]

Hate the gauge, analog would be a must. Also, after all the fees it’s closer to 30K than 20K.

[@davigf1]

Not for me.

[@morningstarx5340]

The fairing and the bags don't really stick out past the bars so I'm not sure why it'd make it more hairy to split lanes.

[@chiefjoseph8154]

I went to purchase the ST, fell in love with it having owned an original 86. Somehow I ended up buying a Polaris Challenger. Sometimes life throws you a curve.

[@CGB65]

The Challenger comes stock with 122 bhp, adjustable windshield and many other amenities. I think you did well.

[@JASE101]

The real question is can you install a Sportster S digital gauge instead?

[@leonardoatx3]

I'm Harley owner, have waited half my life to own one, it's the only bike brand that I really care and but I will never buy a harley with digital gauges not even for 50% Off

[@morningstarx5340]

Shoutout to shadetree surgeon. Without him, the idea of a dealership collab with Harley Davidson to build a bike doesn't exist. There can be only one. Or, however many. Idgaf

[@johnreeceaj1378]

I want one of these in the exact same color. I was thinking of changing the bags to the leather wrapped viking bags since I'm honestly not a huge fan of the clamshell saddle bags.

[@bradwilliams4921]

Nice review

[@throttleblip9854]

Thanks, Brad!

[@balong8161]

I’ve put deposit for this bike 4 months ago,will be getting it as early as March 2023.but somehow had a second thought on whether to sell my old 2009 clubstyle low rider for this ST..suddenly on the fence..😢

[@Junior-Dragstar]

You can get one of these for 26 000 eur in Europe. Paying this much you’ll get a microscopic dashboard. The seat and foot pegs just for the driver and not for the passenger. Turn indicators from 20 century. Then you’ll have to modify the exhaust to make it sound like a Harley and not like a suing machine. Well in the end for this amount I’d better get an Indian Chieftain.

[@elmiguel6725]

Great, honest review 👏

[@davidfige7877]

I just bought a 2023 ST, I’m going to change the pipes but told I may need to remove the bags, so I’m not going to pay

[@rogercugley8869]

I loved my 2018 Sportglide, but being a shorter person, the forward controls would give me a sore right knee on longer rides. I think this bike would be the solution to that problem.

[@jeremyclark7192]

Pig nose i love it

[@boomerbiker8892]

I will be at the anniversary this summer I’ll be looking for you!

[@throttleblip9854]

Nice dude!! I'm excited.

[@MarvFitBikesKicks]

I agree, I do like the st fairing better than the fxr fairing

[@redblack8414]

Great review. Glad I found out about you. 👍

[@Nobody-xh5qe]

I'll get one in a few years going to ride the switch back a little bit longer.

[@brianbredy7320]

I want two things: Same size bags (what company makes them!?) and lowers in the style of the Road Glide. I love the FXRT but the lowers being made do not match the bike, let's be honest! The ST deserves its own style, I taped up some RG lowers to it and it would look great with the chin spoiler and angular style lowers. PLEASE! SOMEONE MAKE THESE. The other thing... Harley... when you black out a bike FFS do the push rod tubes. All in all I LOVE my ST it is an incredible ride.

[@ZildjianMan30]

It was stupid for HD to VIN lock that ST fairing between the S and ST. Overall, love both versions.

[@throttleblip9854]

I guess it's their new baby. Give it a few years and I'm sure that won't be the case. I love both of them too.

[@stephenbodholdt4326]

Great information, thank you. Great bike👍🇺🇸

[@petergrunendahl2074]

Nice bike. And only 21,200 $. But only in the US. My dealer want nearly 1,400,000 THB, that's about $ 40,000. Therfor: No Harley.

[@HarleyFatBoyJr]

Let’s go!!! 🔥🔥

[@lancevoorhees7318]

I chose a new road glide, the fairing on the ST is takeoff on a older model maybe a police special! It looks ok, but the new Road Glide is really way better looking? My opinion granted, where are the lowers like the road glide has, they give more protection and can be opened up in hotter weather! The motors Milwaukee eight makes all of them faster! The Road glide is fast enough, what’s the hurry anyway??? They’re all good, yes the ST is lighter, and I like that, it’s gonna be faster and that’s good too! I still like the fairing mounted to the frame in high winds! Yes I’m a dinosaur sticking with the newest Road Glide!

[@lancevoorhees7318]

In fact I wished they would bring back the Springer with a 21” front wheel, with the Milwaukee eight motor!

[@HarleyFatBoyJr]

Those saddlebags are a perfect size.

[@scottschaeffer8920]

Love the bike. Not a big a fan of the Pearl White, we’ll see what future colors are offered.

[@throttleblip9854]

A lot of people have been asking for an actual color. I'm curious if they plan to do one or just stay with the neutral theme.

[@morrisdennis]

That will be a huge seller i bet

[@bradvols]

I liked the ST but not set up great for a tall guy, but had the El Diablo not came out 2 weeks after I bought my RGS there would be one in the garage.

[@bike619]

The old Dyna mids are further back than the S/ST controls... These are just slightly wrong for my preferences.

[@throttleblip9854]

They are. I think there is or was some newer softail models that this was the case on as well.

[@Rocksworld58]

I traded my sport bike for a 2023 FXLRST. I’m faster on the twisties on the ST. Great bike!

[@dwight072]

I’ll be at the 120th.

[@HarleyFatBoyJr]

Great share Fam!!! 🤙🏾🔥

[@pharoah1200]

For the price, you might as well go for the Street Glide.

[@BloodyMeridianM8]

If you get the matching bags from the aftermarket company would they come with keys or would you get locks to match the original key?

[@throttleblip9854]

Good question. I'd imagine they probably require you move all of your hardware over from the old bags. Locks, mounting hardware etc would just drive up the cost for them and you.

[@BloodyMeridianM8]

@@throttleblip9854 awesome thanks man, also love the vids.

[@DavidSmith-jj5pr]

dang you hate regular lights! 😆 they have their place, but not on a more modern styled bike. LED would look terrible on like, a heritage. on bikes like this the incandescent lights look weird next to the LED headlight and tail light. very odd choice for HD, maybe they're just cost cutting by getting rid of a warehouse full of old lights

[@mikeessary4925]

Love the white!!

[@carnage2009]

I rode this the other day and it handles very well. But for what it is, the price is.. well… ouch. Naturally, this is compared that every other manufacturer when you compare price to product.

[@throttleblip9854]

Yeah it gets pricey. Then again I bought one of Harleys cheaper bikes, the Softail Standard at 15k. Im prob around 30k into it and not done. I guess it comes down to what you want on a bike and what you can live without. I wish I could fine a bike that was perfect out of the box just hasn't happened yet.

[@Beastius24]

Thanks mate. Liked and subscribed:). Does it corner better than the Lowrider S? I heard that the forks are elevated. Thinking about buying a second bike in a year or so and this, the non st version and the Fat Bob are on the shortlist

[@morrisdennis]

Home run hd 👏

[@Agent_954]

Am I the only one who thinks the ST is fugly? That front fairing is hideous and the sport glide side panniers looks cheap. Much prefer the LRS.