2018 Softail Breakout 114 First Ride

[@Motonewbrider]

Disclaimer ... At the start my headline says 117 ... I've got the 117 on the brain at the moment. It's a 114 👍

[@MakoVette]

That's the Correct number to have on your brain :)

[@johndavies6152]

Mate, wish you could have mentioned the visual on the new clock design and key fob concept. Other than that keep it up :)

[@Vishwaroopdable1987]

The test ride location is quite beautiful. Where is it?

[@jacobwilliamson1811]

2020 low rider s or the 2020 breakout? which do you prefer and think is a better cruiser ?

[@Axl_colts]

I rode the 107 today and fell in love with this bike! I'm doing the paperwork tomorrow! 2018 Tempest black beauty! I got a hell of a deal as well!

[@KingPancakez]

I've always wanted a Breakout since they first came out in 2013, but I'm so glad I waited until now; after watching this video I think the 2018 Breakout will be the one! Nice video man, keep it up!

[@jingmusta]

I just bought the 2018 114 Breakout. I am even more excited than him!! Amazing experience every time I ride.

[@lusean193]

Bad1 hi what do they cost

[@twisneski86]

i recently purchased a 2018 breakout 114 and love it. and ive barely cracked into her capabilities. can only imagine what this bike is capable of. it is super comfortable to ride. i forsee it being just fine in its stock form for long rides. anxiously awaiting spring to arrive with the warmer weather.

[@faithbiker8262]

I love the Breakout. I came close to buying one but decided to keep my 2014 Fat Bob. After I have owned my Fat Bob for a couple of years, It's my favorite bike. I love the new remade 2018 Fat Bob. Harley really made a winner. After much thought, I have decide to keep my Fat Bob for a very long time. Great review on the Breakout and I loved the review on the Fat Bob. You always do a great job in reviewing Harleys. Take care my friend. Also, my best friend is from your area of the world.

[@BlockheadMoto]

"The dogs ding dongs?!" wtf lol

[@filthymcnastyazz]

Bollocks

[@donaldsoncole3095]

You haven't dropped one yet, I call that better then the so called experts. I do cringe when you ride in the rain on new factory tires. You are brave!

[@Crabbers_paints]

HD are determined to make small fuel tanks for everything. Next year's Street glide rumored to have a 1 gallon tank.... lol

[@Azzazel26]

LOL

[@maxx666mayhem]

What a fantastic video of the bike of the year and really the favorite harley... Oh what a bike.... Dream bike on street

[@clairejames642]

I ride the 2017 Breakout and just made for me in the denim white with pipes changed bars intake up grade and I love her 💨

[@Jinbrge]

Just want to say I ride a 2017 Breakout. I cannot comment on the frame or engine improvements in the 2018 but I can say I chose the 2017 because it is a far better looking bike. The Turbine wheels and the big gas tank. The bike was never designed to race through mountain curves but was designed for appearance and the "bad ass" feel you get riding it and the 2017 Breakout provides that in spades. You mention that the 2016 leaned to the left?? I haven't heard that before and confirm the 217 certainly doesn't. I am interested in checking out the new frame though :-)

[@charleshenson4183]

I have the 18 & your wheels will fit on my bike & the smaller tank is also lighter. In short,I wouldn't trade my 18 for a 17 for nothing in this world. My stage 3 117 pulls like a freight train & looks amazing doing it too.

[@MrStephen205]

Good meeting you at Shaws HD Motonewbrider. Ill get the licence sorted and we'll go out out for a ride!

[@Motonewbrider]

numpty dumpty and you fella

[@jamiesims1192]

Great test Mark. My favourite bike so far. You need to smudge your speedo so the Feds don't use your own video against you.

[@geoffozevans4500]

Horrible weather Mark, better man than me, I would be inside 👍😎

[@Motonewbrider]

Geoff Oz Evans horrible

[@joeglenn7323]

"I'm soaking wet, in water obviously..." I caught that innuendo... funny stuff.

[@MargusMoto]

Oh wow, I'm an instant fan of that dash! Next step - that lower information bar should be embedded in the handlebar..

[@Thankful_n_Grateful]

I tried Fat Bob. Unfortunately I'm too big ( tall ) for the bike. I was very disappointed it didn't fit. My arms & legs are too long... Seems bike is for those 6'2" or less. As much as I liked the bike, it's not a good fit. Several people said I looked ridiculous on the bike... I'm not into the touring bikes. While I love the breakout I'll only be able to use it for an around town bike. Guess road bikes aren't for me. Thanks everyone for you time, advice & suggestions; truly appreciate it. I'm still debating if I'll get a breakout... Happy Holidays to everyone...

[@gsingh5617]

Fatboy 114/darkhorse/fxdr114/breakout.. Seating position +seat comfort+ leaning + raw thump sound with exhaust... Which one would you suggest.. Since done all four✔️(I believe) ? Much needed input. Thanks

[@joeglenn7323]

My dealer didn't have a 114. I did ride a 107. Loved everything about it except the smaller fuel tank. I think HD has received a lot of negative feedback on this. I am thinking about holding off on the purchase in hopes that they will change this and go back to the 5 gallon tank in the next model year. it may be something I can live with as it should be enough fuel for a couple hours of riding and I'll likely want to get off the bike and walk around a bit after 100 to 120 miles anyway. Maybe it's HD's way of separating the cruiser's from the touring bikes, but two of the cruisers, Fat Boy and Low Rider, retained the 5 gallon tank.

[@MakoVette]

Nailed it exactly, the small tank is a mistake and a show stopper for me and many of my friends. Compromising range for looks is the wrong thing to do. If guys want a Frisco style tank, they can do that themselves, stock it should come with the larger tank.

[@Axl_colts]

Joe Glenn I like the smaller tank....makes the motor look beefier....besides it gets great gas mileage.

[@MakoVette]

@CreedX360 It's nice looking but impractical for a Big Twin that's going to be used for long rides. If all you're riding are short urban runs, then yeah, the small tank is okay, but I'll wager that most Big Twin riders like to lay down the miles more often than not. A Frisco'd tank setup looks cool as hell but it's a huge pain to stop every couple of hours to gas up. Adding fuel stop planning to your itinerary used to be restricted to the realm of Sportsters. Try the Vegas to Las Cruces via Albuquerque run and let us know how that small tank works out for you in the middle of desert where there's 0 gas available :)

[@joeglenn7323]

I agree that it looks good, but a 5 gallon tank would look good too. What I didn't want was to be "that guy" on a group ride that had to be the first one that needed fuel while the rest of the group would still have almost half of a tank. I went with a 2016 Fat Bob with under 500 miles on the odometer for about 40% of the cost of a 2018. AND I won't be "that guy".

[@MakoVette]

@Joe Glenn I (reluctantly) traded in my 2009 Fat Bob for my Low Rider S. Wish I had the wallet to have kept it and still have been able to afford the Low Rider, but such is life :) the 'bob is an epic ride, you have chosen well.

[@s.c.6157]

I love the town or wherever that is you driving,nature is so beautiful with that small houses...it feels like you are in some village in Harry Potter book...

[@TheTrenya]

My dream bike!!.. Btw, this is the first time (after tire-sliding moment) I watch you ride like nobody's business, in the rain, with brand-new tires, on a breakout!..fatbob maybe yes, but breakout?..Lol.. Damn..I want this bike even more now.. Thank you for great video, mate..

[@Motonewbrider]

TheTrenya lol... I checked the dials and it had 400 miles on the clock.

[@dougrhine1972]

It's quiet

[@Thankful_n_Grateful]

Excellent review... This will be my very first road bike. I've rode mx bikes, but never a road bike before. I love the simplistic & minimalist look of this bike. Is this a good choice for first road bike? I fell in love with this bike when I walked into the HD showroom and saw 2018 Breakout Black ( it was first bike closest to the door ). I was intimidated at first. It seemed so big & too heavy compared to MX bikes. But after sitting on it for awhile, off & on for ~ 2 to 3 hrs, ( I was in showroom for 6hrs straight hrs 1st day & visited HD couple more days where I sat on it some more & felt more comfortable with weight ). Although they allow test drives I don't have a motorcycle license. They mentioned there's school I can go to on weekends to get on bike training & also pass written test and get license / certified. Majority of my rides will be less than 125 miles. However, I could see myself occasionally wanting to go 200 and rarely 300 or 400 miles one way? Sales people tried to convince me to buy 2018 CVO Road Glide because they said eventually it'd be a lot better because of all the additional features; however, although I could purchase the CVO, I like the simplistic & minimalist look of this bike... If necessary as I become better & more familiar with road bikes / breakout, I could purchase CVO Road Glide later, in addition to the breakout, if I really get into long distance riding. Is this bike ok for riding twisting roads in mountains? Would wind resistance against my body be an issue at 65 to 70 mph? Any thoughts & suggestions would be appreciated. I plan to get black version. There's 107, 114 & 117, which engine should beginner start with? I saw somewhere that tank on this is smaller 3.5g vs 5g. Again I love streamline look of this bike; however, some mentioned range is much more limited between refueling, 164 to empty ( 47 * 3.5 ) but should refuel at 1/4 before empty ~123 miles. Is that a problem? Some said it would / could be in group ride where other riders have 5g tanks and could go ~50 more additional miles before refueling. Thanks in advance for sharing..."

[@OBH24]

Hello there. Would you do a review of the 2018 softail slim? I am thinking of buying one, the black denim, I am 6.2 tall, but I like to know what you think first as I haven’t been on a bike for the last 21 years (based on fear of accident as I had two in the past) thank you very much in advance. I really like your videos and reviews.

[@trew6508]

Good video bud liked the intro. I got my Harley street rod 750 from there amazing bike

[@Axl_colts]

I think Harley went with the smaller tank for aesthetics and to reduce weight. I like it....makes the motor look beefier.

[@Chris_L034]

i think they went to a 3.5 gal fuel tank to help sell the sport glide which has a 5 gal tank imo.

[@charleshenson4183]

The bikes a missile,I'm sure it was part of the weight savings program. They don't brag about weight savings on any other soft tail model. But I bet it does help push those other models to people who can't stand all the attention the bike gets at it's numerous gas station visits.😉

[@cameronbales1064]

Did you only ride it with dealer suggested preload settings or have you tried to dial in a little more preload just wondering.

[@disciple777]

the 2018 Breakout vs 2018 Fatboy , Which did you feel rides and handles better , especially with these 2 bikes having the 240 rear??

[@Motonewbrider]

Allymac S F by a country mile the 2018 breakout handles like a dream vs the Fatboy. Chalk and cheese comparison. 👍

[@disciple777]

thanks for your response, I can tell you favored and really liked the breakout , by the way you were riding compared to your review of the 18 fatboy, but i had to make sure , . so what do you think ?, it's the bigger front tire on the Fatboy that makes it not ride as well?

[@Toni62R]

So great review !!

[@harleydave2316]

Why does it always rain when you ride a 2018? Haha nice ride and 1st impressions. Thanks for taking us along...

[@Motonewbrider]

Harley Dave ALWAYS

[@gokhan7482]

How is this bike in the city

[@R3RLEE]

6 gears?

[@odintheallfather5526]

awesome love it !

[@stevecrozet306]

n ice review mate. Thanks. Can I ask how tall you are?

[@Kendoji1]

Nice. Love your videos! I am slightly confused about the way you talk about counter-steering, as if it’s something bad or something you only have to use sometimes. It took me a few years to really understand that counter-steering is simply how you steer a moving motorbike (it’s physically impossible not to), in every corner, whether you’re conscious of it or not. But maybe you mean something else or something more specific?

[@jcmcmxci]

Kendoji1 also curious about this, counter steering at a roundabout makes it so much easier and controllable, and at any corner for that matter

[@MrStephen205]

Kendoji1 He means that the previous model breakout had off set wheels. So meant to ride it you had to kinda counter steer to counter the effects of that. Even when going in a straight line. (Im not a rider!) Just going by previous model reviews. I think im right in saying this... anyone please correct me if im wrong.

[@Kendoji1]

numpty dumpty Ah yep, I missed that. You shouldn’t have to counter-steer when going in a straight line. Thanks!

[@robh952]

So now you have enough confidence in the Scorcher tyres it seems?

[@Motonewbrider]

Rob Fossil lol ... Compared to the street bob yes. However I would rip the tyres off and change for Avons or Dunlops.

[@R3RLEE]

Its a 114?

[@davidgosling8542]

Would love to see your take on the 114 Fat Boy

[@Motonewbrider]

David Gosling defo on the cards

[@davidgosling8542]

Excellent. Got a 115th Legend Blue & Vivid Black on order in Australia. Due to arrive in January and love your honest rides. Interested to see if it 'stands up in corners under brakes and throttle'. Some say it does and other say it's not that bad. Also heard that the neutral is a pig to find.

[@JasonV8S550]

So, you loved this and the Fat Bob but which one do you prefer?

[@Motonewbrider]

JasonS550 _ preferred the breakout!

[@roberthammes3067]

The Milwaukee 8 2018 Harley Davidson "BREAKOUT" 107 cubic inch 1746 cc of course !

[@charleshenson4183]

@@roberthammes3067 Why bother with the 107. I drove a 107 & 114 back to back & there's no way I could settle for a 107,matter of fact I punched up my 114 to a 117 😎 Bigger is always better,just ask my wife 😉

[@bigmac6634]

How tall are you?

[@drmoto5898]

Yeah I agree the reduced tank size killed it for me, maybe if they put the old tank back I would buy one.

[@charleshenson4183]

Don't dare test ride one,because if you do,you'll buy one & not give a damn about that lightweight fuel cell.

[@bigogtt4905]

Are you able to flat foot the bike and for someone who is 5ft 8 would it be manageble

[@BrawndoQC]

I'm 5"7 and flat foot it.

[@charleshenson4183]

Very,the only issue you may have will be your t-rex arms reaching the handlebars.

[@christopherdeleon3522]

Hey what's your height and weight

[@Tiocad]

How tall are you? Maybe too big of a bike for someone 5'6?

[@snappyfish]

No peg scraping? Clearance much better?

[@charleshenson4183]

I scrape my pegs,but you have to dig into those curves pretty deep.

[@grahamtricker4103]

Don't you mean "counter steer" in stead of "counter balance"? Shame the tank has been reduced in size so the range will be reduced from about 220 miles to less than 150 miles. This is probably the where most of the weight saving has come from. Good that the side stand has been changed and made longer, much less effort needed to get it upright. I rode a new 2018 M8 Softail Heritage recently and could help noticing the irritating wine the new M8 engine produces. What is that all about?

[@charleshenson4183]

That's the exhaust,no worries as nobody keeps that garbage anyway right.

[@andrewkitchenuk]

Fuck riding that fast down the lanes in the wet. Fair play to ya. 😂

[@odinson810]

Is this a good bike for a new rider?

[@charleshenson4183]

Probably not,unless you aren't afraid to die & have very good insurance. This is a big boy toy or big woman.

[@Victor-ge7qm]

I'm fairly new. Been riding for a year and a half.. 1st bike I had was a 2012 Dyna Street Bob that was staged. I recently bought my 2nd bike, 2019 Breakout S. It's amazing!

[@Dimmerman]

Like your reviews but you should have your height, weight and inseam pant size info listed on the main page. "For me" doesn't help with reviewing.

[@hogster2207]

wet roads, first ride on an unfamiliar bike so why not wear baseball boots....makes perfect sense!

[@kenwellington7020]

I gather the M8 engines are very nice, but I'm afraid there are too many styling changes that put me off the new Breakout. I currently ride a 2015 version & won't be looking to trade it in anytime soon.

[@williekaufhold4453]

Do you like riding in the rain, I road home in the rain today and I really didn't care for it.

[@Motonewbrider]

Willie Kaufhold don't have a choice buddy. I get one day a week to vlog and unfortunately it's that time of the season in the uk 🇬🇧.... Bbbbbooooooooo

[@islandenduro3112]

TopSpeed?

[@charleshenson4183]

Jumps past ticket & jail & goes straight to you'll never have a license again level if you're not paying attention. I added cruise control to mine because it'll jump up double digits in speed by a mere tap of the throttle & you can be putting your license in jeopardy without even realizing it.

[@valentin_marin]

Well...that's a bike I'm dreaming with...to ride in Costa Del Sol...oh...

[@raphaelsklinitzis2877]

I want one

[@The_Great_Hejaz]

I like it with turbine wheels

[@greatandpowerfuloz5939]

I am selling my house and planning on buying one

[@charleshenson4183]

You won't be disappointed.

[@trumbydownunder750]

I have limited edition how much would you offer me

[@chauffeurmarco]

Are you sur that is 2016? Didn’t they started it in 2018. Yap it is a 2018 which was made last year. And don’t write 117 on the screen.

[@cdistasio]

Sorry, the 2017 and prior Breakouts are definitely more appealing.... Harley really screwed up that gas tank by downgrading from a 5 gallon tank to a 3.5 gallon tank. That gas tank alone gives the new 2018 Breakout a more of an anorexic look VS the prior 5 gallon tank. Also the loss of the round analog gauge is another sad thing. And the frame going from the original Softail to this new one may ride better but does not look nicer.... I mean if I wanted to do that I would go buy a Honda or Suzuki or Yamaha Harley style bike and pay a lot less. The Japanese bikes are known for extremely smooth rides and extremely solid mechanics. Harley had a uniqueness in this field that is now going by the wayside.. Not to mention they combined the few Dyna models they have into the Softail family now. This is a sign of money problems at the company. They are consolidating their manufacturing by producing less unique items and having less frames to deal with so they can mass produce one type of frame versus two for cost savings thereby making Harleys less unique. Harleys are officially starting to lose that classic Harley look to them. Not a great path to travel IMHO. Too bad they couldn't improve on the prior set up. No, instead they went down a path that Japanese bike makers go down. Except Harley's don't really get cheaper. So you're paying more money for Less Harley uniqueness. Thumbs down in my book

[@charleshenson4183]

How about you quit your bitchin & just go ride one. Nothing like judging something you obviously no nothing about 😁

[@jezmac70]

The only thing worst than a Harley is a Harley that doesn’t sound like a Harley... 😊

[@charleshenson4183]

No the only thing worse than a harley,is an idiot like you who probably can't afford one,hasn't ridden one,yet chooses to bash upon them to help his petty little brain feel better about it's petty little existence.

[@BrawndoQC]

I've installed Rinehart slip-ons on my 2018 Breakout and it's now perfect, if not a little bit too much but it does put a smile in my face. The stock exhaust is indeed underwhelming. However I'll probably leave my Deluxe stock. My breakout is more of a rebel toy.

[@alexcrist3177]

Nice Bike. But i prefer the Fat Boy

[@spankymcnugget3166]

beautiful bike but way over priced not near fast enough for me for the cost

[@charleshenson4183]

😂😄🤣😅 Well you obviously haven't ridden on a staged up 114 breakout have you?

[@charleshenson4183]

I can't wait to eat up all the lesser bikes I can. My breakout out pulls like a freight train & puts my old 12 HD vrod to shame.

[@ross5506]

It's too .quiet

[@crush131378]

Нихуя не понял,но очень интересно!

[@krystiansek7801]

Too much talking, too much

[@trumbydownunder750]

Krystian Sęk but it’s a review

[@andrewkitchenuk]

Well, he is Welsh. 🙉😂

[@silverado123]

cant handle the accent. next vid

[@Motonewbrider]

silverado765 you are a nice person aren’t you.