2020 Harley-Davidson Road Glide sound [RAW Onboard]

[@mrvwbug4423]

Could listen to that sound all day, they may be big, they may be expensive, but that sound never gets old.

[@Schaaf]

Yea!!

[@BMohantyone]

Sound of Harley is truly hypnotizing.

[@Schaaf]

thanks

[@L.toca.boca.]

Change the exhaust to custom. This is bad and too soft.

[@fragu123]

@@L.toca.boca. ….less annoying to others, non-moto fans though….

[@nimnakasamaraweera6718]

Absolutely man 🔥🥺

[@petrolhead.corner]

@@tubbytobey1234SE exhausts are trash, in fact SE tuners, and filters are inferior to aftermarket ones

[@genw3st]

Just found your channel and it's a godsend. Finally a channel with raw riding footage and sound. No music, no heavy breathing, no annoying commentary covering every second of the video. Very well done.

[@Schaaf]

thanks man

[@Vilmir]

A video where Schaaf does not have to blur the speedometer. Love the sound of Harleys. Stay safe!

[@Schaaf]

Hahaha yea, a rare occasion ;)

[@slyguyaction]

Lots of other random blurring tho. City names or people?

[@gavinmartin7920]

The new harleys are a lot quicker than people realise....................snake

[@st.christophorus]

high gear - low rpm - wide open throttle thats the best exhaust note in my opinion

[@alderinerush]

but puts too much load on the engine too.

[@MjrMeerkat]

@@alderinerush exactly, it sounds good to the layman but it hurts to listen to as a harley driver. Most of the time he gives motor around 2,5 to 3k rpm, and thats okay. I do the same with my RoadKing. But accelerating from like 2k really really is a nono.

[@alderinerush]

@@MjrMeerkat Yeah, Cruising on low rpm is great but downshift if you got to wide-open throttle.

[@ChoooChooo]

Yeah she loves cruise control at 2k ​@alderinerush

[@neilcole3406]

Hope you wore denim and grew a beard!

[@Schaaf]

Obviously :)

[@charlesdarwin2667]

That every harley guys do

[@dleebox2268]

😂😂😂😂

[@NicholasEV1986]

This is so satisfying to watch. I never used to like harleys either but they've grown on me as of late.

[@Schaaf]

welcome to the club!

[@red_j_ruff_wood6384]

The people who talk down on HD simply haven’t taken the chance to appreciate the objectively great motorcycle they are. Don’t believe me? GO RIDE ONE!

[@winstonpoplin]

The problem with harley is that are using the objectively worst engine type they can. A parallel twin or a transverse-vtwin would be great. The transverse-vtwin on my Honda CX500 is amazing. An air cooled longitudinal vtwin like harley uses has some of the worst cooling of any motorcycle engine that exists. Another big gripe is that until recently they havent produced anything with an engine other than this horrid vtwin I am describing. Honda or Yamaha also make vtwin air cooled bikes. But they also make OTHER motorcycles with other engines. Inline fours, single cylinders, parallel twins, three cylinders, vtwin, air cooled, water cooled, there are so many fun ways to make a bike. But all harley does is make the same cruiser bike in slight variations. Honestly its just sad that an iconic American company can't do better. Harley could have been the Honda of America, but instead all they did was make vtwin cruisers.

[@red_j_ruff_wood6384]

@@winstonpoplinthe Bike here is a Milwaukee 8 which is Air and Oil cooled. They start at 107CI and go up to 131CI. I personally have a 114CI that makes 121TQ at the wheel. So far they’ve been great. Stout and very reliable. Since 2017 they’ve only had one major issue which was resolved in 2019 completely (oil sump issue covered by warranty) and have been steady engines ever since. Somehow HD has had the “reliability nightmare” reputation ever since the AMC days of the 1980s. The generation of engines before this are the Twin Cam and the EVO. Also Great Engines. The EVO Engines Are so Good People use them to power small aircraft. HDs new engines are short stroke DOC liquid cooled engines that love to Rev, they’re called the Revolution Max. Harley Davidsons are definitely good motorcycles that appeal to many. They also hold their value better than pretty much any import bike. Try one out, seriously. It might show you how easy they are to appreciate.

[@mcgoo721]

​@@winstonpoplin it is a shame the nightster is a miss and they don't do more to innovate. However the arguments against the engine fall away once you put away the spreadsheets and ride them 🤷. The modern engines are reliable, balanced, and make good usable power. I went from hating HD, to saying they're good bikes but not for me, to wanting to purchase a road king once they update it. If they do soon at least. Otherwise it's a great bike now at any rate.

[@winstonpoplin]

@mcgoo721 Just because an engine works doesnt mean it cant be improved. I think thats the main takeaway with HD. There are so many types of bikes HD has refused to make. All they want is a air cooled vtwin cruiser. If you like them more power to you. But ill choose a brand with a larger variety of bikes. With honda or really any other brand you can get a air cooled vtwin, or an inline four, a parellel twin, or even a 50cc dirtbike for your kids. Harley could do so much more.

[@red_j_ruff_wood6384]

@@winstonpoplinI understand what you mean. But of course HD has the V-Twin market down. And an American V-twin is what most HD enthusiasts are looking for. The Street Rod 500/750 had a parallel twin. And didn’t sell very well when the brand is admired for the one thing that they do right: Their lumpy V-Twin. Of course they could make some new engines but they wouldn’t sell. Why? They’d be more expensive than all the other alternatives and also it would be getting away from what they’re known for doing best. Not every bike has to make crazy power to be enjoyable. Some people like slow smooth comfortable cruising.

[@dumbcat]

i think big v-twins return me to my youth when my little 50cc dirt bike felt 'big' and i had respect for it. i didn't try to ride fast. i just tried to have fun cruising around freely wherever i wanted to go, enjoying the wind in my face and the sun

[@Schaaf]

**basically* YEEHAAAWWW! Here's how I look on the bike: instagram.com/p/CAnX7A7nha5/ One more Harley RAW still to come! Plus another exclusive RAW for my members! Soon-ish! Watch my Indian Chieftain RAW for the direct sound comparison: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iGfZkqxpoLSMjas

[@StanleyHuang1007]

@Schaaf do you mount the camera on the top of the helmet? Thanks!

[@mattslaviner1867]

finally a road glide video that's not about the lifestyle, fashion, or destinations but about the bike itself!

[@bm7760]

Yep. All that baggage, all that marketing BS makes me cringe too. But I do love my Street Glide.

[@JCBD69]

4:30 As I always said, A Harley is for enjoy the ride and the confort that only a harley can give you, not for speed or running, for that stuff kawasaki and ducati are made, Harley is for enjoy the ride, not for run, love your video bro! Greetings from Mexico.

[@Schaaf]

Fair enough!

[@hathaway.1166]

This is the second time that you uploaded just before i was gonna sleep:))

[@Schaaf]

good night! :D

[@ccooper8785]

I never realised HD fitted a warning light in the speedo to remind you that it is a very expensive bike and not to drop it...

[@Schaaf]

hahahaha

[@a.kastner5588]

Ha ha 😂😂 hd sucks

[@youtubearesjwpool7071]

@@a.kastner5588 your mom does

[@a.kastner5588]

KZbin ARE SJW POOL indeed she does, specially when she’s on me 👌

[@razmazerz]

What warning light?

[@aussiebaggerbro]

Cant beat that sound and those roads!

[@Schaaf]

Thanks

[@fallstio7109]

You ever just get in your car and crank the volume to max with schaaf’a videos on, and the car rumbles with the sound, what a feeling... 😂

[@Schaaf]

Hahaha sounds great! Like literally ;)

[@ccooper8785]

YES !!! This is one of the bikes I have been hoping you could ride. AWESOME !!!

[@Schaaf]

I'm glad to read that :)

[@lucyinwonderlandart]

Just passed my cbt in an automatic here in the UK. Currently working on clutch control so I can work my way up to a Harley when I'm older! Thank you for this video!

[@Schaaf]

Thanks for the comment and best wishes for fulfilling your dream one day!

[@dawidos117]

Any updates on your license, Lucy? How are you getting along?

[@jvl4832]

Why is this sound so mesmerizing and relaxing? Play it before i 😴 sleep. Another wonderful video ! Danke Schaaf!

[@Schaaf]

Bitteschön!

[@jeffreywilliams6282]

I love this video so soothing

[@connor3288]

It reminds me of a cheetah purring

[@mindspinn311]

Sounds so good. I’ve never owned a cruiser or been an HD fan but these days I’m looking at them much more. Test rode an Indian Challenger and it opened my eyes.

[@Schaaf]

same here! In my case it was an Indian Chieftain that opened my eyes :)

[@almillar7280]

Recently brought my first motorcycle after 2 years of watching your videos. Thank you. 😊

[@Schaaf]

That is awesome! Congrats!

[@TGRTGR]

Just a balm for the ears! How I envy the guys who own such motorcycles

[@Schaaf]

Me too

[@nitroxsniffers]

OMFG!!! This must be the best review of HD´s i have ever seen!!! And that a "speed demon" like Mr. Schaaf can enjoy it must actually mean something!!!

[@Schaaf]

thanks mate ;)

[@DonutLord32]

Such a beautiful sounding ride. Might look into getting a Harley one day.

[@CGB65]

Nice. This is the kind of video that helps us get through the winter. Well done.I will have sweet dreams tonight.

[@Schaaf]

awesome!

[@roadglide]

Loved it! It’s got soul. Uniquely different indeed. Your shifts points were absolutely fine. No problem. Well done.

[@Schaaf]

Thanks man

[@zagohann]

I like seeing the peace sign you give to other motorcyclists on the road ✌🏼

[@AkaiSuzume]

As much as i want to love all bikes, i just can't stand how the road glide fairing look. Definitely prefer the street glide fairing. But that Milwaukee 8 sound is glorious as always.

[@Schaaf]

I know what you mean. Although I can't decide. I don't like the fairing from the side but I LOVE it from the front!

[@xapaiz]

Although the fairing on the Road Glide is attached to the frame instead of to the forks. It might have a big impact in rideability

[@MotoMengy]

@@xapaiz The RG fairing is a very noticeable improvement to handling over the batwing fairing. Most HD riders who experience the fixed fairing end up buying one. That's how I got my 1st Road Glide, lol!

[@vector6977]

@@xapaiz the "batwing" is awful in crosswinds because it is fork mounted.

[@Freddels1]

I used to think the same thing. Then you ride both back to back and you'll see how the Road Glide handles so much better. It's a very relaxing ride. You just have to go try one and then you'll say "Oh, I get it now."

[@ineshtandon3304]

Man! your videos are just amazing and relaxing as always!... great job as always big brother!

[@Schaaf]

Thanks man

[@superscalpel2268]

I never imagined a day ever when I would see me schaaf on an HD. Nothing against HD but it’s just it’s not at all the super passionate cornering riding from you and this rumbler never mixed. I mean I fear and imagined days like dangerous virus affecting whole humanity and we living in fear and shadows and hiding etc, but not this. 😊 great riding as always schaaf you seem to really like it actually.

[@Schaaf]

I LOVE it :)

[@Snake.coyote666]

It's the Harley of my dream this Road Glide !! ❤❤❤❤❤❤ respect for all the bikers of the world !! 😎🤘🤘🤘

[@Schaaf]

thanks!

[@markchung2620]

Hello from S. Korea! I just discovered your channel and I thank you so much for these videos. Makes the home isolation so much better

[@Schaaf]

Glad I can help!

[@aaryan505]

Your channel is best, keep this content same even if you got 10M subs. No ads No promotion No commentry Only pure sound (soothing).

[@Schaaf]

too bad I'm about to promote some Tshirts of mine lol

[@aaryan505]

@@Schaaf self-promotion is acceptable buddy 😀. Good to see , you replied ❤️

[@maximus9401]

Great timing. I've been really fascinated with cruisers lately (what's wrong with me?) and I know the Road Glide is more touring line of American V twin bikes, but I'd love to see more cruiser content in the future!

[@thealtered7]

Not a cruiser guy myself. I went and test rode some of the new soft tails at the end of last summer. I was really impressed. They are still Harley Davidsons in that they are slow and don't turn well but they are really fun to ride. The Street Bob in particular had me giggling because of how silly it is. At the end of the day a motorcycle that makes you giggle is worth more on the streets than a motorcycle that will do 160 mph.

[@maximus9401]

@@thealtered7 Amen to all of that!

[@Schaaf]

I would love to ride more cruisers myself. But unfortunately I don't have access to any. This Harley was just a lucky coincidence

[@h.c.4232]

@@thealtered7 true words, Jeff, true words

[@jaybee2k859]

Been waiting for you to upload💕. As always, great videos👍🏻

[@Schaaf]

thanks man!

[@ljubomir021]

I always loved the way this bike looks, sound is awesome, and it looks heavy.

[@Schaaf]

Thanks

[@dakuwolfie103]

You're an amazing rider, please always be safe it would be insane if you ended up wrecking along those roads

[@Schaaf]

Thanks

[@Mrspecter007]

Man, what a beautiful ride. Thank you for this. I needed this. ❤

[@sidhantnichani2859]

Love the Harley potato-potato sound from the engine , ICONIC!!!!!

[@Schaaf]

iconic potatoe-tatoe symphony

[@MerrittW]

sidhant nichani yep is why I bought the last of the true HDs with that true classic sound my 2016 Ultra Limited, this M8 is nice on sound but not the real potato potato 👍

[@shivnarayans.v2589]

@@MerrittW I mean.. an exhaust usually fixes that.

[@mr.minister5408]

Grandioser Sound, liege grade am Strand in Kroatien und ziehe mir dazu dieses Video über Kopfhörer rein. Ich muss unbedingt mal ne Harley fahren, einfach großartig!

[@Schaaf]

Musst du unbedingt!

[@Sinerwray]

Was not a fan but after watching this now I get why bikers love it :)

[@Schaaf]

Thanks

[@bm7760]

I lived for many years in New Zealand. Harleys are a really popular bike there. So many great roads. Big open spaces, sweeping bends, climbs, descents, twisties. All day long. Never enjoyed them more than when I was out on my Harley. Just a tiny dot in the middle of a massive landscape. People are quick to spout their negative opinions on Harleys. If they'd had just one day like I had hundreds they'd STFU.

[@Schaaf]

Sounds awesome

[@zpgaming3990]

It is my life achievement to own a Harley Davidson 😀 anyway amazing bike and sound 👍

[@Schaaf]

Good plan!

[@firdauszainudin6285]

This is what i waiting for from you schaaf

[@Schaaf]

Glad to read that :)

[@firdauszainudin6285]

@@Schaaf your videos is great man.. It bring me into it.. 👍👍

[@WoZIMoo]

Love seeing your shadow rotate in the turns like at 2:03 on such a badass bike...

[@Schaaf]

badass bike, not so badass rider :D

[@MrBlack751]

I won't skip. What seems normal for you is fascinating for me. I would love to ride Austria!

[@Schaaf]

Thanks Marty

[@gregoryhousch725]

I'm Learning To Rev Match Upon Downshifts, Or Blip The Throttle When Downshifting .... This Rider Is In Total Control Of The Bike... You Can Tell By The Sound Of That Hog🏍🏍🙏🏾👍🏾

[@alfderbabybenz7092]

That is really really good riding! If you were really this new to that bike it shows you are a great rider!

[@Schaaf]

Thanks man

[@einstein0808]

Nice!! Long time since I watched your videos but glad you are still uploading! Keep up the good work. I have some videos to watch :P

[@Schaaf]

thanks mate

[@MotoMengy]

I owned Road Glide Ultras for 10 years, they are the best touring bike HD makes hands down. I prefer my 2018 Goldwing overall but there is just something tangibly great about riding a Harley Davidson.

[@Schaaf]

Nice!!

[@Hillclimbfan1990]

I love these fat cruiser videos, and I'm not even sure why haha

[@Schaaf]

I'm glad you do ;)

[@its0146am]

I hope, sometime I have this one dream bike. And i see you dude.

[@Schaaf]

Thanks

[@neoraj9583]

Its not a Video. It's a Music of Love. ❤️❤️❤️❤️ From India 🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳 Fantastic Sir 🍻🍻🍻👍👍👍

[@Schaaf]

Thanks

[@neilcole3406]

Just riding the torque is so much fun!

[@VikingBagsYT]

Great video! We here at VikingBags really love and appreciate your content!

[@Schaaf]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@seansemkowski1419]

I just picked up a road king first Harley and I thought the trans was clunky when I was rev match downshifting but awesome to see your video and see that that’s just part of the character. Smooth riding by the way bike sounds great.

[@Schaaf]

thanks Sean and congrats on the Road Kng

[@mdf1671]

Such an enjoyable video, as always.

[@diegocella6791]

And that is one of the many plus point of top loading luggage!

[@Schaaf]

:)

[@sh1n3y43]

The startup 🤤

[@Schaaf]

Thanks

[@jaybee2k859]

I hope one day you’ll ride x adv and upload it. That would be sick🔥

[@Schaaf]

I'd love to but that ain't gonna happen unless they release a new model

[@jaybee2k859]

Schaaf i hope they’ll release a new model😊. Thanks for noticing me😄

[@Sr.D]

I would love to see you riding something lighter, like the Street Bob, God that Milwaukee 8 engine sounds gloriously.

[@Schaaf]

I would love that as well

[@zukamot]

Es un gusto saber que ya estás bien haciendo lo que más te ha gustado, ¡felicidades!

[@mbwkm8181]

Nice bike, nice nature feels like king

[@Schaaf]

thansk!

[@iconic_artefact]

that is my dram bike! nice video dude

[@Schaaf]

Thanks dude

[@floriang.8535]

I really, REALLY want to hate Harley and the image it stands for. But, as soon as you hear that deep growling sound of a Harley I just can't. It's one of the most soothing and satisfying sounds in the world. Even start to consider buying one...

[@Schaaf]

hahaha I feel you!

[@yahyaap_04]

Where is this gorgeous view?!?!?!?

[@YohnzyRR]

This must be so relaxing

[@Schaaf]

It was

[@Nicko6180]

This is how a Harley Davidson should sound with that distinctive V twin growl.

[@Schaaf]

yeehaaww

[@Nockn2005]

Wie immer ein Top Video - da bekommt man sofort lust auf V2 gechillt cruisen.

[@Schaaf]

Dank dir :)

[@boom3863]

I’m working my way to these bigger bikes. I’ve gone from a 600 ninja - 1000 GSXR now a iron 883. My dream H-D is the Fat Boy

[@Schaaf]

good dream!

[@rpatel6461]

Enjoyed it... 1000X better than other barking bike riders...!!

[@Schaaf]

Thanks a lot

[@its_cookerhornet]

I like your videos sir, it makes me inspired to buy a Harley Davidson bigbike soon.

[@Steelviper61]

Loved this video! Where was this? The scenery is awesome!

[@fahmyaziz5889]

this kind of asmr that i like

[@Schaaf]

thanks!

[@zardportugal]

Beautiful ride. Amazing machines these M8´s HD´s. You should try a Street Bob. Cheers.

[@Schaaf]

Thanks mate

[@Fantasticfrank1886]

I can't wait to experience my first harley... I've been on crotch rockets, dirtbikes, and honda motorcycles but never a harley

[@Schaaf]

You'll love it

[@ธนิศโอภาสรังศรี]

I enjoyed this video so much.

[@Schaaf]

Thanks

[@Rick20102011]

Nice content, greetings from Guatemala!

[@Cacheola]

Perfect review, beauty road!

[@Schaaf]

Thanks

[@frshtlldthfreshtilldeath9670]

Wenn die Jungs dir mal den Schlüssel für son Performance Cruiser wie die Lowrider S zustecken würden 😂⚡ Klasse Content!

[@Schaaf]

Würd mich auch sehr freuen :)

[@paramjeetsingh7812]

just want this in life riding your dream bike in. nature what a spectacular feeling 💖💖💖

[@Schaaf]

Thanks

[@aviezek3072]

Haha...finally harley video! Was it cold or were the tyres not warmed up yet when u filmed this? I mean u seemed like a bit carefully in first half part of the video. I hv a request for next videos.. harley ultra, fxdls, fxdx, 2019 fatbob. Awesome! 👍

[@Schaaf]

Well spotted! It's actually because the tarmac of the road is slippy in the first half

[@vitorpieri2655]

O m g THATS the sound of a good motorcycle

[@Schaaf]

thanks

[@pancropp]

1:12 that’s the most beautiful shift I’ve ever seen bruhhh I’m amazed

[@Schaaf]

Lol thanks

[@RohitDwivedula]

1:47 what does that signal/gesture mean?

[@Schaaf]

Just a friendly wave

[@paramjeetsingh7812]

How strange is it isn't it? Just a machine gives so much peace and happiness to a man

[@daosmw2]

Haha i might need to buy a cruiser to calm down my wrist as well, great tip! But only sometimes, I don't plan to get rid of my 701. Never.

[@Schaaf]

it's a great tip but unfortunately also a very expensive one ;)

[@daosmw2]

@@Schaaf 🤣🤣

[@barrymccarter2276]

I bet they had to put it on a rack and tighten it back after you got finished with it ! LOL! Great sounding bike, nicely done. Stay safe.

[@Schaaf]

Tehehe not at all actually ;)

[@SadistischerBrokkoli]

I still dont like riding Harleys, but the sound is glorious!

[@Schaaf]

Thanks a lot my dear 10-percenter :)

[@MerrittW]

Sweet riding shows just how well a RG can scoot, gotta say I love scooting my Ultra Limited 👍😉🇦🇺

[@Schaaf]

Nice!!

[@idgoni2008]

The best of the best of the best! Only like!

[@Schaaf]

thanks!

[@alferfoot1861]

Great video content..clear everything...clear description in your info except for one thing..would like to know where this was filmed.. bike sound really good and the ride feels relaxing even watching it from video..!!

[@MyBoredGeneration]

Damn, this is beautiful, man.

[@Schaaf]

thanks man

[@MyBoredGeneration]

@@Schaaf You're very welcome. 👋

[@lockergeil]

Ich schaue das Video einfach so lange, bis meine R Glide kommt :) Danke für das schöne Video, bin sogar ganz überrascht über den Sound. Für ein Stockpipe aus dem Hause HD klingt das gar nicht mal so übel. Markanter V2 Klang ohne die brachiale Lautstärke (: Allzeit gute Fahrt!

[@Schaaf]

Danke, dir auch!!

[@OveSandve]

Is there a non-HD bike youve ridden that felt similar to this? Never tried a HD yet myself, and curious what they compare to, if anything.

[@DrKampfpudding]

He rode an Indian once i think.

[@Schaaf]

Yes, Indian

[@tobiasschieder1698]

Can we talk about how crisp those down shifts are

[@Schaaf]

Thanks man

[@mindspinn311]

I am very curious which you enjoyed more, this Road Glide or the Indian Chieftain. I like how between your two videos you can clearly tell the difference in exhaust notes.

[@Schaaf]

That's impossible to tell really without having the direct comparison. The ride with the Indian was more than one year ago. But technically I think the Indian is superior

[@flammableorange70]

I hope someday I will buy myself a HD they are so gorgeous

[@Schaaf]

I hope so too

[@sushi_edits225]

what a powerful bike

[@MadLadsAnonymous]

Wow, your videos are amazing! Hope you get to ride a new Low Rider S (114), maybe even with the 131 ci kit :) Greetings from California!

[@Schaaf]

I wish!