The 2025 Harley Nightster Problem

[@AnselmCanterbury]

Nighster 975 Special 2023 is my first bike. I've test drive more than 20 bikes before buying it, and it was love from the first sight. The sound, the acceleration, the fact that it's lightweight Harley, the legacy. And I am enjoying every second riding it now. I like that you can connect your headset to the machine, like customizations, Jekill and Hyde pipe sound, it's torque and features. What I am trying to say - I guess, it really depends on the person.

[@BikesBeardsAndBrews]

absolutely and I'm glad you found the bike best for you! Enjoy the ride my dude and thanks for watching!

[@zealot777]

I have to say, HD makes their bikes with the ugliest pipes. Sheesh, they can never get them right.

[@BikesBeardsAndBrews]

No arguments there, though why bother when you know everyone is tossing those first thing lol

[@chuckvt5196]

I bought a 2022 Nightster 975 with just 600 miles on it from a HD dealership for $5900. I am quite happy!

[@BikesBeardsAndBrews]

Nice! Congrats on your ride!

[@Fast48-1]

Man, that's an AWESOME PRICE!! May I ask where?

[@chuckvt5196]

@@Fast48-1 That was Treasure Coast Harley-Davidson. They had a couple very low mileage bikes back then and selling them deeply discounted. They don not have any deals on them lately.

[@Fast48-1]

@@chuckvt5196 Thank you, Chuck!!!

[@jamessouthworth1699]

I haven't liked the Sportster since they switched over to the Rev Max. If I was going to buy a brand new bike today it would probably be the Honda Scrambler 500. I've never really been concerned about the next bike having more power than mine as long as my bike has enough power to get out of its own way. Bikes have gotten too expensive and bloated. I'm ready to go back to my roots and ride something light, simple, and cheap.

[@BikesBeardsAndBrews]

Sounds like the used market would bring the most value to you, which I totally get.

[@Group_Anonymous]

Yamaha 950

[@francescoporcari8597]

The CL 500 is really bland, buy a Guzzi or a Triumph instead, or a Royal Enfield if budget is an issue.

[@RoadReality]

LOL @ 4:55 - the exhaust looks like the tube on my leaf blower.

[@BikesBeardsAndBrews]

oh man, most of the stock ones are horrible

[@BootsandJeansRiders]

Well, when it comes to beginner bikes, I would also pick the Kawasaki from the group. However, Kake's first bike was a 2015 Honda Shadow Aero 750. I don't know the bike specs, but in two years, she rode over 45k miles on it without any issues. (peace of mind).

[@BikesBeardsAndBrews]

The shadows are great bikes though I always considered them middleweight cruisers in Harley's world

[@johnludmon510]

The nightster isn’t an entry level bike into motorcycling any more than a R6 is the nightster is an entry level bike into Harley ownership which is something completely different. I have no problems with them moving the bike’s production to Thailand but I think there are more problems with the bike than that . I am yet to see one on the road and can’t think of a single reason for buying one apart from the badge on the tank it is the new Street of the range. If I was looking into an entry level cruiser to get into motorcycling I would either buy a second hand 883 sportster or a Royal Enfield 650 super meteor (or failing that a Royal Enfield shotgun or bear) all of which can be purchased for about half the price of the nightster.

[@BikesBeardsAndBrews]

well that's why I said it's the harley entry level bike, which it is, it is literally their smallest cheapest bike currently

[@DioD9360]

I own a Rebel1100, 975 and Low Rider S and they all have their merits. The 975 is really good compared to other motorcycles in its class. The stock Low Rider S also sounds terrible if you are worried about the exhaust.

[@BikesBeardsAndBrews]

All Harley's sound like trash until you change the exhaust bare minimum. Thanks for watching!

[@Tendeep]

I have a 2024 Nightster, can confirm, the bike flies. The stock exhaust is gross, but even a quick slip on fixes that. It is light, fast, fun AF. Not to mention, the base Nightster comes with ABS and Traction Control. Most of the base Indians do not have that... So knocking the price alone is debatable. Thanks for your 2 cents mate!

[@myronmosley2167]

The only thing the base indians don’t come with is traction control. Even the scout 60’s come with abs now. Traction control is that thing people brag about but don’t need or use 99.99% of the time. It’s just another feature companies use to justify their ridiculous pricing practices.

[@BikesBeardsAndBrews]

Nice! Good to know my dude! Thanks for watching!

[@Tendeep]

@@myronmosley2167 Good to know, this must be new for 2025? The 2024's when I was shopping around did not. Thanks for the info!

[@Tendeep]

@@BikesBeardsAndBrews Appreciate your perspective, thanks for putting out videos.

[@RoadReality]

The Vulcan S is an interesting bike, and you're right - Kawi nailed it with the Ergo-Fit right there at the time of purchase.

[@BikesBeardsAndBrews]

The ergo is just genius and really its a few extra bolt holes and seat latches, The pan america actually does something similar with its seat

[@RoadReality]

@@BikesBeardsAndBrews Wait, seriously? I mean, I never looked into it thoroughly - I thought they had bars/seats/controls for Ext. Reach, standard, and reduced reach? It's just moving stuff around? That's HILARIOUS - 'cause nobody has copied it!

[@SuperDeadRooster]

Cool logo. Keep at this channel, you will do well.

[@BikesBeardsAndBrews]

working on it !

[@wyvern4588]

I had a Nightster S, amazing bike to ride, but mine immediately had problems so I sold it for a XSR900, couldn't be happier.

[@BikesBeardsAndBrews]

That sucks but glad you found a bike you dig!

[@freebirdsgarage]

What an awkward time for Harley, 2 rear shocks while also making a "sportster" with a mono. It's like when GM made the Grand National GNX and the Corvette in the same year, but the Grand National smoked the vet.

[@BikesBeardsAndBrews]

Haha yeahhhh they're definitely in a weird sorta middle ground currently

[@BigKatMotovlogs]

as someone who owned a 2014 KVS I can tell you at 6'2" and 260 that little Vulcan carried me all over the place and it didn't feel underpowered at all. I had it for about 3 years. There is another beginner cruiser that gets overlooked tho is the Suzuki C50 Blvd. Roughly 9200 bones, red and grey color choices, 53hp/50f ft.lbs torque lol, 4.1 gallon tank, and she's a bit chunky coming in wet and ready at 610 lbs. But hey it's shaft driven. Have a good one

[@BikesBeardsAndBrews]

Nice! Yeah I came real close to getting a kvs years back, it really is a great bike overall

[@metcruza5536]

Biggest problem is they can't sel the damn things. They're a bike that's half finished, they couldn't finish the left hand side.

[@BikesBeardsAndBrews]

I absolutely hate the left side though when I dug in for this video, most cruisers that are liquid cooled look very similar

[@diegolopezzz18]

@@BikesBeardsAndBrewswell except for their main competitor the 2025 Indian scout. That bike looks great from both sides and it’s liquid cooled.

[@jeffarmusik9115]

I have a Nightster base model. It has taken some getting used to, not being a traditional harley, as it's my first and price was a factor. Have done a few modifications on it and it's been going really well and moves very quick. Also a kawasaki, as I have a z125 pro that's tricked out and would totally go for the Vulcan s also, very cool. Awesome video!

[@BikesBeardsAndBrews]

thanks man and thanks for watching!

[@MinnowMoto]

Great list. Kawasaki is bringing the 900 back to the US. That looks like a pretty good deal. I didn't realize that Honda was on the only one with Cruise Control.

[@BikesBeardsAndBrews]

Kawi just coming in hot all the way around!

[@AnnickMagac]

I enjoyed your points on HD. I test rode the Honda 1100. It's a fantastic moto. The cruise control is such a great feature. I need to try some HD's out....

[@BikesBeardsAndBrews]

Come to the Harley side! We're not the cheapest, the most feature rich, the most cutting edge, but really, nothing rides like a Harley as dumb as that sounds

[@RodKrisBisdakMotovlog0627]

That's really cool and great sharing bro. Have a great New Year brother 🎉

[@BikesBeardsAndBrews]

You too!

[@theinfinitryda]

Great list and comparison. If the price of each bike were identical I’d pick the Nightster because I’ve ridden a bunch of them and they are a blast. But I wouldn’t get the gray one. Lol.

[@BikesBeardsAndBrews]

Oh yeah, all prices the same I'd probably snag the Nightstar just for the power output

[@DonaldT-s5f]

You can buy all kinds of used Harley Davidson motorcycles on market place

[@BikesBeardsAndBrews]

correct but I was running with new bikes otherwise this would be an endlessly long video

[@NinjaTurtleFury]

i have a 19 sporty, harps back to the AMF era, i get compliments on it all the time, especially by older men who remember the older models. but this new model looks bubbly af. curved lines on that engine. looks......kinda feminine to me. it does have some positives, like a 6th gear and great hp and power. not enough to offset the goofy engine look. i did take a good second look at that rebel 1100 tho. but i wanted a piece of americana history and heritage. so for HD to move it oversees, and if i were in the market right now, id have gone for the rebel 100%. I have a honda shadow from 2001, still starts to this day with everything stock on it -- except for pipes :)

[@BikesBeardsAndBrews]

Right? Honda's just...don't...die. Thanks for watching

[@myronmosley2167]

I don’t think power is a big important factor if we’re talking about a true beginner bike. Which is why I agree with the Vulcan S being the best for that market. The Nightster and even the Scout 60 can be a little much for someone not comfortable riding.

[@BikesBeardsAndBrews]

Oh I agree. The Sportster s has the power but should someone just starting out really have 100hp?

[@Ephem13]

From the options you presented, the Kawasaki is probably the best offering to a new rider, followed by the Rebel. If I could expand outside the contemporary offerings to the Nightster, it would be something from Royal Enfield's 650 line. The Shotgun and Super Meteor both have the right styling. They are WAY down on hp (47bhp) but still have enough to maintain highway speeds. If they ever swap the 650 line to water cooled, they will easily be a very real competitor. Especially with HD manufacturing going overseas. Honestly, the price just isn't justified if it isn't US made at that point.

[@BikesBeardsAndBrews]

The royal Enfields keep getting brought up. Seems like I need to take a look at those! Thanks for watching

[@noahknight4039]

Vulcan S was my first bike. It feels cheaply made and extremely underpowered. My second bike was the Sportster S which I love. But I did try the Indian Scout, Rebel 1100 and Shadow which were all great. But I do want a V-Rod and/or M109r.

[@Kindhamster]

What the hell were you doing where your Vulcan S felt underpowered? I ride mine with my buddy who has a CVO Road Glide and I've never had a problem keeping up.

[@BikesBeardsAndBrews]

Vrods are beasts but they have some very odd design choices

[@tomoates8568]

Honestly, if I was a brand new rider looking for a cruiser style bike to start on I’d go for the Royal Enfield Super Meteor. The thing looks much more beautiful than the Harley. Sure it doesn’t have as good power, but for a beginner bike I think it’s perfect. Half the price too

[@BikesBeardsAndBrews]

Everytime I think royal Enfield I think side car and I'm so down for that

[@Jason.Collis]

i nearly bought a nighster but went with a 48 - looks better and more customisable, instead of buy what in my opinion is a honda rebel. i know some people will say why not this bike or that bike, I'm from the UK and have limitations on my license due to my age

[@BikesBeardsAndBrews]

That's fair but as long as you got the bike that makes you happy that's all that counts!

[@freefree2021]

I knew you were a secret Honda lover! Lol 😅 great review!

[@BikesBeardsAndBrews]

Dude I love me some Hondas. They are bulletproof

[@xXceejaybeeXx]

I bought a sportster s on release and sold it for 2 other bikes I enjoy more plus a go kart. The value for money in other brands is just absent with harley. After completing your video, i think you missed an important aspect. The scout and the harley are v twins. However the harley sound does not do it for a die hard v twin fan. The rebel and eliminator dont either. For that reason i went with a shadow phantom which i actually found better than every other bike on this list.

[@BikesBeardsAndBrews]

the shadow is a solid bike for sure, good pick!

[@stuartstogdill2406]

The RevMax bikes sell better in other markets to begin with... North America only accounts for about 25-28% of all Harley sales the last few years.

[@BikesBeardsAndBrews]

I'm surprised they sell better in other countries just due to the price tag vs local bikes

[@donrudeboyt1895]

Indian Scout for me. Looks , sound and believe it or not some aftermarket support. That was Harley’s formula for years not so much for the liquid cooled bikes.

[@BikesBeardsAndBrews]

they are great looking bikes, especially in bobber form, I was honestly surprised how short they fell in comparison though

[@davidcottingham3834]

Scouts are for short people. The new sportster is the same length as a dyna. I’m 62 so the sportster looks like the w

[@FXFBS540]

They're already assembling the revmax bikes in Thailand for international markets. HD moving us bound bikes for 1 year while they upgrade their assembly plant here in the US isnt that big of a deal. We will see if they keep their word on it.

[@BikesBeardsAndBrews]

hopefully that's all it is but even their workers aren't so sure on that

[@southernbiker4728]

It kills me that Harley is shipping the manufacturing overseas with these. Once you get over the whole “not an M8” thing, the rev max is actually a great engine. My son’s pan am is an absolute beast on the road. Throw the triumph trident or tiger into that mix. They’re somewhere in the 8k-9k range with okay power.

[@BikesBeardsAndBrews]

I road the pan am cvo and I loved that engine. It is a beast

[@joetrujillo7372]

What about the Honda Shadow Phantom or Aero?, I've always heard nothing but good things about them, especially when it comes to entry level bikes.

[@BikesBeardsAndBrews]

I've always considered those more a middleweight in Hondas cruiser line vs these bikes listed but they are great overall

[@CorvetteGuy912]

What are you talking about? My Indian Scout 101 makes 111 hp and would gap a nightster

[@BikesBeardsAndBrews]

Tell me you didn't actually watch the video without telling me didn't actually watch the video

[@508knucklehead]

I haven’t seen a nightster in person yet.. the Kowi would be my pic also

[@BikesBeardsAndBrews]

I've seen them, they're ugly AF

[@umitkorkmaz5202]

The HD Sportster S has 1250 Rev Max Engine, Nightster is only available with 975

[@BikesBeardsAndBrews]

Good to know!

[@thestevedoughtyshow27]

I looked at the nightster, 12k. Now what I wanted was 15k. Then I looked at the Honda Rebel 1100, I got it in blue. Out the door it was under 11k.

[@BikesBeardsAndBrews]

yeahhhhhh that's nothing to sneeze at. Thanks for watching!

[@lizardsonofanakie]

Indian Scout would win on looks and sound . But if you rode them all the Nightster comes out on top . My 23 Nightster Special is a awesome bike . Would love to see that Vulcan try to dust My 23 CVO Roadgride 121VVT not a chance . The Nightster does have a sales & image problem in America & Australia . Rest of the World love them .

[@BikesBeardsAndBrews]

Yeah I don't see them dusting a 121 but these runs were a few years ago so different engines in those CVO s

[@terrycavender]

You blew it. You left out the offerings from Royal Enfield. RE has two current 650cc cruiser models that are better than both the Honda and Kawasaki, the Super Meteor, and the Shotgun. Both are sub $8,000 bikes, even in their top of the line trims. They both certainty look better than either the Honda, or Kawasaki. As for reliability, they have a three year, world wide warranty. If you don’t want to go total cruiser, RE also makes a standard, scrambler, and a cafe racer style from the same 650 platform.

[@BikesBeardsAndBrews]

I don't know enough on RE to speak on them which is why I encouraged people to sound off here

[@terrycavender]

@@BikesBeardsAndBrews and so I did! 🤣 These are solid bikes, uncomplicated, but with modern safety features like ABS, and, best of all, they look like traditional motorcycles. The Honda and Kawasaki look like what exactly?

[@nickq204]

Using your list, Vulcan S, all day. It’s a cruiser, so bleeding edge performance is irrelevant in my eyes. But that bike is plenty comfortable. Going outside of the list, Kawasaki’s Z650 RS is what I’d go with. It’s the same engine as the Vulcan S, but it’s a standard instead of a cruiser which suits my taste better.

[@BikesBeardsAndBrews]

Very cool! Thanks for watching and the input!

[@AaronBilodeau]

🔥🔥🔥

[@BikesBeardsAndBrews]

💯💯💯

[@Owjdnskoakansbskk]

I feel like before making this video comparing the Nightser to all of the foreign made bikes, you should have waited for Harley to drop their foreign made bikes. Also some people just want a Harley and aren’t chronically online. To them, they walk into a dealership, find in they think looks cool and buy it. The ones that don’t buy but still want a Haley go get something used or go with another manufacturer and come back years later once they’ve figured out why kind of bike they want/need.

[@BikesBeardsAndBrews]

The nightster isn't slated to change anything but where it's built so the comparison is accurate and these bikes are aimed at younger riders who do tend to end up online before they make a purchase

[@InfamousCreep]

Where’s the Yamaha bolt R??

[@BikesBeardsAndBrews]

They still make those?!

[@TheBlueBikeDoyle]

What's wrong with Gray its the new Black

[@BikesBeardsAndBrews]

Gloss primer grey! Send it!

[@thetekkween3082]

What gives me gruff is they’re trying to sell this like the replacement dyna…tis not lol. Rev Max is here to stay I get it, but like show Indian how it’s done with a liquid cooled FXR or Dyna alternative that’s not a softail. Give us a bike that makes the community excited again and is fun and forward thinking. The nightster is a great starter bike, but HD can do way better.

[@BikesBeardsAndBrews]

I disagree here, the Lowrider soft tails really have been their answer for the dyna, that's why they popped it out so quick after killing the dyna. Thanks for watching!

[@thetekkween3082]

@ I hear ya I’m just a salty dyna bro at heart lol.

[@whollymindless]

As a first bike, I went with the Vulcan. More bike than a Rebel 500 or any Royal Enfield. But not 12k.

[@whollymindless]

Not a v-twin though...

[@BikesBeardsAndBrews]

yeahhhhh, this list would've been way different if we only did v-twins

[@BikesBeardsAndBrews]

I'm a big fan of the Vulcan, great choice for a first bike.

[@TheChromeRonin]

Though the other option for a first bike, buy used. A used US$12k bike, you’ll get a great machine.

[@BikesBeardsAndBrews]

I absolutely agree, I was running with new though otherwise this video would be hours long

[@TheChromeRonin]

@@BikesBeardsAndBrews understandable, but worth mentioning the pros and cons to buying new vs used, Especially for a new rider. For me, I’ve always bought used, and I’m comfortable with the compromise on no warantee, and having to fix stuff up as I go, (currently riding a 2007 Suzuki M109R I bought last year) but for my daughter, I bought her a new Kawasaki Ninja 400 because I knew they would NOT have a great experience with a used bike, and I don’t want to be fixing their bike too 8)

[@gregdavis4167]

Royal enfield super meteor $7,000. Honda 750 shadow $9,000,Honda fury $11,000. Yamaha bolt and indian scout 101.

[@BikesBeardsAndBrews]

good list though I wouldn't recommend a fury as an introduction to motorcycles

[@viperq]

180 degree twins sound like crap IMO.

[@BikesBeardsAndBrews]

I can see that for sure. Honestly a 103 or an Evo with straight pipes is my jam

[@super16g123]

They've dropped another grand off of the price! Ill take that in exchange for the Thailand manufacturing. Thats competitive.

[@BikesBeardsAndBrews]

Honestly I'd love to see it come back to the states with the price drop but we shall see!

[@super16g123]

@BikesBeardsAndBrews yeah. That would be preferred. I was looking at the way triumph does things. As they have strong heritage and nostalgia with their brand. Most of their production has been moved to Thailand. But, the top tier models for a given platform are made in the UK. It's an interesting approach that might work for Harley as well.

[@goldblooded1235]

LOL Compares the Nightster to the Scout sixty, the Scout little sister. The Scout (not Sixty) blows the Nightster away

[@BikesBeardsAndBrews]

I compared the lowest model Harley offers to the lowest model Indian offers, the scout sixty and the Nightstar both use the smallest engine from each company. If you want to move to the scout then Harley would move to the Sportster S which will blow the wheels off any of the scouts

[@ausforce1]

Think about this before you rip on the new sportster - the cheapest harley has more features and performance than most of the entire software line-up😂. HD are an absolute mess 🤡

[@super16g123]

It's funny that guys can look at the bikes with the best performance specs and features and call them the beginner bikes. I heard someone say the other day that you have motorcycle riders. Then you have Harley riders and they're both completely different from each other. It's like things are inverted on the Harley rider side. Where weight is good. Longer wheelbase is better. Quick steering is a negative. The slower bike with the lower seat height, is the one you trade up to. It's upside down world sometimes 😂 in that sense, i don't think the new Sportster is made for Harley riders.

[@BikesBeardsAndBrews]

Harley riders definitely disagree with you here judging by sales

[@super16g123]

@@BikesBeardsAndBrews true. I came to the conclusion that Harley riders are like truck people lol. The best selling vehicle in America is a truck. They're big, heavy, slow usually. They're more about comfort and practicality, feeling like a big boy etc lol. that is infact what more people want. But, if your part on the minority that cares about dynamics, excitement and performance, trucks do not get it done. For those people, they make sport cars. I think the revmax bikes are the Harley's built for sports car people lol.

[@ausforce1]

@BikesBeardsAndBrews I don't think that they do at all, actually. I think that if HD gave us more power and lighter weight, ect, and more features on our softtails for the money we pay that the majority of us would be very happy with that. But hey if you feel that what the people want it a rehashed paint option and a two thousand dollar price increase 🤷🏼

[@HowardHunt-s7z]

Nice T-shirt!

[@BikesBeardsAndBrews]

Thank you thank you

[@JA-zh5xi]

The rev max bikes are dead. To be fair they have always been dead. Smart dealers are opting out of carrying them this year. Dealers still have new 2023 rev max bikes on the floor. Pointless bikes

[@BikesBeardsAndBrews]

it's a shame, the RevMax is a good engine though it needs some years to really stick

[@Joekasa86]

Nightster most advanced chassis and brembo brakes.

[@BikesBeardsAndBrews]

I agree, still ugly though

[@ralfderwerwurm6960]

I'm a fan especially of the Shovel/Evo aera and i own a 1993 Sportster Hugger. For me every bike with the Revo Max engine looks ugly as shit✌️

[@BikesBeardsAndBrews]

Yeah it's not my favorite looking engine but that Pan America straight up goes!

[@super16g123]

The crowd that cares that much about it bing made in America, don't buy nightsters anyway. Same as with all the revolution motor bikes historically. They're into nostalgia. That's not who the revmax bikes are for anyway. The revmax platform is for the sport bike crowd. People who care about performance, weight and technology etc. Those people don't care whether it's american made or not. It'd be nice if it was but I'm sure it's not a deal breaker. As every sport oriented bike since forever has been made out of the country. Your talking about two riders that couldn't be more different. I hope the move brings more competitive pricing.

[@johnludmon510]

I am not too sure that any of the new “sportsters” appeal to sport bike riders or many other people either. The only rev max engined bike I see on the road regularly is the Pan America which is possibly the best none traditional Harley they have ever produced.

[@super16g123]

@johnludmon510 I don't think they know about them yet. Harley Davidson didn't do too good of a job marketing them. Now though, some of the popular stunt scene guys have started giving them a go. The aftermarket is starting to take off too. I admit, I've only seen a handful on the road but I think they're about to take off. I mean 100 HP at 450lbs is properly competitive with the current middleweight naked bikes.and unlike the pan am, it resembles a Harley.They say the original sportster didn't catch on right away either but she eventually did.

[@BikesBeardsAndBrews]

You'll be surprised, yes Harley is aiming at the younger sport bike crowd with the rev max but at the end of the day they won't win that battle when compared to most metrics so you need that American branding

[@johnludmon510]

@@super16g123 They aren’t marketing them very well but I am not too sure as to whom they are aiming the bikes at. HD tried a sports cruiser with the V-rod and that didn’t set the world alight either and this bike for me looks worse than that did . Motorcycles should move the sole not just the body and I can’t say I would look back at the nightster before shutting the garage door despite the numbers it produces.

[@super16g123]

@@BikesBeardsAndBrews it definitely doesn't hurt.

[@ElectraWillem]

It doesn't look like a Harley, it doesn't sound like a harley, it doesn't ride like a Harley...... so, its probably not a Harley.

[@BikesBeardsAndBrews]

In fairness this is the same argument made on every engine harley has released over the last 50 or so years.

[@KrakensGarageandAdventures]

Some solid points and well thought out topic. I think HD screwed the pooch moving the revmax platforms to Taiwan. I honestly think, 2025 will be a dismal year for Harley. I hope not though...

[@Owjdnskoakansbskk]

Thailand

[@BikesBeardsAndBrews]

I honestly think it's a test. If dealers still order it and sales are about the same they'll leave them in Taiwan, if it completely bombs they'll bring them back

[@Demonbfg]

@@BikesBeardsAndBrews Thailand.

[@johnchristopherrobert1839]

The rebel has been around for 35ys

[@BikesBeardsAndBrews]

Sure has but I was talking about the newest gen

[@InfamousCreep]

💯💯💯

[@BikesBeardsAndBrews]

🍻🍻🍻

[@ClovisPoint]

Sportster ,Skirtster .Gayster,and lastly the Transter !

[@BikesBeardsAndBrews]

What is, things people called you in highschool?

[@Fast48-1]

2025 Nightster in Grey is 10499.00!

[@BikesBeardsAndBrews]

Sure is! Harley Shocked us all

[@Fast48-1]

@@BikesBeardsAndBrews For sure!! The only thing left for me to decide is whether or not to trade my 2019, Stage 3, 48 for one!! Why would I even consider doing this? The performance numbers on the 975 Rev-Max engine!!

[@BikesBeardsAndBrews]

​@@Fast48-1Check the pan am ST, you may fall in love

[@Fast48-1]

@@BikesBeardsAndBrews Will do! Thanks!

[@InfamousCreep]

Rebel1100 FTW

[@BikesBeardsAndBrews]

Right?!? Lol

[@ApexKing509]

Bro a honda rebel can not do what the Nightster does checknout Kruesi Originals channel please tell me how many pros are using honda pepples 🤣 fun fact i love the ge fireblade but im only speaking on the category that the rebel and nightster are in plus harley has apple car play gps and more (i own a 2024 nightster special) who conpares base models. The whole video is rushed 😴 the only truth in this video is shirt. The scout has backing but they are juggling boats, atvs, etc..... Harley makes Harleys 🇺🇸 do your research 🧐

[@BikesBeardsAndBrews]

No where in this video did I say the rebel can do what the Nightster can do. Clearly your ADD caused you to miss the entire premise of this video. You should probably commit to taking those meds when your doctor says to

[@super16g123]

The vulcan s is a turd lol. A more comparable bike would've been the z900.

[@BikesBeardsAndBrews]

The z900 is labeled as a super naked not a cruiser. If I was going that route I would've added sport bikes to the mix as well

[@super16g123]

​​@@BikesBeardsAndBrewsI hear you. I think that might be the thing throwing everybody off. I think it's being looked at through the cruiser lense. But I don't think it was ever meant to be a cruiser. I think it's meant to compete in the middleweight naked sport, sport standard area of the market. That segment is hot on the metric side right now. With bikes like the mt09, gsx8, z900, rebel 1100 etc, just an American version with American style, ergonomics and silhouette...but a naked sport bike for sure. When compared to that segment of bike, suddenly the fit and finish is top notch and that engine is a torque monster. Like all Harley's should be lol. Yet, I've yet to see it compared to bikes in that field. Other than the rebel.

[@Demonbfg]

If you compare cruisers, The Vulcan 900 Custom would be more competitive @ $ 9899.00.

[@theadventurousrider]

I say start off with an ADV bike like the honda crf300 or even the new fuel injected suzuki drz4s. These bikes are lighters and smaller plus you can go ride some dirt at the same time... but out of the 4 probably a honda rebel.

[@BikesBeardsAndBrews]

Oh they are sweet though I was trying to stay with cruisers for this one.

[@DSC71789]

Nightster looks ugly. If you want a foreign bike that looks ugly, get a Japanese bike.

[@BikesBeardsAndBrews]

Yep, that does seem to be the sentiment

[@vernegibb621]

Honda transalp

[@BikesBeardsAndBrews]

That name is just fantastic

[@FlipandTheBlueMule]

[@BikesBeardsAndBrews]

💯💯💯🍻🍻💯💯💯

[@lonnieopp8198]

plain and simple no one wants this let alone one from another country

[@BikesBeardsAndBrews]

🤐🤐🤐

[@ApexKing509]

Fake news 🗞️ how do you make a video with no fact checks 😮 fun fact there is a United states manufacturing facility. The bikes will not be sold to other countries because of tarrifs on botg facilities. Basically its sold where its made no big deal. Harley started in a shack. I am confident they don't mind building a new one in another country.

[@BikesBeardsAndBrews]

I agree, fact checks are needed, but they're by you. Since you clearly suck at Google maybe go stop into your local Harley dealership and ask them.

[@neringamikol7781]

I’m that one girl?

[@BikesBeardsAndBrews]

WOOOOHOOOO! YOU DO EXIST!!

[@chiefkikyerass7188]

The sportster has bern total TRASH for 15yrs

[@BikesBeardsAndBrews]

I disagree. The Evo engine is still one of my favorites to work on and how they sound

[@John-FO-1661]

Indian

[@BikesBeardsAndBrews]

fair enough

[@DesertCoyote-t5k]

เรารับงาน

[@BikesBeardsAndBrews]

no

[@westcoastmoto2063]

On paper its a nice bike. But as a so called Harley. It looks like 💩. The cost is ridiculous. And it's probably the worst sounding bike I have ever heard. Sounds like it's gonna blow up when you start it. And they stopped making the true sportster. It's a shame. The CEO has to go!!

[@BikesBeardsAndBrews]

In fairness all Harley's sound like garbage until you swap the pipes and what not.

[@super16g123]

How much do you think it should cost?

[@mpista7182]

I'm an old fart and my generation confused my elders too. So why do I get the feeling watching this, that beards, shaved heads, tattoos, body piercings and often backwards baseball hats is the modern version of slick hair, polished shoes, with suit and tie?

[@BikesBeardsAndBrews]

I have no idea what you're currently talking about

[@austinleach1180]

You lost me with suit and tie. Are you talking zoot suits? Other than that, and honestly not even that, I don't think suit and tie has EVER been comparable to beards, shaved heads, tats, and any direction of baseball cap.

[@mpista7182]

@@austinleach1180 OK I'll try this but just once. Salesmen used to wear a suit and tie, comb their hair, and polish their shoes to appeal to their consumer base. Do modern salesmen nowadays wear baseball hats on backwards, shave their heads, grow beards . pierce their noses/ears and get tattoos inn order to appeal to their consumer base. In this case the consumer base is "bikers'. Really, it's not rocket science, but it could be the subject of a college thesis if one were so inclined. Capiche?