My issue is that they push the black out version way too much. Almost force you to get the black out finish. To me, a Harley should be loaded with chrome, and I like chrome. But it’s really hard to get chrome, almost as hard as getting spokes.
I’m all about progression . I like it. The CVO ST is in my sights. They need electric windscreen . BMW guy here k1600gt red white blue , R1250gsa R1800 old school. I like this bike. 1st HD I really like 👍
Everyone has been begging HD for upgrades to the touring bikes. Here you go nice changes. I rode a cvo that had the 117 and you could feel the extra power over the 114. Not everyone is a fan, but I love the new cvo bikes, waiting to see what cvo limited they come out with, hopefully the Road glide limited cvo😅
Good review…like your style and truth…wish they would give the Road “King” some respect…love that bike…raw and unadulterated…a CVO King would be appreciated 👍
I honestly think they put the ball back in Polaris’ court to do something to jump back ahead. Indian really hasn’t moved forward the past couple years so I think it’s on them again to pull something out.
Of course you need to upgrade, we love giving you reasons to upgrade, before and after the purchase. In fact we have huge plans to add a few baubles and go slightly fast dangly bits over the next few years so you can continue to upgrade your ride. In 2027 you won't believe the what we have planned for your upgrading pleasure. I will be long gone by then, thanks for your continued upgrading support. Jochen
I really like the new designs. My only niggle is the chin spoiler. I guess they're hiding a radiator behind it. A little unsightly, but not a deal breaker.
Your review is so much more pertinent to me than most. You have first hand experienced with the Indian Challenger and lets just be honest, Its been the bench mark for American performance baggers since 2020. I've been on Indians since 2017 but with these new changes HD has made I will make my way back into a HD dealership this summer once the hype and prices has settled. I love the fact they are water cooled!
Great Opinion Review !! It seams that is a common theme between the RG G SG / not considering the ST or CBO for Final analysis, I do agree the RG has a much better looking front and the S.Bags good on being wider, and the lights that a cool touch on the back 👍 , perfect for adding a custom personalized system. Over all I like this 117, now is left to be known how reliable are the electronics, not much is said about them hence there are somewhat new, one thing I notice was the tray in the SG. Really love how rhey set that up, awesome 👍 on the part of H.D. Yra would like to know that about the regular street riding heat system dissipation how that works out for you. The color are beautiful, but one thing that is not thete is the personal choosing of color and or color design by HD. If I have the Money and would pay fot it why not offend to people for a special one of akind colors confirmation how about it Harley Davidson..??? IMHO. 👏👏👍‼️😎🤙
Tell us more about the 16 lbs weight savings. You mentioned they now use a lighter gauge steel on the gas tank. Have they also substituted plastic in other areas instead of steel? What's the weight savings of using a full digital display instead of actual gauges?
Here we all thought you would go and get a Challenger… LOL - do like the whiskey fire paint scheme, would love to have CVO/ST on the Whiskey Fire Color
Curious if the new RG comes with either a .338 Lapua Magnum or 6.5 Creedmoor trim package 🤣. Looks like a nice bike for the younger / new generation folks that like gizmos & gadgets, but I prefer my 16’ FLTRUSE (lots of chrome and manual gauges). Good review - thanks.
Nice review! I'm happy the 2024 Limited is unchanged. I'm no a fan of the new fairing or guages..... But I could get used to them over time for sure. Harley Davidson is the only non-tupperware motorcycle remaining and it's a shame to see designers headed in that direction.
Actually, my 2018 RGS compartments fit my phone and other stuff too but I don't carry a tablet for a phone. How was the seat height? I am seeing mixed reports on seat heights.
Honestly bro the bike looks great all around, brakes, suspension, motor setup. I'm more interested in seeing how they do reliability wise and serviceability. Because for the price it better be a tank of a bike . I'm used to Japanese motorcycles and those are standards I expect to have if I pay a premium for any type of vehicle
I would still go for a the Challenger if I was you but of course I am not. I had 7 Harley and my last one was a 2022 Street Glide special with a stage 2 and a dyno however my 2023 Challenger outperformed and outmanoeuvred the Harley. Yes they made change witch is good and I want to see them but still not enough for me but to each is own.
Dude. The price reduction to 25k is hige to me. Better suspension, stalwart 117", new fairing and lights for about 5k less tgan the outgoing model. Right on HD. I kinda want that non VVT in the Road Glide ST to be in the regular Road Glide. 127 hp and 145 lb ft. This is where i need to be!
Thanks mate for the detailed review. I just had couple of questions, if you are connecting your phone with apple car play, can you still see your gauges and the second one, in case someone add a taller risers and shorter bars (t style) would you still be able to view the screen without any obstruction
So the guages will still show up and will look a little different depending on the modes you’re in. Not sure about the T bars as I haven’t seen one yet with different bars
Yeah... the ST CVO and the main CVO come with the mapping stuff... but after three years, you gotta pay to renew it. It's not lifetime. I'm buying a new RG... I'll just use my iPhone on the handlebars for mapping... that way will always have the most CURRENT map to use... not worrying about getting an update that really isn't all that updated.
I have loved all your content on the Indian Challenger which i am a Fanboy of, but deep down always wanted the Harley road Glide. Would you now say the Road Glide 2024 equal the Challenger in its suspension and electronics ?
Better, how? Mind you, the challenger is now 4 years old. HD still doesn't offer, mono rear shock, adjustable windscreen, remote lockable saddle bags. If they are trying to catch the challenger, they are still behind. Same old bike with the same old frame. Now, show me a HD 117 after 50-60,000 miles and then compare to a challenger.
@@HegshotRides That's an opinion though - A stock Challenger with a tune will still demolish the new 117 WITH High Lift Race Cams, Intake Manifold, 2-1 Exhaust, Intake and dyno tune. A Harley has to have about 145hp/145tq to keep up with a 115hp/125tq Challenger. Now, if outright drag performance isn't being considered... I think Harley has more going for it, especially with aftermarket options.
Good review. I just got a White Onyx Pearl RG in chrome trim. (I have a Tour-Pak on the way as well). Like you, I’m not overly fond of the wheels. The air intake isn’t all that good looking either. And those flip up doors are kind of flimsy feeling… So far, that’s all I can complain about. I was cool on the new fairings when I saw them last year on the CVO’s, but the new shark nose has really grown on me. And, I’m a techno-geek.. just loving that new display. 😊
hows the power? i have a 21 ultra in snake venom but they giving me good deal on trade and was going to trade for White onyx pearl RG but im affriad the power will be slow compared to my stage 2 i have on my bike
Like a lot of folks, I would change the air cleaner as soon as I took delivery and give it better pipes and a tune to unchoke her a bit, other than that a lot of value as is there!
Its a shame that HD still builds short bikes for short/fat/beer gut guys. Would it take a lot to stretch out the Road Glide and make it for tall guys with options to move the pegs back for the short dumpy guys? LOL
Best invest is the 117 engine Road Glide. You can upgrade it with better parts than CVO ST.. Ohlins suspension better from OEM Showa ( is not race special Showa edition - like Ohlins or similar other brand). Engine upgrades - stages from several companies much better from OEM Screaming Eagle...lots of us know SE isn't offer true performance parts. Audio system from Volunteers Audio, huge improvement from any stage of Rokford. Exhausts from other companies for better sound, torque & horsepower or beautiness... Only CVO ST, brakes & the inverted fork (still needs upgrade with ohlins springs ) are good... =================================== Why limit your choices to 1 expensive model with mediocre components? ==================================== And what is the gain? 15 - 20 horses? These numbers are to the crank...at the back wheel are around true 115.. 😂😂😂...121 High Output myas... Marketing tricks, don't be fooled....be smart & choose the right one.. Unless you're rich & get the CVO ST...throw exhaust, suspension, SE parts of engine & free the 121 engine potential power. Although, the difference of money between CVO ST & Road Glide can be invested for parts. Result would be far better from any CVO... Even if the cost exceeds the amount of initial ST price, you will have a unique bike with tons of hp, torgue & handling.. CVO ST is just a Road Glide with Screaming Eagle parts.. Showa is a OEM plain suspension.. For my Road Glide i would not spent money to SE.... There are better companies specialized for any need & wish.
I am not a fan of the new road glide. Looks like an Indian from the front and a Honda Goldwing from the back. Not a fan of the bags either. I’m sort of a little bit warming up to the street glide. But that’s about it.
Give us a CVO Road King with a 121 HO
Thanks for the review. Love the cameo from your puppy.
Thanks for the detailed review
Thanks for a very thorough and precise review. Nice job.
Thanks man
My issue is that they push the black out version way too much. Almost force you to get the black out finish. To me, a Harley should be loaded with chrome, and I like chrome. But it’s really hard to get chrome, almost as hard as getting spokes.
Yea, Whiskey Fire color rocks. Cool video
I saw one for the first time today and it looks like Master Sergeant from Halo
I took one for a test ride. Coming off a twin cam, it's out of control amazing! I must get one!
I’m all about progression . I like it. The CVO ST is in my sights. They need electric windscreen . BMW guy here k1600gt red white blue , R1250gsa R1800 old school. I like this bike. 1st HD I really like 👍
Brother you have the perfect channel of what I’m into. Guns and Harley’s. Nice review!
Everyone has been begging HD for upgrades to the touring bikes. Here you go nice changes. I rode a cvo that had the 117 and you could feel the extra power over the 114. Not everyone is a fan, but I love the new cvo bikes, waiting to see what cvo limited they come out with, hopefully the Road glide limited cvo😅
Good review…like your style and truth…wish they would give the Road “King” some respect…love that bike…raw and unadulterated…a CVO King would be appreciated 👍
Thanks man
In the past I have not liked your 360 camera work but this video looks pretty good. Thank you
Thanks brother
I honestly think they put the ball back in Polaris’ court to do something to jump back ahead. Indian really hasn’t moved forward the past couple years so
I think it’s on them again to pull something out.
Yup. I’m buying one.
Whiskey fire is a beautiful paint color
Of course you need to upgrade, we love giving you reasons to upgrade, before and after the purchase. In fact we have huge plans to add a few baubles and go slightly fast dangly bits over the next few years so you can continue to upgrade your ride.
In 2027 you won't believe the what we have planned for your upgrading pleasure. I will be long gone by then, thanks for your continued upgrading support.
Jochen
Great review!
Thanks brother
Great video it was nice meeting and riding with you
Good to meet you as well 🤘🏻
Gorgeous Dog!
Whiskey Fire!!!!!🔥🔥🔥🔥
I really like the new designs. My only niggle is the chin spoiler. I guess they're hiding a radiator behind it. A little unsightly, but not a deal breaker.
Good Review my friend. Take care.
Thanks brother. It was great to meet and ride with you 👊🏻
Your review is so much more pertinent to me than most. You have first hand experienced with the Indian Challenger and lets just be honest, Its been the bench mark for American performance baggers since 2020. I've been on Indians since 2017 but with these new changes HD has made I will make my way back into a HD dealership this summer once the hype and prices has settled. I love the fact they are water cooled!
Just the heads, still not a fully liquid cooled motor, just worth noting
Great Opinion Review !! It seams that is a common theme between the RG G SG / not considering the ST or CBO for Final analysis, I do agree the RG has a much better looking front and the S.Bags good on being wider, and the lights that a cool touch on the back 👍 , perfect for adding a custom personalized system. Over all I like this 117, now is left to be known how reliable are the electronics, not much is said about them hence there are somewhat new, one thing I notice was the tray in the SG. Really love how rhey set that up, awesome 👍 on the part of H.D.
Yra would like to know that about the regular street riding heat system dissipation how that works out for you. The color are beautiful, but one thing that is not thete is the personal choosing of color and or color design by HD. If I have the Money and would pay fot it why not offend to people for a special one of akind colors confirmation how about it Harley Davidson..??? IMHO. 👏👏👍‼️😎🤙
More visits from your doggo would be wonderful !!
lol some of the cuts are because he can’t go too long without attention 👊🏻
To get iPhone CarPlay and head set to connect automatically do you turn the phone and headset on before powering the bike? Or does it matter?
Tell us more about the 16 lbs weight savings. You mentioned they now use a lighter gauge steel on the gas tank. Have they also substituted plastic in other areas instead of steel? What's the weight savings of using a full digital display instead of actual gauges?
Here we all thought you would go and get a Challenger… LOL - do like the whiskey fire paint scheme, would love to have CVO/ST on the Whiskey Fire Color
Love riding in Nevada
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Thanks man
Good Bang for your Buck!!
I like the new changes. I love the new road glide fairing and wish I had enough money for the new ST lol.
Curious if the new RG comes with either a .338 Lapua Magnum or 6.5 Creedmoor trim package 🤣. Looks like a nice bike for the younger / new generation folks that like gizmos & gadgets, but I prefer my 16’ FLTRUSE (lots of chrome and manual gauges). Good review - thanks.
Nice review! I'm happy the 2024 Limited is unchanged. I'm no a fan of the new fairing or guages..... But I could get used to them over time for sure. Harley Davidson is the only non-tupperware motorcycle remaining and it's a shame to see designers headed in that direction.
I have no problem putting my new iPhone in the cubby hole on my ‘23. I also have had no issue opening and closing the vent on my fairing
would the legend rear suspesnion on our bikes from 14-21 fit the 2024?
Actually, my 2018 RGS compartments fit my phone and other stuff too but I don't carry a tablet for a phone. How was the seat height? I am seeing mixed reports on seat heights.
They don't have stage kits for the 117 yet. You mentioned nothing about the VVT. Are we going to be able to put cams in these? That could be a con.
A year ago, You did a Roadglide vs Challenger walk-around comparison & review. I'm waiting for a new review of this topic with the new RG!
its on my list
What do you think of Harley ditching analog speedometer as life of LED display is not so great as compared to analog ?
Honestly bro the bike looks great all around, brakes, suspension, motor setup. I'm more interested in seeing how they do reliability wise and serviceability. Because for the price it better be a tank of a bike . I'm used to Japanese motorcycles and those are standards I expect to have if I pay a premium for any type of vehicle
I would still go for a the Challenger if I was you but of course I am not. I had 7 Harley and my last one was a 2022 Street Glide special with a stage 2 and a dyno however my 2023 Challenger outperformed and outmanoeuvred the Harley. Yes they made change witch is good and I want to see them but still not enough for me but to each is own.
Dude. The price reduction to 25k is hige to me. Better suspension, stalwart 117", new fairing and lights for about 5k less tgan the outgoing model. Right on HD. I kinda want that non VVT in the Road Glide ST to be in the regular Road Glide. 127 hp and 145 lb ft. This is where i need to be!
Thanks mate for the detailed review. I just had couple of questions, if you are connecting your phone with apple car play, can you still see your gauges and the second one, in case someone add a taller risers and shorter bars (t style) would you still be able to view the screen without any obstruction
So the guages will still show up and will look a little different depending on the modes you’re in. Not sure about the T bars as I haven’t seen one yet with different bars
Thank you
The price is cheaper than my 2019 Road Glide Special
What’s your take on this vs the challenger?
I plan on doing another video of the 2 bikes
Yeah... the ST CVO and the main CVO come with the mapping stuff... but after three years, you gotta pay to renew it. It's not lifetime. I'm buying a new RG... I'll just use my iPhone on the handlebars for mapping... that way will always have the most CURRENT map to use... not worrying about getting an update that really isn't all that updated.
I have loved all your content on the Indian Challenger which i am a Fanboy of, but deep down always wanted the Harley road Glide. Would you now say the Road Glide 2024 equal the Challenger in its suspension and electronics ?
I plan on doing another review soon with those 2 bikes
Loving your videos. I am still on a restricted licence in Australia but loving your India content and looking forward to your harley content
How does it compare to the Challenger? I have a Challenger but like the looks of the Road Glide better and am considering going back to Harley.
Dude I plan on comparing the two but this bike is simply better
Better, how? Mind you, the challenger is now 4 years old. HD still doesn't offer, mono rear shock, adjustable windscreen, remote lockable saddle bags. If they are trying to catch the challenger, they are still behind. Same old bike with the same old frame. Now, show me a HD 117 after 50-60,000 miles and then compare to a challenger.
@@HegshotRides That's an opinion though - A stock Challenger with a tune will still demolish the new 117 WITH High Lift Race Cams, Intake Manifold, 2-1 Exhaust, Intake and dyno tune. A Harley has to have about 145hp/145tq to keep up with a 115hp/125tq Challenger. Now, if outright drag performance isn't being considered... I think Harley has more going for it, especially with aftermarket options.
Tell me that bike wouldn’t fly out of the dealerships!
Good review. I just got a White Onyx Pearl RG in chrome trim. (I have a Tour-Pak on the way as well). Like you, I’m not overly fond of the wheels. The air intake isn’t all that good looking either. And those flip up doors are kind of flimsy feeling… So far, that’s all I can complain about.
I was cool on the new fairings when I saw them last year on the CVO’s, but the new shark nose has really grown on me. And, I’m a techno-geek.. just loving that new display. 😊
hows the power? i have a 21 ultra in snake venom but they giving me good deal on trade and was going to trade for White onyx pearl RG but im affriad the power will be slow compared to my stage 2 i have on my bike
Bars on the rg is so much better. Fairing and bags . Very nice. Looked at a rg st. The other day. Impressed!
Like a lot of folks, I would change the air cleaner as soon as I took delivery and give it better pipes and a tune to unchoke her a bit, other than that a lot of value as is there!
Its a shame that HD still builds short bikes for short/fat/beer gut guys. Would it take a lot to stretch out the Road Glide and make it for tall guys with options to move the pegs back for the short dumpy guys? LOL
Best invest is the 117 engine Road Glide.
You can upgrade it with better parts than CVO ST..
Ohlins suspension better from OEM Showa ( is not race special Showa edition - like Ohlins or similar other brand).
Engine upgrades - stages from several companies much better from OEM Screaming Eagle...lots of us know SE isn't offer true performance parts.
Audio system from Volunteers Audio, huge improvement from any stage of Rokford.
Exhausts from other companies for better sound, torque & horsepower or beautiness...
Only CVO ST, brakes & the inverted fork (still needs upgrade with ohlins springs ) are good...
===================================
Why limit your choices to 1 expensive model with mediocre components?
====================================
And what is the gain?
15 - 20 horses?
These numbers are to the crank...at the back wheel are around true 115..
😂😂😂...121 High Output myas...
Marketing tricks, don't be fooled....be smart & choose the right one..
Unless you're rich & get the CVO ST...throw
exhaust,
suspension,
SE parts of engine
& free the 121 engine potential power.
Although, the difference of money between CVO ST & Road Glide can be invested for parts.
Result would be far better from any CVO...
Even if the cost exceeds the amount of initial ST price, you will have a unique bike with tons of hp, torgue & handling..
CVO ST is just a Road Glide with Screaming Eagle parts..
Showa is a OEM plain suspension..
For my Road Glide i would not spent money to SE....
There are better companies specialized for any need & wish.
They had to do something to compete with Indian now Indian is going to raise the bar again which is great for the consumer.
I am not a fan of the new road glide. Looks like an Indian from the front and a Honda Goldwing from the back. Not a fan of the bags either. I’m sort of a little bit warming up to the street glide. But that’s about it.
So, now when that screen fails, you don’t have a bike. Fine. Not a fan of the electronics.
Exactly! I was thinking the same thing!
Looks like an Indian Challenger--too bad.
You and about 100 other people I don’t like where glides not my kind of thing old-school batwing fairing guy. I like protection, not bike night
To each their own brother. I have aSG review coming too
Don't love that dash.
Dude. Volume too high when you switch from talking to riding . Have to stop. Bye
If you ride one , you'll buy one.