Harley-Davidson Sportster or 2020 Softail Standard?
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- Опубліковано 9 вер 2024
- Episode 33
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Is the Softail Standard the best entry level Milwaukee-Eight Motorcycle?
In this video Damian and I breakdown the 2020 Iron 1200 and 2020 Softail Standard to shed light on which motorcycle would be a good fit for you.
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My brain says softail and my heart says sportster.
thats a tough one! Id say do both if possible lol
Lucky enough to have both and appreciate both.
Awesome I miss my 48
@@TryItWithTimIm thinking to change my 48 for this softail standard! What do you think?
I contemplated on trading in my 2018 iron for a new Softail Standard. Then I started up my Sportster and just fail in love with it all over again. That sound is never coming back.
Save up a little more and get a softail. You will not regret it! The power is noticeable at all RPM range.
Definitely!
Not sure about which feels more powerful but zero to sixty and quarter mile times are virtually identical. Zero to sixty time website posts actual tests. 1200C 4.2 to sixty&12.9 quarter mile. Softail heritage classic 114 is 4.4 to sixty& 13.4 quarter mile. Sportster likely masks speed better since it is more sporty. Softail likely reacts more to heavy throttle due to it's soft cushy ride
My first bike will be the softail standard 2020. Can't wait til it arrives.
Great choice! It could be your forever bike
Get the street bob
@@rejeannesmith6829 personally prefer the standard look over the streetbob. Love the polished alluminium heads. Had an all black dyna. Got a bit bland after a while.
That softail standard dog will hunt! Took my first out of state road trip last weekend. Awesome torque between gears!
Andy Lyon I know the feeling bro, you rode some good miles! It’s all about that torque , I really like 3rd gear
Great video!! Well done👏👏👏
Thank you appreciate it!
Yep! Got my fxst! Love it. Still have my 05 xl 1200c though. Love it too.
Nice congrats!
Just bought 2024 Softail Standard, nice riding on highway. I had sportster but softail is level up no doubt about. Great torg, smooth riding on high and low speed, 👌 😎
Right on bro! I agree i went from a 48 to the Low Rider S and no regrets!
@@TryItWithTim my only one issue is the small digital display. I can't see it during day time
Man I love my iron 1200! Put 412 shocks and a le para seat full stage 1 and smash it to 110 all day! You can put a little dough and make a mean bike!
Great video You have such a good editing skills . Well done review .
thanks kev! what would you like to see a review of next?
@@TryItWithTim You should take a live wire out I would like to make a video doing that .
Thanks guys! Very Helpful.
Glad it was helpful!
Man that standard truly is an all around bike. It can be anything you want whereas the sporty is more limited.
I agree, and the new 2021 Street Bob 114 is 🔥🔥🔥
That is a beautiful wall decal behind you guys
I am deciding between a Sportster Roadster and a Softail Standard.
murderdogg I say standard but test ride both see what fits your best
@@TryItWithTim I will. That's good advice.
I'm coming from an XB12: I was set on a used XR1200. Then everyone convinced me to get a new bike.
The 1200 Evo powered Roadster will carve better through the Swiss Hillside, but the the mid-sized 1753cc Milwaukee 8 bike seems like more bike, for the money, without going full bagger.
XB12! Sounds like you lean towards the sportier bikes. Both would be nice, maybe ask if the freedom promise promotion is still running, you can try out a Sportster first than you have a year to trade it in 🤔 The suspension feels solid in the softail compared to the Sportster, it’s going to be a more relaxed ride but nice through the corners
@@TryItWithTim Here she is: ua-cam.com/video/eGr3K-fwdjE/v-deo.html
The Sportster is a top heavy, unpleasant bike. You feel like you are on it rather than with it if that makes any sense. It just doesnt feel good to ride. Buy the Softail, bigger engine, lower center of gravity, better controls and feel, plus it will hold its value better. Its a nobrainer.
Lets be honest, cruisers are slow. i just sold my Yamaha raider 1900cc and still felt slow coming from a s1000, i then bought a 1200 sportster and have tons of fun. For me riding a 750 pound bike got old cause of the weight. Speed is not everything. If you want my opinion buy 2 bikes a small cruiser and a fast sportbike. Most days i just want to cruise around town
Great content! Just wish the audio quality would be better. Perhaps invest in an external mic. Cheers.
Thank you! yea this video is one of my earlier ones and I was a bit of a rookie lol
I have the iron1200 thinking I may trade to the softtail..vid will give me the info I need thank you
No problem! I hope you got some answers and insight from the video. Maybe if you are eligible for the freedom promise?
Good video and great points
Thank you!
If you just got your rider license, but are a big guy and do not want to first buy a sportster to then have to sell it... and your dealership doesn’t trade or have any promotions... would you consider buying the Softail Standard and maybe reduce the power of the motor for a while until you get used to the power and then take out the limitation? I know it might be a weird ass question.
Great questions and I can see where you are coming from as a new rider. Here are my thoughts...As far as being a big guy, I dont think youll have issues on a sportster especially if you get something with forward controls. I also started on a 1200 48 and at first I thought it was going to be too much power. With the sportsters and even the softails, the power is in the low end. Meaning the top speed is not high, you just have to get used to that torque. If you just take your time and ride around the block and locally to get a feel for clutch control and throttle you can handle the bike. If you already think you may sell a sporty go for the softail. Honestly, dont even think youll have to reduce the power. Engine CC on harleys is not the same as a sport bike. So eventhough it may seem like a big engine and high cc, the bike is not going to take off from under you if you go at your pace. Softails are also more balanced and IMO easier to ride. Take your time when you take off and be smooth with your inputs and youll be good! Let me know if that helped :)
Try It With Tim Thanks for the soon reply! Your reply is what I was hoping to hear haha. I am head over heels for that bike. Ever since I was a kid I imagined riding a softail with those apes and that roar. I subscribed and hit the bell!
Appreciate that brotha, best of luck when you get your new bike
Try It With Tim Thanks brother
Thank you
Great video thanks! I currently have the Iron 1200 and feel a little cramped up at 5’11” with the mid controls. Since I’m eligible for the Freedom Promise I was considering the Softail Standard. My only concern is that they also have mid controls, but the fact that they have a bigger frame than the Sportster, do you think that I would be more comfortable on it? Thanks in advance.
Yooo thanks for checking out the video! Good question, The Softail Standard feels more spacious for sure. You are on the taller side so the best bet is to take one out on a spin. Have you considered the Fat Bob? Might be able to get a real good deal on one of those, as well as the sport glide. I mention those because they have forwards and you would love the feel.
Dude you will be very comfortable on the street bob. With the mini apes and mids on the street bob you will be fine. The mids are a little forward of a traditional mid. Move the handlebars upright when you get it and it will be so comfortable. I am 5"11 and its a perfect fit. The M8 motor is a beast, It has so much potential and tons of torque. If price isn't an issue get the street bob you won't regret it. A few things that aren't great are the factory seat, mufflers, brakes other than that its a really nice nimble bike.
I'm 6'3"and I daily an 03 hammer 1275 converted 883H. Road King air shocks 1"over standard forks. Forwards and 10" speedline bars. Rider triangle is perfect for me. I have an 02 1200C&94 hammer 1275.&04 v-rod. I'm comfortable on them all. Maybe try a bung king bar up front for cruising?
Great talk.
I'm about to get my first Harley but not ridden any of them. I do mostly weekend rides (when the weather is good 😅) and some commuting to work, no highway riding though. I do want to be able to bring my other half on some shorter trips as well. Would the Iron 1200 or Street Bob be best? My experience riding is 2 years on a Yamaha XSR 700 (Naked Bike). I would consider the Softtail Standard with a coastal kit but the chrome has put me off a bit.
Whats up brotha! Did you ever take your other half on the Yamaha? In my opinion the Street Bob is the way to go and it is not difficult to ride at all and it comes blacked out :) Also you can adjust the suspension for a passenger. However, since you don't ride often such as commuting and highway I would still consider the Iron 1200 as well. I think its going to come down to your budget and taste. Sportsters are very capable of 2 up riding and is perfect for weekend stuff. Go with the street bob if you foresee longer road trips and highway riding. Maybe youll start riding more once you get it and see how awesome it is :) I hope I didn't confuse you even more LOL
@@TryItWithTim Hey man thanks for the reply! I have not yet taken a passenger as I haven't felt comfortable yet doing so, want to become a bit more refined but next season we should be going on a few shorter trips together 😀 I think I have made my mind up finally and should be getting a 2020 Street Bob if the dealer can deliver before the riding season is over here! I want a bike that I can own for years to come without upgrading so it feels like a solid choice going a bit bigger than the Iron 1200 😀 not confusing at all! Great tips so cheers for that 😎
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Great vid!! I'm a new rider and I'm 5'5 and I would rather get a bike that I'll keep for a while. The low rider S and the fat Bob are what I'm leaning towards. Do you think that either bike is suitable for my height and current skill level?
Sup Romel, what are you currently riding? As far as your height goes, the Softails are pretty low profile and seat height is almost identical to a Sportster, they are a bit heavier though. I think if you have a good head on your shoulders and willing to put in the work to practice and not be a hooligan and respect the motorcycle, you can handle it. Good thing is Harley has the Freedom Promise where you can trade in your Sportster for full value towards the Softail within a year. If you go that route, don't dump any money into modifications and just ride the Sportster to get good. With all that being said, I suggest you go with the motorcycle you really want. Take the time to practice. When I first got my Harley I was riding around the neighborhood and empty parking lots until my skill level increased. Hope this helps, let me know if you have other questions :)
@@TryItWithTim FYI, I think harley is ending that deal August 31st 2020.
Good to know! I figured with all of the corporate changes this deal would be ending :(
@@TryItWithTim to great of a deal to last. It's sad that the dealerships keep it a secret.
@@TryItWithTim Thanks! I appreciate the feedback. Low rides S will definitely be my new baby
Great video, but horrible audio
thanks for noticing lol. I was devastated when I edited this video and found the audio was messed up. It was actually worse and almost unusable but I was able to save it somewhat and make this video. Its not easy being the host, camera operator, editor and everything in between. Glad you still enjoyed the video
@@TryItWithTim don‘t worry about it, that stuff happens. You still did a great job!
I got a 2021 Standard. I had Sportster before and many other bikes. Nothing that Sportster have can compare to a M8 Softail. And i wanted a Standard because i will go all out on oldstyle chrome with a stage 4 kit.
Thats gonna be a nice setup! Im going to be doing some performance upgrades myself. What cam setup are you gonna run?
@@TryItWithTim Im gone run 468 cam first.
@@kongebilj193 nice I’m getting the 472 for more top end speed , 468 sounds nice 👍
@@TryItWithTim Well i want NM on low rpm. Or try that first. If it not work i can go up to over 500 cam. Have to see 🙂
Hi! This video is very effective for people like me who have a Harley on their lists. Could you tell me how much that "coastal package" is gonna cost me extra? Thanks a lot!
Hi thank you for watching and glad you found this video helpful. Unfortunately I do not know much about the prices but I am sure you can check Harley website and check out a local dealership.
@@TryItWithTim Thanks a lot for your answer! The dealer form my country doesn't have this information on his site, but I'm sure I'm gonna find it.
In 2019 I went to Harley dealer to buy the new Softail Sport Glide , but i asked for a test ride of a Softail and a Sportster. After the test ride i felt no much difference between both bikes in term of riding, power difference if not THAT noticeable. At the end for me both are very much similar, so i saved my self plenty of money and went with the sportster which is by the way the only Real Harley-Davidson for almost halve the price of a Softail.
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Awesome video.
Marcus Ramirez appreciate that! glad you enjoyed it
I want BOTH! Lol-
Lol same bro I still want a Sportster
@@TryItWithTim Things have really changed. I see em in with TONS of Rides
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