2022 Harley-Davidson Low Rider ST vs. 2022 Harley-Davidson Road Glide Comparison!
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- Опубліковано 28 лис 2022
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You guys asked for it and we delivered! Check out our head to head bike comparison featuring the 2022 Harley-Davidson Low Rider ST vs. the 2022 Harley-Davidson Road Glide Standard. Not only are we going to dive into the technical specs but we are going to give you real life feedback based of our personal experiences riding these bikes over the past year! Wether you are a new rider looking to purchase one of these bikes, or currently already own one of these models, this video is a great way to analyze the key differences between these bikes and how to improve upon them!
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The 2022 Harley-Davidson Low Rider ST ( FXLRST ) is the new pinnacle of torque and displacement with a factory-installed powertrain. Precision oil/air cooling. 125 ft. lbs. of torque at 3500 RPM. Tuned heavy breather intake and high flow exhaust maximize engine performance, a boost you can feel with every twist of the throttle.This is the right bike for riders seeking West Coast style and unrelenting power, and FXRT devotees who want the latest riding enhancements.
The 2022 Harley-Davidson Road Glide Standard ( FLH ) is the benchmark for long-distance touring bikes. Runs mile after mile with ease. This is the right bike for riders looking to cross cities and discover new roads. Seeing and being seen with Dual Daymaker® LED headlamps, Milwaukee-Eight® 107 V-Twin engine and sharknose fairing. - Авто та транспорт
Would love to see you guys do this same comparison but with the Low Rider ST vs. the 2024 Road Glide!
I have to say Juan is absolutely correct about how the thrashin bars and risers change how light and nimble the RG is. I bought a 21 RG special in January 21 from Top Rocker HD. Had them put the 6.5” pullback risers and the high bend bars, this was incredible. Did a 4500 mile road trip to sturgis and more in 9 days. This set up was the most comfortable and also the ability to ride aggressive is amazing. Great job Thrashin on this set up. 🤘
You two work so well together like PB&J When I first started following you, I thought Juan was more of just a side kick. I am finding he is a very integral part of the Business.
Thanks for great video, great comparison between ST and Road Glide. ⚡️🙌
I was just comparing these two bikes. You guys answered all the questions that I had. very informative video.
I have been thinking through these two and the Road King Special (with a fairing of some sort) for days on end. I have test ridden them, sat on them again, and still couldn’t make up my mind until I watched this video. So, thank you!!! Great video.
This was such a well done video! Very enjoyable to watch and chock-full of good information Great job dudes, just subscribed!!
Always a pleasure to watch these guys. They are good dudes.
Great, thank you always for your content!
Awesome comparison on both bikes and great advise! 💯
Came out of my turkey coma, just in time for more Thrashin, life is good
Nice review keep up the good work thrashin
Great video guys! I've always been one to say "one bike on the road is worth two in the garage"... You never know what kind of riding your gonna do!
great pan shots and editing!
I have the st, thrashin all the way around and I love it, maybe one day ill get a road glide but for now I couldn’t be happier, good video!
Well done video, great job.
Great content, thanks guys. I went from a 21 LRS to a 22 RGST and I cannot describe the love I feel for the Road Glide. It’s a world of difference and Juan’s description of agility the Road Glide has is spot on given a bar/riser set up to the rider.
I have a Road Glide Ultra with stock bars. I find the road glide super nimble as is.
Been loving my ST, first had a 2022 low rider S then got the ST instead, big game changer for winter riding, I have the thrashin supply utility bag on it, and the quadlock with vibration dampener on it for my phone, and it’s nice it comes with the USB port
Started on a Kawasaki z400 and was worried about the weight but once you sit on it you realize it’s super manageable, and it handles amazing at low speed maneuvers and felt just as nimble at regular/high speeds
Great vlog I really enjoyed something a little different!
Great Vlog!
Great video. Thanks
I was torn between these two bikes. Got to ride both at a demo day. Went with a Road Glide Special. I was surprised how light and nimble it felt while being so much heavier. Even better with my thrashin risers and bars. Too many comfort items on the road glide for road tripping for me to pass up. Still loved the low rider st tho. Wish I could have both.
Lance , Juan, great review. 👍
I've had a few Street Glides and two Road Kings. I now have a 2018 Heritage 114 and a new ST and for me it's the best two for me. Great channel.
A great conversation you guys made great points and he summed it up correctly there's no right or wrong answer just everybody get out there enjoy the knees in the breeze and be safe
Love watching your video
It's all about how many miles your trip really is. I use LRST almost every day and RGST for longer trips (250M+). Love both
Very informative and insightful. This helps, thank you Thrashin Supply. Now i just need to decide between Street Glide or Road Glide, ST or Standard for my second bike…🤔
Nice comparison! 😎⚡️🤙
Picked up a 2023 Low Rider ST, and I'll still be crossing state lines!
Lance - add a Garmin Zumo XT and a Bluetooth control- there’s your infotainment center and sound system control. The Garmin will control moving through your song playlists, it will show you text messages, time, weather and other things. Get a Bluetooth control that has big buttons. That’s how I set up my LRST. Great video- thanks for the entertainment….
I have the ST and I'm 5'10" 260. once I got a saddleman and 14 inch t bars its the most comfortable bike ive ever had.
Pleasure to watch y’all. RG everyday for me.
One's a Bagger, the other is a Clamsheller. The Low Rider ST didn't work for me with it's mid foot pegs, so I went with a used forward mount Sport Glide, which is a Clamsheller, too. Almost need the HD aftermarket insert bags for it, for packing, to fit inside the clamshell. Does make carrying into your hotel or motel easier, though.
I appreciate your commentaries. I own an Iron 883 3 gal peanut tank and long trips suck because of that. You gave me some food for thoughts on which bike to get next. I am interested in both bikes and one factor that weight heavy for me is the ability to split lanes. I live in the Bay Area and traffic sucks bad here!!! It is easier to split lanes with a sportster or any soft tail than a Road Glide or Street.
Awesome video, both great bikes! I had an Ultra Classic and a BMW GSA in the garage and just didn't need two huge touring capable bikes. Was really torn about which one to replace. Swapped the Ultra for the Lowrider ST and couldn't be happier!
Right on!!!
Perfect choise it is difficult to find a better bike than BMW
Pretty helpful. Probs gonna keep my Dyna and buy a bagger for the longer hauls. Thanks for the Black Friday deals as well! Got my 20% off!🤘🏻
I'm going from my RG ST to a Low Rider ST.. I do one long ride a year, other than that is usually 100-200 mile rides so I figured I would try it out. Also, just placed an order today with all the good stuff from you guys, your low rider st build has inspired me 👍
I did the same!! No regrets!!
Why I SOLD my Road Glide ST for a Low Rider ST ua-cam.com/video/HRD6uUBDaow/v-deo.html
Can I get an update? Im in same situation. No videos have helped me decide if I will regret leaving my RGS for a Low Rider ST.
@@ToyodaJake if you’re mainly using the bike for commuting, a couple hundred mile joy rides on the weekends and maybe a long distance trip from time to time then a low rider ST would be an amazingly fun bike to accomplish that. If you’re looking for maximum comfort and lots of long distance highway touring miles then the Road Glide (with upgraded suspension) would be better suited for the job. For me and how I use the bike, I don’t regret buying my low rider ST and selling my Road Glide.
Low rider ST vs Road Glide ST would’ve been a much better overall comparison. Cool video though!
Lance I recommend the Quad Lock. I've owned a few different phone mounts and Quad Lock has been the best so far. Great Video.
Great video guys
Is there an aftermarket 6 gal tank for the low rider st
Being at 5.4 tall the the low rider st was the way to go for me . Get a bigger tank. My crew doesn't care about stops. We ride to be together and have fun. Good video 🤘🤘🤘
I traded my Low Rider 2019 for Bagger 2022 (RG Standard) such a great damn bike, way more stable, its look sick...Just didnt like the Low Rider even with the bigger engine didnt notice the power difference personally how i ride.. I ride my bike everyday and everywhere, i dont drive my car unless it snows in Socal, im always on my RG..Just a way more comfortable ride..Great review
At the end of the day, if you plan on doing anything more than a 2 or 3 hour ride with a group, the RG is the logical choice. The LR is a street shredder with the ability to tackle a 1-2 hour excursion if need be. By a longshot, most guys who have the bigger bike will never be in a spot where they really, really wish they had the smaller bike. However, most guys with a smaller bike, inevitably end up in a situation where they go, man I really wish I had a bigger bike. If you’re only gonna have one bike going with the glide is the way.
I’ve got a 2015 Street Glide Special and my 2022 Low Rider ST in my garage, for exactly all the reasons you guys covered! 👍
Me too! 🤘🏼
I really prefer the looks and features of the street glide over the ltst but realistically it’ll be a weekend cruiser. Will the SG fit the bill well enough for city cruising?
@@JayyBird93 …rode my SG as a daily ride for several years, city commuting, errands, etc…with no issues. Might not be the “best” choice for daily city riding, but can do the job!
would a lrst be good for 2 up or best choice is touring frame bike.
Best choice would be based on your riding plans. Can certainly ride two up on the LRST, but for longer rides, touring frame will be more comfortable and provide more room for storage.
Rode a Softail Customs for many years (still peeved I traded it in) until I was talked into getting a 'grown up bike,' a Street Glide. that extra weight really threw me off. Tried to get used to it for about six months. Saw the Low Rider ST...to me its just about the best of both worlds. I installed your 6.5" pullback with the mid bend bars. I just wish the bent back more towards me, as I still have to reach a bit. I'm more about riding in the N. Ga mountains than long touring. All in all, a great bike.
@ᴛᴇxᴛ ᴏɴ ᴛᴇʟᴇɢʀᴀᴍ👉@THRASHIN_SUPPLY COOL! What is it?
I bought an FXR for my first bike, blew the rings out the thing you just convinced me to buy the ST
I would have loved to have seen a 3-way comparison by including the Street Glide ST in the mix :)
I’m actually stuck between what I should next… and these are the 2 choices 😅 can’t wait!!
Get both 🤣
The Shark…….
I test rode both last week and I wanted to love the RG..got a 21 lrst now..wasn’t for me. Felt like I was driving a big boring bus. Then the ST and knew it was the one for me…felt alive on it. Can’t wait to get my white sands Pearl lrst now!
Until you change out those "Wheel Barrel" handlebars on a stock RG, they will NEVER feel anything different than a grandpa bike. You need to ride one that already has been modified to get a realistic feel for how an RG truly rides. The LRST comes from the factory already setup way more aggressive than most stock harleys....the bars are usually the first thing EVERYONE should change on a touring harley, as the stock ones are simply horrible. THe position is down on your lap in front of you on all of them....minute you change that the whole bike changes entirely.
@@redrider0151 I can see that..my lrs changes dramatically when I put 14” bars on them..maybe I’ll give it another try..
you younger guys are a howl,I mean, I'm 65 but in pretty good shape, I'm still ripping on my 09 fxd,I think it's about 655 pounds,I didn't realize the st was 740 pounds when I test rode the 117. but fuck me ,21,000 bucks didn't like coming out of my pocket, I don't know,I just live in the woods and the days of grinding to pay for something I couldn't ride stock is crazy money !I mean c'mon my 123hp twinky ate that st alive.
Both are amazing bikes. I have a 2008 Street Bob. Question, looks like both have a Saddlemen seat, thoughts on those?
I have the road glide ST and my brother has the low rider ST. The low rider is imho, the road glide for small guys. Im 5’10 230 and the low rider feels like a dude any larger than me would be uncomfortable. The road glide handles just as good, and wheelies almost as easy.
Cool stuff. I am looking to find some vintage bikes to work on though.
Its very simple... Thrashin uploads... i like the video before even watching, then watch the video! Cant get any ter than that
Great segment.
Thank you!!!!
would love to hear a break down of the Legends suspension. Next upgrade to my 22 Low
Rider S. I feel I need the rear more than the front.
Have them both, 2020RGS/131& 2020LRS/117. Thank you Harley. Looking at your bikes have you ceramic coated those bikes? I'm in Ontario CA do you have a guy? Thanks you guys are awesome.
GREAT comparison from your experiences...love it! :)
Nice content. For Juan, the 475C cam from S&S and a TTS Master tune on the Dyno. You will be passing with no problem.
I have a Street Glide with the 107 and the SE447 torque cam and I don’t have any problems passing people. I don’t need to downshift, just twist the throttle and it also makes normal street riding pretty fun as that torque is right there available. I also have a better air intake and mufflers but that’s it, nothing special and it’s more than enough for me.
I have a 21 street glide and a 23 LRST. Stock for stock the SG feels like a tank. LR is far more nimble and flickable. Suspension is also much much better on the LR. I do agree though, the clamshell bags suck if you have much to pack. Mine are always scrached up too just from the way you have to close them. I figured it was because of my rough hands, but it seems others have the same problem.
Juan you should look at getting a Star Racing 30-30 cam it will wake your RG up really nice. I have one in my 114 Street Glide and love it. 👍🇦🇺
I wish the lowrider st had come out with the gauge from the new sportster. Still looks minimal and sleek but has all the new tech ie nav and phone
That woulda been cool!
Good job
Great review, agree on all LRST points, but loving the bike, other than that silly headlight ring design and my bars look slightly offcenter/twisted?? Others noticing the same.
That's interesting. The bars on my LRST look twisted too.
You guys ever gonna do a exhaust for a newer bagger!?
I just got a new low rider st. Like it very much. Not going to sell my Street glide though.
little bit advice, maybe you can redesign you bar pag, make a transparent pocket on top, that you able to ready some info from your phone.
Video isn’t complete unless Juan says “See ya later.” ✌️
Thrashin bars n risers on any bagger🤘🛵🇺🇸
🔥 🔥 stuff dudes !!
I really hope the lowrider ST evolves more over the next few years because it’s way over priced and under equiped right now. The standard gauge is pathetic and no infotainment system alone is crazy. At 6’1 the buffeting is INSANE for me too. I got buffeting on the road glide too standard but the 12” screen from klockwerks and it’s amazing.
Now I'm a guy that like standard dials... I really don't like TFT screens
I opted for the FXLRST and installed the radio .. I’m putting on the 8” pull back risers.. foot pegs , engine guards. And most importantly I’m mounting a carpe iter tablet.. it’s similar to ..well,, it is the Samsung galaxy active tab 3-4 which is mil spec rugged.. but the carpe iter is built specifically for motorcycles. Waterproof.. completely solves the infotainment problem… and you can pop it off and watch Netflix and UA-cam videos.. or even ride with.. plus there is a handlebar controller.. super sweet … it’s a better tech platform than Harley
Great video. Definitely helped and hindered my decision. I have owned a sportster, CVO Road Glide, and my current Road Glide Ultra. I want something new. After watching this review, I'm leaning towards a Road Glide Special. I prefer the bigger bags, and bigger fuel tank. I'm in Edmonton, AB. Our season is short and our nights are cold. A bigger faring makes a huge difference! I'll definitely miss the lowers, and the tour pak. But, those are an easy fix. For context, I'm a 100 mile/day rider (mostly city).
I mean just do detach kit and you have a road glide special👌
@@CodyMcDonald89 makes sense. But, i currently have a no glide special. Traded for an RV. My kids are still young. The RV is a better toy for now.
@@BigSpookyJeff hey nothing wrong with that. I’m debating on trading my 21 Harley ultra for a 23 low rider st with stage 2 build. But idk if wife would be ok riding on the back. I would add a tour pack still a bunch of guys are
@@CodyMcDonald89 my wife told me to keep the bike at first. But, she had no interest in riding with me. Maybe when the kids have grown up, I'll get another big bike. But, what i really want to try is an adventure touring bike.. Like a tenere, or a vstrom.a bike like that might open riding options up here in northern Canada. 😉🗻
Juan, if you did not have a dyna, and only had one bike, which would you choose? I wonder if the ST is sort of a “compromise” bike that could be both a daily commuter and a tourer?
I got the same bike and i love it . way better than the 09 fxds
That's what Cardo helmet comms are for... I can't imagine how you hear music clearly from from the fairing speakers at 100kph with a helmet on..
Plus it might annoy others in slow traffic areas ..
Great comparison. As a potential Harley customer I don't understand why they don't put the 117 in the base RG and sell it for a reasonable price. To me running a couple different production lines for different engine sizes doesn't make any sense. I think Harley is missing the boat. Yes, they have a great bike and have a very loyal Fanbase. But Harley shouldn't screw current loyal owners and potential new customers with their marketing schemes.
They just have there tears, base RG, RG ST, RG CVO and they just need stuff to charge more really.
Also side note, Juan, what did you use for cable management around your control wires, from your risers to inside the fairing?
Check out our install video 👍🏻 ua-cam.com/video/sh1vGAMGDhc/v-deo.html
The comparison started off wrong with pricing because it does not factor in that the Low Rider ST comes equipped with ABS standard plus its freight and surcharge combined are $400 less than the Road Glide. I chose the Low Rider ST for many reasons, first was the wind protection stock was better, the suspension was so much better it wasn't fair, and then I saved all that weight. Handling was crisper and just as stable. Losing the radio? No problem, the radio on the Road Glide was useless at highway speeds.
As for the five gallon tank, that is still more than three hours at highway speeds and I must be getting old because I don't mind taking a break on that interval. Realistically they both are nearly equal in range when you run it out, there might be a twenty mile difference to empty. Oddly my Low Rider has been doing more than fifty miles per gallon which caught me off guard.
Both are fun bikes but face it, the tour line has been without serious update for six years and only now is getting an update in 2024. Harley pushed aside all updates on them to focus on Revolution Max bikes.
Final note, when it came to making both bikes ready for the long haul I had to automatically price in a new rear suspension on the Glide. No choice, they ride horribly compared to the Softails.
Navigation on the ST needs simply a bracket like the touratech GPS bracket to take the Garmin Zumo XT locking mount. Have this on my Pan America and works great. Build that and you at least one client ;-)😂
I’m 44, started riding 4 years ago. I have a triumph Bonneville. I want to get a Harley. Any suggestions on what to look for when buying a used bike. Ty
When will the brown handlebar bag be available
Is there an overview video of all the mods done to Juan’s Road Glide?
Interesting perspective on the Road Glide. My personal Opinion:
04-up sportster, early model Dyna, new softails all feel similar weight to each other. Now, on paper the new softail is quite a bit heavier then the first two I just mentioned, but the weight balance is just so damn good it feels lighter and more nimble then I ever expected. The Sporty and Dyna get a bit top heavy and twitchy at low speeds especially with jacked up suspensions.
New model dyna feels heavy, especially the jacked up ones like the Low rider S. I'd almost say that it's closer to the RG feel wise. Regardless of that I'd say any touring bike I've ridden feels noticeably heavier to me. Especially in tight twisties, it takes a lot to go from full lean in one direction to the other. That scenario specifically is where the Sportster is king, overall handling I'd give to the Low rider S/ST personally.
I don't think the guys here are interested in Sportsters, unfortunately! I've often wanted to find out more about the Sportster, but I've never received any feedback!
@mrks_motorcyclist it's a shame because for the type of riding they like to do a properly kitted Sportster would do as good/better of a job in alot of cases. I think you can do it for less money too. All the parts, especially engine parts, are a bit cheaper than big twin stuff.
But hey, to each their own they have some slick rides!
What Sportster model do you have?
@@EngineeringGoneWrong I have an Iron XL 883 N from 2019 with an S&S 1200 Hooligan kit, some parts from Biltwell and from the company HeinzBikes from Germany. I would love to get some good parts from Thrashin, but there's nothing for me here! I would like to get a adjustable brake pedal or clutch for the Sportster... GUYS!
@@mrks_motorcyclist yup. They used to have a gorgeous 2-1 they discontinued. Very sad
@@EngineeringGoneWrong No way... that sucks... shame on you thrashin! You are losing customers, that can't be your interest! Buy a Sportster, it's not expensive and makes parts! I know you read it... so let's go!
What I don´t like about the Low Rider is the vibration on the bars above 120 km/h. Y have a Road Glide 2018 and a Low Rider ST 2023.
On the LowRider ST, what seat and grips are those. Also, Do the match the wheel.
How tall is Juan ? Is the bike stock height ? How’s the legend suspension ?
I have a street glide and a fxlrs ...I'll say I'd sell the fxlrs before the street glide.
Hopefully never lose the street glide.
I am in love with my ST with a lot of thrashin supply stuff (floorboards risers mid bend bar etc...)
When you need GPS it.s easy too put your Phone on a ram mount and it's simple to pair your Phone with your helmet too...
So ..LOW RIDER ST RULES ! 🤣
Out of the box....if you are cruising and a laid back, not a very aggressive rider the RoadGlide is the way to go....but if you are an aggressive rider, wanting to always hit it, aggressive in the turns the LRS is absolutely the way to go. You can make the RG super aggressive but it costs a LOT MORE to make a RG a performance type canyon bike than it does to make the LRS a comfy touring bike IMHO... (considering I have dumped probably 15 grand into an RGS making it more like what I want) If the LRS had top opening bags it wouldnt even be a question which one I would want. Even getting the RG where its comfortable you are looking at significant cost increase when you are adding bars, windshield, stage 1, compared to the LRS, where you can keep the stock bars if you needed and it has less that I would say need to be immediately changed right out of hte box.
Put a 30-30 in your 107 M8. It will wake it up! I did on my 114ci!
I have had both! The road glide is much better! The ST is just hype
Juan let get on that bagger mid controls 🙏
I’ve watched so many videos and just said fuck it because there is no pertinent information. But these dudes give real life riding scenarios which is extremely useful.
Just to let you know the tank is a 5gal tank, once u ride and u have no bars left that means u have a full gallon left thats prolly why when up fill up its never over 4 gallons. this my only bike so i had time to figure it out haha. i get 200 miles easy from a tank when its all freeway.
I want a roadglide all day 😍🤘🏼
If you want the lightest touring bike get the street glide. It’s 20-30 pounds lighter. You can feel it when picking it up off the kickstand. No matter what bike you get, you get use to the weight very quickly.
I’ve ridden both the road glide and street glide, I prefer the street glide. There is a bike out there for everyone!
I disagree about getting used to the weight. Over time, I found that the weight becomes oppressive. At the end of a riding day, fighting the extra weight of the Bagger takes an inexorable toll.
My 21 Low Rider S stage 3 128ci 133hp 152lbft gets 43mpg.
I love the low rider st, I have the 2019 standard low rider and have no issues on long trips, I would buy the new st, but still waiting for harley to make a chrome version, and i agree 100% the clam shell bags suck!!, I have a BMW and for some reason BMWs are that way too, they suck, hopefully harley makes some improvements, chrome version and copy the bagger style bags.