This is a really good review & comparison! I started my HD journey in 1989 on a 1340 Shovelhead, going onto 2006 1450 Wideglide, then an Electroglide & a 2017 Dyna Fat Bob 1690! Now at 75 I want something lighter! Along the way I’ve also had two 1200 Sportster’s which feel top heavy. The Big Twins HD are better on stability but too heavy!! I test rode the Street 750 in Daytona during Bike Week 2015 & yes the gears are iffy with neutral hard to find, other than that I’d say this is a handy, lighter bike, for a Senior to ride or someone who just wants to buy it & ride it! Don’t alter the pipes etc. Just ride it. I think the quirks will become easier as one gets to learn the bike! I like the cheapness of these now!
People knock these bikes hard but I have the 500 and I beat the hell out my bike. Doubt anyone rides their 500 like I do and I've zero issues. 12600 miles and no major issues.just had to replace the thermostat housing and cam chain tensioner. It gets ridden ever day as it's my only vehicle and I do it in 100 degree heat all the way down to the teens..
@@C4vts180 I have a 750 as a second bike. not only is it a very plush beginner bike, it is my forever bike. all the comfort and power and style you would want out of a more expensive bike. I cannot recommend it enough. if you can get into the xg750 or 500 world, then definetly do. only other rec is that the extra money for a 750 over a 500 is well worth it
There's nothing out there that can out Sportster a Sportster. The Sportster is a bulletproof bike with a 5000 RPM powerband. Those EVO engines will be running long after we're all dead and gone. Been riding my Sportster since 98. It starts every time, and runs like a top. Probably the simplest and most reliable bikes ever made. The 5spd transmission is fine, you just change the sprocket if you want more top end. The bike makes more than enough power to drive any gearing you want. You can't really go wrong with a Sporty. Dirt, Highway, City... just a solid and versatile machine.
I def think it's better than an 883, I test rode one at B-Wine HD with Dan & loved the bike. The one I rode was light, loved to be ridden in high or low rpm's, was fast & handled well, only issue for me was my 34 inch inseam, was very cramped, went with an 05 Superglide & love it. I know the 750 is not popular but I think it's an awesome bike!
I’m 6’1 and got on ok on the 750 riding position. The 750 is more of a town bike, & the older 883 is a cruiser hampered by a tiny tank! On my 883’s with a 1.2 gallon tanks you do have to stop whenever you find a filling-station! I bought a spare can of petrol to carry just for peace of mind! The 750 is great value in the Used market but will never be a real HD in many long-term HD owners’ eyes. Forget heritage & buy it to have fun on.
Love my 2015 XG750. Screamin eagle intake and exhaust with tune changed the bike alot. Had an 883 pull up beside me and ol boy tried to laugh at my "fake harley".... until all he saw was my taillight. Ive owned alot of bikes ive regretted but the 750 isnt one of them. It does have its flaws, especially in the powdercoating and some rust issues ive found on the headlight trim and rear fender, but not a deal breaker for someone like me that tends to like the projects.
Yup. As you spoke, i kept thinkin the same thing. It says its a 6speed, but more like 5.5 with the shorth throw from 1st to 3rd. She doesnt really open up until ya get into 4th and up
At first glance, the Street 500 and 750 with their liquid-cooled Revolution X motors looked like the solution to Harley lacking a city bike that wouldn't melt down in stop and go traffic. I learned early on to shut my engine off when in traffic on hot days. The bikes never got beyond the perception that they were designed for the Indian (country) market because they were. Reviewers pilloried the build quality and overall "feel". Harley tried to race the bikes to replace the XR750 but from what I've read they weren't very successful. The new Revolution Max improves on these two machines. It's too bad that they failed.
750 was a contender for me as well. I just had this urge not to buy a Harley from my local dealer where I took my test because of how hard they were pushing the bikes. I couldn’t give them the satisfaction. lol
@@TheMotoJawn I was originally looking at a used street 500 that i saw on my dealers site. I went to go look at it and they had just sold it and i saw what is now my bike sitting there next to an 883 and knew i “needed” the 1200.
Same. I learned on a street 500 in my class at Harley, but for my first bike 8 months later I bought a used sportster 72. I agree about the power of a 1200, definitely demands respect, but not crazy to handle. Definitely loved learning on the street 500 though. I thought it was great.
We had a street 2016 street 750, 2018 iron 1200 and a 2014 streetglide 103ci. And through 1-2nd gears the street was faster than the iron 1200. The sporty was better to cruise on despite being a 5speed. I love that little 750 for some reason. It has 12” mini apes, drag pipes and a set of Viking bags and a trunk. I’m searching for a better seat and still need to do forward controls but the street isn’t a bad bike by any means.
Some more information on the 1200...I can't say if yours has this, but my 2005 has Buell XB heads and cams. When the bike had about 10,000 miles on it I had it dynoed at a local bike night. It made 57 rear wheel horses.
I actually think the bike with an exhaust sounds pretty good the street 750 that is. It handles good, what I remember riding one, motor was smooth and not bad. The thing I hated it, being 6 foot 1 was the riding triangle, position was horrible, I ended up sitting more on the back of the seat instead of down in the seat. Couldnt get over that for buying one.
The problem with the 500 and the 750 was the resell value. At least with an 883 or 1200 you can get a majority of your investment back. When it comes to first bike and leaping to the next, I think the Sportster is the way to go. Nicely done video though on the highlights and lowlights of it.
That is only a problem if you buy it new. The next buyer is the one benefitting from the poor resale value. I am looking at a Street 750 with 7K miles for $3000. How much could I lose?
I'm about to get one of these and I'm curious about how it performs on the highway. My commute to work involves the highway so I'm hoping it handles well in more than just the city. Great video man! Update! : I This bike ended up breaking down, and I now have a Harley Fatbob 😆
I got the 750 and I lve taken on the highway many times, I think it performs well on highway. Tops at 110mph but you should be fine most traffic travels about 80or so
My first road bike was a 1989 Honda VTR250. It was underpowered on the highway. But, if you understand the capabilities of your bike, you can ride safely. No passing. No excellerating out of danger. It makes you a good defensive driver. I just bought a Street 750. It does just fine on the freeway in morning traffic.
Both are good for a starter bike. Personally, I like the Street design better as I own a 2019 Street Rod 750. I saw it in The Captain America movie and liked it. Thought it was a Suzuki at first. It's a fast bike, but not as fast as my 1973 KZ650. 🤘🤘🤘
In technical aspects the 750 is better than the Sportster, you have not mentioned that the Street 750 has the Revolution engine which takes the cylinders to 60 degrees, which translates into less work and better life for the crankshaft and a better delivery of power versus the 45 degrees of the 883. If the only argument is that you prefer the Sportster because "it's cooler"... meh
The problem that the street had was it unlike the sportster it wasn’t the only choice if you wanted a bike like that . It was pitched against the Japanese bikes like the ER6 ,MT 07 ,SV650 and honda’s rebel all of which are better motorcycles and was aimed at riders who didn’t care about the Harley Davidson badge . The bike is just “OK” not class leading or different enough to stand out there wasn’t a reason to buy it. The engine though was fine and I hope that it is used in another bike maybe a base level “revolution sportster” ( I can’t wait for the howls of protest if they do).
@@TheMotoJawn yes it was strange the street just didn’t have that spark of originality which would set it apart. It on paper is a better bike than both the Guzzi V7 and the Enfield 650’s yet I would buy both of those over the Street as they have it.
gonan be my first bike < for sure > but I for one DO not care about non that shit the harley or bike community thinks...im buying the bike for me ..hell I dont even wana ride with anyone... its not that deep for me..i just wana ride period anything outside the scope of that i dont care
Street 750 is NOT a Harley, in any way, shape, or form. A "Harley" must have a Knucklehead, Panhead, Shovelhead, EVO, or Twin Cam engine. Nothing else is a Harley. I started out on a Bultaco Lobito 100 dirt bike at age 8. My first street bike, at age 16, was a 1972 Suzuki GT380 2 stroke triple. My first new street bike was a 1980 Suzuki GS450L, which is where I fell in love with cruisers. Got my first Harley, a 1989 FXRS Low Rider in 2003. Been hooked on them ever since.
@@sudipdaz988 H-D needs to make what their customers want. And they are certainly NOT doing that now. You don't make your customers happy, you go out of business. And H-D is well on their way to doing just that.
This is a really good review & comparison! I started my HD journey in 1989 on a 1340 Shovelhead, going onto 2006 1450 Wideglide, then an Electroglide & a 2017 Dyna Fat Bob 1690! Now at 75 I want something lighter! Along the way I’ve also had two 1200 Sportster’s which feel top heavy. The Big Twins HD are better on stability but too heavy!! I test rode the Street 750 in Daytona during Bike Week 2015 & yes the gears are iffy with neutral hard to find, other than that I’d say this is a handy, lighter bike, for a Senior to ride or someone who just wants to buy it & ride it! Don’t alter the pipes etc. Just ride it. I think the quirks will become easier as one gets to learn the bike! I like the cheapness of these now!
Thanks for stopping by!
People knock these bikes hard but I have the 500 and I beat the hell out my bike. Doubt anyone rides their 500 like I do and I've zero issues. 12600 miles and no major issues.just had to replace the thermostat housing and cam chain tensioner. It gets ridden ever day as it's my only vehicle and I do it in 100 degree heat all the way down to the teens..
Hello sir, is the 500 good bike for someone who has not much of experience? I use to ride 125cc and i want something bigger
@@C4vts180 I have a 750 as a second bike. not only is it a very plush beginner bike, it is my forever bike. all the comfort and power and style you would want out of a more expensive bike. I cannot recommend it enough. if you can get into the xg750 or 500 world, then definetly do. only other rec is that the extra money for a 750 over a 500 is well worth it
There's nothing out there that can out Sportster a Sportster. The Sportster is a bulletproof bike with a 5000 RPM powerband. Those EVO engines will be running long after we're all dead and gone. Been riding my Sportster since 98. It starts every time, and runs like a top. Probably the simplest and most reliable bikes ever made. The 5spd transmission is fine, you just change the sprocket if you want more top end. The bike makes more than enough power to drive any gearing you want. You can't really go wrong with a Sporty. Dirt, Highway, City... just a solid and versatile machine.
I def think it's better than an 883, I test rode one at B-Wine HD with Dan & loved the bike. The one I rode was light, loved to be ridden in high or low rpm's, was fast & handled well, only issue for me was my 34 inch inseam, was very cramped, went with an 05 Superglide & love it. I know the 750 is not popular but I think it's an awesome bike!
Yeah I think the 750 engine with 6 speeds is definitely better than the 883.
I’m 6’1 and got on ok on the 750 riding position. The 750 is more of a town bike, & the older 883 is a cruiser hampered by a tiny tank! On my 883’s with a 1.2 gallon tanks you do have to stop whenever you find a filling-station! I bought a spare can of petrol to carry just for peace of mind!
The 750 is great value in the Used market but will never be a real HD in many long-term HD owners’ eyes. Forget heritage & buy it to have fun on.
The gearbox and clutch improved a lot in the later models. I ride a 2018 and the gear changes feel really solid.
Good to know. Maybeade some improvements along the way
Love my 2015 XG750. Screamin eagle intake and exhaust with tune changed the bike alot. Had an 883 pull up beside me and ol boy tried to laugh at my "fake harley".... until all he saw was my taillight. Ive owned alot of bikes ive regretted but the 750 isnt one of them. It does have its flaws, especially in the powdercoating and some rust issues ive found on the headlight trim and rear fender, but not a deal breaker for someone like me that tends to like the projects.
Yeah I would say it's a little quicker than the 883
Love the review ❤ may I please ask, where can I get a windshield like that? Love it, can’t find one without metal braces across 😢 thanks!
Spot on clutch and gearbox!
Yeah you know it! 👍
Yup. As you spoke, i kept thinkin the same thing. It says its a 6speed, but more like 5.5 with the shorth throw from 1st to 3rd. She doesnt really open up until ya get into 4th and up
At first glance, the Street 500 and 750 with their liquid-cooled Revolution X motors looked like the solution to Harley lacking a city bike that wouldn't melt down in stop and go traffic. I learned early on to shut my engine off when in traffic on hot days.
The bikes never got beyond the perception that they were designed for the Indian (country) market because they were. Reviewers pilloried the build quality and overall "feel". Harley tried to race the bikes to replace the XR750 but from what I've read they weren't very successful. The new Revolution Max improves on these two machines.
It's too bad that they failed.
Revolution max seems like what the 750 should have been all those years ago when it came put.
750 was a contender for me as well. I just had this urge not to buy a Harley from my local dealer where I took my test because of how hard they were pushing the bikes. I couldn’t give them the satisfaction. lol
You'll make up for it with you go get that fatbob.
I started on my iron 1200 🥴 i feel its not too powerful but definitely has power for me to grow into
Yeah knowing that now I definitely could have just went right to the 1200.
@@TheMotoJawn I was originally looking at a used street 500 that i saw on my dealers site. I went to go look at it and they had just sold it and i saw what is now my bike sitting there next to an 883 and knew i “needed” the 1200.
@@TJSPLACE made a good choice. 👍
Same. I learned on a street 500 in my class at Harley, but for my first bike 8 months later I bought a used sportster 72. I agree about the power of a 1200, definitely demands respect, but not crazy to handle. Definitely loved learning on the street 500 though. I thought it was great.
We had a street 2016 street 750, 2018 iron 1200 and a 2014 streetglide 103ci. And through 1-2nd gears the street was faster than the iron 1200. The sporty was better to cruise on despite being a 5speed. I love that little 750 for some reason. It has 12” mini apes, drag pipes and a set of Viking bags and a trunk.
I’m searching for a better seat and still need to do forward controls but the street isn’t a bad bike by any means.
Some more information on the 1200...I can't say if yours has this, but my 2005 has Buell XB heads and cams. When the bike had about 10,000 miles on it I had it dynoed at a local bike night. It made 57 rear wheel horses.
I actually think the bike with an exhaust sounds pretty good the street 750 that is. It handles good, what I remember riding one, motor was smooth and not bad. The thing I hated it, being 6 foot 1 was the riding triangle, position was horrible, I ended up sitting more on the back of the seat instead of down in the seat. Couldnt get over that for buying one.
Yeah definitely a pretty decent engine. But you're right probably not ideal for taller folk.
The problem with the 500 and the 750 was the resell value. At least with an 883 or 1200 you can get a majority of your investment back. When it comes to first bike and leaping to the next, I think the Sportster is the way to go. Nicely done video though on the highlights and lowlights of it.
Yeah I agree knowing what I know now I would have went right to the sportstet.
That is only a problem if you buy it new. The next buyer is the one benefitting from the poor resale value. I am looking at a Street 750 with 7K miles for $3000. How much could I lose?
@@allaboutthebrass599 honestly about none. Good point!
Weird cos my 2018 is worth more now than when I bought it in 2021.
I'm about to get one of these and I'm curious about how it performs on the highway. My commute to work involves the highway so I'm hoping it handles well in more than just the city. Great video man!
Update! :
I This bike ended up breaking down, and I now have a Harley Fatbob 😆
It's a little small and under powered but you can definitely get on the highway for some stretches
@The Moto Jawn I appreciate the reply man! Thank you!
I got the 750 and I lve taken on the highway many times, I think it performs well on highway. Tops at 110mph but you should be fine most traffic travels about 80or so
My first road bike was a 1989 Honda VTR250. It was underpowered on the highway. But, if you understand the capabilities of your bike, you can ride safely. No passing. No excellerating out of danger. It makes you a good defensive driver.
I just bought a Street 750. It does just fine on the freeway in morning traffic.
@eclipseshadowyt5917 Update! I This bike ended up breaking down and I now have a Harley Fatbob 😆
I like mine ... add what you want. Reason I bought it was its weight and water cooled.
Mines a laid back minnie road skull glide
Where.did you get the windshield
Sportster riders to street 750 owners: "That's a girls bike!"
😂😂😂😂
Shots fired 😂
Comparing a 1200 to a 750?
Both are good for a starter bike. Personally, I like the Street design better as I own a 2019 Street Rod 750. I saw it in The Captain America movie and liked it. Thought it was a Suzuki at first. It's a fast bike, but not as fast as my 1973 KZ650. 🤘🤘🤘
I’m right in Delco!
Nice!
well i bought the street rod 750 over an 883 or a bonnie because of the handling and power. my only complaint is that is isn't a Sportster S
I thought the street rod was cool
In technical aspects the 750 is better than the Sportster, you have not mentioned that the Street 750 has the Revolution engine which takes the cylinders to 60 degrees, which translates into less work and better life for the crankshaft and a better delivery of power versus the 45 degrees of the 883. If the only argument is that you prefer the Sportster because "it's cooler"... meh
Is that a Super Sport detachable windshield I see (through)?
Some sort of detachable windshield not exactly sure what specifically though.
@@TheMotoJawn , it looks like the windshield I've had on my Roadster since it was new.
@@spaceflight1019 possibly
The problem that the street had was it unlike the sportster it wasn’t the only choice if you wanted a bike like that . It was pitched against the Japanese bikes like the ER6 ,MT 07 ,SV650 and honda’s rebel all of which are better motorcycles and was aimed at riders who didn’t care about the Harley Davidson badge . The bike is just “OK” not class leading or different enough to stand out there wasn’t a reason to buy it. The engine though was fine and I hope that it is used in another bike maybe a base level “revolution sportster” ( I can’t wait for the howls of protest if they do).
I agree, didn't quite have anything to set it apart
@@TheMotoJawn yes it was strange the street just didn’t have that spark of originality which would set it apart. It on paper is a better bike than both the Guzzi V7 and the Enfield 650’s yet I would buy both of those over the Street as they have it.
Street 750 goes back as far as 2012. But go on.
The 750 is faster than an 883. Stock for stock it will beat the 883.
I agree it's quicker and lighter I think it would beat an 883
It will. And lemme tell ya, he was pissed😂
Good stuff
Thanks for stopping by.
gonan be my first bike < for sure > but I for one DO not care about non that shit the harley or bike community thinks...im buying the bike for me ..hell I dont even wana ride with anyone... its not that deep for me..i just wana ride period anything outside the scope of that i dont care
You'll enjoy it
Street rod is top Harley for young guys!
Where is Neutral today?
I can only say "NO!" I want my motorcycles air cooled and look like a Harley has always looked.
Street 750 is NOT a Harley, in any way, shape, or form. A "Harley" must have a Knucklehead, Panhead, Shovelhead, EVO, or Twin Cam engine. Nothing else is a Harley. I started out on a Bultaco Lobito 100 dirt bike at age 8. My first street bike, at age 16, was a 1972 Suzuki GT380 2 stroke triple. My first new street bike was a 1980 Suzuki GS450L, which is where I fell in love with cruisers. Got my first Harley, a 1989 FXRS Low Rider in 2003. Been hooked on them ever since.
Mine wants to be a real Harley so bad, it sprung an oil leak.
A "Harley" is whatever Harley says it is
Harley should take notes from you before they make a bike?
@@sudipdaz988 H-D needs to make what their customers want. And they are certainly NOT doing that now. You don't make your customers happy, you go out of business. And H-D is well on their way to doing just that.
sorry, but I think they're just such ugly, ugly looking bikes... if you want that type of bike, then you're better off going with a metric one.
Good Lord ! Shut up and get on with it !