2024 Harley-Davidson Low Rider ST (FXLRST) Test Ride and Review
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- Опубліковано 14 гру 2023
- Some of the 2024 Model Year Harley-Davidson motorcycles have slipped out of the factory early this year. The 2024 Low Rider ST is one of them. Since it's launch in 2022, the FXLRST has been an instant crowd favorite and has quickly risen to be one of H-D's top selling bikes. The 2024 Low Rider ST remains relatively unchanged from the previous years as it is still one of the newest models in H-D's lineup and - why mess with a winning formula? Matt and Mickey from Laidlaw's H-D take the bike for a spin and give their thoughts and review the motorcycle.
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They need to do way more with the gauges. That tiny breakout gauge for a bike that’s aimed at some light touring is ridiculous
I recently went from a Sport Glide to a Road Glide ST, huge difference at highway speeds. The Low Rider ST fairing is definitely better than the Sport Glide though, can’t do the mid controls and I’m only 5’11”.
I think this bike is the perfect compromise between touring and riding really aggresive 😊
Great video as usual. I test rode one recently and, wow, what a great bike, you have to ride to appreciate the inverted forks, brakes and handling. Am getting my new one in May.
Great review and info again!! Thanks!!
Great review bros. ! you addressed my questions to a T : differences between the RoadGlide ST and this bike, stoked on my ST beyond expectations !!
You just keep getting better and better, Matt.
Just an excellent video review, Matt. Thanks, you sold me!!
The sun at sundown in So-Cal makes any color bike look instantly better. This coupled with the videography skill here is pure visual poetry.
I think the handlebar mounted tach from the Lowrider S would be a welcome addition to the Lowrider ST.
Yes and what about that chanice pipes for 30k $$ what a joke
As always I appreciate your bike reviews - I think they’re fair and honest. I love my LRS but might change up to the ST if they ever change the pipes in order to size match the bags. Just an element I can’t get past. Thanks.
Be careful what you wish for…we could get dual exhaust on both sides Peace.
Buy a 2018-2021 Sport Glide 107 instead. Bags may not be sized matched but they blend better with the rear fender lines, bike delivers the MPG's and the 2 into 1 exhaust delivers gobs and gobs of torque. Add a Memphis Shades aftermarket fairing. Much better gauges than the LRST.
I love my Road King Special but if I had to buy another bike I would go with Low Rider ST. Really your SS Cam chest kit and pipes away from a hot rod as the bike already rips. Harley hit a home run with LRST. Great video Matt 🤙🏽
Great video with the excellent detail that your dealership always delivers! Thank you!
Thank you sir
I’ve got an Ultra Limited & a Low Rider ST & they’re completely different to ride. Yes, non-Harley riders may laugh if you call the Low Rider a “sports bike” but it can be ridden much harder than the big tourers. If I had to sell one then it’d have to be the Ultra coz the Low Rider is just so much fun, so much lighter too. Lucky for me that I don’t have to make a choice. Great review as always guys.
I got a 23 ST. 2" taller risers, 2 up seat. Exhaust if you want a little better sound. Literally the most complete factory bike in years. Love mine!
I do like the new colors, but I like my White Sand Pearl better! 🤘🤘
I’ve got a ‘22 Low Rider ST and absolutely love it! A great all around bike! 💥
Yes they are
Love mine an soooo glad I got the gunship Grey...love riding wheelies on mine
@@MattLaidlawthought these were 105 hp an 135 torque
What is it like on the highway, can you go for 3 hours straight? I need to know!!
Whether you can ride it for three hrs straight depends on you! I changed my seat and risers for a better fit for me, and kept my mid controls, with mini Mx boards rather than pegs. Thats good for me, but others went to forward controls for the longer rides.
What a great production, congratulations 👏
I have a 22 lrs with an s&s 132 and so much more. Wish I held out for the ST but AdvanBlack ended up coming out with their st fairing and now I love this bike even more!
Great review Matt. Love the ST but I will stick with my SGS. Thank you!
Wow what a great presentation and informative video. Hope Harley Davidson appreciates for all the effort and time you guys are investing in creating awesome content.
Thank you! Comments like this keep us going. Thanks. Glad we could help. Yes I think HD appreciated the content. Most the time. Haha.
I’m 5’8” and when I sat on one of these I knew I needed forward controls immediately. Might replace my Fat Bob 114 with this bike.
As always, top tier review...I'd definently do the forward controls, and highway pegs, as that would facilitate the capability to tour on the LRST, along with a aftermarket seat, just my $.02 ofcourse...I've owned a few Soft Tails over the years and always loved the ride, although my past 2 bikes have been Street Glides...Love Mickey's RGST, it suits him to a tee...Are you getting rid of your SGS this year Matt?....🧡🖤
Thanks for the commentary. Always helpful to hear from viewers with experience. Yes, I'll be switching out my 2018 Street Glide soon.
40 lbs for superb wind protection and luggage space over the FXLRS!! FXLRST FTW 🙌
Matt ... a good showing ... it was all in
I have this bike (Fast Johnnie) and am 6’6” ….forward controls were a must. The heavy breather gets in the way some. May need to replace. Love the bike! Tons of compliments.
How’s the wind buffeting for you?
Thanks for all that you do to bring the hype. This is an exciting year. Very interested to see what happens with the rev max bikes. They really need to do something to get the engine heat down and the reliability up. Especially on the Nightster…sitting right on the cylinder head just isn’t a great rider experience.
i like that it has dual front brakes, i think i could tour on this bike as well
Momoa joined the shop
🤣🤣🤣
For myself I am not a bagger person, until I looked at this bike
Agree with you that long distance touring in many respects are better on a touring motorcycle. However, if you are of small stature like Million Dollar Bogan you can ride the FXLRST from L.A. to Sturgis and back and save a lot of money on purchase and operating costs. The performance of this bike is one of, if not the Best HD has ever made. I Love my 2023 FXLRST!!
I love my 2022 Low Rider S, but every once in a while I kinda wish I went with the ST. But don't tell my S: she gets jealous. 😁
Love that color option!
I’ve been watching your surf updates in SC. Love it 🙌🏼
Great looking bike! Stay safe
Hi Matt, great vid again!! You've probably been asked a million times but why does Harley only supply one fob for the bike? Cheers
Before 3 years ago they all came
With two but I think it came down to a cost savings move when most people stick the second fob in a drawer and forget about it or lose it. So probably did it to save money on something a lot of people will never use. This is also the case with the heel Shifter.
Test rode it last week along with the FLHCS. I loved the weight on the FXLRST. I could see myself on either bike. Wouldn’t mind TPMS somewhere.
I have the Low Rider S. Perfect bike for mix of city riding and the occasional weekend away. After riding a bagger last week though… I reckon I’ll upgrade some point soon to a Street Glide or something.
Does Harley offer a factory replacement bag that’s the same height as the primary side? Or a shorter bag so they both match ?
Do the ST bags fit on the S? I have the White Sand Pearl low rider s but can’t find the OEM saddlebags anywhere.
Matt , called it years ago !!!
Guys, need some help deciding between a Lowrider S or an ST. New biker here mid 50s. Looked at all reviews on both bikes and still can't decide. Any input would be appreciated. Thanks
I have the 2023 Low Rider ST and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it. The saddlebags are really decent storage on shorter rides. The rock solid fairing keeps the wind from turning you into a human sail. You probably wouldn't ride long on a bike without the bags and fairing. You'd be wishing you'd chosen the ST.
It should come with rdrs, some radial mounted brembos and blacked out wheels.
Awesome review Matt. Love the color and the bike, but at 6’3”, I’m sticking with my Ultra. Later….
Matt convinced me I needed one in August and now mine has 2,500 miles
Aren’t you glad? 😄
@@MattLaidlawyeah I really am, I had a few naked sport bikes then I got an old Magna for the street (only ride sport bikes on the track now). This bike does everything, I commute on it with my lunch in the bags then hit the back roads or throw my wife on the back and ride to Atlantic City. I think I made a good choice for my first HD
Have the 2023 Low Rider ST, very awesome bike! Just need another exhaust :)
Really like the Low Rider ST, the only thing I wish the factory would fit is an analogue tachometer (as per the Low Rider S ) rather than the current digital offering , those of us with less than 20-20 vision struggle to read the digital readout, other than that the ST is the perfect sports touring Harley.
Great review 👍
Are you going to do a review on 24 Street Bob or Low Rider S..... These are the two I'm interested in.
Yes on both. I’ve already done the 2024 Low Rider S.
Sport Glide was the biggest seller 2023 in Germany 🇩🇪, #2 was the Street Bob 114, followed by the Low Rider ST.
Matt when do you think they will put a chrome motor in this bad boy
Been waiting 3 years now
Really want this bike with chrome motor
It’s a mini road glide.
I love my road glide ..
but if I realllly looked into this a bit more I woulda had a hard decision.
Very light .. 117 from factory. Good wind protection. A radio.
The small bags tho..
and I like my Navi screen.
Yea, pretty much a mini road glide. It’s the fine details that really separate the bikes.
I thought it didn't have a radio
@@717ChrisRockford Fosgate if you want it. Add on. Works with or without the HD app. I test rode one and tried the Fosgate.👍🏻
Hi Matt, the risers and bars seen on the road glide in this video, what brand are they ? Thanks
Bitwell.
One sweet bike. Not sure what I think of the up charge for black 🤔 my first reaction was definitely not good 😮 just to be honest...
I think everyone's first reaction is bad but I think it's a good switch up and I'd personally take the gray over the black allllll day long
@@MattLaidlaw the 🐘 in the room is Why??? They could have just made them both the same price 🤯💩 if you ask me! They always said black was cheaper. Now they are saying gray is? But only on this bike? Come on man.... it's pissing of the people. 🤫
Just another profit grab. I love my HD's, but tired of the excessive pricing. Laidlaw is fair with no markups, but the HD prices are crazy even with surcharge & traction control inc in MSRP. @@northrider8628
I'm not upset, just curious. Will people love the traditional vivid black enough to pay extra for it? 🤔
Forward controls made the heavy breather smash my leg!
How does Mickey like the new Rineharts? I would like to hear those. They look great. I'm 6'2 and chubby, so I don't want to look like Donkey Kong on a moped. I'm sticking with the touring bikes. Great review.
I'm loving them so far! Just got the bike two weeks ago so for a short term review, I love the short length for parking and not worrying about hitting my pipes on a curb. I think the bronze matched trim on them is perfect. I'll eventually do a performance 2into1 but for simplicity, style, sound and low investment, I couldn't be happier. Thanks for watching!
Sportglide is available in Europe, still somewhat popular in the older age groups and maintains a lower price point which is helping. I can't see the Sportglide lasting too much longer though.
I think it’s just not advertised enough and should have a bigger screen like the original Sport Glide
Awesome
I'll take it.
This is the bike I SHOULD buy, but I want to go back to a full bagger, cant beat the sound system and Infotainment. Thats the only thing, If we could get a mini infotainment system put on the LowRider ST I would buy.
The Low Rider ST does have the option for a sound system at the very least. Good luck in finding what bike you want!
One of the few things that sucks about the Low Rider ST is the vents do not close It would be great if they did when riding in the rain and not having the option for the RDRS system like the Road and Street glide do
Do you find closing the vents helps much with rain? Personally I don’t think it makes much of a difference. I appreciate the comment though. A lot of people feel the same way as you
@@MattLaidlaw I have yet to try and close them when in the rain I have noticed the top vent especially redirects the water to the rider more then the side vents do
i own a 2023 lowrider st and honestly its a bad ass bike only thing i think is they really should justdrop the lowrider part from the name cause its not exactly a low seat height anymore honestly they could have just called it the sportglide or superglide and i think no one would have complained but then again most people just call it "the st"
What song is that that comes on at 9:33?
On a FXLRS or ST traction control or rider modes aren't necessary, however ABS is a must. I've ridden my FXLRS on water at highway speeds, in rain, dirt and ice and it performed flawlessly. It's time the Company takes a cue from Europe and have ABS, TC and Cruise standard on all the Softail platforms. Triumph for example offers all that tech in most of their lineup under 15k out of the box.
For me,and my wife. Only Touring HD Bike 👌 but by the way,the low rider St is a nice bike.
Really nice motorcycle take a short trip with it or long
so im guessing the low rider st would not be good for passenger at all? for like 200 or less mile rides
I'm torn between this and the rg st, i already have a big wheel ultra (owned since new, rebuilt twice with a 26 then a 30) that i take everywhere. Rg i would do a fat tire up front and call it a day, lowrider would be a 132 outlaw from fuel moto to rip around.
I‘d love to see a stock 124VVT FatBoy, all aluminium, grey, silver, with orange stripe… 🙂
Hi how tall our you ?
Was that a shot at Advan Black?
It's vivid Black
Think Shawn is referring to the company that has created an aftermarket version of the FXLRST fairing.
Matt’s never been one to poop on the aftermarket. They’ve done a ton of aftermarket fxrt fairings over the past few years… Personally, I love what advanblack is doing. It pushes the motor company. I’d love to see Harley sell a factory made kit at a competitive price for a wider range of models.
Very thorough review Matt
I caught that too. 😂
You didn't mention the Red Rock color which I ordered last week! 😊
True! I should have gone over colors. Congrats on the bike 👍🏼
Review a police Electra glide!
Is one saddlebag bigger than the other?
Yea the right side is shallower to make room for the exhaust.
Its an awesome motorcycle and nice to see HD getting out of their comfort zone a bit. However, at that price point for it not to come with a full TFT and radio package tucked behind that fairing is some world class BS! The Atari style 8 bit speedo/tach looks cheap and completely out of place on 2023/2024. If that's the best they can do then just skip it and put analog gauges on the dash. Also, and correct me if I'm wrong here, but is this nothing more than an updated version of the Switchback?
No excuse not to have a TFT display on 2024 bikes in this price range.
Lower leg fairings and heated grips would make this bike a year round ride bike. Would prefer that over the reflexive defensive electronics and traction control, 6 axis imu, etc.
I just can’t wrap my head around why HD wouldn’t put their best stock rear suspension on the Touring models instead of the Softail frame? It makes no sense to me given the usage of the Touring chassis. I feel like for the price of a Touring model, you should be able to be infinitely comfortable during a long days ride.
This is a great bike for short people.
The right side saddlebag on a Low Rider ST is smaller because the exhaust system has already been EPA certified for the standard Low Rider S. If Harley developed a different exhaust system for the Low Rider ST they would HAVE to certify the new exhaust with the EPA and that costs money. Harley does NOT want to spend the money.
Shame The Low Rider with ST looks strange with those different size Bags..
If you add the same or similar combination of lights like the new cvo's,make the bags the same size and put a pipe on each side instead of the dual, this bike would be sick. of course, this is my opinion based on my taste. 😂
The bags have been a common complaint of people. So you’d run a pipe on each side? Then change the lighting to look like the CVO road glide?
@@MattLaidlaw maybe not the pipes on each side, but for sure the screaming eagle high exhaust system and it would look sicker with a similar light combination like the road glide cvo.
just because I want a road glide cvo but I can't offer it 😕. What do you think about the the new green for 2024?
Does anybody actually feel like they need traction control??? I certainly don't.
Did Jamie quit? Haven't seen him in your videos in a while.
Yes, he retired. We still ride together sometimes though
The MoCo shot themselves in the foot... should have kept the Sport Glide and put that fairing on it. The mid controls on the Low Rider are not comfortable at all, at least for me. I'll keep my '18 Sport Glide, thanks.
Sport glide is a solid bike. 🤙🏼
There are some things I really like about this bike and there are things I don't like. I don't think I will be trading in my Heritage for one.
And Don't Forget....Vivid Black is Extra $$$$$$$$
I didn’t forget. It’s in there.
The Sport Glide was the best selling Harley in Germany 2023.
I disagree with some of the eval of ST over S. I have a 2022 FXLRS in Gunship Grey. I have Thrashin mini boards shift arm, peg and bags, a Memphis Warrior fairing and recently added a seat and tall sissy bar to hold my duffle bag. I'm a hair over 6 feet and I'm also 60. I clocked over 6500 miles in 2023 in N Maine in all kinds of weather and terrain. My FXLRS setup is comfortable, I have plenty of storage and the mini boards allow me to shift my feet back and forth. Although I like the fairing on the ST, I hate the plastic bags and the speedo is ridiculous, the classic round S gauge is much better. Save the $3K and dial in an FXLRS instead.
Agreed completely, and if you decide you want the fairing, then get the AdvanBlack fairing. It’s nicer than the stock fairing anyways.
It’s still wild to me that we think of a 720lb bike as a “middleweight”.
Totally need to update that gauge package and adjustable front suspension for a $24k bike ....jeez riders want bang for your buck
I like the bike but hate the crappy dash. Looks like some cheap 1990's lcd display on an expensive bike. Why not put the Pan America TFT display?
Harley must have a surplus of halogen globes
So….nothing new on it for 2024?
EASY SELL, GREAT BUY; HARLEY DAVIDSON ROCKS THE ROCKS
wish it came in colors
Red rock is an option.
who am I kidding... I'm going to buy a black one...
lets see. new truck or new harley. same bike for years only change is the price our dealership closed on big island. sold my last harley in may maybe my 12 ,,had new ultra new road king and many choppers sportsters since the 60s riding outlaw for 26 yrs im done I bought a 2016 F6B Honda. I got on an after a ride I was done. first leg 10 hours from Huston to San Diego to put on the boat to big island and only stoped for a killer bar and margrettas ,,on my Harleys 3 hrs and im looking 45 mpg 0-60 4.4. cruise control best stereo I ever heard smoothest fastest and live 500K miles 6 banger not 2 never breaks down and cost me 12K aluminum frame shaft drive. best kept secret. I like it so much I dont care if my old buddy see me after they get off they stop with the jokes
Im hoping Harley will tweak the bike a little, I would love a chrome version, don’t like the clam type bags, and please get rid of the bronze! The sport glide wheels would be sharp too. Im so ready to buy one, but the blacked out look just don’t do it for me. Not a fan of the new color, black or the sand is spot on. I have a 2019 low rider standard chrome, I absolutely love it, the ST would be over the top. Thank you for your videos, I love watching them!
The Triumph Rocket has all the technology (actually more) plus way more power with 100 pounds less weight for about the same price. Better cornering with the Rocket as well and the Rocket is already set up for a passanger. Way more bang for the buck. Just sayin. Its not close
I guess the only problem is they are ugly and no one wants them. Taking one on trade for a Harley is a death sentence. Even the dealers that sell them new won’t buy them wholesale from us. You gotta basically give the thing away to get rid of one. We can’t take them on trade anymore because literally we can’t get rid of them.
@@MattLaidlaw ugly? lolol is that why I am constantly approached by other bikers and cagers who tell me how much they love the Rocket? Good one Matty. And all I can tell you Matty is that the msrp has constantly risen. At a hd dealership maybe not but Hd folks pay for chrome and paint, not performance. Which is obvious by the slugs hd sells. But your obvious obfuscations aside Matty we both know the Rocket is the superior motorcycle. Tell us all in what way the Lowrider is superior to the Rocket. And we both know you make your living selling the slugs of HD. How curious is it that you dont argue the merits of each motorcycle. lololol
@@MattLaidlaw And of course you notice Matt didn't argue about the merits of each bike, he went with saying the Harley is prettier and sells more, lol. Because on merit the Harley loses by a landslide.
Get the LRST now, realize that you love the fun, but need a more touring oriented bike, wait for 2025/6 and trade it to the new roadglide with today‘s cvo tech. Simple as that. That bike can stay forever with you, until you‘re looking for smaller bikes and have done all long-range heavy touring you wanted. Then there‘ll be your heritag bimbeling along, still, or get a bike with more heritage - a royal enfield meteor 350 ;-)
23 thousand American dollars???
Crazy….
Whomever decided on gray should be fired.
Is it me or is one bag….um….small ? ✌️
It’s actually a good thing that one bag is small. Even with a 2-1 exhaust. Most aftermarket 2-1 exhausts have a sweep up to them. The shorter bag gives just enough clearance that you don’t burn your bag.
Not to beat a dead horse but... this a great bike but as idiotic as this may sound but there are some that buy cars boats motorcycles not how they run or reliability, they buy it because of the color, I want a blue one or black one, you will loose money in the long run if you rely on a lack luster color to entice people to buy, the Eldiablo is a prime example of what would be the difference for some choosing one bike over the other