A great bike! Been riding the H.C. since buying it brand new off the dealer floor last fall. Have the same exact color as the reviewer and agree with MOST of what he observed and experienced. My only "push back" would be in the area of design/appearance. Yes; it is classic old school with the pin wheels, foot boards, tri-light head lamp set up, windshield, - a modern throwback to the HD's of my youth - in fact, as a former motorcycle cop in the late 70's early 80's (electra-glide 1200 was my departments bike of choice) the H.C is a more powerful, much more refined, better handling, smoother riding version of my beloved police bike. Call it nostalgia but that timeless Harley design continues to be really cool to some of us old guys! The point? We who buy this bike, LOVE the traditional classic style/design. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and we who've put down $20,000 plus on the new 2023 would agree: one of the main appeals of this beauty IS the old school look!
I'm 68 and want to keep riding for many years to come. I can see myself driving this thing in my 90's. Easy to handle, comfy and great suspension. Love my Heritage! Why don't all Harley's ride like this out of the box??
I had a Heritage Classic. I loved it, I am short (actually I am not short I am under tall) and it is about the biggest bike I can easily handle. It was Sunglow Red, fully chromed out and absolutely gorgeous. Yes it was old school, and it caught the eye. Guys, youngsters, and especially - repeat especially - the ladies would walk up to me a chat about the bike. I even had folks at stop lights yell and comment on the bike. It is certainly not a sport-bike, nor is it a straight-line screamer, but it handles the 4 lanes and truck wind buffeting, passes the the semis with aplomb, and was fun on the rough back roads. This is a gentleman’s bike. And is not for the “screaming death machine crowd.” And is not for the shy types as it get a lot of attention. I rode it from southern Pa to Ontario Canada twice while in my 60’s . If health permitted I would be on one right now in my mid 70’s.
Just bought a 24 Heritage Classic in Alpine Green. Its a georgous, old school and conservative bike which i really like. I also own a 23 Vulcan Voyager. Two similar but different tools. The Voyager is a luxury bus for the wife and i. I look forward to getting the wife out on my new Harley with me and see how much were giving up with the smaller Heritage
Looks Old as Dirt ! But rides soooo amazing ! It's my favorite. Not too small, not too big, handles better than a Road King, comes with bags, C.C, a very good all rounder.
I have a Street Glide Special and a Heritage. The SGS is for long hauling etc. The Heritage is my early Sunday morning cruising through the canyons pipe cleaner for your head. It feels like true motorcycling to me and makes me smile. Very comfortable and handles very well.
I traded in a 2012 Heritage for a 2023 exactly like that one. I never thought that I could love a bike more than that 2012 but the 2023 just blew me away. More torque and wwwaaayyy more comfortable
That’s the most comfortable bike I’ve been on. I owned one for about 2 years, took 2 long road trips stock, I was always sooo comfortable and I handled soooooooo easily, I really surprised me how easy it was to ride. Fantastic bike. I traded it due to the looks sadly.
@@IronBornRider No...i totally disagree....Leave it the way it is....If someone doesnt like it there are other HD's to pick from....There is enough of us Baby Boomers that will like and buy them...
I think that Harley needs to KEEP the Heritage as is and then make an “updated” version for those interested. One thing that some say is boring about Harley is that they never change much styling wise. Although it is true to a degree that is what I love about the brand. They nailed a look and they just keep making very minor updates to keep the bikes competing with the competition. Look at the styling changes to the new CVO Glides. I really like what they’ve done. Who wouldn’t rush down to the Ford dealership or the Chevrolet dealership if they produced a 2023 Mustang or Chevelle that looked entirely identical to the cars of the sixties?
@@IronBornRiderThat would defeat the purpose of the bike being named the Heritage Classic. Harley did well with this bike it’s not broken so it shouldn’t be fixed‼️
The new Icon Hydra-glide is the best looking softail for me followed by the Heritage or Deluxe because they look like the original 'form follows function' Harley...every other model is a less comfortable 'function follows form' stylization. If Harley did the Heritage bags and seat a little more like the Icon Hydra-Glide they'd sell better I think.
I’m way more comfy on 2016 heritage softail than I was a road king. Made no sense to me since road king is supposed to be better for long tours. The road king felt like floorboards were way higher up and I feel cramped. My heritage has lower floorboards and they are further forward. I’m 6’3 and feel way better on heritage. I sit on a road king every now and then and instantly remember why I ride the heritage.
People always overlook the heritage. Alot of people get to much bike to begin with. Heritage is 100% my favorite bike in the line as like you stated its 100% a harley when you look at it
I used to hammer my 2017 fatbob to work and could notice effects in hands from vibration, I have a 22 114 HC now and I don't ever feel that. It's a smoother bike on the vibrations, some people don't like that for character I've read. Suspension I like on this bike, and this HC makes me google pics of em when I ain't around to see it sometimes haha. I'll admit, I want a cam and pipes and all that because the whirl of m8 stock sticks out sometimes. But other than stock sound, this bike will stay with me for sure and may become a future wife's bike. I have the blacked out 114 with spokes and the color is reef blue and black
Bonjour! I personally think the roadking is a better all around motorcycle but it’s much heavier than the heritage. The heritage is a bit more nimble, but the roadking would be better for 2 up riding and touring.
I own a 2002 FSXTDI soft tail Deuce. The frame is 2cm larger than other soft tail models in 2002. New Harleys are visibly smaller. The most obvious that new Harleys are shorter in length. The gas tank on my Deuce is much longer when sitting next to new Soft tails. My bike is more comfortable than the new ones. And I don't require a scanner tool to fix it. If you ride looking through your windshield, it's too tall.
Came for the memes, where are the memes, Jason?! 😅👊 Honestly, the bike is pretty cool looking with the vintage vibes, but I wouldn't be caught riding one xD
The current softail frame was redesigned and came out starting with the 2018 model year. In October 2017, maybe November, I went to my local Harley dealer and test road a Fat Boy, then the Heritage. (I had just returned home a month earlier from attending AIMEXpo in Columbus Ohio, seeing all the new bikes the manufacturers had on display). I loved the looks of the Fat Boy but was not impressed with its handling, for me at least. I fell in love with the Heritage though after my test ride. I expressed my positive feelings to the dealer about the bike save for one thing, spoked wheels. I will not purchase an on-road bike with spoked wheels unless the spokes attach to the wheel in such a way that you can run tubeless tires on the rims a la BMW R1200/R1250 or Triumph Tiger 1200. Unfortunately, the Heritage was offered only with spoked wheels that use inner tubes. Needless to say I did not purchase a Heritage at that time. Last summer (summer 2022) I viewed a video where a UA-camrs friend purchased a 2022 Heritage that came equipped with cast aluminum rims and tubeless tires. I checked Harleys website and it showed the Heritage available with either spoked wheels or cast wheels. Sign me UP! I purchased a 2022 Reef Blue/Vivid Black Heritage end of September 2022. I have since added a QuadLock phone mount, a front engine guard and an Advanblack King tour pack. I recently rode the Heritage from southeast PA to Myrtle Beach South Carolina to attend Myrtle Beach bike week to have one of the venders install an accessory I wanted for my bike. First long ride. Twelve hours to ride down and twelve hours to ride back. 1382 miles total. I’m happy with the Heritage.
The classic look is great... that looks so much better than some of the newer bikes.
It’s a classic!
A great bike! Been riding the H.C. since buying it brand new off the dealer floor last fall. Have the same exact color as the reviewer and agree with MOST of what he observed and experienced. My only "push back" would be in the area of design/appearance. Yes; it is classic old school with the pin wheels, foot boards, tri-light head lamp set up, windshield, - a modern throwback to the HD's of my youth - in fact, as a former motorcycle cop in the late 70's early 80's (electra-glide 1200 was my departments bike of choice) the H.C is a more powerful, much more refined, better handling, smoother riding version of my beloved police bike. Call it nostalgia but that timeless Harley design continues to be really cool to some of us old guys!
The point? We who buy this bike, LOVE the traditional classic style/design. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and we who've put down $20,000 plus on the new 2023 would agree: one of the main appeals of this beauty IS the old school look!
I'm 68 and want to keep riding for many years to come. I can see myself driving this thing in my 90's. Easy to handle, comfy and great suspension. Love my Heritage! Why don't all Harley's ride like this out of the box??
I was just thinking the same thing.
You can make them better with a set of slip ons an aircleaner and a tuner, I recommend Tmax Thunderheart tunersers
It's really tempting. Maybe a nice cam as well!...Although I would miss hearing the Bluetooth in my helmet.@@therealrobertbirchall
I’m 62 and I can definitely see me on this 23 Heritage 120th Anniversary Edition at 72, 82, and hopefully 92😉
Absolutely. Mine feels so much lighter than my 2012. And I think it's drop dead gorgeous
I had a Heritage Classic. I loved it, I am short (actually I am not short I am under tall) and it is about the biggest bike I can easily handle. It was Sunglow Red, fully chromed out and absolutely gorgeous. Yes it was old school, and it caught the eye. Guys, youngsters, and especially - repeat especially - the ladies would walk up to me a chat about the bike. I even had folks at stop lights yell and comment on the bike. It is certainly not a sport-bike, nor is it a straight-line screamer, but it handles the 4 lanes and truck wind buffeting, passes the the semis with aplomb, and was fun on the rough back roads. This is a gentleman’s bike. And is not for the “screaming death machine crowd.” And is not for the shy types as it get a lot of attention. I rode it from southern Pa to Ontario Canada twice while in my 60’s . If health permitted I would be on one right now in my mid 70’s.
Hope you can get back twos, or maybe threes even
Under tall means 5 feet nothing 😆
@@jamescollins5073 my definition is 5’6” and short legs
Just bought a 24 Heritage Classic in Alpine Green. Its a georgous, old school and conservative bike which i really like. I also own a 23 Vulcan Voyager. Two similar but different tools. The Voyager is a luxury bus for the wife and i. I look forward to getting the wife out on my new Harley with me and see how much were giving up with the smaller Heritage
That alpine green color is so nice. Congrats and ride safe!
The whole charm of the Heritage,is that it IS,quintessential Harley.I'd take this over any of the other models in a hot second for that reason alone.
It’s becoming my favorite Harley softail
@@IronBornRider
I may very well sell, or trade my sgs for one.
Looks Old as Dirt ! But rides soooo amazing ! It's my favorite. Not too small, not too big, handles better than a Road King, comes with bags, C.C, a very good all rounder.
Best bike Harley Davison have ever built.
I have a Street Glide Special and a Heritage. The SGS is for long hauling etc. The Heritage is my early Sunday morning cruising through the canyons pipe cleaner for your head. It feels like true motorcycling to me and makes me smile. Very comfortable and handles very well.
Can't go wrong with the Heritage Classic.
Yup!
I just bought a 2023 Heritage classic. It’s handles great is extremely comfortable and has incredible torque.
Congratulations! It’s such a versatile bike, and really well thought out.
Appreciate you doing vids on these new bikes Jason. Really enjoy your take while doing test rides.
Thanks! I appreciate the positive feedback
I traded in a 2012 Heritage for a 2023 exactly like that one. I never thought that I could love a bike more than that 2012 but the 2023 just blew me away. More torque and wwwaaayyy more comfortable
Absolutely Stunning bike, no doubt at all Harley Davidson is The Best, very Nice video and Excellent explanation, thanks!!!
That’s the most comfortable bike I’ve been on. I owned one for about 2 years, took 2 long road trips stock, I was always sooo comfortable and I handled soooooooo easily, I really surprised me how easy it was to ride.
Fantastic bike.
I traded it due to the looks sadly.
It needs a modern makeover for sure
@@IronBornRider No...i totally disagree....Leave it the way it is....If someone doesnt like it there are other HD's to pick from....There is enough of us Baby Boomers that will like and buy them...
I think that Harley needs to KEEP the Heritage as is and then make an “updated” version for those interested. One thing that some say is boring about Harley is that they never change much styling wise. Although it is true to a degree that is what I love about the brand. They nailed a look and they just keep making very minor updates to keep the bikes competing with the competition. Look at the styling changes to the new CVO Glides. I really like what they’ve done. Who wouldn’t rush down to the Ford dealership or the Chevrolet dealership if they produced a 2023 Mustang or Chevelle that looked entirely identical to the cars of the sixties?
@@IronBornRiderThat would defeat the purpose of the bike being named the Heritage Classic. Harley did well with this bike it’s not broken so it shouldn’t be fixed‼️
The new Icon Hydra-glide is the best looking softail for me followed by the Heritage or Deluxe because they look like the original 'form follows function' Harley...every other model is a less comfortable 'function follows form' stylization. If Harley did the Heritage bags and seat a little more like the Icon Hydra-Glide they'd sell better I think.
The hydra looks really cool. Harleys doing a great job with the icon models
I’m way more comfy on 2016 heritage softail than I was a road king. Made no sense to me since road king is supposed to be better for long tours. The road king felt like floorboards were way higher up and I feel cramped. My heritage has lower floorboards and they are further forward. I’m 6’3 and feel way better on heritage. I sit on a road king every now and then and instantly remember why I ride the heritage.
People always overlook the heritage. Alot of people get to much bike to begin with. Heritage is 100% my favorite bike in the line as like you stated its 100% a harley when you look at it
More people should give it a try. It’s so easy to ride and comfortable too
Best bang 4 the buck imo😊 stage 2
Heck yeah
I may try to rent one from a Harley dealer for a day, is it comfortable to ride 250 to 300 miles a day?
That's Baltimore H-D Dealership right? I was there for demo rides on that day.
Yeah it’s Baltimore hd. We were probably in the same group ride 🤘
How is the vibration??
On the handlebar or in general? I didn’t notice any vibrations beyond what I normally feel on other softails with a 114
@@IronBornRider was just wondering what it was like in general on the bike. Handlebars , seat etc.....
@@macaulay9 yeah the 114s vibrate a bit but not too bad. I couldn’t feel any vibration on the seat. Handlebars wasn’t bad either for me
@@IronBornRider thank you
I used to hammer my 2017 fatbob to work and could notice effects in hands from vibration, I have a 22 114 HC now and I don't ever feel that. It's a smoother bike on the vibrations, some people don't like that for character I've read. Suspension I like on this bike, and this HC makes me google pics of em when I ain't around to see it sometimes haha. I'll admit, I want a cam and pipes and all that because the whirl of m8 stock sticks out sometimes. But other than stock sound, this bike will stay with me for sure and may become a future wife's bike. I have the blacked out 114 with spokes and the color is reef blue and black
Need to go back to the old saddle bags
Bonjour est ce mieux que la Road King?
Bonjour! I personally think the roadking is a better all around motorcycle but it’s much heavier than the heritage. The heritage is a bit more nimble, but the roadking would be better for 2 up riding and touring.
@@IronBornRider thank you
Who was the legacy vet rider ?
I own a 2002 FSXTDI soft tail Deuce. The frame is 2cm larger than other soft tail models in 2002. New Harleys are visibly smaller. The most obvious that new Harleys are shorter in length. The gas tank on my Deuce is much longer when sitting next to new Soft tails. My bike is more comfortable than the new ones. And I don't require a scanner tool to fix it. If you ride looking through your windshield, it's too tall.
I know Rt 40 when I see it lol ol baltimore boy myself
Right on! Thanks for watching
Nice bike, good take on it. Not my style, but that's OK.
Pull that glass off and the bags delete the chrome murdered out easy best looking
Great video I subscribed I also post motorcycle content
Appreciate it! I’ll check out your content as well!
Needs engine guard and highway pegs.
Mine has an engine guard and foot boards as stock from the dealer.
Heel-shifters.
Came for the memes, where are the memes, Jason?! 😅👊 Honestly, the bike is pretty cool looking with the vintage vibes, but I wouldn't be caught riding one xD
Dude. Ride one. Go to a demo day. That bike 100% messed me up. lol
The current softail frame was redesigned and came out starting with the 2018 model year.
In October 2017, maybe November, I went to my local Harley dealer and test road a Fat Boy, then the Heritage. (I had just returned home a month earlier from attending AIMEXpo in Columbus Ohio, seeing all the new bikes the manufacturers had on display).
I loved the looks of the Fat Boy but was not impressed with its handling, for me at least. I fell in love with the Heritage though after my test ride.
I expressed my positive feelings to the dealer about the bike save for one thing, spoked wheels. I will not purchase an on-road bike with spoked wheels unless the spokes attach to the wheel in such a way that you can run tubeless tires on the rims a la BMW R1200/R1250 or Triumph Tiger 1200.
Unfortunately, the Heritage was offered only with spoked wheels that use inner tubes. Needless to say I did not purchase a Heritage at that time.
Last summer (summer 2022) I viewed a video where a UA-camrs friend purchased a 2022 Heritage that came equipped with cast aluminum rims and tubeless tires.
I checked Harleys website and it showed the Heritage available with either spoked wheels or cast wheels.
Sign me UP!
I purchased a 2022 Reef Blue/Vivid Black Heritage end of September 2022.
I have since added a QuadLock phone mount, a front engine guard and an Advanblack King tour pack.
I recently rode the Heritage from southeast PA to Myrtle Beach South Carolina to attend Myrtle Beach bike week to have one of the venders install an accessory I wanted for my bike. First long ride. Twelve hours to ride down and twelve hours to ride back. 1382 miles total.
I’m happy with the Heritage.
150 lbs lighter then my road glide limited
So soft. Like you.
Saaawwwwffft
There is no such thing as a comfortable Harley with a stock seat and stock suspension.
The heritage to me was comfortable stock. I guess it depends on your preferences