Funny thing about this video, I have a Street Bob 114 and my buddy has a Triumph Bobber. We'll have to do some of our own scientific studies as well! The Street Bob is a torque monster for sure.

I'm starting to look at Harleys and the 114 street bob is definitely my favourite model, especially in balck or orange. I'm more about supermotos and naked bikes, but I really love the charisma of an Harley, the relaxed ride, the torque, the muscular sound. Probably one will be mine once I put togheter some money!

Great video mate, I like your open minded approach and objectivity in all the videos. I know your riding techniques well, as they were banged in to me for 30 years riding tiny Hondas for mail delivery here in Australia. That training was instigated by an ex police instructor as well. Yep, the techniques do translate to my own Honda Valkyrie Interstate and all my previous bikes, as you know. SPECIAL REQUEST...Many reviewers concentrate on how they go, and not how they stop. If you can hold on to the Street Bob for a while, would you consider a braking comparison between these two. ABS will take all the fun out of it, but should be easy to organise with traffic cones, and even one rider on both bikes. The stopping distances could remain a constant for comparison with other bikes that you may access in future. At least in testing emergency stops, you get to pick your own road conditions. I enjoy your channel immensely, and every little bit helps to keep ones mind on the task when we're out there doing it...

That Street Bob is one torquey ride! 😎👍🇨🇦

The engineer in me cringes anytime someone says 'torque is what you feel'. Horsepower is a measurement of how much work something can do. Torque is a measurement of force. HP = torque * rpm / 5252. Electric motors can put out massive torque at 0 rpm, producing exactly 0 HP. You ain't feeling nothing at zero rpm, not matter how much torque is there. Big torque engines just make their HP low on the rpm dial (usually because they can't rev past 5k rpms or so). So you are feeling the horsepower, just down low in the rpm band. In other words, big torque, low rev limit engines have a different hp curve than high-revving modest torque engines, but in either case you are feeling hp. Besides, high revving engines typically have gear ratio advantages so the torque at the rubber is likely pretty similar to the big displacement engines. In other words, if an 800 cc 4 cyl is putting out 1/2 the torque of a 1600 cc twin cyl engine, but geared to run at twice the rpm for a given speed they are putting out the same torque to the ground (assuming all else equal).

12:23 west florida sugar sand on the corners are unforgiving and a disaster waiting to happen. cameraman cut that awful tight.... i held my breath for a hot second

Perfect Video. I waffled between 2021 Street Bob, 2021 Triumph Bobber Black, & 2021 Triumph Speedmaster. In the end - I recently purchased the 2021 Street Bob. But I have to admit, the Triumph Bobber Black in my own opinion - looks the coolest! But I am 50 years old, and looking cool is no longer as important than comfort. At my age - better to feel good, than look good! Thanks for the video!

Thanks Motorman. Interesting look at the bikes.

lmao @ harley seats being used on terrorists at guantanamo bay lol those bobbers are beautiful little street rippers... but with the right setup, they can certainly eat up some miles. (if you dont mind walking like one of the walking dead the next day lol)

Jerry is the only guy that protects his body guard

That Milwaukee 8 against that 1200 is no competition. It's an apples to oranges comparison. Your 48 vs T-Bobber matchup was valid with the Triumph coming out ahead.

Ya! Bring it on Jerry!

I wish they bring back victory. My gunner is a beast like to do a roll on w. Ya. Wife is ordering your video for my birthday. Thank u for all of the tips and knowledge

Thanks for the video. Both are beautiful bikes. I like Harleys, but that Bobber is strikingly beautiful! I’m going to have to start putting money in my savings again so I can get one. 😅

I enjoyed your review on both bikes, made me laugh when your buddy complained the street bobber was to loud 🤣🤣

Having been on both bikes I'll say this, the Triumph's brakes a vastly superior. You have to stand on the rear brake of the Harley to get it to stop. Plus I never felt like I was going to fall off of the triumph. The Harley.... I felt like I was holding on to the handle bars to stay on.Obviously the power difference is the reason there, but if I had to choose between the two, I'd go with the Triumph.

Really enjoyed the video. Would like to see more of bike versus bike.

Omg 😭🤣😂 I don't pay him full price you killed me on that one

Id take Harley any day. It rides beautiful and lets not say it sounds absolute gorgeous. They both are great bike and i have test ridden both of these 21 model. But its something about Harley that catches my eye and attention.

The Street Bob looks really cool 😎 The saddleman seat, pipes, bars & paint work look great on that bike 👍

I usually agree with Jerry but unbiased the motorcycle's speed test is not done by feel and fun. 1/4 mile time, top speed run, and most important lap times are the parameter. What the rider does with the bike's abilities and gear selection for the situation can vary widely from person to person. Roll-ons work for lazy shifters in sluggish car traffic but matching gearing with max torque will get you there quicker. (Automatic transmissions figure it out for the unknowing).

Aw, c'mon Jerry! How can the Triumph even hope to compare in the torque stakes when the Harley has 50% more capacity (1200cc vs. 1870cc)? But an entertaining comparo all the same, as usual. Keep up the great work! Cheers.

Calling you a Harley "fan boy"? Whoever says that, is kind of silly. You're a retired moto officer, so you are obviously very familiar and comfortable with the Harley Davidson Electra Glide. I wonder, do you have any estimation of how many miles you logged on duty, I'd imagine you may have over a million miles on a Harley. No matter, riding is a thing and it doesn't matter the bike, it matters the riding. That said, I find Harley Davidson to be a good looking, good sounding, and very comfortable ride, and well AMERICA! Still I appreciate other bikes and the "riding community" it's good fun as long as you do it safe and practice practice practice.

See you in Hudson on Memorial Day weekend for class!

My only issue with both of these Bobbers is the small capacity fuel tanks (3.5 for the street bob and 3.2 for the bobber black) . Really limits the range if you want to do some medium distance touring. Also not really a fan of the lower seat heights. Also this is not an apples to apples comparison. The HD clearly outclasses the Triumph in motor size. So it's no surprise it's faster.

The bobber is a work of art.

8:20 It looks like on your third gear roll-on, the inset video is from your second gear roll-on. (See the van @ 7:47) Just F.Y.I. All your videos are great Motor Man. I've learned a lot! Greetings from Washington state!

Hmmmm....I think Harley has got something there, Thanks Jerry

Brilliant road test, clearly the Harley is quicker. However should it all be about speed? Stay safe 🤓 💙

Motorman, nice test, and comparison. Have you considered testing a Pan Am/HD? We could use an evaluation from a trusted source.

Hey motorman! Why is it folks are so obsessed with speed on a motorcycle? I love my 96 ultra classic. It's a great cruiser and I want to enjoy the scenery. Also. Could you do a video of the maye technique for lifting a fallen bike? I've seen the leg lift technique but I've used the maye lift and to me the maye lift was much easier.

Throw a new Indian Chief in that mix... 😎

Jerry i can take both your bikes off your hands LOL....Love Both Bikes But That 114 !!!

It's interesting because the 1200 HT in the Bobber is meant to have a higher torque in the lower gears.

Hi Jerry, good video, I think your probably the funniest man on KZfaq! Yes the Street Bob back seat is used at Gitmo, along with speeches from Hilary Clinton...works everytime from what I hear.

Did Motormans Lowrider S get sent down the road for this 114 Street Bob? I do like that bright paint better but why the Switch?

Still curious about 0-60 times and quarter mile data. Triumph may be faster? Anybody?

Great video! How did the Saddlemen change the seating position compared to the stock seat? (Forward/aft/up/down) I’m looking for a new seat on my 2022 street bob, but I’m pretty short! So I would like to get something that gets me a bit more forward on the bike. Thanks!

Roll on acceleration and torque figures might be valid but, having experienced both, the gear change on the Harley is ponderous and agricultural compared the fast slick gear changes you get on the Triumph, more making up for any deficiencies in engine capacity and torque.

The “gauge” on that Harley is really unfortunate. It looks like a dashboard clock from a 1989 Toyota.

I love both bikes, but to be honest, nothing sounds or looks like a Harley Davidson. As a Southern Boy that likes pure old fashioned power and that classic Harley Davidson look, I gotta go with the Harley. But if I was European..........It might be a different story, Lol.

It's a funny comparison, but both bikes are not built for speed. I prefer Harley, but somebody who prefers the Triumpf, feel free it's his or her money.

Back in the day my Bonneville would walk away from a Sporty....the triumphs had hi-lift cams and hi-dome pistons.....they were quick....got their name from the Bonneville salt flats.

Good video, nice bike.

Any thoughts on modulating headlights? Thanks

Motorman, have you checked out a 2021 Gold Wing? How do you work slow speed maneuvers with a dct tranny and linked brakes?

Have you ridden one of the Indian Scout Bobber 20's with the same upgrades? Considering getting one myself

What faring is on the triumph? I can’t get an answer from you lol

My wife weights 115 pounds and is 5’1” tall so she doesn’t mind the pillion

I'm 6'5 and half italian, but I identify as a 5'2 sicilian. Grandpa was a 5'1 Napolitano. How was it reading that small LCD screen?

Jerry must work for a Harley dealership. When innovatory is low Dealership do what’s called, dealership trade. They’ll swap units or just purchase out right. Torque wins races, horsepower sells units.

A better comparison would be the Softail Standard vs the Triumph Bobber..

Streebob should have a bigger gas tank.

wow that HD sound is intoxicating and that torque?Pure sex.Want one only issue? my wallet is thin...hggg

I thought you might have gotten on the freeway , does the Triumph have a speed limiter like the HD has , I prefer the street bob especially if HD had left the gators off the fork tubes ride safe

I'm 18 years old getting 19 October 24 🤩🤩😍😘

Hah! So you bought one ehh? I'm going for one too !!

You mention you kept it under 4000 RPM the Harley makes it's torque at 3k I believe and the Triumph at 4k. I wonder what they would do in a 1/4 head to head balls out?

I believe triumph would be quicker than streetbob, because triumph weight is st least 100 lbs or more lighter

...Horse power is how fast you get to the wall!!...torque is how far you can take the wall with you!!🤣👍...great video!!...stay safe...ride safe!!😎👍🤙👍🤙🇨🇦

So the Harley goes better. I expect the Triumph stops better though. Does it?

Gearing has more to do with take off speed with that HP diff. Although I like the Harley V twin look better

cycle world's instrumented testing they had the triumph bobber at 12.47 sec. @ 103.33 mph. they had a 107 softail slim, i couldnt yet find one with a 114 street bob, at 13.13 sec. @ 104.13 mph. they had a 114 heritage doing 13.28 sec. @ 100.93 mph. no doubt the milwaukee 8s have more low end rpm torque, which is what "low end power" really means, but apparently NOT faster...

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Great looking sissy bar on the harley, where did you get it?

Im looking into buying my first motorcycle and was wondering if a begginer biker could be ok buying a V-Star 1100. I heard people saying not to and go with the 650, yet most people says that the 650 isnt very good for long highway cruising so I'd have to buy a 650 just to buy a 1100 after a few months of riding? Can A new rider get a 1100 V-Star? I do have experience riding a motorcycle in switzerland but that was years ago.

A more fair comparison would be the Sportster 1200 vs the Triumph Bobber. The big M8 no doubt will crush the Triumph.

I bought a street bob and drive it on the highway. How do you overcome riding with heavy wind eventhough I have windshield?

Love Harley but, not this style..

Is the Triumph stock. love the colour of the HD.

Do the new M8 engines not require a break in time, anymore?😉 As you said ... Not a really fair test. But still a great video, good job.

Would like to see the Low Rider S vs the new Street Bob

What is the name of the windshield you have on the triumph

Can you actually see anything on Harley dashboard?

The new bobber has more hp it's in the 80s Triumph already made a video on their updated bobber.

Drag race this new Street Bob VS Indian chief or bobber 🤔

$15,700, with ABS and in orange? They wanted me to pay 17k for the black with no extras here in Tulsa Oklahoma where I live! I walked out. I’m really sick of the Harley nonsense with all these dealerships just making up the price as they go along. So if I want to ride a Harley I either have to pay the extreme markups of my local dealerships or I have to search around the country looking for someone who will treat me fairly? No thanks. Keep your damn Harley!

I'm 6ft 5in

The Harley has 50% more displacement so it should have more power and torque. Both nice machines but the triumph is pretty cool. One thing going for the Harley is you can take your girl for a ride on the back.

Now do a comparison to the Rocket 3.

Your security guard should find a new employer.

LMAO at getting blocked by a garbage truck just as you're talking about the importance of roll-on power for passing... but being blocked by oncoming so you couldn't prove it! Now, THAT's a frustration moment for a content creator...

Its an 1800cc Harley vs a 1200cc Triumph. Harley is definitely the faster bike

who thought the triumph would win with motorman ... lol....

Hey Jerry. You finally got the Saddlemen seat, eh? Seriously, how would you like that seat on a long distance ride? I was looking at that one and it was so hard, I wasn't sure if I'd like it. Drag racing, Jerry?? Really? Lol. Aren't you a little old for that.😄 Not to mention, what do you think your fellow motor officers would feel about you drag racing??? Lol. Just kidding

This is a stupid comparison 114 cid to a 74 cid, vance and hines pipes opening up the harley, the triumph has a catylitic converter blocking the exhaust and no race pipes ! How could you compare these 2.

excellent chevy orange 114 wins again ! you can order the "Russ Wernimont FXR Fairing" in the orange or any color from Laidlaw's HD the whole kit or from russwernimont.com/collections/fxr-fairing/products/fxr-fairing but you would have to paint it yourself .

Your buddy needs to be wearing some earplugs , the wind alone is damaging to your hearing . I suffer from exterme hearing loss , it sucks . good earplugs cut down on the wind , yet allow you to hear what is around you. they also help prevent fatigue on longer rides.. Every one knows Harleys are faster , lol

Wow that is one ugly HD... the trumpet is and always has been a better looking bike.

He let you win. Lol

Comparing an 1800 cc bike against a 1200 cc bike and yaking about torque is a little ignorant. You need to compare that Harley against Triumph Rocket 3 or BMW R1800.

Next on the race card, Jerry tests which lawn tractor is faster around Laguna Seca.

err.... has anyone considered that the HD has a 668cc advantage over the 1200cc Triumph, if the HD werent faster there would be something very wrong with it. If the Triumph had similar or equal displacement it would seriously embarrassing for the Harley in a performance comparison. Also, Jerry, can you teach your "bodyguard" to wear gloves! thats just basics right?

I should hope the Harley should pull away with more than 200 ccs more engine

That is one, ugly seat on the Harley. There must be a better looking, comfortable alternative.

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I would hope a 114ci bike would pull away from a 73ci bike.

I have an exhaust and air filters and I’ve raced my friends street bob 114 and smoked him, also my tire spins in first and second

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if you want speed buy a sports bike not a tractor, sports bikes handle better and leave tractors in their smoke.