Just bought the 2019 street bob in the red denim. I have never been a fan of satin finish paint, but this looks so much better in person so I bought the red. Love my bike!!! Great review!

I just bought one yesterday trared my 09 streetbob. This bike looks a lot better in person. Compared to my 09 streetbob this bike is awesome in power , ride, feel , and maneuvering. The only cons I personally found in my opinion is the mid controls and how quiet. But easily customized at a future date. Who buys a hd and keeps the stock pipes anyway.as for the tank size it is 3.5 gallons not a peanut tank which is smaller. My 09 tank was 4.9 gallons not a huge difference in my opinion. Unless riding cross country in which I suggest get ready to pay more

Nice work. Thanks for all of the in-depth info Matt. You're getting these details out ahead of almost everyone else. Really cool to see these new bikes in a real-world, non-HD marketing context.

Overall I'm loving what HD did with all the recent changes. If you don't like all the new stuff on the bike, pick up a P&A catalog and get some parts. Who really buys a HD and loves everything stock?

Got a test ride a few days back on the the street bob... the best riding experirnce I've ever had in my life!!! getting 1 :)

another great, honest review with lots of perspective that most of us can never have because we haven't ridden every version of Harley-Davidson and I can see a lot of hipsters choosing this ride

Been riding Harley's since 65 I thought this was a Yamaha Star motorcycle when I first saw it at the beginning of the vid and wondered what was going on. Times have changed I guess. The new engine is cool I got to ride one and liked the power.

Just purchased this bike thanks for the review on it. Helped me make my choice.

107 is sick, I'm glad I got the last ones in line. My 2017 Dyna, I love her!

I have to say this bike has grown, first when Harley presented the new Softail line-up I didn't like this particular model at all, but two weeks later I placed an order at my local Harley dealer.

SOLD! Industrial grey!! Thank you so so much for the video and review. Very well done Matt.

I have been riding harleys since 1998. The 2017, 2018 model are proof that HD has been lagging behind the competition listening to old riders who only buy a bike once every 10 years. Harley has to stay current in their design, engine and technology and not have harley riders look at competition for upgrades they have to pay extra for.

Harley Davidson is a great company. Congrats for their awsome motorcycles 👍🏼

Another quality presentation, thanks Matt 👍🏽

Matt, your reviews are consistently the best available on KZfaq. Looking forward to your review of the 2018 heritage

Thank you Mat for great reviews,I rode the new range at my local dealership and came away impressed.I can say that i'm going to purchase a new motorcycle for next riding season in '18.Probably the touring chassis for long comfortable rides and my fit.Am following you're video's for news and info, cannot wait for April 2018 when I purchase a new bike and hopefully ride west to visit.

Last week i bought this HD Street Bob after test riding it and you either love this bike or hate it. Me personaly love this bike and the way it rides 🤙🏻 thanks for the awesome / honest reviews you’re putting out there Matt !

Bought mine Yesterday. This video definitely helped!

I hope they just add next year the low rider gas tank and get rid of the digital speedometer

i bought by my fxbb also after seeing this video. very instructive. bike is even better than matt says here. plenty of power. tank is big enough - you anyway stop after 100 miles anyway. seat is a bid poor. riding is a fun. nice video

I rode a 2018 streetbob 107ci. It was nice but didn't appeal to me. However I rode 2018 Heritage Softail with the 114ci and bought it immediately. It's a matter of preference. The Heritage did it for me. This is my fourth Harley, with the previous one FLHTC I had almost 30 years. M8 engine rocks!

Hi Matt, great job on your videos. I test rode the 2018 slim and street bob today. Fell in love with the street bob. I originally was going to purchase a slim and glad I did the test rides. The bob just felt right. I'm 5'6" and it fits perfect. Endless power. The slim just didn't feel right to me. I'm buying the Street Bob this month. Great job!

Just bought one and you cleared my doubts! Thanks

Yeah. That's my next bike for sure. I'll come and buy at Laidlaws since Huntington Beach HD decided to disrespect me

I have never been a HD guy or a bobber guy but I really like this bike and could see myself owning one. That said, several of the new softails I could see myself owning, or one of the tourer baggers, all with the M8.

I personally love the Street Bob, as someone who's potentially in the market for a big twin in 2018 I think I'm tipping towards the Street Bob over the Fat Bob. I love that Grey Denim! Great video Matt, I've been eagerly anticipating your review of the 2018 Street Bob ever since the new bikes were released and it did not disappoint. Thanks for taking the time to put these videos together man!

A little vibration keeps the blood flowing and heat from the engine both help a lot in the winter.

I currently ride a Road King, but I wanna add this bike. Just waiting on Forward controls. This will be a fun bike with Cam/pipe and intake!

Best review I’ve seen, with the bike actually being started!

The torque at the rear wheel is gear dependent. That chart is showing you the torque calculated at the crank based on the power measured at the rear wheel.

Thank you for this detailed review. I'm planning on purchasing this exact model and colour. Appreciate your time and effort for folks like us who are buying their 1st Harley.

I love that gauge cluster! I'm not sold on the frame....... Doesn't mean I won't ever be, need to ride it first.

Enjoy your reviews. Looking forward to your softail deluxe review. Cant say I like all the black bits on the new bikes. Cheers

I hate that Harley downsized the tank size on the Street Bob this year. I really hope they increase it back to at least 4 to 4.5 gallons next year. The Street Bob use to be my favorite Harley until this year. That gas tank was a no go for me!

Awesome Review.....

I thought I saw you riding a couple days ago. That me at 30:16 haha.

There are some things now stock on the 2018 model that I quickly swapped out on my 2017 and probably wouldn't have done so if these were on the 2017. It's cool that they made the bars and turn signals black, rather than chrome, the daymaker headlight is awesome and a bigger engine is always welcome and the ugly chrome cowbell horn cover is not missed; but overall, it's not a "Street Bob" and it doesn't look as good as the Street Bob.

Wonderful video Matt, watched it the whole way through. One thing about the whole West Coast Dyna Nation is that this whole Bob set up, being new, is just lacking people to make additions for it. Give it a few years, and I'm sure there'll be many aftermarket type T bars, seats, and pipes and the like for all consumers. I hope I'm not wrong, here.

Have to say that at the first time I saw this bike I thought it looked so weird. As it is so stripped down it looked like a Dyna front and a Softtail back, slammed together. But the look on all the bikes has grown on me. This, the Deluxe and the Lowrider are my favorites, both in the past and this years lineup. Great informative vid as usual. You are just upping the game constantly sir!

I've not ridden the 2018 models so I can't say anything about the bikes except the looks and for me they are worse than before. I really really love the 2017 model of Street Bob with the exposed shocks, fuel tank gauges and overall more streamlined look when compared to the more "round" look of the 2018 model. They only good thing the 2018 model has in terms of looks are the cafe racer type front shock covers but that's hardly a bonus because you can easily get them for the older models as well. Good thing is I can't afford neither the 2017 nor the 2018 street bob so my opinion doesn't really matter that much :)

The lean angle is better on the Dyna. You get 31 degrees left and 30 right. If you change the pipes altering the bracket it becomes even. If they make a blacked out low rider that would be the only way I might consider trading my Dyna but I highly doubt it. I love my Dynasaurus Rex. I wanted to add that I ride my fxdb a lot. If I was to talk to everyone you'd see at the dealership on a Saturday I ride way more than pretty much everyone there. I think most Dyna riders put more miles than your average softail rider. If I had a 2018 streetglide special I'd ride that thing across the country.

Great review! Best reviews on KZfaq. Been studying your videos while trying to figure out which bike I'm going to snag. Thanks!

Matt I got to test ride a 2018 Heritage Softail with a 114 cu. in. engine. Just one word AWESOME. Can't wait to see your review on it.

I love your work for the 2017 models, but I just do not like the 2018 models. I have faith HD will get it right down the road. Good luck!!!

I think there are a lot of positives with the new bikes but IMO Harley made some changes that are too radical for me. For instance, I just can't get past the digital speedo on the clamp. It's not so much it being a digital speedo. It's the size and placement. And the obvious issue with being able to mod the bars to the one you want--this won't work for some mods. I don't understand this one but obviously Harley thinks its going to attract interest. Maybe it will. I don't know. But this would be a deal-breaker for me. Luckily there are lots of bikes to choose from in the lineup. And putting a 3 gallon tank on the Breakout? That totally killed the lines of the bike. IMO that bike is about style.

Love that color. They have one at my local dealer that's calling my name 😂😂😂

Like others here, I too have a preference for this street bob! Not exactly fond of the paint selection or the black only stock wheels. However if I were in the market for a new "softail" model it's this or the new heritage bike.

I'm very impressed with the stock exhaust sound. Not bad.

First time viewer, now subscribed. Enjoy the way you present the bikes. Bought my first Harley last year, a Street Glide and not getting used to the balance and weight at all. I sure like these and think they'd be a lot easier to ride/handle.

Thanks for your reviews Matt. Really good stuff. I think the Street Bob is probably my favorite out of the new softail models. Almost tempted to trade my 2017 Slim S “army bike” for one.

Hey Matt, really like all the videos you’re doing on these new bikes. Ton of good information! I’ll be buying a new street bob pretty soon and your videos helped a lot.

Great review. This video was the one I watched a few times before I bought this bike. I would love if there were more aftermarket parts for this scoot (FXBB). LIKE A better back fender...one that flows nicer...ducktale style maybe. The stock back fender looks like it doesn’t belong on this bike. But...the Wafflehead is the best looking bike that Harley has out at the moment. Live free or die trying!

@matt laidlaw you should touch on the fact that a lot of newer Harley's are throttle by wire rather than throttle by cable. I just bought a new 2019 street bob and I noticed the acceleration curve is WAY different for the fly by wire vs fly by cable in the DYNA. it tends to jerk straight into a fast speed rather than ease into it with the cable style throttle. do you know how to adjust the computer or make this change on the engineering level?

Out of the new 2018 bikes the only one I like is the fat bob and it still needs to grow on me! But while the street bob may look a bit ugly it would still kick the ass of a honda shadow or even a Yamaha bolt. I think we just need to wait and see what mods will come out with the bikes!

Great review! I hope your Softail Slim review is coming soon! It would've been cool to see that new LCD screen on the Slim. Did some test rides myself and can honestly say I dig um! Sadly though, there wasn't any of the smaller Softails in.

Cool video Matt and a pretty honest appraisal too. We're still waiting for them here in Australia but while l like the blacked out Street Bob look, l'll probably go for a Lowrider for the bigger fuel tank.

Good night, HD! I will ride my 03 FXDL till it blows. Not only are they overpriced, but now you’re limited to the mods you can do with this new platform. I bet that thing sounds like a weed whacker.

I'm hoping that a less aggresive balancer can give back a bit of the idle rumble.

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Like many I am always concerned when I hear of changes done to models that have proven true such as the Dyna Street Bob. However, Matt is someone I have learned to trust, and when he assures us the new Softail model is decidedly better I am very surprised!! I hope Harley keeps up with options such as exhaust and handlebars for the new model. Time will tell I guess, but I hope that Harley has found a way to avoid any further loss in revenue without sacrificing quality.

The lack of customization is what would stop me from buying a new one. Maybe if that changes, I might consider. I still dont know about the soft tail look though.

I rode the 2017 dyna and the 2018 softail street bob which I currently have in denim grey and I must say, the new street bob is a lot smoother, and it turns a lot better than dyna. Counter balance alone got dyna beat. Doesn't give you that shake shit you get from a dyna. It's just me. No offense to the dyna folks. It's a great bike as well. But the new softail street bob is just better over all for me.

I am suprised they have the digital on the bars..dont care for the front rubber shocks..but 14,000 isnt a bad price for an M8..nice video as usual

I love the new colors, frame, engine, LED headlight from the factory. But was really put off by the digital speedo on a bike of this style. Like a few have already said: It looks like something Yamaha would do. Triumph and Indian did an analog speedo with the digital info center integrated into it on their bobbers and it keeps the retro look & feel while giving you all the info you need. MUCH better look in my opinion.

Great review as always Matt. I do agree with your point that the older generation Street Bob does have more heart & soul of a Harley Davidson as it does feel more like an old-school mechanical (living) machine. This is why I love mine so much. I like to see the engine shaking in the frame, I like the analog speed & fuel gauges and I like seeing the shocks. You did hurt my feelings a bit when you said that you'd never ride one unless it was the last choice for financial reasons etc. I'll always love & respect Harley Davidson and their strive for progress. I like this bike very much too, but unless something catastrophic were to happen to my 2016 Street Bob, it'll be with me forever. Thanks again for another great review, I always respect and take to heart your opinions. Have a great weekend. :)

It was awesome meeting you matt expect to see me back soon I have my eyes on that new Roadster :O

A mate is a avid FXR and Dyna low rider s owner, said new bikes destroy outed Dynas, he has now ordered a new Fat Bob

Thanks Matt, very informative video! One of my favorite dream bikes lol, is time to test ride one. Great job on a nice ride, ride safe !

I had a 2013 street bob. The upgrades to the 2018 models are amazing. Not a fan of the smaller tank or the denim red.

Digging these denim paints Matt. Sure is a great looking bike, I'm sure a hoot to ride too. Thanks!

Laidlaw with the best harley reviews as always 👌

Matt can you describe how the ignition system works, if it is radioactive, also if it's optional or it's with the standar version of the bike and if you can tell me the models that have it. And if it isn't at the standard version tell me the price.

A comprehensive review Matt, thanks.

Not sure about the red primer paint 🤔

Thanks for all the information you provided. Especially about the accessories and suspension.

First of all, Matt great presentation!! My next comment is only towards Harley. I just saw the definition of the word Pussification.

Hey Matt, great review as usual! Honestly I think you do the best, most complete reviews out there for H-D. I personally dream about a 18' Street Bob, in few years, maybe, I'll proudly own one. Soon, SOON. Keep up the good work, I'm eager to watch the '18 Breakout and Softail Slim reviews as well ;)

Hey Matt, the Street Bob is my favorite bike and the one I would like to buy in a few years. Do yoy think that in the next models Harley Davidson will add the old looking speedometer like on the dyna and a bigger gas tank? Thanks for the videos Ps Do you think Harley will add denim black to tge street bob colors? Thanks

Idk, my first impression is not that good. Not really crazy about the new style.

Another great review Matt. Love your stuff

Thank you for the review. I've been waiting to see a review on this model awesome content.

thanks for the fast responce asked yesterday if you would ride the street bob and voila superb

Good looking bike...but that rear fender looks awkwardly high

Great honest review as always. Looking forward to a demo of the new bikes in the UK :)

I love my 2018 Street Bob, to all the "haters" try it before you comment

Here is a tid bit of insider information. The new 2018 Softail platform was supposed to be called the "Cruzer". Being that it was an all new design. The bike names would have remained the same....ergo......Cruzer Street Bob

nice long ride, enough to get the feel of. its torque, good to cruise in the highway and pass cars, at least a bit better than my sporter 1200. i noticed you dont use much the rear view mirrors. Also at 26:17 there is a background sound of somebody taking a shower. i can even hear the shower door open.

Yes!!!! Finally! I can't wait for this bike to hit South Africa. Thanks for the great video. I have a 2016 Dyna Street Bob, still contemplating a trade-in.

So far , I'm liking what I've seen on the new line up for 2018, in particular these, what shall we call them, Milwaukee Softail models, change is good. Still love the look of the Street Bob, the new streamlined instrumentation , over all performance improvements, lighting, and of course the new dual counter balanced power plant. Not a fan of the smaller tank or the fork boots but easily altered, overall a sweet ride. Have to agree with you on the black/grey denim paint scheme it's the hit on this model. Great review looking forward to watching your next installment. Just an added note.. I miss the tank bridge on this particular model as well.

i heard the breaking on this bike is not that great, this can be fixed with after market? Because i´ve started to look into HD bikes recently, and saw that the low rider has beter handling and breaking power than the street bob, can some one tell me in terms of acceleration? All the videos i saw was that people really enjoy the pull on these street bobs

Looking to trade my 48 and I'm stuck between this and the fat bob. I've been leaning toward a street bob because of the price difference. But I feel like if I got this bike I would want t bars instead of the apes

Good review. Would like to have one, but gosh $14,500, yikes? Can you put the taller rear suspension or is it not cost effective? Better to get the Bob or the Heritage instead? What do you think?

I'd go with the 1200 Sportster Custom before that one. But I have 44k mile on my current 04' Harley and have another 40k miles before I even consider another bike.

whats with cooling fins on the engine? Lower half thin and black and the upper half thick and polished tips.

Matt, love that bike... but when are you gonna review a 2018 Road Glide Special ? and when are you going to buy your new bike? I suggest you complete the trifecta of tour bikes and go with a Road Glide Special or maybe a RG CVO, you wont be sorry.

Wow i never knew there were kits to take the 107 to 114...huge difference in power

Great review on new Street Bob, thanks for putting together!!

The new model street bob remind me of old school garage build bike

Iron Red Denim that they don't have on the Iron anymore... pissed me off so much I really wanted that colour

Nice review. Can't wait to see the 2018 Breakout review.