Breakout is definitely one of the best bikes harley davidson has ever made next to the night rod.

@charlesrocks

24 күн бұрын

The Breakout and the V-Rod are the best Harley's ever made.

Excellent decision to put the 5 gallon tank on the bike. Many riders buy the bike for everything and a 3.3 tank is a pain for long distance rides

@johnnyalbarece9178

Жыл бұрын

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@TeensierPython

Жыл бұрын

I think the larger tank is a mistake. The bike looks better with the small tank. Unfortunately customers don’t always understand what they need and don’t need. Who is going to cruise around on this bike for 200+ miles?

@rusipathan

11 ай бұрын

This is not a long-distance bike. A man is not meant to sit on this tailbone for hours at a stretch.

@feloniousmonk3049

10 ай бұрын

@@rusipathan I guess you didn't see the Laidlaw crue ride their harleys to Sturgis this year.

The 5 gallon tank is just what that bike needed visually. I thought the smaller one was ugly on this bike. I think it looks great.

@TeensierPython

Жыл бұрын

I disagree. When you view the bike from the front the larger tank sits out awkwardly

That orange looks amazing. I just purchased one in vivid black. It's my first Harley. Love my Breakout. It's a head turner

One of the most talked about HD models for 2023 and of course non other than Matt Laidlaw to tell it's story best!

@MattLaidlaw

Жыл бұрын

Thank you sir. I appreciate that.

Brutal honest review, specially from an H-D dealer. Good job Matthew.

@MattLaidlaw

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, that's what we aim for.

@CaptainsvLogs

Жыл бұрын

@@MattLaidlaw Yeah a while back you did a review with three different year breakouts and honestly you talked me out of getting it but this video, I absolutely love it now, that frame! And with today's technology showing the horsepower and torque ratio difference is like bragging.

Bought and still own a 19’ with the 114 motor. Best change I feel is going with the H-D chrome “swept-back” bars. Able to sit back more, and these bars give you better leverage for longer, more comfortable rides. Best bike I’ve ever owned👍🏼

Great review Matt, always enjoy your detailed analyses and was looking forward to this review as this is a bike I'm considering.

Great review, Matt. Always feel like your info is balanced and honest. Also like the background and history. Thanks and keep up the great work!

Enjoy your videos Matt. I’m 72 years old, first time I rode a motorcycle I was 15. Over the years I’ve had all kinds of motorcycles. All different brands. Currently I own two Breakouts. A 2019 with the 114 engine, I just bought the 2023 with the 117. I’ve never owened a motorcycle I’ve enjoyed riding more. Love my Breakouts!

@gavinblak23

10 ай бұрын

You’re quite the lucky man. I’m 25 trying to save up for my first Harley ! Hope you enjoy your breakout.

@feloniousmonk3049

10 ай бұрын

@@gavinblak23 Find a Sportster 883, used, and have cash in hand. If it's regular transportation and you aren't going to thrash on it, look into a 2008 or newer Sportster with Fuel Injection. It will save you ton's in headaches over a carbureted model that goes to shit with E-10 gas in it, and varnishes up, needing a carb rebuild, or rejetting if you change elevations and ride up in the mountains. FI saves a lot of headaches with fuel air mixture compensation. Leave it stock, don't put noisy pipes or aftermarket air filters on it, save your money.... you can do those mods when you get much older and on a Milwaukee 8 or a Twin Cam HD.

@andrewarmstrong7196

4 ай бұрын

I'm fixing to buy a 2023 breakout it's going to be my first bike.

@nelsonbaez2151

4 ай бұрын

Thanks for your opinión good biker

I like that you start with the history, great review. Thanks Matt!

Very good review, thank you. I found your intro into the history and evolution of the Breakout very interesting. You also covered all areas and aspects of the bike fully and comprehensively. The balance of narration and background music was very good too. Well done and thanks.

Nice ride. As always, your content is fantastic. Great mash-up the cadence of music and sound of motor and pipes

Matt, your videos get more polished very time. Love it!

Very much enjoyed this Matt; very interesting. I can’t wait to review this in the UK! 👍🏼👍🏼

@MattLaidlaw

Жыл бұрын

Hope you enjoy it! I’d be curious to hear someone from the UK’s perspective.

Good looking ride. Awesome video quality!

Interesting about the horsepower figure. I remember a time when 100 HP was eye popping. That stock bike has a ton of power. I’ve always liked the Breakout. Glad HD brought it back.

Fantastic video, all the info clearly presented in one place. Awesome😎🙌. That Baja orange is a bit much for me on the baggers, but it looks beautiful on the Breakout.👌

Best review ever. Great video, comprehensive and fair.

@MattLaidlaw

Жыл бұрын

Thanks man.

A very comprehensive video. Which is what this bike deserves. Great job Matt.

Thanks Matt. I like the reviews where you give some history, adds depth.

@MattLaidlaw

Жыл бұрын

Thanks I’ll keep adding background history to the videos where I can. Thanks for the feedback

Great looking bike. Glad it’s back. Hope they do a CVO version again. The paintwork on the 2013 CVO Breakout was just phenomenal.

@JithinPv

Жыл бұрын

2014 cvo breakout Hard Candy Sedona Sand and Blaze Orange with Black Phantom Graphics With chrome turbine wheels 😍

Awesome review, Love the new design. Thanks.

I’m 5’7” and found the breakout super comfortable, I found the lowrider ST however to be rather cramped in my hips. My .02c

@JoeSmith-nu8oo

Жыл бұрын

I'm in that height range 5'8 and rode a Street Glide a few years ago, because most bikes are not only taller but wider so that makes it harder to have my feet flat for stability.I looked at the Breakout but passed because I had the SG. So you tried this new version of the Breakout or the older one?

Great review! Thank you for sharing! That bike would be my dream come true!

Good review. Thank You.

I was fortunate enough to finally come across a '13 CVO Breakout in Crimson Red several years ago and am the second owner. I absolutely love the bike and still get compliments on the paint, the wheels and the brown seat. I want to say to all the Breakout owners out there that the Metzeler ME888 260 will in fact fit!!! I'm really glad that HD decided to bring back the Breakout and look forward to giving it a look. Thanks for the detailed review.

Awesome 👌 review would definitely get one!

I remember the first iteration of this bike. I was torn between it and the dyna low rider. So, in 2008 I bought a Yamaha Raider. Price determines so much more than what I would think HD is willing to admit. Excellent video!

Great honest review Matt! Always a pleasure watching mate 👍🔥🇦🇺

@MattLaidlaw

Жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

The best review of the Breakout that I have seen. Thanks.

Superb production value! H-D's prices aside, I've always liked the Breakout. I agree that the smaller tank looked better on there. And better late than never with the cruise control from the premium cruiser brand... Love the music and the sunset ride!

To me it always looked more drag bike style than "chopper". That orange color looks so good on that bike. The wheels are beautiful sitting or rolling

I took the breakout on a demo ride yesterday and I haven’t been able to stop thinking about it 😁

Great review ! I own a 2017 breakout, and hated the new fuel tank of the latest years. Glad they fixed it, it looks way better with the bigger tank. I still find the new headlight a bit weird but i can understand why people like it. Great bike, love my 103 tho ! Won't leave it for anything.

Excellent content Matt 👍

Brilliant review! Bought mine today 😃

Great video guys thanks so much. 😎

Very informative, excellent review Mr. Laidlaw, thank you.

@MattLaidlaw

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Richard.

I love the breakout. Was the bike that got me on a Harley. When I was shopping for a bike a few years back the breakout checked all my boxes I was looking for at the time and looked badazz doing it. I didn’t care for the small gas tank look and still love the sound of the twin cam over the M8, so I opted for a used low mile 13 that already had the intake and exhaust I would have put on it as well as backrest and swing arm bag. Other than LED lights and mirrors I didn’t have to do anything else to have exactly what I wanted and saved thousands in the process. I’m 6ft and about 200 and I find the breakout stock seat and all stupid comfortable. I’ve cross countried the bike and camped off it numerous times comfortably. It’s not a twisty bike and as far as I’m concerned that’s it’s only downfall, but it wasn’t designed for that. In my opinion it’s by far more than a bar bouncer that many portray it as. With all that said I did buy a street glide to take over the role of cross country trips for better capabilities on the twisties and better storage to camp off of and such. But I kept the breakout for more local riding and option for shorter trips and still camp off of it. I was super excited to see the breakout back, better than ever with the larger fuel tank and cruise. The only downfall for the breakout comeback for me anyways is the new CVO street glides and road glides. Doesn’t make any sense for Harley to totally change the styling of touring models and the new styling not trickle down to lower tier models in a year or 2. I’ve pondered a new street glide twice but not being a adrenaline junky the power of the M8 is not enough difference to get me off my 16 street glide. But I think the design teams did a awesome job with the new styling and convinced I won’t have the patience to wait for the new styling to hit the used market and will likely be my first new Harley. If the lower tier touring bikes share the VVT as well as new styling I will wait a year at least for the bugs to get worked out. By 2025 I should be able to swing a brand new SG or RG and keep my 16 SG and 13 breakout. Don’t need 3 bikes, but I have a problem of getting attached to things and can’t let them go. I find both my current bikes to be fantastic and have so many good memories covering thousands of miles on both.

Awesome job Matt, always enjoy your honest frank approach

Great video as always Matt...

@MattLaidlaw

Жыл бұрын

Thank you. Thanks for watching

Fantastic informative video!

Bought an FXLRS when this was not in the lineup. I love my bike, but I'm very happy to see the BO back in the lineup, and looking better with that 5g tank!

Outstanding as always 🤘🏼

@MattLaidlaw

Жыл бұрын

Thank you. 🤘🏼

Great video. I always wanted to own a Harley, this new Breakout is badass. I'm getting one.

I remember standing in Laughlin during the River Run in ‘2005 looking at the new Big Dogs .. looked to my right and Arlen Ness was standing there checking them out too . We had a nice conversation, genuine good guy ! Nice video Matt !

@MattLaidlaw

Жыл бұрын

That’s cool man. Yea big dog was another one of the flash in the pan manufacturers.

Hey Matt, I look for your reviews when I'm looking for the right ride. I'm an ole school guy thats in his sixties that probably isn't looking for what most of the other old guys are looking for. I want something that pulls like a train and runs like a jack rabbit through traffic. Your reviews give me all the info I need and I can trust what you say. Thanks for the reviews Matt.

@MattLaidlaw

2 ай бұрын

Glad I can help. Thanks for the feedback. My goal is always to help people know exactly what they’re buying.

Thanks for the review! 117 Breakout is a nice bike, well done H-D. Gonna get mine in the basic black which I like out of all the colors, plus save some coin. Not crazy about that screaming orange.

Excellent review!

Just picked one up. Great review, you reinforced my decision, and feel great about pulling the trigger.

@MattLaidlaw

Жыл бұрын

Enjoy the bike man. The breakout is a rad machine.

I always thought the Breakout was one of the models that transitioned the best into the new generation M8 frame, and with the full size tank, it definitely looks even better! It's awesome; I'd love to own one now honestly. Putting the smaller tanks on the Softails was always kind of a gamble by HD. I think they alienate a lot of potential buyers unnecessarily. HD should try adding the larger tanks on the Street Bob/Standard and Fat Bob. It would be an easy way to change things up on those existing models. But yeah, the Breakout looks awesome with this small change! Thanks for making the great video!

Just a great review and such a great guy to listen to!

@MattLaidlaw

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Thanks for watching.

Absolutely gorgeous bike and yet another great honest review from Matt Well done mate from down under 😊

@MattLaidlaw

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Steve! I appreciate the positive feedback. Enjoy the ride down under. 🤙🏼

@stevescherer6704

Жыл бұрын

@@MattLaidlaw thanks Matt after riding the bike what pipe would you say suited the the look and the 117 motor ?

My top choice, in Vivid black, getting my M1 in two weeks so pumped.

Nice review keep up the good work Matthew

@MattLaidlaw

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, will do!

This is so nicely done that it could easily be a Netflix documentary. Excellent!!!

Absolutely love this bike ❤

Great Job on the Video Matt!! I really liked the intro. I purchased my 2023 Breakout a couple weeks ago and it's one heck of a motorcycle. I guess I'm one of the few people that will be touring on mine. I know there are better bikes for this but I just love the Breakouts looks. I already ordered the Saddlebags, Sundowner seat, Sissy bar, luggage rack, and 19" windshield..

@MattLaidlaw

Жыл бұрын

Thanks man. Thanks for the comment.

@Redneck_On_A_Wheel

Жыл бұрын

I got a 20 lowrider S clubbed out, but boy does this bike have that old school bad a$$ look, beautiful bike for sure, it's a panty dropper 🤣

@djtchamp5076

2 ай бұрын

Which saddlebags pls I'm in the same ship as you with long distance on it

@BikerAddict

2 ай бұрын

@@djtchamp5076 I purchased the Harley Davidson Saddlebags. They are a little expensive, but they look good and they have the quick disconnect hardware.

Long love the TC103! They had that motor nailed down so well. After 3 years on a M8 bike .. it’s won me over tho. A cam on the 107 .. there ya go! M8.. the big block of the Harley world. How about that Baja Orange 🍊!!! What a color!!!

I love how honest you are Matt, I don’t feel like you’re just pushing Harley propaganda at me. Wish there was a dealer near me like that.

Badass little bar hopper. Well done, Harley Davidson!

Love my 2019 Breakout 114. I like it so much I’m seriously considering a 2023 Breakout 117 to have as a stablemate for my 2019.

It's been 20 years since my last bike because of young children. I found the perfect bike to fit me , being 6' 4" most Harleys i always felt cramped. In 2008 i thought the big dog K9 was going to be the bike but the economy took a crap. Just walked out of the Harley dealer purchasing a 2023 Black denim Breakout. Wow what an awesome bike. Getting some Vance and Hines pipes and sissy bar installed and we should be good to go. I might even get the forward controls extended 3" but need the rear brake control pad larger first. My shin does rub against the cleaner some but it's the best option being a taller guy. I can't wait until spring now in the north east. Thanks Matt for the review it convinced me to get riding again

@gixxr2busa

2 ай бұрын

I didn't know they made extended forward controls for the Breakout. What company makes them?

The Breakout its a real jewel on Wheels!!!

Thanks for the honest review 👍

@MattLaidlaw

Жыл бұрын

My pleasure. Thank you.

Great review as always Matt. Love the Baja Orange on the Breakout, especially with the tank graphics! Too bad HD didn't include the same tank graphics on Baja Orange SGS and RGS? Thanks again, Matt.

🛑🛑 Really Nice Looking Bike 👍💯. I ride with friends who have the older models, and they swear by them. 💯 The Baja Orange looks really cool in video in the twilight of the evening. I like that color choice. Nice Video Matt. 👍

Thanks for the great info!

Love the candy red 2017 CVO breakout . Beautiful bike

What an absolutely brilliant video? Thank you very much indeed! Even though the bike is not for me, as I don't have a girlfriend but a pillion wife, I have to say the orange Breakout is by far the most sightly offer the MoCo has to make in this model year. That being said, please follow up with another touring video.

Great reviews Matt I have to say if you have HD running in your veins then this bike beats your heart love this

One of the most beautiful bikes HD has ever released. Hands down.

@MattLaidlaw

Жыл бұрын

Agreed

@canadianloon6433

Жыл бұрын

Wrong sorry. My 2000fxr4 was the best ever

Bring back Jaime! Miss that guy! Your best bike builder ever!

@MattLaidlaw

Жыл бұрын

Yea he retired 😢

Great video and love the history at the beginning. Excellent 🙌 . Nevertheless I do prefer the Dyna Wide Glide in this stock chopper category, even if it doesn’t have the fat tire.

@MattLaidlaw

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment. A few people are saying that about the wide glide.

Nice throwback intro! I started riding in the mid 90’s and I remember the bike scene absolutely exploding in the early 2000’s. When the Softail Deuce came out, it kind of had that factory custom vibe with the stretched tank and boat tail rear fender. I get that same factory custom vibe with the Breakout. Two bikes light years apart, but similar in some ways.

I love the new Breakout! Thanks for the review!!

@MattLaidlaw

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching my friend.

@Athrottleholic

Жыл бұрын

@@MattLaidlaw 🤜🏻🤛🏻

Nice breakout，nice review👍

Thanks Matt. As always, super useful video. Be good to see a comparison/your thoughts between the new Breakout and the Fat Boy sometime. Thank you.

You never disappoint, Matt. Excellent review. Loved the “girlfriend seat, not a wife seat…if you guys know what I mean”…😅

@MattLaidlaw

Жыл бұрын

Haha. Thanks brother. I appreciate the love. 🤙🏼

@JoeSmith-nu8oo

Жыл бұрын

I call it the spinner seat😝

Hi! Nice video! Do you know if it will be possible to retrofit / upgrade traction control to the 2022 Low Rider ST?

Excellent work on the video. Would you say this could be a good beginner bike?

Felt like old times 👍🏻

2007 called they want their rear 240mm back. This bike bores me to tears but I have to say Matt, I really enjoy the history and perspective segment at the beginning of your videos. You are becoming the Fortnine of HD content! Kudos to you, keep up the good work!

@geraldgoodiii6993

Жыл бұрын

I wish they kept the FLHR (STANDARD) but tossed the 114 on there.

@MattLaidlaw

Жыл бұрын

Thanks man. Fortnine? That’s a huge compliment. Thanks for watching.

Great review matt. I suggest checking out megs motorcycle journey's review of the break out review. The guy riding it was comparing it to 2017 break out and was blown away by the light frame and power of the M8 117. No exaggeration here he loved it. 5 Gal tank was a must have

Thank you for this. I was looking at the Breakout and this confirmed it. Now I just got a find a dealership that has one. Doesn't look like there is one in then Southeast. I think its gonna be a popular bike and think it will be underrated for sales as well.

@MattLaidlaw

Жыл бұрын

You might have to get with a dealership and order one. 👍🏼 thanks for watching man.

Matt, you look big on alot of non-touring bikes. but you look like you fit well on this bike! I like it, especially in the baja orange.

@MattLaidlaw

Жыл бұрын

Forward controls do me well I suppose.

My local Harley dealer has a dealer markup on all 2023 models. The dealer markup ranges from $2000 to $5000 depending on the model. They still have two 2022 Road Glide ST models with a $5000 dealer markup.

I think this is a good step up from the previous breakout model. Still can't help but feel like that front should have inverted forks and a dual-disc setup. I like it, but it screams more 'chopper' than 'performance' to me. Great review Matt!

@neverwithout1985

Жыл бұрын

Sounds like ‘16-‘17 FXSE breakout would be up your alley.

Very good review Matt. Could I ask if you feel it acceptable that the inside of the exhaust silencer is rusting on the Breakout on test? Ive noticed this on other reviews and unboxings of the 2023 Breakout. This is a premium machine at 25K in the UK so one might expect high quality manufacture and finish. I would welcome your view on this. I do love the style and stance of the machine however.

Hi Matt , excellent reviews as usual,one day I'll have enough to pop in your dealership, regards Richard London UK 🇬🇧

Great it is back!

Excellent review as always.👍👍👍👍🇦🇺

@MattLaidlaw

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

Trading in my Revival for the 2023 Breakout, black👍🇺🇸 great video thank you from Myrtle beach South Carolina!

IM 5'6 FEET TALL AND I HAVE A 2018 BREAKOUT IM ACTULLY FLAT FOOTING IT,THE BEST BIKE I EVER OWNER THIS IS MY SECOND BREAKOUT,LET ME TELL YOU I LIVE IN CALIFORNIA LOS ANGELES AND NOT ALOT OF PEOPLE HAVE IT,I REALLY TURN HEADS AND ALOT OF PEOPLE ASK ME WHAT KIND OF BIKE IS THAT,EVEN HARLEY OWNERS LOL SO GUYS THIS IS A GREAT BIKE AND THE FORWARD CONTROL ARE NOT EVEN THAT FAR AWAY ITS SO EASY TO RIDE THIS HOG...

Sat on a new one today in adelaide harley works,australia,,omg the demin black looks wild,,me and dealer said matt black colour ,looks great,,the chrome,isnt too much,,plus in australia thru regulations ,,the bike has to come with led tail lights ,but ill get the black gloss colour,,,plus the forward foot controls for me 190cm ,,was great,,,the airfilter has been moved across 2 cms i think,,so the brake was easier to get too,,love the look guys,,its wild ,,,the grey looked ok with blue ,,but too me a harley is always black,,but thats me,,what a beast,,finially i know what i want,,great review matt,,your always detailed and easy to listen too,,keep up the great reviews,,thank you,from australia

@TheHoody999

Жыл бұрын

Hey mate interesting about the air filter. I'm 197 and was concerned with it hitting my shin. Do you reckon with extended controls it'll give you more or less "shin room" to the filter ?

Some pipes and a power cam and she’d be a beast! I love the orange color myself.

Another awesome review. Glad to see that they put the 5 gal. tank on this one.

@MattLaidlaw

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! And thanks for watching

Thanks for the history lesson. It harkens a little to the low rider frame from Arlen ness in late 70s early 80s.

to me and lot of riders wheels are simply gorgeous!It makes the bike!