2024 Harley-Davidson ROADKING S | Ride Review | The Hardest looking Motorcycle

Arrive looking like you're about to commit Crime!
No mistaking this bike looks like trouble! Its stance is low, its bagged up for crime and from the front it looks like it would instantly win in a game of chicken!
Since the model was announced in 2017...I've wanted one!
But I wasn't quite ready to leave the Twin Cam life behind.
As I currently venture into the M8 range as part of my Harleyworld playlist, the search for my next bike continues.
Its time to test out the RKS and see if its the bike for me!
Enjoy
Helmet: Nexx X.WST3 nexx-helmet.co.uk/?ref=maka_j...
Camera: Gopro 11
360: Insta360 one! (time for an upgrade)
Boots: Oxford products Merton 2.0
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Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:59 The Posse checks out the bagger life
03:37 Lets ride
06:06 Ladybower Dam
07:22 Snakes pass
14:51 Sweeping bends time
20:22 360

Пікірлер: 62

  • @vitoraimondi2626
    @vitoraimondi26262 ай бұрын

    Fantastic content - fantastic bike! I’d keep the Breakout too!! When I said I want one of these or other HD tourers to my wife she suggested I wait until I’m older. 😊

  • @MakaJerycho

    @MakaJerycho

    2 ай бұрын

    I think it’s a suited bike for the elder rider Which I’m only a few years off Extra cam and some more power and it’s a contender But I loveeeee my breakout toooo much 🤣🤭

  • @MilesNauticus
    @MilesNauticusАй бұрын

    As an Italian biker I can't complain about the variety of landscapes around me here, but the particular English landscape, its light and its sky are things that are missing here and that deserve to be seen at least once in a lifetime.

  • @MakaJerycho

    @MakaJerycho

    Ай бұрын

    🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻😎

  • @saltybiker252
    @saltybiker2522 ай бұрын

    With a stage one and a good tune this bike is much meaner. I love mine RKS. Thanks for the video 👍🏻👊

  • @MakaJerycho

    @MakaJerycho

    2 ай бұрын

    It defo would benefit from a stage 1 The handling and lean is all there Just needs that extra spice

  • @paulwaldrop2262
    @paulwaldrop22622 ай бұрын

    I bought the 2023 Roadking S, phenomenal bike. Mine has the 117 in it tho. Wonder if it is different because mine's a US bike. Yeah, love the acceleration, and the nimbleness. Immediately changed exhaust to a set of Neighbor Haters. Has a great rumble to it now. Definitely glad I bought it.

  • @MakaJerycho

    @MakaJerycho

    2 ай бұрын

    It would seriously benefit from the 117 or at least a stage 1 114 minimum Handles like a dream

  • @jde845
    @jde8456 күн бұрын

    Traded my 2023 LRST Fast J (awesome paint scheme) for 2023 RKS w 114 Stage 1 (believe all '23s have 114). Hands down I prefer the RKS cuz i'm 6'6" and even with mods could never get comfortable on the LR. It was a beast, though. The RKS even with stage 1 cannot compete. All that said, I love the RKS package as a whole. Fast enough, very comfortable, handles great and looks fantastic especially sans windshield.

  • @MakaJerycho

    @MakaJerycho

    6 күн бұрын

    The RKS defo suit your frame at 6’6!!! I can imagine the LRST would be too small. Add a stage 2 torque cam!!! It’ll change the game with the RKS

  • @AdaMoto83
    @AdaMoto832 ай бұрын

    Plus everything you just said about that bike points you towards the fast Jonny! The LRST, aggressive, agile, sports tourer!!!!!! Doooooo it!!!!!

  • @MakaJerycho

    @MakaJerycho

    2 ай бұрын

    Next on the list to try dude :)))

  • @AdaMoto83

    @AdaMoto83

    2 ай бұрын

    @@MakaJerycho make sure I’m there 😂👌🏾

  • @FrensTimmerpens
    @FrensTimmerpensАй бұрын

    I own a 2023 model and changed the handlebars direct for 14" apes. Put Kahuna heated grips on it. SE Streetcanons and a Stage1 tune! A Freedomshields 18" windscreen, rear crashbars and some small things. It is very capable and very fast in the mountains:-)) Lovely scenery btw....Here in Holland it's boring, flat and raining since 8 months now!!!! (go I forgot...I changed the rear shocks for 13" instead the stock 12".....more stroke, more clearance, more comfy)

  • @MakaJerycho

    @MakaJerycho

    Ай бұрын

    Sounds like some excellent mods It would be even better with a stage 2 torque cam 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻

  • @onereallynicespeed
    @onereallynicespeed2 ай бұрын

    Great vlog maka. Ive just purchased a softail slim from riding a 1200 sporty and this was my exact thoughts word for word. Its nice to ride, handles well and leans even though it has floorboards. Its just missing something. Its fitted with a 107 so should be faster. Ive always said Harley only give you half a bike! You have to buy what you like to make it yours. 119 should do it. Thankyou California!!😂😂😂

  • @MakaJerycho

    @MakaJerycho

    2 ай бұрын

    Your softail slim is an ideal replacement for a sporty! Them and street bobs. Light agile and with a stage 2 cam on the 107 will rip nicely!

  • @onereallynicespeed

    @onereallynicespeed

    2 ай бұрын

    @@MakaJerycho there goes another couple of grand. Giddy up Horsey!!🐎🐎🐎😂😂😂

  • @BikesBeardsAndBrews
    @BikesBeardsAndBrews2 ай бұрын

    I love that you use body capacity as a way to measure how much room the saddle bag has. Good vid man!

  • @MakaJerycho

    @MakaJerycho

    2 ай бұрын

    What else do you need a bagger for, if it’s not to carry chopped up body parts across state lines 🤣🤭

  • @AdaMoto83
    @AdaMoto832 ай бұрын

    You need to chuck a couple of GGGGG’s on engine upgrades then it could be the ultimate bagger asbo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Epic camera work again dude

  • @MakaJerycho

    @MakaJerycho

    2 ай бұрын

    If im spending 6 millkionnn dollar on a bike it best come with the performance lol

  • @AdaMoto83

    @AdaMoto83

    2 ай бұрын

    @@MakaJerycho this is a good point 😂😂

  • @2021FLHRXS
    @2021FLHRXS2 ай бұрын

    Awesome bike Harley’s nicest bare bones bagger. Not a fan of the big old fairings on the street or road glides. I’ve got a ‘21 RKS and absolutely love it. Handles and rides great but first upgrade I did was 16” apehangers didn’t like the feel of the stock bars. I would definitely buy another RKS if I was buying a new bike again

  • @MakaJerycho

    @MakaJerycho

    2 ай бұрын

    16” ape 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻 good move

  • @bradlozano2571
    @bradlozano25712 ай бұрын

    Love the RKS...But HD wants to much money for it....I will wait to get a low mileage used on that already has aftermarket exhaust and a windshield...

  • @MakaJerycho

    @MakaJerycho

    2 ай бұрын

    Good plan

  • @imsurly7742
    @imsurly774220 күн бұрын

    Just sit back and chill out - my favorite feature my 22 RKS!

  • @MakaJerycho

    @MakaJerycho

    20 күн бұрын

    👌🏻👌🏻

  • @sagalout
    @sagalout15 күн бұрын

    Great vid. I think ‘refinement’ is the word you’re looking for. I have the 107 RKS with 465 cam and Öhlins suspension. Fantastic bike with great performance. I had the Low Rider ST on test the other week whilst mine was in for a service and it was fun, but for me the touring chassis is just so much better. With a torque cam the 107 is much punchier low down than the stock 117 in the Low Rider ST. I think you’ll probably like the ST though. It’s lighter and more aggressive. I have a sportsbike for those days so sitting back and chilling is the order of the day on the Harley

  • @MakaJerycho

    @MakaJerycho

    15 күн бұрын

    @@sagalout i 100% agree the torque cam in a RKS would be amazing

  • @sagalout

    @sagalout

    15 күн бұрын

    @@MakaJerychoYeah, I have the S&S 465, with S&S MK45 pipes. Makes the bike feel and sound like a proper Harley with a nice chop to the tickover too

  • @glasgowharleyrider
    @glasgowharleyrider2 ай бұрын

    Apart from the modern teeaks like ABS I will stick to my 05 twin cam ( have a look ) meantime , I prefer the SG to the newer kings I have to say. My stock pipes and even my horn sound better than the new.😂 Appreciate the insight bro. 👍

  • @MakaJerycho

    @MakaJerycho

    2 ай бұрын

    Good set of cams in the TC motor and they rip hard. I’m still in my TC phase.

  • @commiesarehorrible7622
    @commiesarehorrible762214 күн бұрын

    I enjoyed the video. That bike is a so cool looking. 😎

  • @MakaJerycho

    @MakaJerycho

    14 күн бұрын

    @@commiesarehorrible7622 thank you

  • @karengill8234
    @karengill82342 ай бұрын

    Great ride. Nice one Maka. ……….

  • @MakaJerycho

    @MakaJerycho

    2 ай бұрын

    Yehawww

  • @andrewjohnson6297
    @andrewjohnson62972 ай бұрын

    Always liked the road king 114 I think it was 2020 they brought a midnight blue paint job out that looked black until the sun light brought the blue flake out so very cool I keep toying with the idea of buying a road king but do you go new or and older model for more character and cooler looks it’s a toughy

  • @MakaJerycho

    @MakaJerycho

    2 ай бұрын

    I’d buy one with the 114 engine that’s already been stage 1 or stage 2. With that extra power, the road king s would be perfect. I’ve seen the midnight blue and it’s a beauty. My fav is the 2018 model that was in the olive green colour 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻

  • @andrewjohnson6297

    @andrewjohnson6297

    2 ай бұрын

    @@MakaJerycho yeh I like the idea of someone else having thrown a chunk of cash at it before I get my hands on one

  • @MakaJerycho

    @MakaJerycho

    2 ай бұрын

    @@andrewjohnson6297 cheapest way 🤣🤭 Plus saves money on the first 2 services as well. 🤣🤣

  • @user-zi6ku3io2q
    @user-zi6ku3io2q2 ай бұрын

    What you're trying to say is it handles like a full size touring bike but stripped down with just the basics.

  • @MakaJerycho

    @MakaJerycho

    2 ай бұрын

    Something like that :)

  • @lilynorthover8378
    @lilynorthover83782 ай бұрын

    You just made a cool bike look cooler 😎

  • @MakaJerycho

    @MakaJerycho

    2 ай бұрын

    Booommmmmmm 💪🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

  • @mohdhisyam8813
    @mohdhisyam88132 ай бұрын

    Nice.. 👌👌👌😁😁

  • @MakaJerycho

    @MakaJerycho

    2 ай бұрын

    👌🏻

  • @jarrodwolf14
    @jarrodwolf142 ай бұрын

    Think you'll love the low rider st ❤

  • @MakaJerycho

    @MakaJerycho

    2 ай бұрын

    I’m thinking it might be the one. It’s the last bike from the range I need to try

  • @jarrodwolf14

    @jarrodwolf14

    2 ай бұрын

    @@MakaJerycho please get a fast Johnny 🥰👌

  • @MakaJerycho

    @MakaJerycho

    2 ай бұрын

    @@jarrodwolf14 🤭🤭🤭

  • @DB71170
    @DB711702 ай бұрын

    Some interesting facts..... and unfortunately its true what they say....never meet your hero's.

  • @MakaJerycho

    @MakaJerycho

    2 ай бұрын

    Stage 1 and it should be a contender

  • @camouflage962
    @camouflage96223 күн бұрын

    I am riding mine like a canonball.... Road King.... a dream.... 50k w/o any issues

  • @MakaJerycho

    @MakaJerycho

    23 күн бұрын

    Amazing

  • @intergalacticshovel
    @intergalacticshovel2 ай бұрын

    Street Glide ST you say…🤔

  • @MakaJerycho

    @MakaJerycho

    2 ай бұрын

    I hear on the grapevine someone has an ST and will be taking it over Hardknott pass this coming weekend …. I heard 🤣

  • @intergalacticshovel

    @intergalacticshovel

    2 ай бұрын

    Ha! I’m taking the scenic route!

  • @MakaJerycho

    @MakaJerycho

    2 ай бұрын

    @@intergalacticshovel that is the scenic route And it’s nothing like you did in Europe. So you’ll be fine

  • @lovemachine3526
    @lovemachine3526Ай бұрын

    That is the biggest and ugly number plate I have ever seen!

  • @MakaJerycho

    @MakaJerycho

    Ай бұрын

    Mahhhhhhhoooosiveeee

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