The price of the Street Glide at 23 to 27 thousand, keeps a lot of younger buyers out of the market. Oddly, H.D. makes the police version which is now a Street Glide without the lowered rear shocks and without the radio/nav that's thousands less. and comes with the 114 motor for 2019. In fact, police agency's buy those bikes for about 17500 to 18500. If H.D. offered that bike to the public, I believe they'd sell a hell of lot more bikes to the younger buyer.

@jonathanhealy9736

5 жыл бұрын

Nice informative video on the street glide and its history.

@drpk0013

5 жыл бұрын

I'm sure at this point you've seen the 2019 Electra Glide Standard. Lower price point and stripped way down.

@Running-with-skizers

5 жыл бұрын

Well said jerry I opt for the e-glide standard for the simple fact it didn’t cost me 25-30k all at once most of the factory stuff ended up on eBay anyways i.e. seat, suspension, handlebars, the usual haha

@jeffreyponting9524

4 жыл бұрын

The electraglide standard is $18,999. It is a street glide with no radio/ navigation system and speakers and polished aluminum instead of chrome.

@usmcvet0313

4 жыл бұрын

Sounds like that's what they're going after with the Electra Glide standard for $18,999.

I’m 48 years old on my third streetglide,best bike I’ve owned and I’ve owned tons of harleys softails dynas etc.i just bought a 2020 streetglide special and I’m loving it.

I have owned Honda, Yamaha, Kawasaki, Victory. Last 3 Bikes I have owned have been Road Glides. There is just something about the feeling when riding a Harley. No bike in the world gives that feeling !

@rondavis9918

5 жыл бұрын

agreed..

@timmurphy2825

5 жыл бұрын

The other bikes are good in their own way but you are right on. There is something about Harley no matter which model, how old; something that can't be explained but many feel the same.

@salyerbrandon

5 жыл бұрын

Says every brands fan. Well, except this time it’s pretty much true.

@jeffjackson5898

5 жыл бұрын

I’ve ride Honda’s mostly but bought my first Harley Street Glide best bike I ever ride. Harley just does that extra on their bikes.

@lawnranger3432

5 жыл бұрын

Freedom Rider,....."No bike in the world gives that feeling" You can make that same statement about anything and everything, including a John Deere tractor. Its all in a persons head.

Absolutely love the way Matt keeps coming up with new ways to.go about creating content here. Bravo sir! 👏👏👏👏

This is really well put together, it’s even a step above your other great videos.

Great history lesson, Matt. Thanks.

Awesome video, Matt. Thank you! Appreciate all of your videos...info, history and advice. This is a great video.

I completely agree and saw these progressions throughout that timeframe. I started at the dealership in sales at the end of 2004. Back then we were taking an FLHT and putting on a cool seat like the Badlander, that short smoke windshield, and pulling all the excess trim. They didn’t always get a radio, but you looked good going down the road. The motor company has made some great changes since 2006, and hopefully they maintain being influential to the industry. I think they are headed in the right direction. Great video Matt. As much as I enjoy the riding and product reviews, this one is at the top of the list. Keep it up!

Excellent Video! I agree with your analogy!

Matt I ride a CVO Limited because of you! You are my first choice when it comes to research and reviews and you are spot on with this video. Thank you for you thoughts and I know many will agree with me you are wise beyond your years!

Thank you Matt, you promised this content and delivered in spades well done. Cheers

Hard to argue with someone with your industry insight and experience. Enjoy all your content. Thanks

Great video Matt. Would love to see more videos like this one! Background of other Harley models.

@WhiteWhite60

5 жыл бұрын

Me too!

Another incredible video, as a reintroduced rider I can’t tell you enough how much I love these

Great video! Thanks. I always enjoy your posts!

Awesome video, I remember you said this was coming. Thank you for making it. Call it a mini-documentary. And obviously.... you're 100% right with your points.

@MattLaidlaw

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks man. 👍🏻

Great vlog on the Street Glide Matt. Thanks. Be Cool and Ride Safe🇺🇸🏍

Great video, Matt. Keep them coming.

Been waiting for this video. Great job.

@MattLaidlaw

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Man, excellent video! I'm bout to buy my first bagger. But what you said about the vision, "The most hideous bike!" was a classic 😂😂😂

Great insight Matt, I enjoyed the Video! Thanks Man!

I like this kind of content, it's great.

Love this kind of videos.. keep em coming! Thanks from 🇸🇪

This video was awesome. Lot's of good info, lot's of interesting history, I'm learning a lot about Harley from you and your channel Mat. I have a new appreciation of Harley since I found your Channel. And you are partly to blame of me getting my very first Harley a month ago. For that I thank you.

Your best video so far. Thanks 😎

@MattLaidlaw

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you !

Everyday is Christmas on a street glide. My 2018 motor is bone stock and I love the power out of this thing!!!

This was fantastic to know how the Street Glide came about. Would love to see more videos like these.

There’s something special about Harleys that you can’t replicate. The competition may have better features, ie: bmw’s bagger(big hp, keyless locks, suspension, power windshield) but no one else can give you that special feeling. And Harley is catching up/on(bout time), but I don’t think Harley will lose very many customers to the competition. No me anyway. What I wish we could do is go into a dealer and order a bike from the factory the way I want it(color,chrome or black trim,wheels,seat,ext:), not have to buy a “stock” bike and Then pay a lot to customize it.

@daygowest9346

5 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂smh

@Lex-Rex

5 жыл бұрын

HD marketing got you buy the balls.

@turtle19dad

4 жыл бұрын

I'm thinking the same thing. Order it and get it directly from the factory exactly how I want it.

I love these history videos that chart the origins of new Harley Davidson models and new technology. I still like the 5 Misconceptions video best, but this is good.

Great video! Keep these style coming! LTMV & Until Next Time

Great vid. Beautiful works of art and machinery.

Well produced and informative.

Glad to see you made this video Matt, I enjoyed it!! Now I got something to tell my Road Glide buddies next time they are 'hating' on my Street Glide haha!

Matt, I think you hit the mark here on a lot of points. I'm in the process of bringing my '09 Low Rider closer to what I want, one piece at a time (like the ol' Johnny Cash song). You're getting to the point where you could hook up with a crew and shoot feature length. There's such an incredible amount of local HD history, across the country, that has yet to be told. Also, I loved the comic relief of that Honda commercial... it probably looked cool as a storyboard, but to me it just looked like the poor dude couldn't find his way out of that shipping yard. Rat in a maze, crashing through piles of debris. In fact, I think I'll rewind and watch it again.... Good stuff brother!

I really enjoyed this video. I made a huge mistake back in 2009 by renting an FLHX and I've wanted one ever since. Before that ride in Las Vegas I couldn't picture myself on a Harley Davidson. The styling of the FLHX is what drew me in, and it was the rideability and comfort which haunt me to this day. Be well and God Bless.

@MattLaidlaw

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment. Yea, once you ride one it’s hard not to be hooked. Get one and get riding!

Excellent background history breakdown! I learned a lot. Thank you!

Congratulations for the excellent video and historical analysis! Awesome...

Excellent video Matt. Certainly would love to see more like these as you continue your usual format with road test and review.

@MattLaidlaw

5 жыл бұрын

Will do. I’m getting good feedback on this one so I’ll do more.

@dancostaregni7631

4 жыл бұрын

If I have to explain it you wouldn’t understand

Lots of cool info. Thanks Matt

@MattLaidlaw

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you

2006 first time I saw a Street Glide fell in love with it. Had recently bought a Road Glide so new bike out of the question. 2018 finally got my Street Glide. Couldn't be happier.

One of your best yet.

Great informational video, and I agree with your view on the trend we have been seeing and I would also add that your custom built Street Glide helped with this trend, if money was no object I would be buying one just like yours. Thanks for making these videos keep it up!

Great video enjoyed the content picking up a street glide next summer

I think people are forgetting the Electra Glide Standard, which was essentially the Street Glide before the Street Glide was born. It was Harley's best value ever and the perfect blank canvas to build your own touring/non-touring scooter. Was a sad day when they eliminated it and shifted to the Street Glide.

@MattLaidlaw

5 жыл бұрын

Yea, I meant to mention that but kinda forgot.

@williamsmith4439

5 жыл бұрын

It was when HD started to go "Yuppified".... Take an Electraglide Standard, call it a "Street glide" and charge an extra $5000.....the yuppies, RUBs, and posers will be all over it! Now we need to put a 52" front wheel on a RoadGlide.....that will really be a hot seller. These pukes don't even ride their bikes....lol I hope they all get hit by a bus. Maybe the price of a new HD will drop if they move on to the next "fad"..

@ElectraWillem

5 жыл бұрын

I own the last Electra glide standard produced. In the last year ( 2010) it was still available in Bleu color here in Europe. So I bought one. The last one sold in the USA was in 2009. For the last 15 years the standard is my bike. It was cheap, no stupid radio or GPS on board. Just a great riding bike. The Street glide is much lower, no rear crash bars, no fender tips and a tiny little windscreen. Nice for around town cruising. To bad the FLHTI is not available anymore.

@ElectraWillem

5 жыл бұрын

@James Rajacich yep, but now you have to pay some €9000,- more for basicly the same bike as in 2010. So, everyone is holding on to his old Standard E-glide.

Man I loved this video thanks Matt!

Great video. I like your ride and evaluation vids, but this format/historical perspective is great too.

@MattLaidlaw

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I got a good ride video coming in about a week.

great video love the history lesson , i have a 2016 street special luv it . keep the videos coming

Really cool video man! Loved it!

Great video Matt, I also agree with how you saw the birth of the Street Glide, I too was one that stripped down baggers before the factory did. Love live the Street Glide.

Matt you hit it on the spot when you said HD should look into making performance baggers. I love performance, I think thats what makes me enjoy riding more. Its about how much fun you have on the bike. I really enjoy my 09 Roadglide with my performance mods. And my 2 into 1 D&D exhaust is music to my ears while hitting gears! Peace bro.

Matt, you always hit the nail on the head.

Well done, Matt, I think you hit the nail on the head. HD set a trend by picking up on what mods were trending with bikers. Hope they’ll listen to you and other people outside of corporate who are seeing what’s going on ITRW. Keep on keeping on and ride safe, brother.

Hi Matt. Very nice video. Thanks! I am à big fan of the Road King. Can't wait for your story about the historie of the King.

Some GREAT info. With you being a dealer in cal. you guys have seen a lot of trends. Just bought a 2019 ROAD GLIDE and love it!!

Wow Matt ! Great video !

Awesome vid as always Matt

Agreed with another commenter.. "your best video yet". In addition to your great bike model reviews, please, make more content like this. Your video production/editing is pretty dang good, too.

This is great, imho. I say keep it up. Man, I kind of forgot about how it really wasn't that long ago that there weren't any Street Glides or Road Glides. I guess it's just because they've become such a staple in the Harley lineup, but it seems like they've been around forever now. Lol. Anyway, never really knew a lot of the details about their development. Thanks for the history lesson, Matt. Always appreciated, man.

Good video! StreetGlide reminds me of a 1950 FL I once had with 18-inch wheels, a windscreen, and large fringed leather bags. Just a capable full dress Harley-Davidson highway machine with no extra junk on it.

Good Morning Matt, Watching this in 2022, You called it. Performance Baggers...Love your content. Thanks for all the info.

Enjoyed watching the video. Love the street glide!

Man you are so knowledgeable and so clear with history and education, great job bro. 14 SGS here

Great insights and analysis Matt. I like this type of video. More industry and business PLM focused.

this was a good history recap of the evolution of the street glide. very good. I learned something.

Hey Matt, I'm originally from Milwaukee but moved to SW Florida in 2013. In 2005 I bought an Electra Glide classic. I put on fairing mounted mirrors and ordered the detachable tour pak quick release kit and a smoked chopped windshield. A lot of my riding buddies were doing the same thing at the time. Six months later, BOOM! The street glide was born. I kept my bike until Jan. 2020, she was a great bike for me but I just bought a new FLHXS and loving it. Still putting miles down at 66 years old!

@MattLaidlaw

4 жыл бұрын

Right on. I wish o would have mentioned the Electra Glide Standard in the video more. That was a key bike in the evolution of what is now the street glide.

I believe you are on the money! I just bought a 2018 RG, I love the street glide and the Ultras as well. After 14 years on my heritage, I can definitely see performance, design, and comfort enhancement! Great bikes. I also loved your video on MISCONCEPTIONS about Harley's! Good Stuff 👍

Like all ways GREAT video..... awesome to watch even when am over the other side of the world......Australia. Keep up the Fantastic work......

Hey Matt, Great video and analogy. I love my ‘17 CVO Street Glide. Way it go H-D 👍🏼

TY for the background on my 2020 FLHX. Long time subsc. 🏴‍☠️✌🏻🎶🇺🇸👈🏻♥️

This was an awesome video and I completely agree with you about harley needing to come out with a performance bagger.

Matt great presentation I’ve owned two street glides specials. Since project Rushmore HD raised the bar on modern bike.

Thx Matt. Great contribution, and I wish to add "I fully confirm your observations and hence conclusion drawn".

@MattLaidlaw

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks man

I got to sit on the 2019 Street Glide at my local HD dealer here in Georgia. I must say, it's a looker and it isn't as heavy as I thought it would be. Harley really outdid themselves with this model. I'm considering a street glide myself. Thanks for sharing and keep up the great work. Thus kind of of content is something I would watch because it's informative and useful. Now, I understand why HD did what they did. Now, should I go for the 114 or 107? Lol

Great video. I like how you speak respectfully of the other brands and don't bash them.

Great passionate video on the reasons the Street Glide came to being! More of this evolution of the different lines, please! I'm a fan of the wicked red denim... for some reason, it looks best on the Street Glide.

Thank you for a great video! I’d love to see other ones the rest of the range:) The idea of a performance bagger, mixing comfort, practicality and performance, sounds very attractive. In some countries, a do-it-all machine is a necessity as it is legally very costly to own several vehicles. I would be interested by such a bike

Hi Matt, nice, informative video on the History of the street glide. Didn't know that. I agree with you that performance cruiser will be the next big trend.

I really liked this video! Kudos l love the SG, especially the SGS. I saw one just like the silver one at a motorcycle show on your video today at one of my local dealers. Actually the closet to be to me, Shelton's HD if Goldsboro. It's gorgeous. Silver is not my favorite color, but it was gorgeous none the less. Your videos are getting better to me. Keep up the good work. I believe your on the right track RSMF. PS you asked, but u did not see it coming and I never noticed the trend. I also like the Honda F6B, I guess I see why now.

I hated baggers until the Street Glide. It's just a flat out SEXY bike. I decided on a Low Rider S, but the Street Glide always turns my head. I hope to add one to my lineup someday.

Hell yeah ! 2019 street glide special here 😜🏍🥂🤘🏻🎸👍🏽

Videos are always awesome! Keep em coming! Man those victory bikes were just hideous! Agreed though....Harley should take note of the these performance baggers!

Thanks, this was very helpful.

Matt, I learned a lot from you today! 👍🏾

Great insight. I really like it.

Great history lesson. This era of biking has changed the industry from top to bottom.

Great video 👍👍 I have a 2019 street glide special with stage 2 love the bike , 👍👍👍👍

I think you pretty much nailed it Matt....good vid! I can’t wait to see what Harley has up their sleeve in the next few years....I’ll be ready to pull the trigger on a touring frame bike in a couple years....decisions decisions....lol

Great video. I did exactly what you are talking about with my 06 FLHTcpi then bought a new streetglide in 18 when she got creamed by a cager. By the end of 07 I had chopped the stuff I didn't like off, popped on some SG mirrors. I don't remember it being a 5 speed but that could be memory, or because it was a cpi or just from being an old bastard and not remembering upgrading to a 6 along with all of my other upgrades and she was exactly what I wanted. It was nice to go into my local shop and pick up a brand spanking new 18 FLHX and it WAS what I had with my 06 FLHTcpi but better, faster, stronger, more comfortable and all around just more badassed out of the box. I am gonna do some minimal performance (and SOUND) upgrades on her when I get some change in my pocket but all around, Matt, I think you hit this like a framer on a nail with this historical look back. Keep up the good reports.

Great video Matt. I've had Road Kings in the past, with my last being an awesome 2017 RK Special in olive gold. Hated to give it up, but was offered a deal that I couldn't refuse on a 2019 Street Glide CVO, black forest & wineberry. I've had it for only a week, but I'm loving it so far. Thought I was going to buy a Road Glide Special, but after riding both, I realized that the Street Glide fit me better. The CVO is badass! Just installed my Yaffe 12" monkey bars & waiting on Rinehart slip-ons to arrive. There's nothing like riding a Harley! Keep up the good work.

Matt, thanks again for your take on thinks. I'm new to motorcycling community and your channel has been very valuable to me in learning more about Harley Davidson. Your observations I think are dead-on just in my couple of years of experience. The street glide to me is a dyna with a little more conveniences. The low lines and front fairing top with the nice looking rear, well let's just say it's no wonder we are attracted to them! I'm still in the low rider phase of my riding evolution. But the street glide will most likely be next!

@MattLaidlaw

5 жыл бұрын

Welcome to the motorcycle community. Thanks for the positive comment about my videos. Yup, every Harley rider eventually gets to the touring chassis. Enjoy your Low Rider phase though.

I totally agree with you Matt, hence I traded in my 2018 flhxse for the new 2019 Chrome version flhxse I love the retro Harley-Davidson at the bottom of the Bags and 117ci not to mention the new upgraded GTS infotainment radio! For me it’s all about performance!! I will be up grading my suspension and adding a better cam & tuner and man I’m all set! P.S. loved the video Matt.. Thanks for sharing!!

Fat Boy and the street glide are 2 most influential bikes in the past 25 years... everybody else tries....but their not HD...Matt your right next niche will be the performance bagger$$$$ and club dyna$$$

@jackinparadise

5 жыл бұрын

Aggie Frazao what Dyna? LoL never heard of it

@1550tc

5 жыл бұрын

Matt another thing HD got a lot of ideas for free at those Willy G ride in bike shows in Sturgis.

@BamaShinesDistillery

5 жыл бұрын

You have to add the sportster to that list......probably THE most influential bike

@lexkantoor6514

5 жыл бұрын

Nice. Baby

@jamessouthworth1699

5 жыл бұрын

@@BamaShinesDistillery ..and most reliable design.

Hey Matt, great take on a little history, I had a 2008 Electra glide classic with detachable tour pack, two bikes in one. That was the thing back then. Driving a 2014 cvo limited now. Who knows what the future will bring.

Great lesson on the Street Glide!

As Harley prices continue to go through the roof i see no incentive to trade in my paid-for Harley.

@fluffykittynoodles

5 жыл бұрын

Why would you? They last for forever. Just keep upgrading stuff if you feel like you're getting left behind.

I'm a motorcycle enthusiast and now have a 2017 FHLTK in my stable. I immediately put a 4 point docking system and a street glide rear fender and seat for most days of riding. When on extended trips, being able to quickly put the tour-pac and plush seat on for two-up touring are welcoming, let alone having those heated grips! It's the best of both cruising/touring worlds. I agree with your thoughts regarding performance suspension. H-D parts department would be served well with suspension upgrades for existing bikes. I'd love to see inverted forks with electronic suspension for preload and comp/dampening adjustments on the fly, it's a feature I miss from my Yamaha FJR. H-D has the engine upgrades down, now let's see stage 1-2-3-4 suspension kits. Great work Matt!

Great video Matt I love my street glide my favorite bike by far.

I do agree with you, and yes, I like this video and the style, would also make a great podcast

Being a relatively new Harley owner, I really like to learn about Harley and the market thoughts behind the model changes. Future directions- wish they would add more technical stuff like selectable ECM maps for the touring (rain mode, economy mode, aggressive mode, etc.).

Matt, I am Road King fan and always thought that less is better. But I got to say that the Street Glides have a very appealing style. Thanks for sharing