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This review was created by Kirk Johnson from Phoenix Bikers for all the motorcycle enthusiasts. I’ll post a review every...
09/30/2026

This review was created by Kirk Johnson from Phoenix Bikers for all the motorcycle enthusiasts. I’ll post a review every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday of a different motorcycle on this page. If you have any questions or want to request a motorcycle you’d like reviewed, please email me at [email protected].
FXRT fairing, hard bags, High Output bite — check out the official Harley-Davidson Low Rider ST here:
https://www.harley-davidson.com/us/en/motorcycles/low-rider-st.html
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Harley-Davidson Low Rider ST (2026) — from $23,999
The 2026 Low Rider ST is Harley’s Softail that refuses to pick just one lane: West Coast club style up front, sport-touring manners for the long haul. An FXRT-inspired frame-mounted fairing, lockable hard saddlebags (about 2 cubic feet), and a performance-adapted solo seat mark it clearly apart from the mini-fairing Low Rider S. Starting MSRP is $23,999 (plus freight and fees), with finishes from Vivid Black and Dark Billiard Gray to White Onyx Pearl and Olive Steel Metallic — Blood Orange and Aurora Blue Denim exclusive on black trim.
Under that fairing sits a Milwaukee-Eight 117 High Output: 114 horsepower at 5,000 rpm and 128 ft-lb of torque at 4,000 rpm, fed by a Heavy Breather intake and exhaled through a performance-tuned 2-into-1 exhaust. Running weight is 712 pounds, laden seat height is 27 inches, rake is 28 degrees with 5.7 inches of trail, and the five-gallon tank is rated at about 47 mpg — real numbers for Phoenix freeways and weekend mountain loops.
Chassis hardware is dialed for lean and load: a single-cartridge 43 mm inverted fork up front and a hidden free-piston coil-over monoshock (56 mm stroke, hydraulic preload) in back. Michelin Scorcher 31 rubber wraps 110/90B19 front and 180/70B16 rear. Selectable ride modes, cruise control, USB-C charging, and Rider Safety Enhancements — ABS, traction control, drag-torque slip control, TPMS, and the cornering-enhanced versions — back you up when summer heat or monsoon slicks show up. Full LED lighting (5.75-inch headlamp plus bullet signals) and a four-inch analog speedo with multifunction digital display round out a cockpit that looks classic and works current.
Who it’s for: riders who want Softail High Output punch with a real fairing and sealed bags — day trips to Flagstaff, canyon miles, and Arizona highway runs without going full bagger.
Who should look elsewhere: want the same 117 High Output attitude without bags or the FXRT screen? Low Rider S is the lighter, stripped sibling. Prefer heritage Softail vibes with luggage? Heritage Classic. Need navigation, bigger bags, and true long-haul bagger comfort? Street Glide or Road Glide will treat you better.
Bottom line: the Low Rider ST isn’t pretending to be a mini-fairing street fighter or a full dresser — it’s Harley packing FXRT wind protection, hard bags, and 117 High Output into one unmistakable sport-touring Softail.
Would you run a Low Rider ST up the Beeline toward Payson for a weekend blast, or are you sticking with a full bagger for Arizona miles?
Photo credit: Harley-Davidson

09/25/2026

Quick roll call for Phoenix Bikers —

What are you riding these days (make/model), and what’s your favorite road or loop around the Valley?

I’ll kick it off: lifelong rider, Buckeye area. Your turn.

09/24/2026

Took a Harley-Davidson Low Rider S out for canyon roads and a freeway on-ramp. That 117 High Output wakes up quick when you need it.

Full notes are on the site: phoenixbikersreviews.com

Would you run this as a daily rider in AZ, or save it for weekend runs?

09/23/2026

That would be a great way to park the bike in your garage, lol

Seen any good stunt fails around here?

09/23/2026

Desert heat tomorrow. Mesh jacket or leather for a short Phoenix ride?

Drop your pick in the comments — curious what local riders are actually wearing right now.

Bottom line: the Low Rider S isn’t trying to be polite Softail — it’s Harley’s left-lane Softail, 117 High Output and al...
09/23/2026

Bottom line: the Low Rider S isn’t trying to be polite Softail — it’s Harley’s left-lane Softail, 117 High Output and all, ready for the canyon and the freeway on-ramp alike.

Would you take the Low Rider S for carving desert roads around Phoenix, or are you sticking with a bagger for the long haul?

Photo credit: Harley-Davidson

Harley-Davidson Deadwood (2026) — from $17,999Harley’s new black sheep for 2026 is the Deadwood, and it wears that name ...
09/21/2026

Harley-Davidson Deadwood (2026) — from $17,999

Harley’s new black sheep for 2026 is the Deadwood, and it wears that name honestly. Denim Black paint, black tubeless laced wheels, a smoked chopped windshield, and a slammed Softail silhouette give it that stripped-down postwar bobber vibe without looking like a kit bike. Solo tuck-and-roll seat, orange tank graphics on a classic five-gallon teardrop, and almost everything else blacked out — it’s dark, lean, and built for riders who’d rather disappear into the hills than show up chrome-bright at brunch.

Power comes from the Milwaukee-Eight 117 Classic: 98 horsepower at 4,600 rpm and 120 ft-lb of torque at 2,500 rpm. That’s the same kind of flat, usable street punch Softail fans already love, fed through a six-speed and belt final drive with a 2-into-1 exhaust. Running weight is 686 pounds, laden seat height sits at 25.5 inches (26.5 unladen), and Harley estimates 47 mpg from the five-gallon tank — solid for Phoenix weekend loops and weekday desert runs.

Under the hardtail look you’ve got modern Softail hardware: dual-bending-valve 49 mm forks up front and a hidden coil-over monoshock with cam-style preload in back. Ride modes (Road, Sport, Rain) plus Rider Safety Enhancements — ABS, traction control, drag-torque slip control, TPMS, and the cornering-enhanced versions — keep the vintage attitude from turning into a vintage surprise when the road gets sketchy. All-LED lighting and a five-inch analog speedo with a multifunction LCD round out the cockpit.

Who it’s for: riders who want a factory blacked-out Softail with real solo-bobber style, low seat height, and modern electronics — starting at $17,999 MSRP (plus freight and fees), U.S./Canada exclusive in Denim Black.

Who should look elsewhere: if you need bags, a passenger seat, or long-haul touring comfort, a Heritage Classic, Street Glide, or Road Glide will treat you better. Prefer chrome and heritage flash? Super Glide still owns that lane.

Bottom line: the Deadwood isn’t trying to be every Softail — it’s Harley packing Black Hills attitude into one of the darkest cruisers they’ve built, with a 117 underneath and the tech to match.

Would you roll a Deadwood as your next blacked-out Softail, or are you sticking with Street Bob / Low Rider territory?

Photo credit: Harley-Davidson

This review was created by Kirk Johnson from Phoenix Bikers for all the motorcycle enthusiasts. I’ll post a review every...
09/18/2026

This review was created by Kirk Johnson from Phoenix Bikers for all the motorcycle enthusiasts. I’ll post a review every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday of a different motorcycle on this page. If you have any questions or want to request a motorcycle you’d like reviewed, please email me at [email protected].

Limited-edition factory custom energy for 2026 — check out the official Harley-Davidson Super Glide here:
https://www.harley-davidson.com/us/en/motorcycles/super-glide.html

Harley-Davidson Super Glide (2026) — from $15,999

Harley just brought back one of the most important names in Milwaukee history, and the 2026 Super Glide feels like a love letter to the 1971 FX that kicked off the factory-custom era. White Onyx Pearl paint, stretched tank graphics, and that classic red-and-blue striping pull straight from the original playbook, while chrome mini-apes, mid-controls, tubeless laced wheels, and a five-gallon teardrop tank keep the California-cruiser vibe honest. Only 2,500 are built for the year, and each one is individually serialized on the tank console — so this isn’t the bike you wait on forever and hope is still around.

Underneath the nostalgia sits modern Softail hardware and a Milwaukee-Eight 117 Classic. Harley rates it at 98 horsepower at 4,600 rpm and 120 ft-lb of torque at 2,500 rpm — the kind of punch you want when the road opens up and you’re not in a hurry to prove anything. Running weight is 656 pounds, with an unladen seat height of 26.2 inches (about 25.2 inches laden), so it sits low and long without feeling like a boat. Estimated fuel economy is 47 mpg from the five-gallon tank, plenty for weekend loops and weekday errands around Phoenix.

Ride modes (Road, Sport, and Rain) plus Harley’s Rider Safety Enhancements — ABS, traction control, drag-torque slip control, TPMS, and the cornering-enhanced versions — keep the old-school look from feeling old-school when the pavement gets sketchy. The clipped rear fender, low two-up seat, and exposed rear tire still give it that custom silhouette, but the dual-bending-valve 49 mm fork and hidden monoshock mean you’re not stuck with a hardtail’s punishment.

Who it’s for: riders who want chrome, lace wheels, and real heritage vibes without giving up modern power and electronics — and who can live with a limited run that starts at $15,999 MSRP (plus freight and fees).

Who should look elsewhere: if you need bags, a fairing, or max touring range, a Street Glide or Road Glide will treat you better. Prefer blacked-out and aggressive? Low Rider S or ST may be more your speed.

Bottom line: the Super Glide isn’t trying to reinvent Softail — it’s Harley putting a serial number on nostalgia and stuffing a 117 underneath. Limited, loud on looks, and ready to ride.

Would you roll a serialized Super Glide as your next cruiser, or are you sticking with a blacked-out Softail?

Photo credit: Harley-Davidson

This review was created by Kirk Johnson from Phoenix Bikers for all the motorcycle enthusiasts. I’ll post a review every...
09/16/2026

This review was created by Kirk Johnson from Phoenix Bikers for all the motorcycle enthusiasts. I’ll post a review every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday of a different motorcycle on this page. If you have any questions or want to request a motorcycle you’d like reviewed, please email me at [email protected].

Check out the 2026 Street Bob on Harley-Davidson’s site:
https://www.harley-davidson.com/us/en/motorcycles/softail/street-bob.html

Harley-Davidson Street Bob (2026) — from $14,999

If the Nightster is Harley’s modern entry point, the Street Bob is the stripped Softail that still feels like classic Milwaukee — tall bars, chopped fender, and a big twin that pulls from way down low.

The 2026 Street Bob runs the Milwaukee-Eight 117 Classic: about 98 horsepower at 4,600 rpm and 120 lb-ft of torque at 2,500 rpm. Six speeds, belt drive, torque-tuned 2-into-1 exhaust. Wet weight is 646 lbs, laden seat height is 25.8 inches, and the tank holds 3.5 gallons. Harley quotes about 47 mpg. Mini-apes, blacked-out Annihilator cast wheels (laced optional), USB-C charging, and an updated 4-inch analog gauge keep the cockpit simple.

Throw a leg over it and the message is clear: this is a bobber that wants forward motion, not accessories. Rider Safety Enhancements come standard — ABS, traction control, drag-torque slip control, TPMS, plus cornering-enhanced ABS/TCS/DSCS. You’re not buying a bagger. You’re buying a lean Softail that still sounds and feels like a Harley when the light turns green.

Style is the Street Bob playbook: solo seat, short rear, 19/16 rubber, fork gaiters, and that “leave the chrome at home” attitude (with enough polish on the Milwaukee-Eight to catch the light). It’s the bike you customize later — or leave alone and just ride.

The tradeoffs are honest. Two-up is an afterthought without the detachable passenger kit. Highway range is day-ride territory, not coast-to-coast. And at roughly $14,999 MSRP before freight, taxes, and dealer fees, it’s the value Softail — but destination and options still move the out-the-door number.

Who it’s for: riders who want Softail torque without a dresser’s bulk, bobber style without a custom shop invoice, and a daily cruiser that still looks right parked outside a diner.

Who should look elsewhere: if you need bags, a fairing, or real two-up comfort — step up to a Low Rider ST or a Street/Road Glide. If you want lighter modern power and lower MSRP, stay in Sport with a Nightster or Sportster S.

Bottom line: the Street Bob doesn’t try to be everything. It’s Harley’s no-frills Softail with a 117 that hits early, a seat that stays low, and enough attitude that you’ll still glance back at it after you kill the key.

Would you keep a Street Bob bone-stock, or is it an instant mini-ape / exhaust / seat project?

Photo credit: Harley-Davidson

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