Harley davidson low rider s3/17/2023 ![]() If you recall, Harley discontinued the Dyna line-up for 2018 and migrated many models over to Softail chassis. The 2020 model has more power and better handling over the previous model, the 2017 Low Rider S, which was a Dyna. But even though small things make big difference as I say, this featured wasn’t really that noticeable. Harley has done its best to give the Low Rider S some ground clearance to accompany their claim of “performance-first attitude”.They raised the mid-mounted foot pegs. I also noted vibration to the mirrors which commonly blurs the rear view behind. I felt a bit more vibration on the Low Rider S handlebars which might be due to the higher handlebar risers. The tank-top tachometer is a challenge to read, sitting as it does not far in front of a rider’s belly, and heat from the exhaust is felt in on a rider’s right boot and calf. This requires experience from a rider which a new rider may not be well practised in. I felt you need to be deliberate and ready to control on steering inputs at speed and doing small turns. I wouldn’t call the handling nimble or easy. The narrow bars look cool but decrease leverage, yielding steering effort that is deliberate, not flickable. The rear shock is at an optimised angle between the frame and swingarm. Suspension is managed by a single shock with emulsion technology and spring-preload adjustment in the rear and a 43mm inverted front fork. Rear Suspension positioned for enhanced travel and response. Great to see on the 2020 Low Rider S and big upgrade over the single disc on the base Low Rider model. Plus it has a reduced fork rake to 28 degrees from the 30-degree rake of the former Low Rider model.ĭual Front Brembo 4-piston Calliper Brakes with a 300 mm floating disc. The inverted front fork design stiffens the front end for improved steering input –and intending to keep the front wheel planted. The engine features a dual internally counter-balanced system that reduces engine vibration but maintains that familiar Harley-Davidson rhythm. Updated rigid-mounted Milwaukee-Eight 114 (1868cc) engine that produces 119 ft/lbs of torque at 3000 rpm. This is a huge upgrade from the 2017 Low Rider S and its Screamin’ Eagle Twin Cam 110. A easy to wrap your grip around, one-inch diameter motocross-style handlebar on four-inch high straight risers, colour-matched mini fairing and solo seat. I do think this will be a challenge for longer bodies and you might need to make some foot-peg adjustments. Fit me like a glove and was easy to slip into you. They’re also in keeping with the “Sons Of Anarchy” styling as apparently the former Low Rider S is known as Anarchy 2 at the factory Plus these allow for increased radius for corner and tight turns. LED lay-back tail lamp has a smoked lensĬast-Aluminium Wheels finished in Matte Dark Bronze and wrapped in Michelin Scorcher 31 tires.Derby cover, intake, and lower rocker covers in Gloss Black.Powertrain, primary cover, and tank console are finished in Wrinkle Black.Mufflers and exhaust shields in Jet Black.Forks, triple-clamp, riser and handlebar, and rear fender supports in Matte Black.Harley-Davidson Low Rider S Returns Stronger, Easier Than Ever – Photo Credit: Tal Ben-Izhak My Favourite Standout Features As a rider who expects performance, no matter the style or speed, I was very happy to this added adjustment. And combine this with the added confidence for any rider via the Low Rider S double brake discs (unlike other models single brake disc). Given the dry weight of 295 kilos / 650 lbs, most riders, new or seasoned will find it easy to put this advantage to work. Features such as the Milwaukee-Eight 114 engine, a Softail frame that has a two degree steeper ball head angle to let the engine steer quicker. You could say, it’s a combination of a Softail but with luxury features. The Low Rider S has plenty of attitude and resembles the model from the 80s – based on the Dyna platform. Firing it up and moving off to that “first impression” kilometre, the exciting pull-away torque definitely made for smiles! There’s no confusion about feeling you’re on a cruiser. When taking it off the side-stand its light-weighted-ness became obvious, followed by an easy fit into its lush seat. This was underlined to me during my ride, when a man shouted at me from his truck window exclaiming – “ that’s the best bike Harley ever made!” I found that indeed the Low Rider S is a winner. Some believe it was one of the best models they ever made. The Harley-Davidson Low Rider S returns to the product line-up after a three year break – last produced in 2017. Harley-Davidson Low Rider S Returns Stronger, Easier Than Ever – Photo Credit: Tal Ben-Izhak
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