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Reviews/ Harley-davidson/ Low Rider S
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8.5/10 Cruiser

Harley-davidson Low Rider S Review

"The best all-round Softail you can buy used today."

Experienced riders wanting real performance, authentic style $14,000-$19,000 used 2018-2023
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Key Specs

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Top Speed
185 km/h (estimated; note: Harley-Davidson does not officially publish top speed figures)
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Power
93 hp
@ 5,020 rpm (2020+ Milwaukee-Eight 114; note: official HP figures vary by market and are not always published by H-D)
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Torque
161 Nm
@ 3,000 rpm (2020+ Milwaukee-Eight 114)
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Fuel Economy
15.4 km/L
36 mpg ยท 6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
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Service Every
16,000 km
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Weight
307 kg
(wet/curb weight, 2020+ model)
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Engine
1,923cc Milwaukee-Eight 117 V-Twin
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Seat Height
680 mm
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Transmission
6-speed
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Engine Lifespan
150,000+ km with proper maintenance
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Used Buyer Review

The Low Rider S is genuinely one of Harley's best modern efforts, and used prices reflect that demand. The Milwaukee-Eight 114 is the real story here โ€” it pulls hard from virtually anywhere in the rev range, and that blacked-out aggression isn't just cosmetic. It actually handles, which sounds like faint praise until you've ridden a Fat Boy back-to-back. The suspension setup is notably more capable than most Softails at this price point. Buying used, check the rear tire obsessively โ€” these bikes get ridden hard by people who think they're tougher than they are. Service history matters more than usual because the oil-cooled 114 runs hot and suffers when owners skip intervals. Look for any signs of drop damage around the exhaust heat shields and left footpeg area. Post-2020 examples are the sweet spot โ€” revised suspension geometry sorted some earlier wobble complaints that owners rarely mention upfront.

Pros

+Milwaukee-Eight 114 pulls hard
+Surprisingly capable handling
+Aggressive aesthetics, not costume jewelry
+Strong resale value retention
+Comfortable highway cruising position

Cons

-Runs genuinely hot in traffic
-Rear tire wears fast
-Premium used pricing still stings
-Wind protection essentially nonexistent
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Avoid if

You commute daily through slow city traffic

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