Harley-davidson Street Glide Review
"The definitive American touring motorcycle, warts and all."
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Used Buyer Review
The Street Glide is one of those bikes that earns its reputation the hard way — by actually being brilliant at what it does. The fairing-mounted batwing cuts wind fatigue on long hauls better than most touring bikes twice its price, and that 114ci Milwaukee-Eight (post-2017) pulls with genuine authority. Ride one back-to-back against a Gold Wing and you'll appreciate the rawer, more involving character. It's not perfect touring — it's *Harley* touring, which means you're buying into a culture as much as a machine. Used examples from 2017-onward are the sweet spot. Pre-2017 Twinsam motors run hotter and are rougher around the edges. Check for Stage 1 tunes gone wrong — poorly mapped aftermarket exhausts and air cleaners can cause running issues. Inspect the infotainment touchscreen carefully; Harley's BOOM! Box system can develop dead spots and replacements are expensive. Tire wear tends to be heavy, and if the rear's squared off, budget accordingly.
Pros
Cons
You prioritize handling dynamics over highway comfort
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