I Sold My Yamaha MT-09 and Bought a 2013 Harley-Davidson Forty Eight!

In this video, Alex takes his new 2013 Harley-Davidson Forty Eight for a ride so you can find out why he decided to trade his Yamaha MT-09 sport bike for a Harley-Davidson Sportster Bobber.

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[tweetchris]

After 30+ years of riding all Japanese (mostly Hondas) litre class sportsbikes, dirt, naked and adventure bikes recently bought a 2011 Harley Davidson forty eight. The Harley is unlike anything I’ve ever owned or ridden. The bike feels alive and reminds me of an old muscle car. I’m hooked. I look forward to seeing more of your new ride. Oh and they sound incredible don’t they. Ride safe Alex 👍

[dalejones]

That is a beautiful bike. I'm shocked you sold your MT09 and bought it. Your perspective after riding sport bikes is unique. Thanks for the video buddy

[jgtaylor]

“I think there’s a lot of harshness in the motorcycle world that doesn’t need to exist.” In my opinion you summed it up best in that one sentence. I’ve never understood why some people think they have to limit themselves to one particular brand of bike.

P.S. I wave to everyone on two wheels, but I’ve noticed only about half of Harley riders wave back to me. I ride a naked bike.

[cisa]

Sportster are great bikes. It’s a different ride. Nothing compares to Harley-Davidson fit and finish+ customisation. With a sportster the customisation options are infinite

[skipperdabio]

Completely agree with you. Two wheels is two wheels. Look out for one another. We all love bikes!

[rajg]

"A motorcycle is a motorcycle". Well said sir, well said. It's not about the spec sheet it's about the feeling which we get while we ride a specific one❤

[stevepunnett]

I went from a CBR1000rr to a Nighttrain. That didn’t last long because i missed the handling performance of a sport bike. I know own a Ducati Monster 1200 and love it!

[oemuser]

I went from a Honda Valkyrie Interstate to a 2016 48. First Harley I've own in my 40yrs of riding and I love it! Old school cool!

[TheAwGooner]

Riding a Harley is just a completely different experience from any other brand. It’s really hard to explain other than that they have a lot more character to them. I’ve had 2 generations of sportsters, the old style softail and now a new softail. I plan on keeping my current bike for the rest of my life!

[jendrarambharos]

This episode spoke to me so hard. I have a cruiser, and it's hard hearing the rest of the community be so harsh on them. It's a difficult to articulate feeling that it gives me when I ride, the lump and idle, and the way it pulses as I rev it on acceleration, feels so mechanical and raw. Do I want to sit at 65 for hours on it on a road trip? With the vibration and strung out motor, probably not, but around town, on a commute, in suburbia? It loves every second of that and so do I!

[drugsverhugs]

I went from a 2020 R1 to a 2007 Harley 1200 sportster. I agree with the mindset varies on each bike. The R1, I always wanted speed and as much as I loved the bike I needed to switch to a harley for a bit to mature a bit more.

[dry]

Love the Sportster! Good price! Another advantage is you don’t have to adjust the valves.

[JaySingh-exxc]

That bike sounds and looks beautiful. I went from passing my test and then straight to a 22 reg Fatbob 114. What a beast 👍👌💪

Ride safe.

[rik]

Owned two Sportsters in my life. I'm your basic sports bike rider at heart, so eventually I sold them but I enjoyed them while I had them. Couple of issues, particularly for that 48. One, you may burn your leg on that exhaust. Two, watch out on right hand turns. I grounded my exhaust repeatedly for some scary moments. Finally, the forward controls riding position is tough on my back over bumps. I can ride all day in a "track bike" position, even on a Ducati, but Harleys seem wear me out after a few hours even though I've gone on 600 mile trips on a Road Glide.

[andrewsmith]

I have told Alex and Kase to throw a leg over any and all motorcycles that you can! Opinions can change in a 5 min ride! Opportunity to ride something different can wake you up to rider knowledge and understanding of what it takes to ride that type of bike (whatever flavor). Bikes are a lot like food, if you don’t try it you will never know what it tastes like. Never say never to experiencing something different.
Sounds lean buddy! DynaJet power commander will make the fuel injection a lot happier. Exhaust popping will be gone. You will get more rpm and power. It won’t hit the limiter as fast! I bet Kase likes the bike!!

[larrywade]

Good video Alex. Point well spoken in regards to not knock another persons ride. That I felt was the most important thing in your whole video, so thank you for bringing this up. You & Case do a good service with your videos. Have a beautiful day! Illinois, USA

[TheRealJohnMadden]

As a sport bike rider who’s owned a few different Harley’s, I can easily say that it’s a different world. If you’re willing to open your mind, you’ll realize that it’s such a better experience.

[KODstorm]

Just bought a new HD Sportster S. Sold my Suzuki Boulevard S50 (which was a fantastic first bike for me) and I’m loving every second of it

[hhplymouth]

I am glad you are enjoying the sportster. I bought my first Harley last year. It is a 2007 Heritage Softail. It has a 96" twincam b.

[christianrenteria]

there is a usually a trip meter button, if you scroll trough it the rpm should come up on the where the miles are and what gear your in