VOLUME 59 ISSUE 14 APRIL 5, 2022 P105
HARLEY-DAVIDSON STREET GLIDE ST
ily an aesthetic one, as some riders prefer the
"Batwing" fairing of the Street Glide while others
prefer the "Shark Nose" of the Road Glide.
The core riding experience is just about identical
between the two bikes, though the Road Glide
offers better wind protection at highway speeds.
Despite that, I prefer the Street Glide as it feels
more compact from the cockpit, and it weighs
28 pounds less. Either way, you'll have yourself a
classic slice of Americana—and in ST guise, you'll
get some extra power and suspension travel
in the process.
The choice between the Street Glide (left) and
the Road Glide (right) is primarily an aesthetic
one, as some riders prefer the "Batwing"
fairing of the Street Glide while others prefer
the "Shark Nose" of the Road Glide.
There is plenty to soak
in when it comes to the
Road Glide's cockpit.
found on Wyman's racer. They are
13 inches tall and provide the longest
travel Harley has ever offered, plus they
look quite trick with remote reservoirs
peeking out between the rear fender
and the saddlebags.
That highlights my main issue with
the ST: Harley wants it to be the start-
ing point for customers who want to
while the ST increases that number
to 3.0 inches. It may not be a huge
change on paper, however there is
a noticeable increase in lean angle
before the floorboards start scraping.
If you're looking for even more, there's
an optional set of Screamin' Eagle
shocks designed by Ohlins which are
surprisingly close to the same pieces
