2010 Harley-Davidson reviews

I would consider giving this bike a 5 star had it not been for some issues; 1. Horrible seat, fixed with a Corbin 2. This bike out of the box is neutered to the max. This being my second 103ci motor from HD I was not surprised the bike ran hot and pinged, my 2003 did the same thing. The stock AIR cleaner suffocates this motorcycle, the first fix is a Screaming Eagle High Flow air cleaner, the exhaust is designed to regulate emmissions and of course noise, replaced with V&H Big Shot Duals with quite baffles "don't presume quiet makes them tame", and a Sreaming Eagle Power Commander. Now this bike runs smoother, no pinging and runs much cooler, nice a 5 star for myself. Of course I am opiniated and hate things that don't feel like they should and out of the box this bike did not feel right. Show less

I traded in a 2006 Road King and was looking for another. The 2010 King was just too far from seat to ground and the Street Glide is just a little too tall (especially for backing up)! However this bike is sweet! I never thought I would like the radio but I do!! It is very fun to ride and handles the road as if it were one! Love the cornering compared to my King! I will need either a reach seat or higher windshield as the wind around the fairing/windshield is rough at 65mph or more! The bike is certainly more powerful, even at 65mph! The 6th gear with cruise control is very sweet! The rear shocks could use some work! I live in the city and pot holes are brutal on your ride! Show less

I owned several Harleys: Sportster, Softail and finally got the right bike. Only a few hundred miles since I picked up last weekend but it is unbelievable. Love the radio, saddle bags, fairing and everything. Got rid of all the chrome and changed to black. Show less

Obviously, I just got the bike, so a follow-up review will be necessary at some point, but I'm ready to say a few things now. My two previous bikes were a '82 CB450 (two years) and an '01 naked Bandit 1200 (five years). I'd wanted a Harley since I was about ten years old but had concerns about the performance and price. I recently got financing on a Yamaha FZ1 and realized that, after insurance, the total cost of ownership for the FZ1 and the Street Bob was almost exactly the same with the difference being that the money goes to the bike with the Harley instead of the insurance company. I guess speed is not as important to me now as it was when I was 23 years old. So, picking up the Harley I was definitely a little nervous about how it would handle and feel. However, that's the most surprising thing about this bike so far - it is incredibly easy to ride. I took a couple laps around the parking lot and was on the road. The bike is long and heavy but it doesn't feel that way. It turns easy and tight. The clutch is great. Brakes don't have a precision feel, but I don't think it's as bad as some would have you believe. It's not like I got on the bike and thought "wow, the brakes suck." If you test ride Ducatis and Aprilias for a living, the Harley brakes might not quite satisfy you but they are fine for the rest of us. Power is good. I'm in the break-in period, so I haven't really gunned it, but I don't see the immediate need for performance enhancements. You definitely need to hang on tight when you crack it open in second gear. It's comfortable. I took it out for about two hours the other day and had some butt numbness but that was cured by a stop for gas and didn't even come back before I got home. Interestingly, the mid-mount controls have not led to any knee stiffness yet either. The reach to the bars is perfect for me too. It's a little hard to find neutral until the bike is good and warm, but that's no big deal. There's no tach on the stock bike. This is a real shortcoming in my opinion. If you've never ridden a big twin before, you're not gonna know what the bike feels like when it's lugging or time to shift, etc. Of course, they want you to shell out for the add-on tach but I could really use one now. They tell you in the manual when to shift by MPH but these shift points seem really conservative to me. I'm just a gearhead, you know? I like seeing the tach and knowing what I'm spinning at different gears in different speeds. The sound is great. This is another surprise. I can't believe they come from the factory as loud and throaty as they do. Now, we're not talking anything extreme here, but by factory standards, this has got to be the best sound you can buy. In sum, this is one FANTASTIC motorcycle. If you're on the fence about it, don't hesitate to buy one. I wanted one since they came out and went back and forth but I couldn't be happier with my purchase. I've been reading PSN reviews for a few years, so I thought I would pitch in. Hope this helps you out. Show less

I picked the bike up on 3/29/10 and took a 100 mile ride to get the feel. After riding a 95 ultra for years I was very impressed with the handling and power. This bike goes into and out of corners by itself. It has a very smooth ride and feels very sturdy with the new frame. I got caught in a cold rain the other night and turned on the hand warmers, awesome feature. No complaints yet. Show less

After riding this bike for awhile I have to say everything in my first review still stands. No, this Harley is not a pure sportbike nor is it designed for long range comfort, but man is it cool. Very simple and easily read instruments, phenomenal brakes, great sound, taut suspension, stable handling, and the kind of looks that stand out in a crowd. Put on a Harley accessory windscreen and saddle up for some big time fun. Show less

Absolutely the best touring bike on the planet Earth as of December 2009. Harley has finally done their homework. Plenty of style, power, & comfort. My bike is the flame blue pearl over vivid black. The six-speed tranny & the 103 engine have all you need to move you down the road. The limited has several neat little goodies added by the factory which are nice touches. So far I have seen nothing that needs improved on. The new frame & wider rear tire really make this bike feel solid under you, even for such a heavy bike it really responds & handles like a smaller bike. I'm a very tall rider and I have plenty of room even with the wife on back. Show less

I traded in my 2006 Heritage Classic, which I had taken cross-country. I can't wait to do it on this bike. I have a hard time believing what a great ride and how much power this has. It handles more nimbly than my softail. The brakes are great, feels much safer even though this is a very big bike. Gas mileage out the door was a bit over 40mpg, will get better with the PC5. Nice sound with the slip-ons, great storage. I love this bike. Show less

The bike is great so far, but it is new, what more would you expect? The leg room for me is adequate but being a tall guy I could always use more. I had a 1990 Ultra before this and you can really feel the power difference from the old girl. I now can justify that I had a worn out seat because there is no pain after riding in the butt area on the new limited. I gave it a 4 in comfort only because of the leg room, other than that it is great. Show less

Went from a 1200L to the DYNA FXD. Added the touring seat right away. Seems to have the right stuff. Excellent torque, all the power any body could use. The six speed seems to be all you would ever need. I think it will be a great bike. If not I'll let you know later. Show less