![]() Lurch is 6′-4″ tall and also test rode this bike. The Harley Street Glide ST comes with a LED headlight and taillight but the front and rear signals are still halogens. I think that all Harley's with the Boom Box should come stock with the WHIM like the CVO models do. If you want any wireless headset functionality though, you'll have to add a WHIM during or after your purchase. You can also use a Harley branded 7 pin wired headset instead. You need this to activate both Apple Car Play and Android Auto. The WHIM allows you to have Bluetooth headset connectivity with the Boom Box while using a Harley branded Sena wireless headset. The Boom Box Infotainment System does not come with a WHIM ( Wireless Headset Interface Module) out of the factory. The stock suspension performed very well, even when on a gravel road with potholes. But, if I was long distance touring I'd replace the seat. The stock seat was pretty comfortable and has a nice curve up in the back, keeping you in the saddle when rolling the throttle and giving some lower back support. I am 5′-08″ tall and the bike fit me fine and I was flat footed when stopped with plenty of bend in my knees. ![]() I like that the Harley Street Glide ST sits an inch higher for that extra lean angle and I really liked the look of the differing front fender. Of course, the Boss Audio system was much louder. During the time we had the ST we did a Boss Audio Stereo/Amp Kit install on another bike and tested it against the stock Harley system. I really liked the stock stereo system with the Boom Box GTS Infotainment System with two-way speakers and it was pretty loud and clear, even when traveling at freeway speeds with a full-face helmet. ![]() A Real World Harley Street Glide ST Ride and Review.Yes, Harley loaned me the bike but in no way was I paid for this review and Harley has never told me what or what I cannot say or I simply would not do these reviews. There are plenty of OEM Harley performance parts for the Street Glide ST to include Ohlins suspension.Īnd as always, you'll get an honest review on this website and on our YouTube Channel. The ST is really a blank canvas for performance parts and you could easily make the Milwaukee Eight 117 ci engine a 131 ci engine with a stage four kit. And, for the first time you get that CVO power train in a non-CVO bike It was designed for weight, power, and performance and for it to be faster, more nimble, and have more lean angle. The Harley Street Glide ST is a great foundation if you are going to build it out as more of a hot rod. CHECK OUT OUR HUNDREDS OF FREE HELPFUL VIDEOS ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL AND SUBSCRIBE! The ST gets 41 mpg in premium operating conditions. The Street Glide ST has a 19-inch front tire and 18-inch rear tire, 49 mm dual bending valve front forks, premium standard height (13 inch) hand-adjustable rear suspension, dual front and single disc rear brakes, 6 speed transmission, Boom Box GTS Infotainment System, and 6 gallon fuel tank. Law Abiding Biker Podcast Episode #295: The Harley Street & Road Glide ST-Guests Paul James, Bjorn Shuster, and Eric Buckhouse of Harley-Davidson.The saddlebags are also squared off and don't contour the mufflers like on the special models. Some of the weight savings are because the Harley Street Glide ST only comes with a solo seat and has no passenger pegs but you can add both after purchase. Harley was able to shave 13 lbs off the Street Glide ST in comparison to a Street Glide Special model, making the ST weigh in at around 814 lbs in operating condition. SUPPORT US AND SHOP IN THE OFFICIAL LAW ABIDING BIKER STORE This provides for more lean angle on the ST model and I found that to be the case during my testing. This ST sits an inch higher than a Harley Street Glide Special model, which makes it the same height as models such as the Ultra Limited. This bike was inspired by the King of the Baggers series and you should really check it out if you haven't. The bike has plenty of get up and go and you can easily pass and get around slower traffic. That was apparent when I got into the power band at around 3500 rpm. This bike comes with the Milwaukee-Eight 117 ci air/oil cooled V-Twin engine with a heavy breather, making around 106 horsepower and 126 ft. This bike was a dream to ride and overall performed very well. Harley shipped me the bike and let me have it for 30 days so I was able to really evaluate it. I recently test rode and reviewed the new Harley-Davidson 2022 Street Glide ST. Podcast: Play in new window | Download | Embed
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