Perhaps a machine this sporty deserves the FL’s Brembos? Personally, I’d prefer a stronger initial bite from the front, which could probably be enhanced by aftermarket pads. Dual 4-piston calipers bite 300mm discs up front, backed up by a 2-piston floating caliper and 292mm rear disc. The LRST’s braking package is plenty powerful and exhibits a solid feel through the levers. “The sharper creases and revised proportions in the Low Rider ST fairing provide a look that is intended to be modern, athletic, and aerodynamically superior to the FXRT fairing.” “With a dominant central headlamp flanked by side vents, the genetic connection to the original FXRT remains familiar,” said Brad Richards, Harley-Davidson vice president of design. Our test bike didn’t have the audio system, but I’ve heard reports from those who have tested it, and they report great audio quality and volume. The amplifier and speakers add 8 lb to the fairing. It’s a plug-and-play system that includes a preinstalled 16-gauge ground wire – no tank removal required. Those who demand road tunes can order an optional Rockford Fosgate audio system ($1,019.95) that pumps out 125 watts per channel. Overly long silver bolts from the black inner fairing visible from a rider’s perch are perhaps the bike’s only finish gaffe. A low-profile textured-black console tops a slim but curvaceous 5-gallon fuel tank. Riders can toggle between engine rpm, a clock, the odo, and two tripmeters. The digital display is relatively comprehensive considering its tiny size, with speeds and fuel level always visible. To keep a tidy appearance, Harley has fitted a compact digital display inset in the handlebar riser for a clean “no gauges” look. The heart of the LRST is its bodacious 117ci Milwaukee-Eight motor with a combination of wrinkle black and gloss black finishes. There’s now a relatively generous 4.4 inches of travel out back, as well as 5.1 inches up front. Both employ styling rooted in the California “tall bike” movement and are equipped with a longer rear monoshock than the standard Softails, which yields an extra inch of rear-wheel travel. We took the iconic Motor Company design from the ’80s and gave it a new identity with a modern echo.”Īs much as this new LRST (officially: FXLRST) mimics the venerated FXRT, it doesn’t use the FXR’s celebrated-but-long-defunct frame, but rather the new-gen Softail chassis that debuted for 2018 (as does the unfaired Low Rider S version). “Our customers truly inspire us,” said Brad Richards, Harley-Davidson vice president of design, “and the Low Rider ST was born from seeing the incredible builds at motorcycle shows around the world.
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H-D says it’s for FXRT devotees who want the latest riding enhancements. Harley-Davidson was hip to the FXRT’s newfound interest and created a modern interpretation of the model in this new Low Rider ST. The FXRT’s popularity has recently been surging among custom builders eager to showcase creations beyond the typical choppers, bobbers, and baggers.
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