2016-09-24 Harley-Davidson Freewheeler Test

Test day at the Clocktower Harley-Davidson Company in Graz:

Testing the H-D Freewheeler, one of Harley's trikes

My first ride on a trike ever. It's a bit of a shock: It feels completely different to riding a "normal" bike. To keep up with the group isn't as easy as on a bike. Others who tested it couldn't keep up at all. Every bump knocks you off course, so you have to work constantly in order to go straight on.

The new Milwaukee-Eight 107 cui engine, on the other hand, is a blessing. As smooth as such a big engine with a displacement of 1745 ccm can be. Altough the engine output per liter is moderate, there's always enough torque available for cruising.

Conclusion: A trike's not a bike. Definitely made for people who don't have a motorcycle driving license or ones who want to enjoy the Harley sound and touring feeling but don't dare to ride Harley's heavy touring bikes which weigh up to over 400 kg. Fun to try but I'm pleased with two wheels only an rather take the E-Glide or Road King.

Shot with the GoPro Hero4 Black. If you like this video, please click "thumps up" and subscribe to my YouTube channel.

Route: Clocktower Harley-Davidson Graz, Steinberg, Hitzendorf, St. Johann-Köppling and back

Route in Google Maps: https://www.google.at/maps/dir/Harley...

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