Rode one this morning. Had huge expectations for this bike but unfortunately let down.

Sales dude talked this thing up like it was the next coming of Jesus himself. Power was OK, handling was very ordinary IMO (particularly low speed)

The rear tyre really does this bike no favours. It needed 5 degrees less rake and 100mm lopped off the wheelbase.

Suspension and braking was good, as is all the new softails I have ridden.

Still keeping the FXDLS till something can eclipse it.

Really I've gotta get sobba so can ride ma bike... Silly boy.

Peer pressure?

What  do you mean the outside world thinks Bullterriers are ugly???

My Bullterrier is the most beautiful handsome dog in Australia and possibly in the world. I know that for sure!

I don’t receive any ‘financial consideration from the Moco although I would take whatever they gave me.

My comments relate only to complete bikes as I have zero experience with incomplete bikes and did not even know that was a thing.

Due to my ride being washed out today I found the time to submit a slightly longer post and thought it prudent to note my opinion and or thoughts.

Below is the explanation and logic etc behind the design, price and performance of the FXDR.

The FXDR as an absolute bargain and is the motorbike version of the Porsche 911 GT3.

Consider the FXDR as a Breakout GT3.’

Both have polarising form.

Porsche created the GT3 which is based on a standard 911 by making it lighter through removal of various parts and introducing specialist lightweight bits. FXDR dito (composite guards, lightweight swingarm plastic indicators aluminium clip ons).

Porsche remove backseats. FXDR dito.

Porsche upgrade brakes and handling. FXDR dito.

Porsche introduce exclusive colours for GT3. FXDR dito.

Porsche increase power to GT3 . FXDR dito (+-5 hp over standard Breakout due to intake and exhaust).

Porsche charge a huge premium for the privilege of as GT3. Harley designers and engineers brilliantly follow similar process but with only a small price increase over the standard Breakout and therein we find our bargain.

I suspect that Porsche will take note of how Harley have pulled this of.

Don’t be surprised when Harley release the Breakout GT3 RS ( FXDR RS) version with even more performance, creative colours and exclusivity.

Finally I enclose a photo of my Bullterrier Mac and my Breakout GT3 depicting function and form at its finest.

What about Big Mac then aye?

So the FXDR is the GT3 of Harleys according to your detailed analogy.

Heres the kicker....The sporty 1200 Roadster would be considered the Porsche Boxter of Harleys, effeminate (allegedly) the lowest performing and only owned by Dentist and balding mid life crisis types.

The thing is, the Roadster would smoke this FXDR on any road worth riding, not to mention at half the cost. So going off this I should probably hit gumtree up for a fuchsia pink Boxster because they are the better car.

My ride was washed out I had time on my hands and my marketing creativity took over.All tongue in cheek!

That said, if I see an ad for a 2litre pink Boxster I’ll forward it on.

So no more Breakout GT3 from now on.

Haven't test rode it yet but want too.  Would I own one, sure if I had the cash. Test rode the M8 Fatbob and the M8 Breakout.  The Fatbob handled well but riding position felt uncomfortable.  The breakout handles better than the old ones so ended up buying the breakout. Upgraded from my sporty (still have it).  Put the SE447 cams in the breakout and had it Dyno'd.. Soon found that I can throw the breakout around the corners just as fast as the sporty but kept scraping the pipes, so fitted Arnott's air to the rear and now I can use all the tyre. More stable on the road than the sporty and loving the extra power. Rode sports bikes in my younger years, had a RZ500 that was a lot of fun but no good for cruising. I ride a Harley now cause I don't want to kill myself on a sports bike and love the community/friends that the Harley brings with it. Cant help myself and keep adding bits to the Breakout.  So I guess I'm agreeing with some in that you ride want you want to ride and who cares what anyone else thinks.  Opinions are like arsehole everyone's got one.

Stay shinny side up and enjoy the ride no matter what it is.