It's no surprise that Harley Davidson chose Austin, Texas to debut its new Street 750. The city hosted the X Games freestyle motocross competition and brought together some of the world's most talented two-wheeled freestyle riders, soaring high into the sky on their bikes with a variety of incredible performances. tricks. The young fans of extreme sports who flocked there can be called potential buyers of this motorcycle. Harley Davidson lovers also came there, who did not want to miss the company's latest offer. Harley Davidson said the Street 750 is designed for cities like Austin, with congested traffic that gives way to winding rural roads.
Before this, one of my friends had already ridden a Harley Davidson Street 750 and said that handling is the main “highlight” of the motorcycle. He rode a pre-production bike, and the models I'll be describing are the first units to roll off the Kansas City production line. Thus, below I am going to describe my impressions of riding this motorcycle, also referring to the experience of my friend.
Harley-Davidson Street 750
The Harley Davidson Street 750 motorcycle is equipped with a liquid-cooled Revolution X V2 engine. The throttle valve has a 38mm body. Dry weight of the motorcycle is 206.4 kg. As for the seating position, I can say that I am a fairly tall person and when I sit on the motorcycle my knees are higher than the tank; also regarding the driver’s triangle, my position seemed to me not very comfortable and somewhat cramped. The low seat height of 25.7 inches allows you to plant your feet firmly on the ground when mounting the motorcycle if necessary. The upholstery of the bike's seat is quite hard, but comfortable, and the seat itself smoothly flows from the driver's to the passenger's seat, without any protrusions. The driver's triangle is still more “open” on the Star Bolt, but do not forget that that motorcycle is larger overall.
As for the brand of brakes, I can only say that I managed to test them. The Harley Davidson company, which has a good reputation, stated that it conducted serious testing, after which it chose the best option for this motorcycle. But information about brakes is somewhat shrouded in darkness. The same applies to the brand of shock absorbers. Practice shows that Harley Davidson does not like to go into such details, but this is not surprising and this policy is not particularly different from the policy of other similar companies. Personally, I have only respect for Harley, since this shows the manufacturer’s need to protect the company’s individuality by adding the brands involved in the development to the company’s list of secrets.
Spring view of Harley Davidson Street 750
I would like to comment separately on the appearance of the Harley Davidson Street 750 motorcycle. Its appearance looks dignified and complete. The Café Racer style windshield pairs well with the fork fluxes and adds a sporty look to the front end of the bike. The engine, exhaust pipes (2-in-1) and almost the entire body of the motorcycle are covered with dark paint. It is also worth noting that the 7-spoke wheels, painted black, also have the appropriate appearance.
It's true that Harley's high standards of control and quality seem a little exhausted in this bike. It is clear that in this regard, everyone was waiting for a model that would be similar to the expensive exhibits from the Harley Museum in Milwaukee. But this, I believe, is due to the fact that the main idea of this model is its budget and, accordingly, during the development of the Street 750 the company was constrained by financial constraints. It is worth adding to the list of deviations from the company’s norms that both turn signal switches on this model are on the left handle, which is not usual. The wiring is external and in some places not very high quality. Also, the connector on the brake master cylinder looks budget-friendly. The Street 750's rear fender is steel, but has a plastic piece underneath to house the taillights, turn signals and license plate, which doesn't look like the usual Harley standards.
As for the rear seat, I can say that it is small and narrow, and the footrests are located close, so the passenger feels uncomfortable as they are pressed closely against the driver. But it is worth noting that Harley Davidson offers removable racks, passenger backrests and seat bags for this motorcycle. This way the bike can be easily converted into something more comfortable for two people to ride.
The brakes on the Harley Street 750 are soft. The front brake is sticky and both brakes don't do much stopping. In other respects the bike is very friendly. Responsive throttle, good clutch, smooth gear changes, good handling and excellent suspension.
The main thing that my friend and I came to the same opinion on was the handling of this motorcycle.
A friend of mine said about this:
The bike corners effortlessly and changes in direction with just a click. I expected the steering to be a little sluggish with the 110/80R17 front and 140/75R15 rear tires, but the bike turns in wonderfully. Handling is certainly the highlight of the Harley Davidson Street 750. The ground clearance is excellent, thanks to the high running boards.
Disadvantages of the model
- The seat feels too soft after driving for several hours.
- The small volume of the tank somewhat limits the ability to drive long distances.
- At speeds above 130 km/h, a strong vibration is felt, which is transmitted to the steering wheel.
- The model can hardly be called innovative, as it is presented.
- Harley Davidsons are gradually turning into the mainstream, which indicates the decline of the era of brutal cruisers.
When developing the motorcycle, the manufacturer focused on the younger generation. This is evidenced by the budget price, appearance and miniature size. The model is intended for beginners. Good controllability allows you to master the technique very quickly. The design of the motorcycle is admired by many. Characteristic HD magnesium alloy wheels, round headlight, corrugated saddlebags, classic gas tank with the manufacturer's emblem. Most of the shortcomings are caused by the fact that manufacturers decided to make the motorcycle as cheap as possible.
Street 750 as a city cruiser
Harley Davidson advertises the Street 750 as a city cruiser and it really is great for the big city. It moves quickly between traffic lights, is nimble enough for heavy traffic, and turns with minimal effort. He drives quickly and smoothly. The control levers are quite high, which makes it possible to “put” the motorcycle at a fairly acute angle when turning. The only downside to its ground clearance is that its exhaust pipe is lower than the running boards. Overall the bike is compact and light with surprisingly comfortable suspension, especially for guys my size.
Regarding the 749cc liquid-cooled Revolution X V-Twin engine, a friend of mine said:
When you grab the right handle well, you first get the lower limit of torque, which then moves into the middle range. The power then levels out just before the rev limiter engages.
On the stand he said:
The Street 750 produces a respectable 52.89 hp. at 7,900 rpm and 53.36 Nm at 6,400 rpm, however, the torque curve was remaining flat all the way through the varied rev range.
The Street 750's engine is quite fiery. Fuel is supplied via a 38mm Mikuni throttle body. The Revolution X V-Twin engine is very well mounted and balanced. Engine vibration is small. It has a chain drive. If you periodically give the engine a large number of revolutions and drive all day, even with frequent stops, the rear cylinder head will begin to release heat into the space between the seat and the tank. The 6-speed gearbox and motor are mounted side by side, which gives the bike the right center of gravity and also makes the transmission perform very well.
I was surprised by the gearbox. Shifting on the Harley Davidson Street 750 is smooth and quiet. The gear ratio is well taken into account. The clutch performance is also good. It interacts with the gearbox without unnecessary fuss and noise.
Another area that surprised me about the Street 750 was its suspension. When I got on the bike with a friend of my size, I figured it would "fatigue" the shock absorbers. But the reality turned out to be completely opposite. Thanks to the motorcycle's suspension, our ride was comfortable. At the rear there are two shock absorbers with adjustable spring preload, and at the front there is a 37 mm telescopic fork. They cushion well.
Regarding the comfort of the driver's seat on the motorcycle, my friend said that his knees were higher than the low tank and that he had the impression that he was sitting on top of the motorcycle, and not on it. He called the distance to the instruments quite acceptable. And, summing up, he put it this way:
To put it simply, the Street 750 looks big, but it really isn't.
I also agree with him on this, since for people of the same build as me the motorcycle is not very comfortable. I also sat on it somehow too high. When driving at high speeds on the motorway, the Café-Racer-style windscreen vibrates unpleasantly.
Disadvantages of the Harley Davidson Street 750
What about the brakes? A friend of mine said that the braking system is a disadvantage of the Harley Davidson Street 750. I had the same impression. The 11.5-inch front and 10.25-inch rear brake discs are quite small. The front brake is sticky and stops slowly. The rear caliper clamps a little better and faster, but its strength is not enough. When you apply the rear brake, the 2-piston floating calipers lock the wheel, but the bike doesn't stop quickly, despite leaving long black streaks of rubber on the asphalt behind.
The last note will be addressed to the motorcycle exhaust. The black 2-into-1 exhaust pipes produce a more subdued rumble than expected, revvy and clean without being rumbly.
This will certainly please CARB and EPA agents, but it's not the exhaust sound that everyone will recognize as a Harley.
Potential
As mentioned at the outset, Harley had a very active presence at this year's X Games with the release of its Street 750. The company asked ESPN to add a flat race track, where the Street 750 ended up showing its full potential. Racer and AMA Pro Flat Track champion Brad Baker helped Harley with this promotion, while the company itself made some amazing custom Street 750s for the event.
The Harley Davidson Street 750 motorcycles have demonstrated the potential for customization. They were fitted with new exhaust pipes, air intakes, single seats, shock absorbers and improved brakes. Harley Davidson has now made over 100 aftermarket parts and accessories to customize the Street 750 yourself.
The Harley Street 750 is lightweight and very comfortable to ride in heavy traffic, easy to ride and quite powerful. It also has great potential for customization and is fairly inexpensive.
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Widely spaced (60 degree angle) and shorter cylinders made it possible to position everything lower and make it more compact. Simply put, the guys from Milwaukee have created a compact and modern motorcycle. This is also a vehicle that needs valve adjustments every 15,000 miles (24,140 kilometers).
Now a little about the bad. To make the Street 750 more affordable, the manufacturer had to make some sacrifices when finishing the motorcycle. The casting of the yoke looks like it was just pulled out of a sand mold, painted black and put on the bike. The last time such an option was the Chinese Cleveland Heist - a very bad comparison. While on some of their Harley-Davidson motorcycles they go to great lengths to hide all the existing wires and cables, on the new Street 750 the designers seem to have deliberately left everything in plain sight. Perhaps they will release a Dark Custom Trim Kit? Probably yes, but is it fair?
One of the main objectives of our review is to find the shortcomings of this motorcycle. Overall, the Street 750 has an understated, narrow and attractive appearance. Its striking lines, especially at the gas tank, are reminiscent of the old Yamaha Radian, which was also a great little bike for the city.
“Urban” is the perfect word to describe this new product from Harley-Davidson. “On the street and for the street,” say the advertising slogans on the manufacturer’s official website, convincing all buyers that this model is the most affordable.
Another big jump in city riding is 89 millimeters of rear suspension travel, which is about 35 millimeters more than the Iron 883. And the Street 750 soaks up most bumps rather than slamming the rear tire against them. Speaking of the rear tire, it's a custom-sized Michelin Scorcher 140/75 R15 with unusually high sidewalls, which is probably what the designers asked for. But Mark Daniels, lead designer of the Street 750, said the tire was approved by the design department. Either way, the bike moves deftly wherever the rider points its 37mm fork tubes, and even likes to be handled hard like some naked sports bike.
The bike's suspension is clearly not advanced, but it is well calibrated, although on bumpy sections of the road at more or less decent speeds it may lack damping. There's more than enough ground clearance around corners to have fun, but not so much that you forget you're still behind the wheel of a Harley. The brakes have the "old-fashioned" version of ABS, meaning the 292mm front disc doesn't have much power to lock the wheel. There is no real anti-lock braking system.
The seats were made to be very comfortable, soft and well shaped, but this feeling only lasts for the first hour. After several hours of driving, the seat may feel very soft throughout the rest of the day. But this is most likely a matter of taste; besides, the HD accessories catalog already has three alternative seats.
According to Harley-Davidson representatives, average fuel consumption is 5.7 liters per 100 kilometers. The tank volume cannot boast of dimensions - 13.2 liters, which can limit trips over long distances. Another obstacle for long trips is strong vibration, which begins to enter the steering wheel at a speed of about 130 kilometers per hour, despite the balance shaft in the motor.
