Harley 2019 FXDR 114-Test Ride Review-Failure or Future?

I got to spend some time reviewing and riding the new 2019 Harley-Davidson Softail FXDR 114. The Harley FXDR rides great considering it has a 240 mm rear tire on an 18” wheel. The 19” front wheel with a 120 mm wide front tire works well with the rear tire size. The new cast aluminum swing arm and inverted front forks with cartridge dampening both round it out to make a good cornering motorcycle. I was actually very impressed with its abilities. The riding position on the FXDR is typical for a shorter distance performance motorcycle. This is not a long distance bike to say the least. I’m 5-08 and had to choke up quite a bit towards the fuel tank to reach the handlebars. There is no adjustment on the new forged aluminum clamp on style handlebars. However, you can put standard aftermarket handlebars on the Harley FXDR and it has mounting points for that. I did get a lot of feedback through the handlebars in regards to vibration, but nothing that is a deal breaker and sort of expected on a performance type bike like this. The dash is all electronic to include a digital tachometer. The FXDR is equipped with the Milwaukee-Eight 114 motor (1868cc) and has 119 ft lbs of engine torque. It will throw some heat up at your legs so be aware of that. It comes standard with an LED headlight, signals and taillight. It has a 6 speed transmission, cable clutch, and comes standard with ABS. It’s equipped with a 4.4 gallon fuel tank and Harley says it gets and estimated 46 mpg. RIDING GEAR I...