2025 Harley-Davidson Low Rider ST (Photos by Brian J. Nelson and Kevin Wing) Harley-Davidson has made significant updates to its Softail cruiser lineup, even though they look almost identical to the previous versions. They’ve got more power, more tech, and fresh colorways. We took them for spins around Austin, Texas, diving into the myriad changes to find out which Softail we like most.  There are now six Softails – the Fat Bob was pruned from the lineup – and what remains are the Heritage Classic, Street Bob, Fat Boy, Breakout, Low Rider S, and Low Rider ST. They’re powered by three variants of updated 117ci Milwaukee-Eight V-Twins: Classic, Custom, and High Output.  Softail prices range from $17,199 to $24,199. Seen in this lineup are (left to right) the Low Rider ST, Fat Boy, Low Rider S, Street Bob, Breakout, and Heritage Classic. Cylinder heads borrowed from the recent 117/121 CVO and Grand American Touring bikes are the main reason for the increase in power across the Softail line. Designed for improved performance and efficiency, they also use the updated oil-routing passages for the oil-cooled heads, which is purported to reduce heat during low-speed operation.   Related: Harley-Davidson Launches $110,000 CVO Road Glide RR Also new is a contoured aluminum intake manifold that creates a smoother transition from the round throttle body to the oval intake ports. Exhaust systems were redesigned to minimize high frequencies so that the bass volume from a pair of 961.5cc cylinders could be emphasized.   All Softails are now fitted with a 6-axis Inertial Measurement Unit that tracks lean angles, g-forces, and speeds to enable cornering ABS and lean-sensitive traction control. The Softails also now include selectable ride modes that affect throttle response, power delivery, and the parameters for cornering ABS and traction control.    To test the efficacy of the Softails’ new IMU-based traction control, Harley sent us out on an outrigger-equipped Street Bob to ride through a gravel-laced corner on a test course. It was interesting to feel the early TC intervention in Rain mode, then feel it loosen up in Road and Sport modes. Also new to the standard-equipment list across all Softails are cruise control, tire-pressure monitoring, and USB-C charging points. New gauges feature analog speedometers above multifunction LCD panels that display ride modes and other information. New switchgear on the handlebars offers higher-quality tactile responses, and the front brake lever is now adjustable for reach.   Suspension has straight-rate springs replacing progressive coils for “a better balance between the springs and damping,” says H-D, adding that the straight-rate fork springs provide more predictable performance and feel.   Getting the opportunity to ride six bikes over two days was an unusual situation, allowing us to hone in on which Softail is our favorite. We’ll save the best for the last.   2025 Harley-Davidson Fat Boy  All Softail lighting is now LED, including the turnsignal lamps that formerly were incandescent. The combination of wide tires on disc-style wheels gives the Fat Boy (starting at $22,599) a commanding presence, and its appearance in 1991’s Terminator 2: Judgement Day earned it a place in pop-culture history. The Fat Boy and its steamroller stance remains one of Harley’s most iconic models, but it’s my least favorite Softail.   The Fat Boy is powered by the Custom variant of the new 117 M-8s, which boasts 11% more horsepower and 6% more torque than the 114ci powerplant in the previous Fat Boy. Harley says it cranks out 104 hp and 126 lb-ft.   2025 Harley-Davidson Fatboy in Blue Burst You can identify the Custom engine by its Touring-style airbox (claimed to offer 50% more volume than the Ventilator used on the previous Fat Boy) and 2-into-2 exhaust – the only Softail motor not fitted with a 2-into-1.   This Boy hits the road with 6.3 inches of rubber up front and 9.4 at the rear: 160/60-18, 240/40-18 Michelin Scorcher radials. Lakester cast-aluminum wheels feature a machined inner section that mimics the solid discs of the original Fat Boy. The wide theme continues with the “beer can” covers over the 49mm Showa fork held by aluminum triple clamps.   2025 Harley-Davidson Fatboy GEAR UP Helmet: Shoei GT-Air 3   Jacket: Highway 21 Motordrome  Airbag: Alpinestars Tech-Air 3  Gloves: Alpinestars GPX V2  Pants: Saint Unbreakable  Boots: Harley-Davidson Hagerman   Chrome dominates the Fat Boy’s front end. To me, fat tires are like platform shoes – what is gained by a badass appearance is lost from its dynamic performance. Wider tires make any motorcycle feel less agile and heavier, simple as that. And with 25.6 degrees of lean angle before its footboards scuff the road, it digs in sooner than all the other Softails.   2025 Harley-Davidson Breakout  2025 Harley-Davidson Breakout The Breakout (starting at $23,099) is essentially a Fat Boy with a skinnier front end. The 240mm rear tire remains, but up front is a narrower and taller 130/60-21 Scorcher to give it a raked-out chopper stance. The lighter wheels and tires help trim 13 lb from the Fat Boy’s 694-lb curb weight. It shares the Custom engine with its Boy brother, which feels and sounds burly and has smooth but reactive throttle responses.   2025 Harley-Davidson Breakout in Brilliant Red While the Fat Boy uses a console-mounted 5-inch gauge, the Breakout has a 4-inch display mounted to its handlebar. The forward-canted position of the handgrips makes a rider feel engaged, and the forward-mount footpegs are able to accommodate longer legs.   2025 Harley-Davidson Breakout The Breakout’s narrower front tire sends clearer messages through the bars than the duller feedback from the Fat Boy’s chunky rubber, and it steers more neutrally too. Still, the 240mm rear tire isn’t ideal for unwinding twisty roads, and a rider can feel the bike want to run wide when accelerating out of corners.   The Breakout’s meaty 240mm rear tire adds style but affects handling. Brakes are shared with the Fat Boy, a 4-piston front caliper paired with a 300mm disc and a 2-piston rear caliper with a 292mm disc. They’re plenty adequate, but they pale in comparison to the dual-disc front end on the Low Riders.   2025 Harley-Davidson Street Bob  Wire-spoke wheels add timeless appeal to the Street Bob, now in a tubeless design. For a bar-hopping scoot, the Street Bob (starting at $17,199) could be the best Softail of them all. Its narrower and lighter wheels/tires offer better suspension compliance than its fat-tired brethren, helping the 646-lb Bob feel 100 lb lighter than the Boy, even if the difference is only 48 lb.   2025 Harley-Davidson Street Bob in Centerline The Street Bob shares the Classic engine tuning with the Heritage Classic, which can be identified by their round air cleaners. Rated at 98 hp and 120 lb-ft, the Classic variant is the least powerful 117 of the group, but it offers 4% more hp and 1% more torque than the Bob’s previous 114ci M-8, which was anything but sluggish.  2025 Harley-Davidson Street Bob As the most stripped-down Softail, the Street Bob has elemental beauty and a raw bobber attitude, with chopped fenders and the smallest fuel tank in the lineup: 3.5 gallons compared to the 5-gallon tanks on the other Softails. It’s also the least expensive of the bunch.   The Street Bob has the Classic variant of the Milwaukee-Eight 117. Straddling the low 26.8-inch seat (H-D prefers stating seat heights with riders aboard, i.e. “laden,” which is listed at 25.8 inches), a rider’s hands have a long reach up to the handlebar. The mini-apes made it difficult for me to keep my hands on the grips when the steering sweep was at full lock, and the tall handlebar adds leverage that a rider can feel flexing in its rubber mounts when shoving the grips at a standstill or when hard on the brakes.   Agility is the greatest asset of the Street Bob, feeling nearly as nimble as the old Sportsters (R.I.P.) but with a massive dose of extra power. And with 28.5 degrees of available lean angle, it’s behind only the Low Riders for maximum tilt when leaned over in corners.   2025 Harley-Davidson Street Bob The Street Bob’s most contentious aspect is its mid-mount footpegs. They are positioned fine for my body size, but long-legged riders complain they feel cramped. Adding a set of forward controls might be a simple solution for tall riders.   For some, the mid pegs and the small fuel tank might be dealbreakers. For an American-made bar-hopper, it doesn’t get better than this.    2025 Harley-Davidson Low Rider S  2025 Harley-Davidson Low Rider S If you’ve got a sportbiker attitude, the Low Rider S (starting at $20,499) is the best Softail for you. It’s spritely and engaging, ready to romp at a moment’s notice with its performance-oriented components and the most powerful Softail motor.   2025 Harley-Davidson Low Rider S in Brilliant Red The Low Riders are fitted with the High Output version of the 117s, with 11% more horses than last year’s 117. Key to the newfound grunt are the cams used in the CVO Road Glide ST that shift the powerband higher. Torque hits hardest all the way up at 4,000 rpm with 128 lb-ft, while power peaks at 5,000 rpm with 114 hp.   Braking power from the Low Riders is in a different league than the single front discs on other Softails. Low Rider ergonomics put riders in a sporty crouch, with forward-mount handlebars and mid-mount footpegs. The 4-inch gauge sitting front and center is minimalistic but functional.   As befitting a West Coast-style performance cruiser, the Low Riders have the best front ends of the bunch. A 43mm inverted fork offers well-damped suspension action, and dual 4-piston calipers bite firmly on 300mm discs. A longer rear shock yields an extra inch of rear-wheel travel, a relatively generous 4.4 inches, along with 5.1 inches up front.  The Heavy Breather intake is found only on the Low Riders. A curvy road without traffic is the Low Riders’ preferred playground, able to be leaned over 31.3 degrees before scuffing footpegs. The High Output motor doesn’t feel deficient at lower revs, but it really comes alive when ridden at the other end of the tachometer. Happily, H-D extended the Low Riders’ rev limit from 5,600 rpm to 5,900 rpm, providing a few extra furious revs to play with.   2025 Harley-Davidson Low Rider S The Low Rider S is the sportiest Softail, but it’s not my favorite.    2025 Harley-Davidson Heritage Classic  This Softail (starting at $22,999) is perfectly named, as it provides classic styling that leans on H-D’s heritage with similar bikes that stretch back to the 1950s. Nostalgia is the play here. What surprised me was how well this retro machine performs in contemporary terms.  The Heritage Classic is fitted with cast-aluminum wheels as standard equipment, while the tubeless laced wheels on our test bikes are optional. Brad Richards, H-D’s VP of design, told us that customers now want bolder colors and designs, adding that chrome finishes are making a comeback. On the Heritage, a mix of black and chrome finishes is used throughout, and new colorways are slightly more daring.   Like the Fat Boy, the Heritage uses a 5-inch instrument panel mounted on the tank console. Riders enjoy a cushy seat with the largest pillion perch in this lineup, and hands have a natural reach to the grips. Footboards offer a variety of leg positions to alleviate cramping.   2025 Harley-Davidson Heritage Classic in White Onyx Pearl The Classic tuning of its M-8 has the lope-for-days cadence that makes a rider feel like going farther than whatever destination is on your itinerary. Like all M-8s, the gearbox is a bit clunky but has positive engagement, feeling more appropriate on the Heritage than the Low Riders.  The Heritage Classic is the most lovable Harley. Change my mind… The quick-release windshield provides excellent protection and allows riders to cruise with helmet faceshields open, and the new 2-into-1 exhaust enables symmetrical saddlebags that marginally increase storage capacity.   The Heritage Classic and the Fat Boy both the Heritage have a 5-inch instrument panel on the tank console. For its versatility and easy-going nature, the Heritage Classic nearly nabbed my top spot in Softails, but the next bike speaks to me most directly.    2025 Harley-Davidson Low Rider ST  2025 Harley-Davidson Low Rider ST I’m a fan of H-D’s baggers, and I appreciate how the Pan America has expanded the definition of the MoCo, but the Low Rider ST (starting at $24,199) might be my favorite current Harley. It combines a hot-rodded air-cooled V-Twin with performance-oriented brakes and suspension, topping it off with a reasonable amount of wind protection and the road-trip ability of locking saddlebags.   2025 Harley-Davidson Low Rider ST in Blue Burst The stylish Low Rider ST tips confidently into corners. Pretty much everything said about the Low Rider S applies to the LRST. The differences are only the addition of that cool FXRT-inspired fairing and color-matched hardshell saddlebags. The new 2-into-1 exhaust allows the right saddlebag to be symmetrical with the left and increase storage volume.  The sculpted shape of the Low Rider ST’s saddlebags follows the line of the rear fender. The West Coast club-style appearance isn’t for everyone, but the versatility provided by the fairing and bags – along with the natural beauty of an air-cooled engine – hits a sweet spot in my heart. Harley describes the LRST as “a weekend escape machine,” a PR claim I can’t refute.    There are two downsides to choosing the Low Rider ST over the S version: Weight is bumped from 670 lb to 712 lb, and MSRPs jump by $3,700. The updated Softails break no new ground, but they do advance the cruiser ball forward by incorporating the latest technology along with a welcome boost of power. The formula of an air-cooled motor in a low-slung chassis has enduring appeal.   The Softail lineup ranges from classic to kinda modern, all powered by new 117ci Milwaukee-Eights. From left to right: the Low Rider ST, Street Bob, Low Rider S, Breakout, Heritage Classic, and Fat Boy. Check out more new bikes in Rider’s 2025 Motorcycle Buyers Guide  2025 Harley-Davidson Softail Specs  Base Price: $17,199 – $24,199  Website: Harley-Davidson.com  Warranty: 2 yrs., unltd. miles  Engine Type: Air-cooled, transverse 45-degree V-Twin, pushrods w/ 4 valves per cyl.  Displacement: 117ci / 1,923cc (Classic; Custom; High Output)  Bore x Stroke: 4.075 x 4.5 in. / 103.5 x 114.3mm  Horsepower: 98 hp @ 4,600 rpm; 104 @ 4,800; 114 hp @ 5,000  Torque: 120 lb-ft @ 2,500 rpm; 126 @ 3,000; 128 @ 4,000   Transmission: 6-speed, cable-actuated wet clutch  Final Drive: Belt  Wheelbase: 63.6-66.7 in.  Rake/Trail: Varies by model  Seat Height: 25.6-27.0 in. (laden, factory claim)  Wet Weight: 670-728 lb   Fuel Capacity: 3.5-5.0 gal.  The post 2025 Harley-Davidson Softail Cruisers Review  appeared first on Rider Magazine.

Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) told Jimmy Kimmel that she would “absolutely” take a head-to-head IQ test against President Trump. “He also called you low IQ, I’m sure you’re aware of that. Would you be willing to take an IQ test publicly head-to-head against the President of the United States?” Kimmel asked. “Absolutely,” Crockett responded. WATCH: Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) challenges President Donald Trump to an IQ test. KIMMEL: "He also called you low-IQ… would you be willing to take an IQ test publicly, head-to-head?" CROCKETT: "Absolutely. Absolutely! Absolutely!!" pic.twitter.com/y18u8ALhB1 — Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) April 23, 2025 Fox News reports: Kimmel played a clip of Trump talking about the Democratic lawmaker, during which he called Crockett the Democrats’ “new star,” and suggested the party was in trouble if that was the case. Trump made the comments about Crockett during the National Republican Congressional Committee Dinner in early April. “This new star, Crockett. How about her? Is that real? Are they serious about that? That’s their new star? If that’s their new star, they’re in serious trouble. I mean, this is — Crockett! Oh man, oh man. We’ve done a job, but they’ve totally lost their confidence, and it’s a hard thing when you lose your confidence, but they have. They’ve taken a lot of beatings and now they’re going to rely on Crockett to bring them back,” Trump said. Crockett said it was the first time she’d heard the sound from the president. BREAKING — Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) challenges President Donald Trump to an IQ test. pic.twitter.com/9QwLh7fjlQ — Election Wizard (@ElectionWiz) April 23, 2025 Rep. Crockett Says She’s ‘Absolutely’ Down For Head-To-Head IQ Test With Trump, Calls Musk An ‘Idiot’ https://t.co/Y0mBFME4td pic.twitter.com/8Em58cL078 — One America News (@OANN) April 23, 2025 From The Hill: In mid-April, Crockett questioned the president’s mental fitness during economic instability that came as a result of his aggressive tariff agenda. “The fact that no one is questioning his mental acuity or fitness to serve is beyond wild to me,” she said during an MSNBC interview at the time. “Like the fact that they sat around, called Joe Biden ‘Sleepy Joe Biden,’ and as I said before, at least you could sleep at night because you didn’t have to worry about your 401(k) disappearing overnight,” she added.

Police officers in Bozeman, Montana, were caught playing ‘Crime Bingo,’ also called “Midshift Bingo,” with traffic stops while on duty. “This crime bingo game was going on back in mid-January when 13 officers, including two sergeants, marked off squares apparently generated by one of several online services catering to the current customized bingo craze, according to the Bozeman Police Department,” Cowboy State Daily reports. Some of the squares on the bingo card read: DRUG DUI BUTT-A** NAKED FOOT PURSUIT FOR ARRESTABLE OFFENSE RECOVER STOLEN VEHICLE OVER .30 BAC DUI Bozeman cops were caught on duty playing ‘crime bingo’ with traffic stops. Follow: @AFpost pic.twitter.com/bwiPvMOCAS — AF Post (@AFpost) April 23, 2025 BOZEMAN POLICE DEPARTMENT is playing BINGO with your arrests.Literally. This is a real “Midshift Bingo” card used on-duty, confirmed by friends of mine who work at the state level—complete with squares like: "Everyone on team gets a felony in a week""Arrest 3 people out of one… pic.twitter.com/PQJoPZikoP — MRS. MASSACRE (@Missus_Massacre) April 19, 2025 Full text: BOZEMAN POLICE DEPARTMENT is playing BINGO with your arrests. Literally. This is a real “Midshift Bingo” card used on-duty, confirmed by friends of mine who work at the state level—complete with squares like: “Everyone on team gets a felony in a week” “Arrest 3 people out of one car” “Over .30 BAC DUI” “Successful CPR” “BUTT-A** NAKED” “Team member hit on by arrestee” “Vehicle extraction” and even scoring for giving someone life-saving CPR as if it’s funny. This is not a joke. This is a taxpayer-funded police department turning real people’s trauma, arrests, and life-or-death moments into a game. This police department, along with the Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office, Belgrade Police Department, judges, State-level employees, and the system as a whole here in Montana is corrupt — and I have been telling y’all they’re going to be exposed, and they will–a lot keeps happening which needs to be accommodated for safely. But their time has come. Bozeman PD: What exactly are you celebrating here—your win or our loss? Thirteen Montana Cops Caught On Duty Playing ‘Crime Bingo’ With Traffic Stops The customized bingo cards included incidents to check off during traffic stops, like “arrest 2 people” or “butt-ass nakedhttps://t.co/MBe70nko10 — Gloria Twiford (@audiegloria) April 23, 2025 Per Cowboy State Daily: The secret game came to light Thursday, when Bozeman Police Chief Jim Veltkamp held a press conference to reveal details about the game. In his statement to the press, Veltkamp insisted the rights of those stopped by BPD were not violated as part of the game. Veltkamp said officers, “Were engaged in a bingo competition where success in the game hinged on whether they engaged in actions listed on the bingo card.” “It did look like your standard bingo card,” added Veltkamp. “They filled in squares of things they wanted to see happen or have happened in order to check off that box in the bingo card.” Other categories included “FOOT PURSUIT FOR ARRESTABLE OFFENSE” and “APPLY TQ OR CHEST SEAL,” referring to the use of a tourniquet or sealing wounds to a person’s torso to stop blood loss. “One of those was to do a search warrant on a car,” said Veltkamp. “Which in and of itself, that is part of their duties. The concern is if they manipulated anything in order to be able to search a car.” It took two and half months for the BPD, the Bozeman City Attorney’s Office and the Gallatin County Attorney’s Office to release information about the game. At the press conference held at the Bozeman Public Safety Center, Veltkamp said the game went on for 12 days until someone alerted command staff, who shut down the game. BPD offered no details about whether money was involved, who specifically originated the game or how individual officers were disciplined. Also still unknown is whether anyone on the police force got to call out, “bingo!” Montana police officers caught playing “Crime Bingo” which incentivized arrests for various wild crimes they might encounter. https://t.co/evM1kUdd5Y — MRCTV (@mrctv) April 22, 2025 From Police1: The department, alongside the Bozeman City Attorney’s Office and the Gallatin County Attorney’s Office, conducted internal investigations. An independent attorney was also hired to review 24 cases tied to the time period when the game occurred. All concluded that none of the reviewed cases had been impacted by the game. Despite these findings, Gallatin County Attorney Audrey Cromwell filed motions with the local District Court requesting judicial review to determine what information should be disclosed to defense counsel. Eleven felony cases tied to the bingo period are currently under legal review. BPD has not disclosed the nature of the discipline issued, citing personnel privacy, according to the report. It also remains unclear who initiated the game or whether any money or rewards were involved. WATCH:

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