Video Review: Harley-Davidson Street 500 (LAMS)

We take a look at the learner legal Harley-Davidson Street 500, to see how this mid sized LAMS cruiser stacks up to expecations in this video review...

Harley-Davidson’s Street 500 is the obvious (and only) option for those after entry into the world of riding a Harley, with the Revolution X introducing a new powerplant that is featured across the Street 500, Street 750 (not available in Australia) and in a High Output version in the Street Rod (750).

2018 Harley-Davidson Street 500 (LAMS) – Available in Australia from $9,995 Ride-Away

In the Street 500 we see a great learner legal option which has obviously been designed to offer a strong starting point, while retaining that cruiser feel and showing a balanced overall package which lends itself to having fun and building riding skills.

See a brief technical break down of the Street 500 below, while you can find the full review feature here: Review: Harley-Davidson Street 500 (LAMS)

Harley-Davidson Street 500 Tech Talk

On the Street 500 LAMS offering Harley-Davidson introduced the Revolution X 60-degree V-twin, with a capacity of 494cc and four-valves per cylinder, offering a refined liquid-cooled powerplant, with 41Nm of torque. Matched with a six-speed gearbox and belt final drive for low maintenance, the engine is finished in Wrinkle Black and features black covers.

2018 Harley-Davidson Street 500 – Engine Badge

2018 Harley-Davidson Street 500 – Tank Cap

Able to be run on 91 octane fuel, with a 13L tank the Street 500 is designed to be efficient and offer a range of up to around 350-370km/h (300km being a safe fill-up point), minimising the cost for new riders. A low fuel light shows when reserve is reached, with no fuel gauge.

Street 500 Foot controls

2018 Harley-Davidson Street 500 – Dash

Controls are mid-mount for the feet, with a forward bias and swept back ‘bars give easy access to the grips and switchblocks, with a locking gas cap, standard immobiliser and siren aiding with security. The steering can also be locked at the ignition, while a low seat height of 710mm ensures easy reach to the ground.

Instruments are a single clock with speed, and a multi-function digital readout, with dash lights for ABS, indicators and all the usual. A mini-cowl from the headlight offers minimal wind protection, and reaches up to the instrumentation. Neither clutch or brake levers are adjustable, nor are the foot controls.

2018 Harley-Davidson Street 500 – Single-piece seat

Brake lever and master-cylinder

Right handlebar and switchblock

Left handlebar and switchblock

Forks are 49mm items, with dual rear shocks and preload adjustability, and both offer enough travel to handle a variety of conditions. Brakes are disc at both ends, with dual piston calipers, backed by ABS, and matched to a 17in front wheel, and 15in rear, both clad in the Michelin Scorcher tyre.

2018 Harley-Davidson Street 500 – Fork gaiters

2018 Harley-Davidson Street 500 – Rear wheel and exhaust

2018 Harley-Davidson Street 500 – Rear shock

2018 Harley-Davidson Street 500 – Rear brake

The Street 500 weighs 233kg on the road, ready to ride, with a wheelbase of 1520mm and rake of 32-degrees. There’s room for a pillion on the one-piece seat, with rubber clad pillion pegs. Additional features include fork gaiters and steel tank badging.

2018 Harley-Davidson Street 500 (LAMS)

2018 Harley-Davidson Street 500 (LAMS)

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Price: $9,995 On-Road
Warranty: Two-year warranty, two-year roadside assistance,
& 12 months International HOG membership
Colours: Vivid Black, Olive Gold, Electric Blue (as tested), Bonneville Salt Pearl, Vivid Black Deluxe, Wicked Red Deluxe, Bonneville Salt Pearl Deluxe

Claimed power: N/A
Claimed torque: 41Nm@4000rpm
Wet weight: 233kg
Fuel capacity: 13.1L

Engine: Liquid-cooled, Revolution X V-Twin, 494cc, 69 x 66mm bore x stroke, 11:1 compression, SOHC, 35mm Mikuni single-port EFI, black two-into-one exhaust, belt final drive
Gearbox: Six-speed
Clutch: Wet, Multi-disc

Suspension: 41mm Telescopic fork with gaiters,twin coil spring over shock absorbers

Brakes: Single 300mm rotor front & rear, dual-piston floating calipers, ABS.

Wheels & Tyres: Black seven-spoke cast aluminium wheels, 180/80 R17, 140/75 R 15, Michelin Scorchers, 2.5 x 17in, 3.5 x 15in

Dimensions:
Wheelbase: 1520mm
Seat height: 720mm
Overall height: 1060mm
Overall width: 820mm

Instruments: Single analogue speedo with digital multi-function display