I think I need a Breakout!
I think I need a Breakout!
I think I need a Breakout!! My father in law has a few bikes, the one I ride the most is the Harley V-Rod Muscle. It's a fun bike!! It's a blast to ride. It just doesn't seem like the idea bike for the wife or kids to ride on most of the day, short rides is fine but I think a Breakout would be better with the thicker back seat and the taller and wider back rest on it. I would think that would easily be a bike they could ride on the back of most of the day. Who here has rode the V-rod Muscle and how do you like the Breakout compared to that for your comfort and passenger?
Road Master
Joined: Sep 2015
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From: Kane County IL
I think I need a Breakout!! My father in law has a few bikes, the one I ride the most is the Harley V-Rod Muscle. It's a fun bike!! It's a blast to ride. It just doesn't seem like the idea bike for the wife or kids to ride on most of the day, short rides is fine but I think a Breakout would be better with the thicker back seat and the taller and wider back rest on it. I would think that would easily be a bike they could ride on the back of most of the day. Who here has rode the V-rod Muscle and how do you like the Breakout compared to that for your comfort and passenger?
Tourer
Joined: Jun 2014
Posts: 357
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From: ontario canada
My son (13) lasted for about 45 mins on the back of a breakout before his *** was numb and he wanted off. Maybe a different seat would help but Softail suspension and wide tire with little sidewall isn't exactly a cushy ride..bad *** looking bike though! Rented one in Florida for 4 days last Feb and really enjoyed it.
I've riden the Muscle..best brakes I've experienced on any Harley I've riden! Fun bike to rip around for sure, was really impressed with the handling of that chassis.
I've riden the Muscle..best brakes I've experienced on any Harley I've riden! Fun bike to rip around for sure, was really impressed with the handling of that chassis.
I had a night rod before the breakout and I must say honestly the vrod was much more comfortable than the breakout...two up riding imo is neither one of these...can be done but you will get an earful before the next fuel stop
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My Blackline and BO had pretty much the same passanger seat and my wife hated it right off. She said it was like riding a 2x4.
So, with the BL, we got a "Butty Buddy" and she loves it. And we use it on the BO too. Yeah, it's odd looking when she's not on it but so what? It's riding that counts. She's ridden 10 hours with it and no complaints. Plus it's cheaper than a new seat.
So, with the BL, we got a "Butty Buddy" and she loves it. And we use it on the BO too. Yeah, it's odd looking when she's not on it but so what? It's riding that counts. She's ridden 10 hours with it and no complaints. Plus it's cheaper than a new seat.
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Tourer
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 263
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From: Roswell, New Mexico
I think I need a Breakout!! My father in law has a few bikes, the one I ride the most is the Harley V-Rod Muscle. It's a fun bike!! It's a blast to ride. It just doesn't seem like the idea bike for the wife or kids to ride on most of the day, short rides is fine but I think a Breakout would be better with the thicker back seat and the taller and wider back rest on it. I would think that would easily be a bike they could ride on the back of most of the day. Who here has rode the V-rod Muscle and how do you like the Breakout compared to that for your comfort and passenger?
Had a 2014 Night Rod Special (Same bike as the muscle). Got the Vrod and then the wife wanted to ride. I adjusted the rear foot pegs and got the back rest. Nothing worked....
Ended up buying a used 2011 Road Glide. Awesome bike and the wife was comfy, but I could not get use to the ugly fairing.
Ended up buying a 2015 Breakout (which is the bike I've initially wanted to begin with). The Breakout is just a tad more comfy than the Vrod was for the wife. Plan on dropping 600.00+ if you want a passenger to be happy. I bought the larger passenger pillion, and sissy bar. She can ride about 75 miles, then needs a break.
A Breakout is not a wise choice for two up riding.
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Tourer
Joined: Sep 2013
Posts: 390
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From: Omaha
I spent the money on a Le Pera Sorrento seat with the gel in both rider and passenger areas. I'm hoping it's good enough, in the shop right now for a bunch of winter upgrades, not even sure if he's gotten the seat yet.
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Joined: Jan 2014
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From: Montana
This question is a joke right? Sorry about that. Both bikes are lone wolf bikes. That doesn't mean you can't ride 2 up but as others have said not the best choice
Last edited by 5150northrider; Jan 14, 2016 at 02:38 PM.