2023 Harley Davidson Breakout

Harley Davidson Breakout FXBRS 117

Finished in unmarked Baja Orange with lots of polished chrome.
Vance & Hines slip on end cans with stage 1 map.

Registered in April 2023, I am the first owner and embarrassed to say the bike has only been ridden once and covered a mere 93 miles! So is as you can imagine in showroom condition.

Harley-Davidson has long been the undisputed king when it comes to ‘bad-ass’-looking, hot rod style, big V-twin cruisers and the historic American brand’s biggest, most definitive hot rod style cruiser of all has long been the Breakout – and, for 2023, it’s now bigger and better than ever.

If any two aspects define the Breakout, they’re surely its big engine… and even bigger wheels. In terms of the latter, dimensions are 18-inches rear wearing an ultra-fat 240-section Michelin Scorcher tyre and 21in/ 130 front. The wheels themselves are a stylish ‘Roulette’ design with 26 alternately contrasting spokes.

As far as riding comfort goes, the ’23 version of the Breakout 117 is a significant improvement. Thanks to its brutish, long and lean lines and beast of a back tyre, no Hog has a more powerful visual impact. In fact, thanks to the extra chrome, smart new wheels and vivid colours, it’s actually enhanced.

With an ultra-fat 240-section Michelin Scorcher tyre and 21in/ 130 front, the most kicked-out version of the Softail frame (with a whopping 34 degrees of rake), a long 1695mm wheelbase and hefty but low slung 310kg wet weight, the Breakout 117 has the steering characteristics of a container ship, with equally minimal ground clearance. However, it’s worth noting that you do tune into it and let’s face it you’re not buying a Breakout to do track days.

Harley’s largest Milwaukee Eight engine is a seriously impressive bit of kit, offering a serious amount of punch from that hefty motor. ‘117’ refers to its capacity in cubic inches which equates to a whopping 1, 923cc. with 125 lb. ft. of torque. The big twin’s delivery is characterful and more flexible and versatile than you might expect with a traditional Harley charm but also, in this tune, an extra macho raw punch that excites when you whack open the throttle. High performance chrome Heavy Breather intake with forward facing exposed air filter element. With the Vance & Hines slip on end cans and stage one map this bike sounds awesome.

In terms of its appearance, the Breakout 117 wins the equipment competition hands down. In terms of true equipment, it’s pretty much bare to the bones. In terms of electronics, you get ABS, switchable traction and cruise control, which is fed through a small handlebar mounted LCD dash.

If you’re looking for a stunning “as new” bike given the short supply at Harley dealers, then this is definitely the bike for you.

No test rides until bike is paid for in full.