Harley-Davidson’s bikes aren’t all about choppers and cruisers. Contrary to popular belief, the motorcycle marque also has models fit for the track and off-road. This is what the brand wants to showcase through the recently concluded Harley-Davidson DRT Experience.
During this week-long event, Harley provided riders the chance to test the likes of the Nightster, Sportster, and Pan America on open highways, inside the racetrack, and off-road. We were recently invited by Harley-Davidson Asia to join this one-of-a-kind experience in Thailand—this is what went down during our trip.
Presenter and videographer: Leandre Grecia
Editor: Teddy Garcia Jr.
Some footage were shot using the Samsung Galaxy S23.
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During this week-long event, Harley provided riders the chance to test the likes of the Nightster, Sportster, and Pan America on open highways, inside the racetrack, and off-road. We were recently invited by Harley-Davidson Asia to join this one-of-a-kind experience in Thailand—this is what went down during our trip.
Presenter and videographer: Leandre Grecia
Editor: Teddy Garcia Jr.
Some footage were shot using the Samsung Galaxy S23.
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00:00 We are here today in Thailand for the Harley-Davidson DRT experience.
00:06 So DRT stands for dirt, road, and track.
00:09 So basically what we're going to do today is we're going to ride these beautiful Harley
00:13 bikes on the dirt, on track, and on public roads.
00:18 So I have this one kilometer asphalt track behind me and we have a one kilometer off-road
00:23 track somewhere out there and we have 47 kilometers worth of public roads to ride on today.
00:31 So it's going to be fun.
00:33 We're going to take out the Panamerica.
00:34 We also have the Sportster and the Nightster across these different environments today.
00:39 This is my first time riding on public roads so I'm sure it's going to be fun.
00:41 We also have friends from the media from other countries, from all over Asia, from Indonesia,
00:47 even from Korea, from Thailand of course.
00:50 And it's going to be a fun experience bringing these media all together here for a fun ride
00:55 around Thailand.
00:56 So let's see how today goes.
00:57 Let's go!
00:58 So we just finished with the briefing and we are just going to do our honor lap around
01:14 the track with all these bikes, all of us out there, just one round.
01:18 And from there, it's off to the races.
01:20 So we were divided into different batches.
01:23 I am going to hit the road first.
01:25 I think we're going to use the Nightster if I'm not mistaken.
01:30 And 47 kilometers worth of public roads.
01:33 It's like we're in the province in the Philippines.
01:35 Open highways.
01:36 You've got all the greenery here.
01:38 You've got mountain ranges out there.
01:40 You've got open fields and it's going to be fun.
01:42 And after the road, we're going to hit the track.
01:45 We're going to use the Sportster.
01:47 And after that, I'm going to finish the day with some dirt.
01:51 We're going to ride off-road with these bad boys.
01:54 We'll have instructors with us as well.
01:56 So there's nothing to worry about.
01:58 If we're not comfortable with our environment, there'll be pros guiding us all day.
02:03 I'm looking forward.
02:05 I'm so excited seeing what Thailand has in store for us.
02:09 Let's go!
02:10 [Music]
02:24 So we are finally here at our first stop.
02:26 It's the Khao Yai National Park.
02:29 I rode the breakout going here and it was such a fun experience.
02:34 Thailand's roads are something else.
02:35 It reminds me a lot like home and the weather is nice today.
02:39 It's just a great day for riding.
02:41 Later on, we're going to swap bikes.
02:43 Probably try the Nightster or maybe the Road Glide.
02:46 I don't know.
02:47 Let's see what's available.
02:49 But for now, we're going to take a quick break because it is pretty hot.
02:52 Like, it is good weather to ride but it still is pretty hot.
02:55 And we're just going to take a stroll, take some photos here, and we're going to head back.
03:00 [Music]
03:09 That wraps up our road experience with the Harleys.
03:13 I rode the Nightster on the way back and my god, it was such an easy bike today.
03:20 It was fun riding around Khao Yais, open roads, and man, I'd love to do that again.
03:28 That was something else.
03:29 Right now, we're just going to take a quick break.
03:32 We're going to have some lunch and after that, it's our turn to get on the track.
03:36 The off-road experience will be the last part of the day for us and I am stoked.
03:42 All right, it's our turn to hit the track now and as you can see, somebody else is already
03:46 going in and he is on the Sportster.
03:50 So I'm up next.
03:52 I'm going to start with the Nightster S, the Nightster Special, sorry.
03:55 Then I'm going to use the Sportster.
03:57 If I'm not mistaken, they're going to time the fourth lap on the Sportster.
04:01 So it's going to get a bit competitive but I'm a track noob so I don't really care.
04:06 I'm just going to ride.
04:07 I'm just going to enjoy the bike here.
04:08 It's going to be my first time taking a Harley on the track.
04:11 It's not that long, 1.1 kilometers, but I'm sure it's going to be fun.
04:15 We already did Lap of Honor earlier so I know at least the track layout.
04:20 So I'm excited.
04:21 I'm excited.
04:22 [Music]
04:44 So it's time to pretend that I know something about off-roading because we're here and ready
04:51 to hit the dirt.
04:53 We've got the Panamericas ready up there, all the way up there.
04:57 Got a short trail for us.
04:58 It's a one-kilometer trail and it's going to be the final activity for the day.
05:02 It's been such a great experience so far.
05:04 The scenery has been great.
05:05 The weather even better and I'm just excited to wrap things up with such a cool activity.
05:11 [Music]
05:21 We are done.
05:23 We just finished the off-road track and it's been one heck of a day.
05:28 We actually have a chance to keep riding on the track like what these guys are doing right
05:32 now but I am beat.
05:34 And it's been fun.
05:36 My favorite part was arguably the off-road experience because it was my first time riding
05:40 the Panamerica and surprisingly, it's lighter than it looks.
05:44 I was able to do a few jumps here and there.
05:47 That was fun.
05:48 That was great.
05:49 I wasn't expecting to find the trail that easy because it is a light trail but I'm not
05:54 really an experienced off-roader.
05:55 But yeah, it was great.
05:58 I would love to try out the Panamerica some more in longer trails or even tougher terrain
06:04 probably.
06:05 Probably in the Philippines.
06:06 You have a lot of those there.
06:07 It's been a great day here at the HD DRT Experience.
06:11 This just shows that whether you're riding on the dirt, on the road, or on the track,
06:15 contrary to what some people might think, there's actually a Harley for you.
06:18 So big thanks to Hardy Davidson Asia for letting us join this what of a kind experience.
06:22 [Music]
06:23 [Music]
06:24 (gentle music)
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