It's about time...
07-30-2018, 03:06 PM
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It's about time...
It's about effing time. Check out the Streetfighter!
2020 Harley-Davidson Pan America, Streetfighter and Custom Model
2020 Harley-Davidson Pan America, Streetfighter and Custom Model
07-30-2018, 06:45 PM
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HAHAHAHA well I'll have to see what it's priced like and what the performance/reviews are like come 2020... I've only owned one brand new vehicle in my life and that was a brand new leftover '98 Superhawk I got a pretty smokin' deal on. I don't think most people realize there was a time when a Sportster was the fastest bike money could buy. Yes I always wanted a Harley sportbike but a VR1000 has always been a bit out of my budget. Shame I had around $800 in a perfect running Superhawk with a dirtbike bar on it that will probably outperform this thing...
I guess it's just nice to see someone FINALLY trying to move them forward a little bit. Cadillac did it. Hopefully Harley can too. I'm sure somewhere Erik Buell is rolling his eyes.
I guess it's just nice to see someone FINALLY trying to move them forward a little bit. Cadillac did it. Hopefully Harley can too. I'm sure somewhere Erik Buell is rolling his eyes.
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07-30-2018, 06:57 PM
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Ok, '41-'47 Unbelievable you knew this little tidbit
07-31-2018, 02:45 PM
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Does this indicate that the Harley business model is failing ?
Is the "Harley " niche in the market place saturated ?
These new bikes will surely test how loyal Harley owners are .
Here in Australia Harley sales aren't exactly flash with a lot of machinery sitting on showroom floors.
As a marketing exercise I wonder about the validity of competing with the well established tried and proven products from our European , British and Japanese friends.
Is their some arrogance at play here?
Sort of like " Build it and they will buy it "
I hope for the sake of Harley that they are good bikes, and a sales success.
This will be interesting to watch.
07-31-2018, 04:42 PM
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My guess is they've reached market saturation among Boomers and Gen X'ers and Millenials can't afford Ramen noodles let alone a Hardley so they've no choice but to make a play for the sportbike crowd. Who's left?
07-31-2018, 07:17 PM
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liquid cooling for hopefully at least 100hp, but should be a lot higher. think triumph speed triple and or thruxton, just to name a couple. Brembo front brakes(hd rear?). I would not miss cleaning and lubing a chain(but still has chain adjusters, I thought belts don't need adjusting?). inverted forks. small details like a 1 1/8" handle bar.
07-31-2018, 07:30 PM
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surprisingly my first impression was "good for hardly, they pretty much have to start diversifying their client base." do they offer cane holders as optional accessories yet? lol
https://jalopnik.com/harley-davidson...w-m-1827978257
that live wire is a really interesting turn for any motorcycle manufacturer. cool looking rig
I think I read an onion article a while back about hardly quitting the motorcycle manufacturing business to focus more intensely on their higher margin product like clothing, trash and trinkets. LOL
https://jalopnik.com/harley-davidson...w-m-1827978257
that live wire is a really interesting turn for any motorcycle manufacturer. cool looking rig
I think I read an onion article a while back about hardly quitting the motorcycle manufacturing business to focus more intensely on their higher margin product like clothing, trash and trinkets. LOL
08-01-2018, 04:20 AM
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liquid cooling for hopefully at least 100hp, but should be a lot higher. think triumph speed triple and or thruxton, just to name a couple. Brembo front brakes(hd rear?). I would not miss cleaning and lubing a chain(but still has chain adjusters, I thought belts don't need adjusting?). inverted forks. small details like a 1 1/8" handle bar.
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