Why does the 2016 street Bob not get the high output motor

 

Harley's main source of income is after market mods.

 

I talked to a salesman at a local dealer and he told me that Harley still had a bunch of parts left in inventory for the regular version that they needed to get rid of first. Being that the SB is the cheapest model in the lineup they chose it to run through the rest of the parts. It will get the HO later on.

-Chris

 

maybe the 17 model will get it

 

Are you wanting to be able to say you have a high output motor like the rest of the bikes? According to harleys website, there is a less than 7 ft-lb difference in torque between the HO and non-HO. Realistically, it's going to be extremely difficult to have any measurable performance improvement by going with the HO. It's more of a marketing scheme if anything... 'for $3k more you can upgrade to the super special engine and get flashy badges. Nevermind that you'll only see a (at the most) 10 Hp improvement and we will still give you an EPA friendly tune which severely reduces engine performance.'

 

It's also the lightest of the Dynas. So that would sorta make sense.

 

The SB was one of the last models using the 96, wasn't it? I think it's all about trying to keep the price down on it.

Buy one, put in a set of cams, you'll be ahead of the game.

 

Exactly this.