My 2011 already looks like that with a tour pak and killer pipes for half the price. Who they trying to kid.

 

A Sportster isn't supposed to be a "Touring" scooter. I had one years ago ( 1976 XLCH and it served me well ) Don't get me wrong, it's a great bike. I see it as another marketing ploy by the Mothership. It amazes me that they discontinue certain models then come up with these "packages" that try to fit s specific niche that is very small.

 

Not sure I can totally agree. Marketing ploy? Yes. Too small? No, IMHO. I do several tours each year and have no discomforts on long hauls. Granted, I rarely ride two-up, but with a set of bags and my occasionally mounted QD windshield, I find the Sportster is just fine for me. I'm 5'11", weigh 190, and always get where I'm going too soon.

 

I had a 08 883L with quick detach windshield, locking bags, forwards and A SUNDOWNER SEAT, essentially the same bike they are touting. It gave me the ability to pack a light load and add a passenger, with comfort. I think they are on to something. Time will tell. It's not a "starter bike" IMHO! Of course, once the bike hits the road and ends up in a lot full of full size tourers, the passenger may opt to push the rider to "upgrade" to a larger more plush bike. That's how it worked for me!

 

Here's a different way to "Tour".

1-up the Sporty does just fine where ever you want to wander (Tour).

 

"Imitation is the purist form of flattery"

I guess their spies got a look at what I have been working on all winter : )

 

It's a smart move on Harleys part, they will sell a bunch of them. Harley is in business to make money and people want a sportster with bags, you see it all the time here on this forum.
I don't have a problem with it at all.

 

in some ways it reminds me of when the moco came out with the dyna convertable, i think the only differance is the time period and technology... oh yeah and my lousy spelling

 

Very nice! Do you know if it's feasible to convert a Nightster to that front end?

 

Is this the BIG announcement everyone was rattling about??? Geez, no wonder we never see anything revolutionary. They wouldn't know how to deal with it.