street750
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From: Idaho
A 750 is certainly enough for a "starter" bike. I remember when my 650 Boneville (not the one I have now, unfortunately) was one of the fastest and best handling bikes around. Then the 750 Honda came out and that was like Holey $h!t . . . 4 Cylinders . . . in a row! I mean OMG how could anyone ever use that much power? LOL
Now there are "girl's bikes" with that size engine.
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From: SE Michigan
A 750 is certainly enough for a "starter" bike. I remember when my 650 Boneville (not the one I have now, unfortunately) was one of the fastest and best handling bikes around. Then the 750 Honda came out and that was like Holey $h!t . . . 4 Cylinders . . . in a row! I mean OMG how could anyone ever use that much power? LOL
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Nope Yamaha makes a Bolt that looks like a Yamaha! Harley Davidson is the makers of the one and only Sportsters! Just busting your chops.
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LOL! Yeah you know what I meant, a Sportster lookalike. But I guess I am
saying the Street line looks like a metric. I mean if I was on the market for a bike like a Street, I would check out those "other " bikes
that look just like it. I wouldn't be surprised if some of the parts are the same like they are made on the same assembly line.
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From: South Carolina
Early 70's, my uncle had a CB750, thought it was the baddest ride on the planet...few years later, around '78? - he bought an XS Eleven Special, I think it was the 'fastest bike in the world' at that time. He tossed me the keys (I'd had my license for less than a year, no motorcycle endorsements in those days) and said "Have fun"...man, I couldn't believe the power that thing made! With that shaft drive, it would jack the rear wheel under power and still loft the front end. Felt like a rocket. And it didn't even make 100hp.
Times are a'changin'.
Times are a'changin'.
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From: San Diego
Believe the Street will most likely be cross shopped with the Indian Scout.
Similar parameters as relatively inexpensive city bikes that can be occasionally pressed into road trip duty.
They are super fun to ride, and punch above their weight.
Similar parameters as relatively inexpensive city bikes that can be occasionally pressed into road trip duty.
They are super fun to ride, and punch above their weight.
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From: Vegas, baby!
I agree, those "other" bikes have been around long enough to get the bugs out.
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I haven't read all the comments but I think I can bring a different perspective. My assumption is HD introduced Street 750 mainly for South Asian market (China and India) both from price point and size perspectives. It is cheaper and smaller than traditional HD models and in these countries you don't really need a 1500 or 1900CC beast given the traffic and road conditions. Other important aspect is the average size of the rider. People are typically of shorter build in South Asian countries as compared to Europeans and Americans so a smaller & lighter bike definitely makes sense. Slap an HD logo on the side of the tank on this bike and you are basically fulfilling a life-long dream of thousands of riders who couldn't afford the premium brand up until now.
How do I know - I grew up in India.
Street 750 is going to be a hit there (and I assume in China as well) as it has HD logo and it's more affordable than an 883. In India, Street 750 starts at Rs. 4,52,000 which is when compared to Iron 883's Rs. 7,37,000 price tag. That's almost 40% cheaper!
Every company wants to expand in newer and bigger markets. To that end, HD has made a very strategic move by introducing lighter and more cost-effective models.
When I have more money to throw around, I would like to have a Street 750 and a Road King to keep company to my Sportster in my stable.
How do I know - I grew up in India.
Street 750 is going to be a hit there (and I assume in China as well) as it has HD logo and it's more affordable than an 883. In India, Street 750 starts at Rs. 4,52,000 which is when compared to Iron 883's Rs. 7,37,000 price tag. That's almost 40% cheaper!
Every company wants to expand in newer and bigger markets. To that end, HD has made a very strategic move by introducing lighter and more cost-effective models.
When I have more money to throw around, I would like to have a Street 750 and a Road King to keep company to my Sportster in my stable.
