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Road Captain
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harley electric
so I see this post yesterday from Harley CEO. the electric will be a commuter bike for young people. he stated the new generation had no interest in engines and 6 speed transmissions, which is true. in other words, the bike won't be for the faithful, which makes sense since I bet it wont get 100 miles to a charge.
he didn't mention it, but I hope they put the v-rod engine in a touring bike next yr. I'v always seen it as a natural for the two. in order not to **** off the faithful, the moco could keep the standard engines and give the v-rod tourer a separate class. I guess we'll see........more than likely if they do, I'll trade for one.
he didn't mention it, but I hope they put the v-rod engine in a touring bike next yr. I'v always seen it as a natural for the two. in order not to **** off the faithful, the moco could keep the standard engines and give the v-rod tourer a separate class. I guess we'll see........more than likely if they do, I'll trade for one.
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I agree, the Revolution engine Harley and Porsche built was supposed to be the future of the company. I'll never understand why they killed it; the moco has already squeezed all the performance they could from air cooled v-twin technology imho. (If they came out with a vrod based bagger, i'd get on the waitlist in a second)
And the electric bike would only really make sense as an urban warrior close to home. If the price is right, it should be a hot seller among the younger city crowd.
And the electric bike would only really make sense as an urban warrior close to home. If the price is right, it should be a hot seller among the younger city crowd.
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I agree, the Revolution engine Harley and Porsche built was supposed to be the future of the company. I'll never understand why they killed it; the moco has already squeezed all the performance they could from air cooled v-twin technology imho. (If they came out with a vrod based bagger, i'd get on the waitlist in a second)
And the electric bike would only really make sense as an urban warrior close to home. If the price is right, it should be a hot seller among the younger city crowd.
And the electric bike would only really make sense as an urban warrior close to home. If the price is right, it should be a hot seller among the younger city crowd.
Because compared to the other models; nobody bought it.
Here's what I'd do if I were in HD's top management. Fix the gasoline versions so they go down the road just like everybody else's and don't need engines replaced; THEN work on the electric model.
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Road Captain
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v-rod
I think they put the motor in a new frame, afraid to **** off the faithful with the end of potato/potato. I understand, but at 120 hp, that thing with some pretty pipes would be a natural for long distance touring. the 2 new streets are baby v-rods, detuned and all. we'll see.............
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I agree, the Revolution engine Harley and Porsche built was supposed to be the future of the company. I'll never understand why they killed it; the moco has already squeezed all the performance they could from air cooled v-twin technology imho. (If they came out with a vrod based bagger, i'd get on the waitlist in a second)
And the electric bike would only really make sense as an urban warrior close to home. If the price is right, it should be a hot seller among the younger city crowd.
And the electric bike would only really make sense as an urban warrior close to home. If the price is right, it should be a hot seller among the younger city crowd.
Poor sales killed the vrod.
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Volvo ending making gas engines after 2019. its going to be electric or hybrid and thats it.
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But also I would never buy an electric bike anyway so it doesn't really matter to me either way.
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Because theres already a lengthy discussion about this in General HD.... cant have two threads in the same sub forum.
That was sarcasm by the way
That was sarcasm by the way