New "reissue" models
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06-02-2018, 11:07 AM
New "reissue" models
Has this ever been discussed here? This question/idea comes from my guitar playing background. Gibson and Fender guitars both make (not exact) copies of their classic 50s and 60s models.
Would there be a market if Harley were to do the same? For example, make a 2018 - 1936 Knucklehead. It would, of course, not be 100% exact, modern technology required to meet EPA standards, but the rest of the bike would look close enough where someone who isn't a diehard enthusiast would think they are the same bike. The Knucklehead is just one example. HD could do the same with their other iconic models.
Good idea, bad idea? I read an article maybe three years ago where Ford was doing the same with the 64 Mustang but you could only buy it as a kit and assemble it yourself.
Would there be a market if Harley were to do the same? For example, make a 2018 - 1936 Knucklehead. It would, of course, not be 100% exact, modern technology required to meet EPA standards, but the rest of the bike would look close enough where someone who isn't a diehard enthusiast would think they are the same bike. The Knucklehead is just one example. HD could do the same with their other iconic models.
Good idea, bad idea? I read an article maybe three years ago where Ford was doing the same with the 64 Mustang but you could only buy it as a kit and assemble it yourself.
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06-02-2018, 11:34 AM
Harley Davidson blends classic styling with modern technology better than any other manufacturer except maybe Triumph. Why do you think they still use the 45 degree V-Twin engine?
In order to replicate a 1936 Knuckle, they'd have to build a bike with a weaker engine and frame, and they wouldn't sell enough of them to justify the development and manufacturing costs.
In order to replicate a 1936 Knuckle, they'd have to build a bike with a weaker engine and frame, and they wouldn't sell enough of them to justify the development and manufacturing costs.
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06-02-2018, 12:11 PM
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06-02-2018, 06:19 PM
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Has this ever been discussed here? This question/idea comes from my guitar playing background. Gibson and Fender guitars both make (not exact) copies of their classic 50s and 60s models.
Would there be a market if Harley were to do the same? For example, make a 2018 - 1936 Knucklehead. It would, of course, not be 100% exact, modern technology required to meet EPA standards, but the rest of the bike would look close enough where someone who isn't a diehard enthusiast would think they are the same bike. The Knucklehead is just one example. HD could do the same with their other iconic models.
Good idea, bad idea? I read an article maybe three years ago where Ford was doing the same with the 64 Mustang but you could only buy it as a kit and assemble it yourself.
Would there be a market if Harley were to do the same? For example, make a 2018 - 1936 Knucklehead. It would, of course, not be 100% exact, modern technology required to meet EPA standards, but the rest of the bike would look close enough where someone who isn't a diehard enthusiast would think they are the same bike. The Knucklehead is just one example. HD could do the same with their other iconic models.
Good idea, bad idea? I read an article maybe three years ago where Ford was doing the same with the 64 Mustang but you could only buy it as a kit and assemble it yourself.
This is one of the things I have said on this forum. Bring back something like the legendary Night Train. Both Ford and Chrysler are selling large numbers of their new versions of the Mustang and Challenger.
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Harley Davidson blends classic styling with modern technology better than any other manufacturer except maybe Triumph. Why do you think they still use the 45 degree V-Twin engine?
In order to replicate a 1936 Knuckle, they'd have to build a bike with a weaker engine and frame, and they wouldn't sell enough of them to justify the development and manufacturing costs.
In order to replicate a 1936 Knuckle, they'd have to build a bike with a weaker engine and frame, and they wouldn't sell enough of them to justify the development and manufacturing costs.
Good post OP!!!
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06-02-2018, 07:35 PM
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06-02-2018, 07:38 PM
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What makes the older years cool is the history to them. They were a part of that time and went through those years and made those stories. A replica made today is neat if you want to see an old one but can't for some reason, but a replica will never hold what the original did because it has no history and a different soul.
Personally I'd say the market is in taking the style of something old and making something new. For example the Kawasaki Z900RS, the Yamaha SCR950, the Honda CB1100 or the Ducati Scrambler. I don't see Harley really doing this because Harley stayed with the same basic look and feel.
Personally I'd say the market is in taking the style of something old and making something new. For example the Kawasaki Z900RS, the Yamaha SCR950, the Honda CB1100 or the Ducati Scrambler. I don't see Harley really doing this because Harley stayed with the same basic look and feel.
