The Future is HERE!!!!
Intermediate
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 46
Likes: 6
From: Hart, Mi.
Im 61 years old, been riding Electra-Glides since 1983. This is the direction Ive wanted ever since they came out with V-Rod. Just apply it to a full size touring bike.
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 44,855
Likes: 29,832
From: PNW
All of this appears positive. I'm sure they'll clean up the lines of he Adventure bike. It's pretty ugly as is.
But one request - pretty please, with sugar on top, make the fork angle steeper than the cruiser bullshit slack angles they have been using? I want a bike that flicks into curves - not another long wheelbase, slow steering bus.
Ok.......one more request - cornering clearance. I hear it's pretty good on the Street Bob. Lets improve on that.
Give me those two things and you have gone a long way towards keeping me as a buyer. (As long as that new motor puts out 125 HP minimum)
But one request - pretty please, with sugar on top, make the fork angle steeper than the cruiser bullshit slack angles they have been using? I want a bike that flicks into curves - not another long wheelbase, slow steering bus.
Ok.......one more request - cornering clearance. I hear it's pretty good on the Street Bob. Lets improve on that.
Give me those two things and you have gone a long way towards keeping me as a buyer. (As long as that new motor puts out 125 HP minimum)
Supporter
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 419
Likes: 344
From: Brick NJ
I wouldn’t buy one, but I’m happy HD is finally going this way. Lotta youngsters are going to like these bikes, however they need to powerful, light and priced right. A few of my friends are already interested and these guys are Jap sportbikers.
new stuff. cool. too bad i'm out of the bike game
Road Captain
Joined: May 2017
Posts: 559
Likes: 113
From: VA-Nelson Cty
Stuff looks interesting and could be a positive move for HD to reach out to a lot of different riders, especially if they can make them affordable. The overseas market which I think will be a necessary part of sales for HD to survive might be a part of this picture. However, at 68 and in my present shape I will be hanging it up around 2020 and will just have to miss out on the fun.
Road Warrior
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 1,503
Likes: 94
From: SE Michigan
Dare I say it, the engine looks a lot like an Indian Scout. But, honestly, there is only so many ways to put together a DOHC V-Twin.
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Joined: Oct 2016
Posts: 2,530
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From: Wayne County, PA
Good job moco. Would have liked to see a dual disk setup on the streetfighter and i hope to god the front end is adjustable, but overall i like the direction they are taking. To be honest the adventure bike should have a 21 up front. A 19 isnt bad but for off road usage a 21 is easier to get over obstacles. I just hope they arent priced out of reach for the market.
