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Jul 30, 2018 | 01:04 PM

#61

mitchxout

Cruiser

Joined: Sep 2015

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From: Asheville. NC

Pirates on crotch rockets, what could go wrong?

Jul 30, 2018 | 01:05 PM

#62

Almostinvincible119

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Joined: Aug 2016

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From: Florida Panhandle

Quote:

Originally Posted by J3TVETTE

8-12k? No way is that competitive. Ducati is 20k and the Yamaha Vmax isnt far behind. Maybe 14-18k.

I’m more inclined to compare the Streetfighter to the best current Streetfighter made: the Z1000. Stupid fast and stupid cheap for what you get. Literally the best budget big bike you can buy. Harley has obviously taken styling cues from the 2014 Z. The MoCo HAS to get this bike to be at the 10-12k range to compete with the jap bikes. In that segment you’re competing for the wallet of the young, the Kaw and Yamaha Streetfighters are their biggest competition.

*I didn’t (and most don’t) have 20k to buy a Ducati (or HD SF) at 21-24 years olld...so I bought the next best thing.

Jul 30, 2018 | 01:07 PM

#63

stinkerbill

Road Captain

Joined: Jul 2015

Posts: 565

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From: London, UK

BRILLIANT!

Well done, Harley - whether ANY of these are ‘your thing’ our not, it a brave move. Bravo.

Jul 30, 2018 | 01:12 PM

#64

army_eod

Road Warrior

Joined: Apr 2010

Posts: 1,635

Likes: 594

From: Alabama

Nope. It wont fly.

HD just can't get this right

Jul 30, 2018 | 01:23 PM

#65

artsbest

Tourer

Joined: Sep 2012

Posts: 497

Likes: 50

From: CA

HD has to go this route or they're toast. Good move indeed and I for one like that Streetfighter look. But if you're into that type of style the Ducati X Diavel is the way to go..

Jul 30, 2018 | 01:31 PM

#66

army_eod

Road Warrior

Joined: Apr 2010

Posts: 1,635

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From: Alabama

HD needs to continue focusing and improving their core business. The M8 was a start along with the improved softail chassis.
Quit selling the bs poser lifestyle and sell bikes.
Better engineers and some better technology needed.
Lighter construction.
If they want to compete in other than the core cruiser and touring market, spin off a company and do it under a different name and hire a new crew

Jul 30, 2018 | 01:38 PM

#67

stinkerbill

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Joined: Jul 2015

Posts: 565

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From: London, UK

I think they’re bang on and will succeed in spades.

Good for them

Oh, and I kinda like the quirky, boxy, futuristic look of the adventure bike... hope it sounds like my old Ulysses...

Jul 30, 2018 | 01:47 PM

#68

JWP07

Tourer

Joined: Jun 2016

Posts: 284

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From: Sun Prairie WI

Like what I see - even the elec bike - thought I would be good with one bike but hmmm....might be tempted! Well done so far HD!

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Jul 30, 2018 | 01:48 PM

#69

tas_todd

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Joined: Jan 2009

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From: South La.

Quote:

Originally Posted by nevada72

Good point. But some are worse than others. That Harley would be king of the ugly pile. They should look to their Italian cousin for some styling tips. But I would ditch that dual headlamp. Looks like Spy VS Spy.