2020 Rumor Thread
Indian is going that route, some are hoping the T111 is being kept but its not a guarantee.
I really would love to see a new chassis under the touring line, they are really porky and could stand to lose five to ten percent of their weight. I have high hopes for Harley's new line of engines, really gives them an opportunity to try new model types without alienating the existing base. They can both exist side by side.
2020 is shaping up to be an amazing year with Harley, BMW, and Indian, all making big moves.
I really would love to see a new chassis under the touring line, they are really porky and could stand to lose five to ten percent of their weight. I have high hopes for Harley's new line of engines, really gives them an opportunity to try new model types without alienating the existing base. They can both exist side by side.
2020 is shaping up to be an amazing year with Harley, BMW, and Indian, all making big moves.
The color chart would give us some clues on what's not returning....but since only the paint chips have been posted and the page that says which model receives which color has not......
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Since we're a few weeks away from the release for the 2020 MY (aug 20-21) let's try to group in a single thread all the rumors that we've been hearing.
I'm going to start with all I've heard/read, please, refrain from making jokes ("vivid black will return") as we are trying to group the information.
1- A Sportster family whole overhaul (and I've heard they're in doubt of keeping the Sportster name)
2- Dropping M-8 107 in favor of M-8 114.
3- Touring line receiving a new monoshock frame
4- No more "Ultra" touring models....it will only exist the "Limited" trim - RGU would be transitioned to RG Limited
5- Heritage Classic becoming chromed again
6- A new "standard" touring model to take the place of both EG Standard and RK (you would be able to choose the batwing or a windshield....detachable??)
7- Street family would be dropped all along
And the obvious one is the release of the 1st bike of the upcoming Electric Family with the LiveWire.
Did anyone hear something more or different??
I'm going to start with all I've heard/read, please, refrain from making jokes ("vivid black will return") as we are trying to group the information.
1- A Sportster family whole overhaul (and I've heard they're in doubt of keeping the Sportster name)
2- Dropping M-8 107 in favor of M-8 114.
3- Touring line receiving a new monoshock frame
4- No more "Ultra" touring models....it will only exist the "Limited" trim - RGU would be transitioned to RG Limited
5- Heritage Classic becoming chromed again
6- A new "standard" touring model to take the place of both EG Standard and RK (you would be able to choose the batwing or a windshield....detachable??)
7- Street family would be dropped all along
And the obvious one is the release of the 1st bike of the upcoming Electric Family with the LiveWire.
Did anyone hear something more or different??
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Only thing that has changed from a 2007 SG and 2019 SG is they painted the chrome, bigger engine and fancy radio, that SG in 2007 was $16,500 and the 2019 is $28,000 ,Stay in the HD game long enough you will find the biggest change is the price from year to year. The good old pan motor would take me to the tavern just as fast as the fancy new M8.
I'm been saying the aircooled V-twin is a dinosaur for quite a while now. I love mine, but they are coming to the end of their life.
I know that the color chart has been out for sometime....but the last page of the chart was missing (the one that says which model receive which color)......does anyone know/have this page?
This would make easier to discover the models that won't be returning
This would make easier to discover the models that won't be returning
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I drive a semi and deliver to a HD warehouse. I asked if they had a 2020 parts and accessory catalog they said none are being sent.
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The awful all Black models don't sell as well as the near Chrome ones......
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