Hell for Leather review of 2010 lineup
#1
02-02-2010, 11:43 AM
Hell for Leather review of 2010 lineup
Repost of article by Wes Snipe in Hell for Leather magizine ( original article here )
2010 Harley range: revolutionary new models reinvigorate stagnant company!
Remember just two weeks ago when Harley announced its earnings had dropped 91 percent? Well banish those memories, Harley-Davidson is roaring into 2010 with nine entirely new* models! Wow, when CEO Keith Wandell said the company would be investing in the brand, we thought that was just a cleverly disguised euphemism for firing people, we had no idea it would actually stretch all the way to new paint colors and this comprehensive of a raiding of its existing parts bin. If these all-new models can't bring young people into the Harley family, we don't know what will!
"This ambitious new motorcycle launch reaches to our riders with the incredible passion that Harley-Davidson has inspired for more than a century," said Bill Davidson, Harley-Davidson Vice President of Core Customer Marketing. "We are thrilled to offer our customers nine new models and a full selection of products for 2010 that lets their enthusiasm for enjoying great motorcycles continue at full throttle!" [exclamation point added for emphasis]
Headlining the all-new range of entirely new models is an unprecedentedly new plating process called "Midnight Pearl" used on the headlight cover, timer and derby covers, fender strut covers and other equally exciting bits and pieces on the CVO Fat Bob. While Harley doesn't officially claim any performance, fuel-economy or handling benefits due to the fear of overwhelming you with awesomeness, we hear from a company insider that this new color is good for at least a 50bhp increase from the Screamin' Eagle Twin Cam 110ci V-Twin, at last putting it on par with the European maxi-scooter competition. It's massive changes like that that are really going to make 2010 model year Harleys fly out of dealer show rooms!
Elsewhere in the range, you'll find exciting all-new features like "slammed suspension," "an optional flame paint scheme," "a larger front wheel," "a new tail light assembly," " a slimmed-down exhaust," "new paint schemes and styling details" and plenty of something called "light and lean extreme!"
To say that we're overwhelmed by the way in which Harley has honored a long tradition of American innovation, American quality, American competitiveness, American courage, American vision, American progress and our favorite American tradition of all, honesty, wouldn't accurately express the emotions these new American motorcycles make us feel!
In fact, all we can say about these 2010 Harleys is: America, **** yeah!
2010 Harley range: revolutionary new models reinvigorate stagnant company!
Remember just two weeks ago when Harley announced its earnings had dropped 91 percent? Well banish those memories, Harley-Davidson is roaring into 2010 with nine entirely new* models! Wow, when CEO Keith Wandell said the company would be investing in the brand, we thought that was just a cleverly disguised euphemism for firing people, we had no idea it would actually stretch all the way to new paint colors and this comprehensive of a raiding of its existing parts bin. If these all-new models can't bring young people into the Harley family, we don't know what will!
"This ambitious new motorcycle launch reaches to our riders with the incredible passion that Harley-Davidson has inspired for more than a century," said Bill Davidson, Harley-Davidson Vice President of Core Customer Marketing. "We are thrilled to offer our customers nine new models and a full selection of products for 2010 that lets their enthusiasm for enjoying great motorcycles continue at full throttle!" [exclamation point added for emphasis]
Headlining the all-new range of entirely new models is an unprecedentedly new plating process called "Midnight Pearl" used on the headlight cover, timer and derby covers, fender strut covers and other equally exciting bits and pieces on the CVO Fat Bob. While Harley doesn't officially claim any performance, fuel-economy or handling benefits due to the fear of overwhelming you with awesomeness, we hear from a company insider that this new color is good for at least a 50bhp increase from the Screamin' Eagle Twin Cam 110ci V-Twin, at last putting it on par with the European maxi-scooter competition. It's massive changes like that that are really going to make 2010 model year Harleys fly out of dealer show rooms!
Elsewhere in the range, you'll find exciting all-new features like "slammed suspension," "an optional flame paint scheme," "a larger front wheel," "a new tail light assembly," " a slimmed-down exhaust," "new paint schemes and styling details" and plenty of something called "light and lean extreme!"
To say that we're overwhelmed by the way in which Harley has honored a long tradition of American innovation, American quality, American competitiveness, American courage, American vision, American progress and our favorite American tradition of all, honesty, wouldn't accurately express the emotions these new American motorcycles make us feel!
In fact, all we can say about these 2010 Harleys is: America, **** yeah!
#3
02-02-2010, 02:52 PM
Innovative? 2010 Harley's are just a Mr. Rogers imitation of the pre 07 bike's they used to be. What is so innovative about sticking a potato up the tail pipe? Already leaned out, "AFR lean" EPA Cams and running hot and underpowered, then in 2010 they hang catalytic converters on them.
I have a lawn mower that runs better and cooler! You can't hang a CAT on an air cooled engine!
I have a lawn mower that runs better and cooler! You can't hang a CAT on an air cooled engine!
#4
02-02-2010, 02:59 PM
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