2014 H-D Street 750 First Road Test
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From: The mitten state
And for the record Harley is calling the engine a "revolution-X" and it is far from a "scaled down" V Rod engine. Just because the new 750 is 60 degrees and water-cooled does not make it "a scaled down" REVO. Any more than a Twin cam is a Kncklehead, just because they share a V angle and "underhead" cams.
(The new 750 is a SINGLE Over head cam with chain drive. It does have 4 valves per cylinder. Just as there are many different V8 and V6 engines, they are mostly separate entities as engine families and makes. So too, are the "REVOLUTION" -V Rod engine, and the "REVOLUTION X" new 750/500.
They are very different designs, except for the included V angle and water cooling....)
(The new 750 is a SINGLE Over head cam with chain drive. It does have 4 valves per cylinder. Just as there are many different V8 and V6 engines, they are mostly separate entities as engine families and makes. So too, are the "REVOLUTION" -V Rod engine, and the "REVOLUTION X" new 750/500.
They are very different designs, except for the included V angle and water cooling....)
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From: Delaware
I am and have long been an advocate of Harley building an entry level bike. Something in the 450/500 area. I just think this bike, (the 750), misses the mark and market. I think the 750 is too big for a true beginner and Harley is once again leaving an entire segment of the buying public without a bike.
BTW, I can remember not too long ago, the then CEO was quoted as saying Harley would never build a small bike, (Bleustein, maybe).
BTW, I can remember not too long ago, the then CEO was quoted as saying Harley would never build a small bike, (Bleustein, maybe).
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From: Cali
I am and have long been an advocate of Harley building an entry level bike. Something in the 450/500 area. I just think this bike, (the 750), misses the mark and market. I think the 750 is too big for a true beginner and Harley is once again leaving an entire segment of the buying public without a bike.
BTW, I can remember not too long ago, the then CEO was quoted as saying Harley would never build a small bike, (Bleustein, maybe).
BTW, I can remember not too long ago, the then CEO was quoted as saying Harley would never build a small bike, (Bleustein, maybe).
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Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 19
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From: Bombay
I actually managed to do a test ride of the bike and its not too bad... Once you get over the overly cramped riding position and cheap *** plastics, it really is a very peppy and agile bike. Quick on the go and very light to maneuver... Nothing like any other Harley I've ridden. The motor also seems relatively high revving and power delivery is pretty steep from the get go. Hope this helps...
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Joined: Aug 2014
Posts: 4
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From: NH
Unmatched for small riders
Been searching high and low (mostly low
) for a bike with the right ergos for my 5' 1" wife. So far, this one looks like it will fit best. Not her first choice for styling (we both think that radiator is butt ugly), but ergos and weight go a long way with less experienced riders.
She has a very short inseam, and short arms. And she's coming from her first bike, a Hyosung GV250 cruiser at 389lb (the bike, not her
). So, although she and I prefer the styling of the 883 Iron, the Yamaha Bolt, and even the quirky Moto Guzzi V7 Stone, they are all too tall, and/or too heavy. And each would need mods to get either seat height, or bar reach or peg placement closer to acceptable.
She loves the Yamaha Bolt, but pegs are a stretch, and we would need to get the bars pulled back much closer (which might entail swapping to longer cables), and even then, with not so perfect ergos, it's 540 pounds - some 150 pounds more than her first bike.
Got to get her to throw a leg over a Street 750, as I think it's going to fit perfectly right out of the box. The rider triangle (bars, pegs, seat) is downright miniscule - something that she, and many other women and shorter, and/or less experienced riders will embrace!
) for a bike with the right ergos for my 5' 1" wife. So far, this one looks like it will fit best. Not her first choice for styling (we both think that radiator is butt ugly), but ergos and weight go a long way with less experienced riders. She has a very short inseam, and short arms. And she's coming from her first bike, a Hyosung GV250 cruiser at 389lb (the bike, not her
). So, although she and I prefer the styling of the 883 Iron, the Yamaha Bolt, and even the quirky Moto Guzzi V7 Stone, they are all too tall, and/or too heavy. And each would need mods to get either seat height, or bar reach or peg placement closer to acceptable. She loves the Yamaha Bolt, but pegs are a stretch, and we would need to get the bars pulled back much closer (which might entail swapping to longer cables), and even then, with not so perfect ergos, it's 540 pounds - some 150 pounds more than her first bike.
Got to get her to throw a leg over a Street 750, as I think it's going to fit perfectly right out of the box. The rider triangle (bars, pegs, seat) is downright miniscule - something that she, and many other women and shorter, and/or less experienced riders will embrace!
Last edited by MotoRob; Sep 12, 2014 at 04:24 AM.
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From: Sioux Falls, SD
Just test rode the 750 among things at an open house. Easy to ride/handle, however it was really susceptible to the 30mph crosswind we had. Had no problem running it up to 70. However I don't think id enjoy long rides on it. More of a ride around town thing. I'm looking for a first bike, but this isn't it for me. Now that breakout on the other hand...
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Joined: May 2012
Posts: 614
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From: Virginia
Been searching high and low (mostly low) for a bike with the right ergos for my 5' 1" wife. So far, this one looks like it will fit best. Not her first choice for styling (we both think that radiator is butt ugly), but ergos and weight go a long way with less experienced riders.
She has a very short inseam, and short arms. And she's coming from her first bike, a Hyosung GV250 cruiser at 389lb (the bike, not her). So, although she and I prefer the styling of the 883 Iron, the Yamaha Bolt, and even the quirky Moto Guzzi V7 Stone, they are all too tall, and/or too heavy. And each would need mods to get either seat height, or bar reach or peg placement closer to acceptable.
She loves the Yamaha Bolt, but pegs are a stretch, and we would need to get the bars pulled back much closer (which might entail swapping to longer cables), and even then, with not so perfect ergos, it's 540 pounds - some 150 pounds more than her first bike.
Got to get her to throw a leg over a Street 750, as I think it's going to fit perfectly right out of the box. The rider triangle (bars, pegs, seat) is downright miniscule - something that she, and many other women and shorter, and/or less experienced riders will embrace!
) for a bike with the right ergos for my 5' 1" wife. So far, this one looks like it will fit best. Not her first choice for styling (we both think that radiator is butt ugly), but ergos and weight go a long way with less experienced riders. She has a very short inseam, and short arms. And she's coming from her first bike, a Hyosung GV250 cruiser at 389lb (the bike, not her
). So, although she and I prefer the styling of the 883 Iron, the Yamaha Bolt, and even the quirky Moto Guzzi V7 Stone, they are all too tall, and/or too heavy. And each would need mods to get either seat height, or bar reach or peg placement closer to acceptable. She loves the Yamaha Bolt, but pegs are a stretch, and we would need to get the bars pulled back much closer (which might entail swapping to longer cables), and even then, with not so perfect ergos, it's 540 pounds - some 150 pounds more than her first bike.
Got to get her to throw a leg over a Street 750, as I think it's going to fit perfectly right out of the box. The rider triangle (bars, pegs, seat) is downright miniscule - something that she, and many other women and shorter, and/or less experienced riders will embrace!
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From: Milan
Business is business and money is money. If you was the CEO of a Company would you care about to sell your products to China and India (merged 3.000.000.000 of potential customers) ? I think you would.
Low price, low height, low cu etc..... this fits perfectly the asian market needs.
Giving a little piece of America to the citizens who can afford it, will bring new customers of bigger bikes in the future.
New projects are welcome. Indeed.
Low price, low height, low cu etc..... this fits perfectly the asian market needs.
Giving a little piece of America to the citizens who can afford it, will bring new customers of bigger bikes in the future.
New projects are welcome. Indeed.
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