So is 103 about as big as the standard lineup is going for a while?
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So is 103 about as big as the standard lineup is going for a while?
So who thinks the 103 inch displacement is as big as the motors in the standard bikes are going to be for a while? I noticed for 2014-15, rather than go any larger, they went "HO". So does that mean for the standard non-CVO bikes, the engines are as big as we can expect for a while. Just kind of wondering.
My guess is they'll stay 103" for a few more years, then do a year or two of 110" in the touring bikes, then come out with a replacement for the Twin Cam motor in about 5 years. I have no basis for this, just my guess.
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New HD engines will be Green and eco friendly. Look for liquid cooling, direct injection, near zero emissions, high mpg and Hybrid technology. The Streets are almost there.
The V-Rod was intended as a "bridge" engine to get stoic diehards to switch from their dirty and politically incorrect Twin Cams. I wish I was joking but our government is changing HD..
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Yeah, thats kind of what I was thinking. Probablly 3-5 more years of 103. Which is cool. I would like my 2013 to have whatever the largest displacement is, at least for a while. Heck, maybe till I even pay it off! But like you guys, I think there just will come a point where the MOCO redesigns the engine. We are already almost 16 years into the twin cam. Something new MUST be in the works.
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seriously, I think some type of overhead cam, and multiple valves, with water cooling, you would be able to meet the epa standards.. obviously the revolution motor is there, just need a bigger version, my guess is stroke it for more torque. thats my prediction
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New HD engines will be Green and eco friendly. Look for liquid cooling, direct injection, near zero emissions, high mpg and Hybrid technology. The Streets are almost there.
The V-Rod was intended as a "bridge" engine to get stoic diehards to switch from their dirty and politically incorrect Twin Cams. I wish I was joking but our government is changing HD..
The V-Rod was intended as a "bridge" engine to get stoic diehards to switch from their dirty and politically incorrect Twin Cams. I wish I was joking but our government is changing HD..