So what's coming up for 2019
#181
05-02-2018, 08:58 AM
2019 MY will be more consolidation of the new Softails, watch to see a new Wide Glide and some S 114 Street Bob and or Low Rider new models. Touring will continue to be updated of the touring line up with 114 engines available on all models.
New Sportster will come for 2020 MY with a a new frame and smaller M8 1200cc and 883cc version engines. Expect to see Iron, 48, Superlow and Custom versions first. With more to follow later.
New Sportster will come for 2020 MY with a a new frame and smaller M8 1200cc and 883cc version engines. Expect to see Iron, 48, Superlow and Custom versions first. With more to follow later.
#182
05-02-2018, 01:40 PM
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#184
05-08-2018, 04:53 PM
Cruiser
Agreed Dicky. A larger, high resolution Infotainment that boots up quicker would be expected. The phone holder on the right with USB is so small, it can’t hold my 2 year old iPhone (regular size, not the Plus) with cord attached. I just hope MoCo doesn’t make the dash look as ugly as the Indian dash. So a new dash seems to be a must.
In addition, an adjustable windshield and tire pressure monitoring should be fitted to touring bikes. Which may mean a revised fairing design to accommodate the mechanism. Good time to refresh the fairing design or even introduce a new fairing.
In addition, an adjustable windshield and tire pressure monitoring should be fitted to touring bikes. Which may mean a revised fairing design to accommodate the mechanism. Good time to refresh the fairing design or even introduce a new fairing.
#185
05-08-2018, 05:07 PM
Cruiser
Aside from American tourers (ie. Harley, Indian & Victory), I cannot think of any brands that we have to spend $25K plus and buy the bike and have to spend thousands to fit Stage 2, 3 or 4 to make the engine breath properly and make them perform better. And after all that money and effort, factory stock Japanese, German or Italian tourer out performs them. Not just in terms of engine performance but in suspension too.
Having said that, I am still eager to pick up a Milwaukee Eight Street Glide once the engine issues are sorted. Not everyone can afford to upgrade bikes every 2 or 3 years so I will be waiting until the touring range has been significantly updated like the Softail range. Not just the 114ci engines.
#186
05-09-2018, 06:49 AM
New for 2019?
More of the same, in Vivid Black; with skulls. Thankfully, this will allow HD to focus on engineering and production quality control as they have in the last couple years.........
More of the same, in Vivid Black; with skulls. Thankfully, this will allow HD to focus on engineering and production quality control as they have in the last couple years.........
Last edited by Campy Roadie; 05-09-2018 at 07:10 AM.
#187
05-09-2018, 07:14 AM
Seasoned HDF Member
and yet year after year after year Harley curb stomps all of them in sales and customer brand loyalty (would buy again) making the others less relevant in market share..what does that tell us?
#188
05-09-2018, 08:22 AM
Cruiser
BUT, right behind us are the next generation of buyers who cares very little about what we held dear. They will vote with their wallets. Firstly, they are not interested in buying depreciating assets like bikes and trucks. They are much more interested in life experiences like travelling. So the motorcycle market continues to diminish. The minority of younger people who are buying motorcycles will decide on ‘bang for buck’. For all we know, they might all be buying 250cc scooters for commuting. Who knows?
Let’s hope MoCo gets the new formula right. Market share of HD in 5 or 10 years will tell us if they got it right.
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#189
05-09-2018, 11:08 AM
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That we are a loyal lot who’ve been supporting the iconic American brand. We have chosen to back the heritage, the symbol of freedom, nostalgic ties to what our fathers and grand fathers rode.
BUT, right behind us are the next generation of buyers who cares very little about what we held dear. They will vote with their wallets. Firstly, they are not interested in buying depreciating assets like bikes and trucks. They are much more interested in life experiences like travelling. So the motorcycle market continues to diminish. The minority of younger people who are buying motorcycles will decide on ‘bang for buck’. For all we know, they might all be buying 250cc scooters for commuting. Who knows?
Let’s hope MoCo gets the new formula right. Market share of HD in 5 or 10 years will tell us if they got it right.
BUT, right behind us are the next generation of buyers who cares very little about what we held dear. They will vote with their wallets. Firstly, they are not interested in buying depreciating assets like bikes and trucks. They are much more interested in life experiences like travelling. So the motorcycle market continues to diminish. The minority of younger people who are buying motorcycles will decide on ‘bang for buck’. For all we know, they might all be buying 250cc scooters for commuting. Who knows?
Let’s hope MoCo gets the new formula right. Market share of HD in 5 or 10 years will tell us if they got it right.
#190
05-09-2018, 11:14 AM
Road Warrior
My daughter and her BF fit this mold. On the other hand, last night, when I was leaving the sports bar, a couple of young women looked up and got all excited when I fired her up and pulled away. That hasn't happened much in recent years. Maybe the Harley mystique isn't dead yet.