The breakout

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Sep 28, 2015 | 10:19 AM

Freak Show

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The breakout

When I look at this bike, I just don't get it. What is Harley trying to get across with this bike. The big tire? I don't get the concept? can someone point it out to me. probably sounds like a dumb question. Don't mean to offend anyone that owns one, just trying to wrap my brain around it.

Sep 28, 2015 | 10:46 AM

Warp Factor

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From: Detroit

Harley was probably trying to make a bike that some people will like and buy.
Some people like it and buy it.
Same thing with the Rocker, which preceded it.
V-rod has the wide rear tire too.

Sep 28, 2015 | 10:47 AM

Jersey Drew

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it's a low and long bar hopper style with a fat tire. some people like this look without having to convert a regular softail.

Sep 28, 2015 | 10:53 AM

heritageblue2013

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From: Running with the gators

Kinda like the road glide, I don't get it

Sep 28, 2015 | 10:54 AM

SLV

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It's the factory nod to the Pro-Street bikes that were a spawn of chopper riders and drag racers. People found that if you rake the front but keep the frame and C of G low, you could launch a built Harley really well. Add some chrome and nice paint, you get a genre of bike known as the Pro-Street. The Breakout was Harley's attempt to capture the theme.

It's not my choice of bike, but I like them anyway.

Sep 28, 2015 | 11:14 AM

fake

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From: Roswell, New Mexico

Loved the Breakout ever since it came out. Guess what, I own one now. IMO, it's the best looking bike HD has. It doesn't look like all the other bikes HD has in its lineup.