2018 uhh...
Cruiser
Joined: Aug 2017
Posts: 214
Likes: 33
From: Colorado
Watched the Dealer show...
I like they are improving the overall "performance" of the motorcycles, but wasn't really impressed by anything they showed. As a matter of fact I didn't like what they had done to some of the bikes. Alot of them remind me of "design studies" like someone asks a design student to "modernize" or update a Harley.
Visually I was totally unimpressed and alot of the bikes look like Japanese "homages" to Harleys...
What I saw was an effort to consolidate down to one basic type of frame across multiple lines and more or less the engine. Nothing wrong with that but cost-savings is what I see.
I do think performance-wise the frame/forks, and engine are a good move but not enough for me to sell my current bike or more aptly regret buying my Slim S just a few weeks ago
I like they are improving the overall "performance" of the motorcycles, but wasn't really impressed by anything they showed. As a matter of fact I didn't like what they had done to some of the bikes. Alot of them remind me of "design studies" like someone asks a design student to "modernize" or update a Harley.
Visually I was totally unimpressed and alot of the bikes look like Japanese "homages" to Harleys...
What I saw was an effort to consolidate down to one basic type of frame across multiple lines and more or less the engine. Nothing wrong with that but cost-savings is what I see.
I do think performance-wise the frame/forks, and engine are a good move but not enough for me to sell my current bike or more aptly regret buying my Slim S just a few weeks ago
Intermediate
Joined: Feb 2017
Posts: 35
Likes: 11
From: Kansas
Solidifies the fact I will not be trading in my 2002 Fat Boy for one of the new ones. ..
Road Captain
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 597
Likes: 7
From: Richmond, VA
The breakout has a 3.5 gallon tank! As an owner of an early Vrod, I can tell you that will be an annoyance to anyone that actually rides their bike. The heritage classic looks awful with those new bags. I thought the Deluxe looked the best as it seemed the least changed. Overall, visually they seem to be a big miss. I am sure they handle and ride far better though.
Question are the new softails also rubber mounted? Did the frames stay steel or are they aluminum now?
Question are the new softails also rubber mounted? Did the frames stay steel or are they aluminum now?
Supporter
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 430
Likes: 346
From: Brick NJ
The breakout has a 3.5 gallon tank! As an owner of an early Vrod, I can tell you that will be an annoyance to anyone that actually rides their bike. The heritage classic looks awful with those new bags. I thought the Deluxe looked the best as it seemed the least changed. Overall, visually they seem to be a big miss. I am sure they handle and ride far better though.
Question are the new softails also rubber mounted? Did the frames stay steel or are they aluminum now?
Question are the new softails also rubber mounted? Did the frames stay steel or are they aluminum now?
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Cruiser
Joined: Jun 2017
Posts: 211
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From: Bible Belt
did you see the blinkers on the deluxe front and rear?? George Jetson blinkers on a Nostalgic motorcycle? BIG MISTAKE
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Joined: Apr 2012
Posts: 1,755
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From: Northern Los Angeles area.
Somehow I can't help but suspect that it was a calculated move by the MoCo. This launch does not depreciate the 2017 and earlier years. The 2018s still have enough variations that someone looking to buy could still find a suitable model. Then in 2019 I bet that the MoCo will do a Big Bang of a launch.
