2018 Breakout
Road Warrior
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From: Belgium
Was at the dealer here in Belgium today and they had the 2018 Breakout on the floor. A bloody nice bike indeed, already had the "sold" sign on it too.
Looked at "THE BEND" at the transition of the frame and the new swingarm. It really isn't that bad. Would not be a deal breaker for me.
Looked at "THE BEND" at the transition of the frame and the new swingarm. It really isn't that bad. Would not be a deal breaker for me.
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Road Master
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From: Danburg, Georgia
Went by the dealer and looked at the new bikes today. The Breakout looks good in person. They had a few there. Just sat on them but didn't ride them. They had the 114. Sitting on it looking down at the tank it seems like it was a big Sportster. Nice bike but like the 13 thru 17 better.
While standing there a couple of people doing test rides pulled up on the Breakout and the Fat Boy (114's). I know stock exhaust suck (mine was quiet when I bought it) but in my opinion they did sound like Honda's. They had a whistling sound to me. Maybe it's just me. I would like to hear one of them with some aftermarket pipes. If I never owned a Breakout and was looking at one I would probably buy one though.
Overall I think they are nice looking bikes. My next bike will probably be a Street Glide Special anyway. Almost traded last week but changed my mind for now.
While standing there a couple of people doing test rides pulled up on the Breakout and the Fat Boy (114's). I know stock exhaust suck (mine was quiet when I bought it) but in my opinion they did sound like Honda's. They had a whistling sound to me. Maybe it's just me. I would like to hear one of them with some aftermarket pipes. If I never owned a Breakout and was looking at one I would probably buy one though.
Overall I think they are nice looking bikes. My next bike will probably be a Street Glide Special anyway. Almost traded last week but changed my mind for now.
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I agree wholeheartedly but because we're both owners does that make us dinosaurs inherently resistant to change I wonder?
Dalt10 you have a damn fine looking machine now. I am not having a pop and I know each to their own but I do not really understand people who have a really nice late model bike but are willing to take a hit so soon after buying to secure the latest model? I personally do not have money to burn unless of course you get a trade in offer or sale figure that is too good to resist?
We are not getting the new 2018 models in over here for a few weeks yet. Having committed and bought a 2017 110 Twin Cam myself just 10 months ago there is nothing that inspires me to change. The Fatbob 'interests me' purely for styling but as somebody else mentioned the only thing missing is the Ducati sticker. As the novelty of the new line up fades into insignificance I think the dealerships will be more interested to strike a deal perhaps for anyone wishing to trade?
Dalt10 you have a damn fine looking machine now. I am not having a pop and I know each to their own but I do not really understand people who have a really nice late model bike but are willing to take a hit so soon after buying to secure the latest model? I personally do not have money to burn unless of course you get a trade in offer or sale figure that is too good to resist?
We are not getting the new 2018 models in over here for a few weeks yet. Having committed and bought a 2017 110 Twin Cam myself just 10 months ago there is nothing that inspires me to change. The Fatbob 'interests me' purely for styling but as somebody else mentioned the only thing missing is the Ducati sticker. As the novelty of the new line up fades into insignificance I think the dealerships will be more interested to strike a deal perhaps for anyone wishing to trade?
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Road Master
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I would take a little bit of a hit if I traded. Was looking at a used 2016 or a new 2017 Street Glide Special. I've been thinking about going to a bike with a faring for a little while. Dealers around here are trying to get rid of the 16's and 17's so they will work on the price a little bit. Every time I go look at them in person I change my mind. My kids keep teasing me about getting a old man's bike (I'm 57). That's not a reason for me not to trade. After I ride my bike for a little bit I realize that I should just stay away from the dealer and keep it.
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The dealership near me whom I visited today sold more twin cams in a day than they have the last 6 months. No deals to be had and we pay in Ł what you pay in $ so it makes them at least 30% more expensive against your prices I guess including shipping taxes etc. I think all the people that have been 'pondering' must have committed before they all go. The dealership even managed to 'procure' one of the last brand new CVO 2017 Pro Street Breakouts in white/black for a customer. It had to be USA spec as there were no more UK ones to be had. The dealers over here were limited to two CVO Pro Streets per dealership and they all sold before hitting the showrooms. The sales space looked really sparse today getting room for the eventual arrival of the new 2018s. Their launch date for the new models isn't until the end of September when they expect to get stock and demos.
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Road Master
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Looked online first at the 2 big dealers here for the Street Glide and each of them had 32 2017's. The each have at least 3 to 5 2017 Breakouts and 1 or 2 Breakout Pro Streets. 1 had a new 2016 Breakout.
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My loco dealer is stuck with heaps of 2017 Breakouts and CVO as well as Low Rider S ... i think the 2018 Breakout is going to kick butt in sales ... especially the 114 version.
At least my 110 stage 5 will be able to keep up with them now
At least my 110 stage 5 will be able to keep up with them now
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Jessica with your Breakout being stage 5 and with the pillion seat removed if you are a little 'over zealous' with the throttle how do you manage to keep your posterior in the stock saddle? I took the pillion off mine and found it difficult! My mates reckoned the best way was for me to sew some Velcro to the seat of my jeans and stick some corresponding strips to the seat itself. The Breakout looks cool as a solo seat but I can't compromise on the comfort when winding open the throttle as the pillion seat being higher prevents rear slippage.
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What? You AND the bike or just the bike?
Jessica with your Breakout being stage 5 and with the pillion seat removed if you are a little 'over zealous' with the throttle how do you manage to keep your posterior in the stock saddle? I took the pillion off mine and found it difficult! My mates reckoned the best way was for me to sew some Velcro to the seat of my jeans and stick some corresponding strips to the seat itself. The Breakout looks cool as a solo seat but I can't compromise on the comfort when winding open the throttle as the pillion seat being higher prevents rear slippage.
Jessica with your Breakout being stage 5 and with the pillion seat removed if you are a little 'over zealous' with the throttle how do you manage to keep your posterior in the stock saddle? I took the pillion off mine and found it difficult! My mates reckoned the best way was for me to sew some Velcro to the seat of my jeans and stick some corresponding strips to the seat itself. The Breakout looks cool as a solo seat but I can't compromise on the comfort when winding open the throttle as the pillion seat being higher prevents rear slippage.