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Around here, there a lot more Touring models than Softails. Today's riders seem to need fairings, radios, gps, cruise control, heated grips & luggage capacity to go on a 50 mile ride.
And don't forget an electric peterheater for when temperatures drop below 70 degrees. Don't want to be embarrassed when whippin' it out at the urinal.
Photo below of what me and the ol' lady packed for an overnighter.
I find it ironic that Harley's sales more tourers than all the big twins combine but more than 80% of Harley owners ride less that 1200 miles a season/year.
if thats a true fact those people need to be punished. I ride my bike year round and average at least 1200 a month and thats mostly back and forth to work.
Oh, they mentioned this at the York, PA Harley tour but I don't remember the details. it's a really low number, lower than what you'd think..something like 15% are Softails, and like 30-40% are Touring bikes (I don't remember if that includes Trikes or CVO models), but keep in mind they also have V-rods, Dynas, and Sportsters to make up that other 55-65%. The Street Glide is HD's #1 selling bike for the last few years running, and probably will continue to be.
As far as mileage goes, I don't ride nearly as much as I'd like to, but there's numerous factors that cause that.
...we all can't live in Texas and California, you know?
I would say that the members and post on these forums would give a good estimate to what the numbers are. There are way more touring post and members than any other.
I would say that the members and post on these forums would give a good estimate to what the numbers are. There are way more touring post and members than any other.
Then by that logic, 70% of everyone in the Softail forum must own a FatBoy Lo haha jk.
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