2019 predictions
6spd tranny (c'mon Baker) and a more powerful m8-ish evo are probably in the works.
Road Warrior
Joined: Apr 2012
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From: Northern Los Angeles area.
Doubt it 
With the demise of the Dyna line, the MoCo has left a gap that's now only filled by rice burners.
I would not be surprised if the sportster line grows up and takes some of that slack.
With the demise of the Dyna line, the MoCo has left a gap that's now only filled by rice burners.
I would not be surprised if the sportster line grows up and takes some of that slack.
Novice
Joined: Aug 2017
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From: San Juan PR
they'd be crazy to do mono shocks on a sporty. Sportys dont have the handling issues of the old big twins and the rest of the formula works too well to. Messing with the one of there best-selling bikes would be crazy.
6spd tranny (c'mon Baker) and a more powerful m8-ish evo are probably in the works.
6spd tranny (c'mon Baker) and a more powerful m8-ish evo are probably in the works.
Road Captain
Joined: May 2017
Posts: 590
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From: Southern Ontario
I only have one gripe with my Sporty and it's inherent across the line. That two seconds it takes for the words "Gears/RPM" to scroll across the digital display drives me nuts. I wish it was instantaneous and hope Harley changes it.
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Tourer
Joined: Jun 2011
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From: St. Louis Mo.
If it's going to compete with the rice burners they need to lighten it up and give it more power, much more power but try to get some of the old Harley sound back.
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The 2018 big twins are short enough for 5'2" ladies and the streets are the beginner bikes now. Since they're no longer the beginner or girls' bike, no reason left for Harley to build Sportsters.
My '04 1200C will be a collector's bike then so I can advertise it on Craig's List for $20,000.
My '04 1200C will be a collector's bike then so I can advertise it on Craig's List for $20,000.
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From: mississippi
The 2018 big twins are short enough for 5'2" ladies and the streets are the beginner bikes now. Since they're no longer the beginner or girls' bike, no reason left for Harley to build Sportsters.
My '04 1200C will be a collector's bike then so I can advertise it on Craig's List for $20,000.
My '04 1200C will be a collector's bike then so I can advertise it on Craig's List for $20,000.