Harleys' recent history suggests that they are more interested in stealing market share from the competition than hunkering down and surviving. I seem to recall they introduced more new models in 2009 and 2010 than ever before, right?

The current promotion "competitive trade in" indicates that is the direction they are going (IMO).

Also the developement cycle they use in R&D is long enough that I really doubt they'll be any significant changes because of a couple of down years. Maybe a few years down the road, but I just don't see them getting cautious when there is market share to be taken.

I think it is more likely that the competition will continue to slow their developement cycles down and maybe even consider exiting some of their fringe businesses (like Honda motorcycles for example).

Remember "Screw it, Lets ride"?

 

You are not dreaming....... It will happen the parts are on the shelf.........One drawback.......It may be watercooled.......

 

........ That's ok, if they make me an ultra RG that's as 'scalded cat' fast as the vrod, i'll buy it !
........ and i'll keep the '05 for some 'every now & then, blindingly bright, old skool' fun ...... !

 

I wanted an 09 Rodie.... then I wanted all the Ultra stuff also but didn't want to build it.........So I will ride and still love the RKC til the MOCO gives me what I want out of the box..And I love this Yellow Glide......

 

I like tp see a quieter, shaft driven, liquid cooled tourer with reverse and a few more luxury items

 

It's called a Goldwing

 

thats the thing right there. as you say, you've been able to get a new bike every year for a bunch of years, so to you, there is nothing new for 2010. but for the new harley rider, there is a bunch of 'new' models this year.

personally, i think they did pretty good.

 

All I can say is too am looking forward to seeing the RG Ultra in all it's glory. I have mine close,but it would stilll cost too much to make it a real Ultra. Plus I really want to see what colors it might come in.

 

thinking about the ultra limited why is it limited
could that mean that all harleys will be 103 CI
for 2011 or will all bikes be back to 96 CI not
couning Sportsters

 

Was planning on buying myself a 2011 Ultra for my 60th birthday present. With Harley transitioning to the "New Harley Davidson" I'm going to wait and see. Downsizing the company and outsourcing portions of the previously in-house manufacturing proceess could be positive or negative.