Popularity
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RE: Popularity
Triple Z, I've got to agree. My brother is 42, has a Triumph Daytona 1200 and a Yamaha Venture, and won't even consider an HD other than a V Rod or a Buell. He's had every type of bike under the sun, other than a Wing or a traditional V twin, simply for the reason that too many other people have them.
To tell you the truth, if you ever want to get the heart racing, take out a Triumph Daytona. After riding his some days, I almost go over to his way of thinking. Almost.
To tell you the truth, if you ever want to get the heart racing, take out a Triumph Daytona. After riding his some days, I almost go over to his way of thinking. Almost.
Tourer
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RE: Popularity
The new Vrod has just arrived in dealerships in the UK. Quite a bit of interest from Buell riders. One on the UK Buell forum said this after a test ride
Verdict ...
I liked the smooth power of it, but there is bugger all below 4,000 which means you have to give it a bit but when it does kick in it buggers off like its **** is on fire
The pegs for me are too high, I found that I had to lift my foot off the rest to change down a gear, but then im long in the leg.
I had a bit of a 'moment' too!, Knowing the power is at the top of the rev range I gave it a little off a set of lights and had the front wheel go light and the back stepping out ... which stopped my heart for a few seconds!
There is a lot of wind blast above 80, more so than my M2, although it might be down to riding position. I wouldnt fancy a long high speed trip on it.
So in conclusion .... Good fun ... but I will stick to my m2
I liked the smooth power of it, but there is bugger all below 4,000 which means you have to give it a bit but when it does kick in it buggers off like its **** is on fire
The pegs for me are too high, I found that I had to lift my foot off the rest to change down a gear, but then im long in the leg.
I had a bit of a 'moment' too!, Knowing the power is at the top of the rev range I gave it a little off a set of lights and had the front wheel go light and the back stepping out ... which stopped my heart for a few seconds!
There is a lot of wind blast above 80, more so than my M2, although it might be down to riding position. I wouldnt fancy a long high speed trip on it.
So in conclusion .... Good fun ... but I will stick to my m2
Hes compared it with a Buell M2 Cyclone, which is to me a different style of bike altogether
Lev
PS The Vrod is priced at ÂŁ10995 ( Nearly $20,000 )
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RE: Popularity
I myself am fancinated by the v-rod i had ordered an 04 and the deal fell apart. the military sales folks could get close, but not thee bike i had hoped for so i am now the soon to be proud owner of a softail standard. i think i will be happier with it as it is more traditional and the with was scared of the v-rod, but she says i can get her on the softail so mamma's happy and so am i, but ithink the v-rod my be my 2nd 
Road Master
Joined: Mar 2005
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From: s.e. Kansas
RE: Popularity
I'd have to agree with Pilot. I dont think I would own one personally because it just not my style of bike (I like the classic Harley look), I do think it is a cool bike. And it does say Harley after all.
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RE: Popularity
I am a fan of the VRod, though I ride a 02 Road King. The closest I get to riding the VRod is when my wife is out of town and I can sneak a ride in. If you want to have tons of exposure to tech info and a ton of people whom ride the vrod go to our sister site, vrodforums.com. My wife and I have meet many new people locally as well as throughout the country who are vrod fanatics. I saw the pics of the vrod touring version and am hoping that Harley will build a factory touring vrod. Its not you daddy's harley that for sure....
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