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(07-13-2021, 05:03 AM)The ferret_imp Wrote: Here it is lots of pics
https://www.autoblog.com/2021/07/13/2021...de-2333264
" Its high-mounted exhaust and forward-mounted controls reinforce its performance ambitions, but H-D will offer a relocation kit for those who want a more relaxed posture."
forward mounted controls reinforce it's performance ambitions.... because all the road racers use them lol
I take that to mean that they don't have much in the way of performance ambitions...I think they said what they meant to say!
Overall...meh, IDK...I prefer my '04 1200C that I used to have...a real beauty.
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I don't get the fat front tire look, maybe on an off road bike like a TW200 or a Rokon. Anybody that rides one of these new Sportsters will have a stripe down their back from that rear fender design. I wish they would have gone more retro on the styling. Maybe I'm just too old!
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Agreed on the styling. It's clearly not going to compete with the Indian FTR market, which seems to have broader appeal than I thought.
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This Pud actually has some interesting attributes. I like the fact that HD is finally taking some cues from mid-80's Japanese motorcycle techniques like stressed components to complement the frame to save weight.
And this HD can transverse through some water, eh?
Nevertheless, intriguing to review.
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(07-13-2021, 06:21 AM)Stichill_imp Wrote: (07-12-2021, 10:33 PM)misterprofessionality_imp Wrote: (07-12-2021, 02:08 PM)Frulk_imp Wrote: Harley is revealing their new SportsterS platform via video release at dealership showrooms tomorrow. Based on their ADV bike motor, it’s output is down from 150 HP to around around 120 but with a bump in torque. Bike is expected to weigh right at, or possibly a few under 500 pounds dry.
if they could do that with a short wheel base, rearsets, and under $10k, i would not hesitate to say I'm in the market for a harley.
the Indian FTR1200 is a bike that actually satisfies each of those criteria, but it's just an OK bike. I was less impressed after i rode one. so much so that the price tag just didn't sit right with me. If Harley can finally break their habit of overpricing things, they could have a real winner on their hands. they did it with the ADV bike by beating the BMW competition's price, let's see if they can do it vs indian.
basically, i'm saying i don't see why they cancelled the Bronx.
Wow, hadn't heard of it. Too bad.
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Wow, hadn't heard of it. Too bad.
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Yikes! That guy is about to fall off his Harley!
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The size of that front tyre won't do it any favours, the CB will feel like a moth dancing round a lightbulb compared to that.
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Yeah, the fat front tire and a single disc in the front just does not make much sense to me. With that amount of power and torque, I think you would proper stopping power. That, and the "performance" forward controls...
I am sure it will appeal to some, just not me.
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(07-13-2021, 06:33 PM)Henrik_imp Wrote: Yeah, the fat front tire and a single disc in the front just does not make much sense to me. With that amount of power and torque, I think you would proper stopping power. That, and the "performance" forward controls...
I am sure it will appeal to some, just not me.
I thought the same thing too.
I guess we'll wait and see. Seems so obvious, however I am sure HD mechanical engineers are capable and experienced - you'd think?
