07-01-2019, 02:03 AM
(06-30-2019, 12:49 PM)GoldOxide_imp Wrote: It could help if HD got back to its roots and develop for a purpose: Alternative, economical and fun transportation.
GM did it by putting faith into Saturn and got the division into the black before business ultimately pulled the plug. Producing cars is a hard business, as Elon Musk has said on many occasions. I gotta think rolling out a smart line of bike transportation is less risky. Just my 2 cents.
2004 up gained weight after motor mounts rubberized and I do not like the handlebars, but the Sportster Roadster is
76 ft lbs torque at only 3,750 RPM
551 lbs dry / 571 lbs wet
Lean angles that EXCEED 30 degrees
https://www.harley-davidson.com/us/en/mo...dster.html
Not all Harleys are Road Kings