H-D 2010 model launch

[Big Dave]

XR1200X - Homer noise: arrrggh, arrrggh, arrrggh!

http://kiwiridermagazine.blogspot.co...el-launch.html

[YellowDog]

Is HD losing its way?

HD's strength has always being in sticking with what it knows best. The fancy stuff goes under the Buel marque.

[scumdog]

Is HD losing its way?

HD's strength has always being in sticking with what it knows best. The fancy stuff goes under the Buel marque.

Workmate bought one - and then took six weeks to let 'the other half' know he had

Cool scoot, I'd have one.

[Pussy]

I had never considered a Harley.... until the XR1200. Cool bike! I'd have to have the orange one

[Big Dave]

Is HD losing its way?

By offering a range of vehicles that suit various riding conditions?

[YellowDog]

Yes, that is exactly what I mean.

HD don't do that.

I put the picture up as I quite like the lines and the black exhaust pipes.

Have you taken one for a spin?

[Big Dave]

Yes, that is exactly what I mean.

HD don't do that.

I put the picture up as I quite like the lines and the black exhaust pipes.

Have you taken one for a spin?

Yep - as per the report on the blog. Gave one a very good run through the Ottway ranges. Done good. Played strong.

[sinned]

It just doesn't look like a HD. It may be a very good bike but with the non HD styling (other than the cylinder barrel visual giveaway) it could damage the brand.

[scumdog]

It just doesn't look like a HD. It may be a very good bike but with the non HD styling (other than the cylinder barrel visual giveaway) it could damage the brand.

I really really doubt it.

[cs363]

More here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H9c6NI32QdU

[Big Dave]

Nice - I used that with the press release and prices here:
http://krnewsroom.blogspot.com/

[Molly]

Not too much to get excited about in the '10 range. The new Wide Glide isn't as nice as the old one and the blacked-out Fat Boy's going to have limited appeal.

Think I'd be looking for a pre '03 model so as to keep the timken bottom end and, though not for all models I realise, a carb.

[rosie631]

I dunno. HD seems to be heading in a new direction. I quite like it. On the other hand Victory seems to be doing what the chopper builders were doing 5 or 10 years ago. Not surprising I guess since Arlen ness has a heavy hand in the design. HD getting back to their roots a bit.
Just my humble opinion. Will prepare to be flamed.

[Big Dave]

Wide Glide rides a heap nicer than previous incarnation. Different bike.
Same price as 2000 though.

[Big Dave]

. HD getting back to their roots a bit.
Just my humble opinion. Will prepare to be flamed.

I really like the dark customs. Street Bob would be close to my most desirable bike on the market currently.

I found 2010 models have improved engine performance too. They pull stronger through upper-midrange.