Harley's new LAMS bike

**Crasherfromwayback** · 5th November 2013, 15:27

Here it be.

http://street.harley-davidson.com/en_AU#

**wysper** · 5th November 2013, 15:51

Are those the ones being made in India?

**xXGIBBOXx** · 5th November 2013, 15:55

does it sound like a "real" harley ? and how much ?

**Crasherfromwayback** · 5th November 2013, 16:07

Opps. Too slow I see. Sorry mods. Feel free to bin it.

**Phleep** · 5th November 2013, 18:10

Wow, I don't normally like the HD styling but that bike looks damn nice. Has a very rideable appearance and manages to be modern and retro all at once.

**nzspokes** · 5th November 2013, 18:30

I kinda like that. Wonder what the price on them will be?

**mossy1200** · 5th November 2013, 18:39

The specs make interesting reading.

494 CC Liquid Cooled Revolution X™ Engine
6 Speed Transmission
Belt Drive
2 into 1 Exhaust
Mid Mount Controls
Easy Lock to Lock Sweep
Single Caliper Disc Brakes
Specially Tuned Suspension
2 Up Seat with Passenger Pegs
Metal Tank and Fenders
LED Tail Lights and Bullet Signals
Locking Petrol Cap, Forks, and Ignition
V Twin 60° 4-Valves per Head
Wheel Size: 17” Front, 15” Rear
Wheelbase: 59.5”
Weight: 480 LBS (WET)

It should out handle a gn250 and you can lock away your petrol also.

**nzspokes** · 5th November 2013, 18:42

I see they do a 750 version. I reckon they will sell a good few of the 500s to L platers. Nice.

**haydes55** · 5th November 2013, 19:08

Why has it got a pillion seat? A Harley aimed at learners shouldn't need one.

Also, knowing the incredible power output of the Hardly engine, why haven't they made it a 650? They could even try tune the engine for horse power and still fly under the max power to weight ratio.

As for "made in India" I thought 90% of the reason anyone has ever bought a Harley is because it's American muscle.

**Big Dave** · 5th November 2013, 19:29

Originally Posted by haydes55

Why has it got a pillion seat? A Harley aimed at learners shouldn't need one.

As soon as they get a licence they should sell the bike?

**300weatherby** · 5th November 2013, 20:09

Wouldn't just about any hardly ferguson qualify as a LAMS bike?

**Drew** · 5th November 2013, 20:12

Originally Posted by 300weatherby

Wouldn't just about any hardly ferguson qualify as a LAMS bike?

Jokes aside, I honestly thought it was just going to be a slightly restricted 883.

**mossy1200** · 5th November 2013, 20:15

Originally Posted by Big Dave

As soon as they get a licence they should sell the bike?

Trade it on a bigger Harley.

494 CC Liquid Cooled Revolution X™ Engine = Not a lot of grunt even for a Harley.
6 Speed Transmission = You will need change gears a lot due to slow corner speeds.
Belt Drive = We don't think adjusting and lubing chains is something you can handle.
2 into 1 Exhaust = It had 2 pipes but it sounded Honda
Mid Mount Controls = Your a learner so you wont look down at them anyway
Easy Lock to Lock Sweep = Its a little heavy for a girl to reverse back on
Single Caliper Disc Brakes = Stops faster if you fall off.
Specially Tuned Suspension = We have advanced beyond springer and hardtail for 2014 range of bikes
2 Up Seat with Passenger Pegs = If you pick up a slag you will risk riding her. Always wear a helmet.
Metal Tank and Fenders = We were worried it might exceed power to weight ratios. TUI
LED Tail Lights and Bullet Signals = Normal bulbs blew due to vibrations.
Locking Petrol Cap, Forks, and Ignition = Nobody is going to steel your shitz now
V Twin 60° 4-Valves per Head = If ditch one coil and fire like an old Harley it will sound like a harley
Wheel Size: 17” Front, 15” Rear = At least you can get good front tires
Wheelbase: 59.5” = Fits on a standard 6 by 4 trailer (optional extra)
Weight: 480 LBS (WET) = We almost forgot to weigh this bad boy.