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Old 07-30-2018, 11:54 AM
 
Location: Del Rio, TN
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Looks like the boys in Milwaukee are going to be busy. Nice to see HD enter the 21st century with a range of new bikes.

Looks like the ADV bike only has a 19" front wheel and about 6 inches of ground clearance. Hopefully not 700lbs and 70 HP. Good on them for trying, looking forward to more news.

The 1250 Custom looks like their response to the FTR 1200.

Going to be an interesting ride. Hope they can build a competitive bike. It's a lot different than building an overweight, underpowered, air-cooled twin.
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Old 07-30-2018, 12:00 PM
 
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i like how the adventure bike looks , im sure it will be costly but most harleys are so no suprise , good for them trying to branch out
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Old 07-30-2018, 12:19 PM
 
Location: Del Rio, TN
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I'm wondering what they will do for a drive. No pics of the left side so can't tell if it's chain or shaft. I have trouble imagining a belt on an ADV bike.
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Old 07-30-2018, 02:35 PM
 
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Holy smokes is that thing hideous.
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Old 07-30-2018, 02:49 PM
 
Location: Del Rio, TN
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Holy smokes is that thing hideous.
It's a matter of degree. ADV bikes aren't built to be sexy. Not like a GS/S-10/AT/Strom is a work of art. To say nothing of this being a proto or concept bike.

More concerned about the 19" (vs 21") front tire and lack of ground clearance.
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Old 07-30-2018, 04:28 PM
 
Location: We_tside PNW (Columbia Gorge) / CO / SA TX / Thailand
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I'm more concerned about that Frontal 'Microwave / TV / Induction Hood Scoop Looking Headlight'! Catching a tree / moose / fence post / passing car...

I am not into PLASTIC, so will not be riding a Harley ADV bike, but surely there are millions who will LOVE it!. (I hope)

These concept bikes all look VERY Harley. Tho the ADV is bordering on 'The Jetsons'
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Old 07-30-2018, 06:20 PM
 
Location: Del Rio, TN
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Headlight looks like the LED light bar off the new Fat Bob. The fairing has a little Road Glide influence. Not thrilled with the styling. Still, more concerned with how it works!
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Old 07-30-2018, 08:19 PM
 
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What in the name of all that is good and holy is that thing ?

Hideous is an understatement.

Harley could save a lot of time and update the Ulysses.


And take the money they save and design a decent sport tourer or ujm style bike using the V-rod motor .
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Old 07-30-2018, 08:28 PM
 
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I am a Harley fan but mainly to the smaller bikes, heres my sporty I built, I am very interested in that Pan America adv. it looks pretty rad, reminds me of Chappie lol.

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Old 08-01-2018, 09:41 AM
 
Location: Hougary, Texberta
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Hey, Harley, it's 2008 again. Time for your wheeled out BS show for investors.


Last time you at least had Eric Buell and real bikes, but you killed that adventure bike, city bike and sport bike by your **** dealer network and staff that wouldn't support something unless it came straight from 1940. If you had spent the past 10 years supporting that and continuing their development you might have something that the public may actually want. Instead you're still chasing trends with what is going to be an underperforming overpriced hunk of crap.


What's changed this time other than your desperate need for cash? Different circus, same clowns.
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