woodsguy
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Thread comment in jest, but I hope they don't ruin a promising product. Maybe the cash will speed up some of the shortcomings with electric bikes.
The Alta's are already serious bikes I got to test ride a couple at TJs demo
day at Powell MCP a few weeks ago 40hp and 120ft lbs of torque is one
serious off road bike
I’m sure they’re great bikes, but cha-ching! They’re just not an option for anybody other than someone quite wealthy who likes it for the novelty or environmental factors.
Thread comment in jest, but I hope they don't ruin a promising product. Maybe the cash will speed up some of the shortcomings with electric bikes.
Actually, a new Alta MX is basically the same price as a KTM 300 today, not saying that is cheap but they have brought the price down quite a bit this year
Not like I can afford a new 300XC right now either
The people in charge of HD 10 years ago are no longer there. I assume that HD realizes the market is changing.
Electric makes so much more sense in a cruiser than sport bike:
- High Torque, low HP
- Less concern on weight
- Less concern on aerodynamics
- Less concern on top speed
However I believe that every cruiser should also be a touring bike. Once the range gets to around 500 miles on a charge, that will win most folk over.
I'm confident Harley will manage them as successfully as they managed Buell.
The more important questions are;
where does the get-back whip mount on the bike?
will I be able to buy matching bandanas & butt-less chaps?
how soon will obnoxiously loud aftermarket pipes be available?
will doctors & lawyers be as drawn to them as traditional Harleys?