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I have my doubts they will even make that 10%.I *almost* like that.
Harley has some choices to make. Deep down inside, I like Harley. I have had Harleys and I want Harley to succeed. It is an American institution. However, yesterdays technology at tomorrows prices is going to kill them. The people that will buy that are aging out of riding.
Harley will win if they build bikes in various classes that destroy the competition in those classes....and they can charge a premium for it. Like what BMW did with their s1000rr. Just show up to the party with something an absolute minimum of 10% better than the current best. They can charge 50% for that 10%.
....but I am afraid they wont.
Why do I think the street fighter would be more fitting on off pavement with a good pair of knobbies and the Pan America more fitting on the highway?
That’s a cool looking bike. It’d be even cooler if it was a Buell.
A few $$ worth of stickers could fix that...
And what da heck are "co-branded tires" with Michelin? Pilot Road 5 with bar-n-shield logo incorporated into the tread pattern?
Because most harley guys will pay extra for itI have my doubts they will even make that 10%.
From what I have read, HD is still stuck in the mentality of making their wares "special", instead of just flat out competitive on pure substantive judgement. They are talking about special Brembo calipers that “combine sharp edges with softer curves designed to create a style that complements the personality of the bike and delivers outstanding braking feel and capability”. Huh?! Is that really necessary? Why not just pick the best monobloc's off Brembo's already impressive OEM shelves?
And what da heck are "co-branded tires" with Michelin? Pilot Road 5 with bar-n-shield logo incorporated into the tread pattern?
Why waste time, effort and R&D dollars on yet more image and style? Why not just concentrate on substance?
The more things change... the more they stay the same.