It’s official. Motor Company Selling E bikes 2021
10-28-20, 08:02 AM
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full circle,,, they used to make bicycles.
10-28-20, 08:17 AM
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it's pretty ugly, but I am all for fewer cars on the road if it means motorized bikes.
10-28-20, 08:28 AM
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10-28-20, 11:03 AM
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I like the look and the white tires. I’d prefer a flatter top tube more like a flat tracker and reliability and price are major factors that we do not know about just yet.
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10-28-20, 11:04 AM
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Entering the electric bicycle business underscores efforts to remake Harley-Davidson into a more nimble company that reacts quickly to market conditions and consumer preferences.
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10-28-20, 05:50 PM
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While I typically prefer a level tt, the only aesthetic complaint I have is the bmx stem and the handlebar moustache, stretched tattoos, and leather vest that are requisite to buy this.
10-29-20, 02:07 AM
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Harley is likely to go bankrupt soon.
10-29-20, 05:03 AM
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Love the springy Brooks saddle. Other than that...no. Good old HD: a century of tradition uninterrupted by progress. This has "fail" tattooed all over it.
10-29-20, 07:26 AM
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I have read in the business press that as part of their new strategy, HD is slashing the number of models being offered, is more or less giving up on the younger rider demographic, and is focusing on their core competency of large bagger/cruiser motorcycles usually bought by older men.
10-29-20, 08:38 AM
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I have read in the business press that as part of their new strategy, HD is slashing the number of models being offered, is more or less giving up on the younger rider demographic, and is focusing on their core competency of large bagger/cruiser motorcycles usually bought by older men.
1. MTB
2. Cruiser type
3. Flat Tracker (old school)
this bike I guess would be a cruiser bike
10-29-20, 10:56 AM
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I love the look of this bike. Supposed to have an IGH and removeable battery. Something tells me it won't be cheap, BUT most factory ebikes are hideously expensive anyway.
10-29-20, 11:50 AM
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Knowing HD, I'm guessing $3995, but worse aspect may be 20 mph top speed. I'm partial to 28 mph or higher.
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10-29-20, 01:18 PM
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10-31-20, 12:01 AM
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I had to back out and check that I really was in the 'Electric Bike' sub-forum where a bike like that IS a real bike, thank you very much. No matter how many times the article said that there is no throttle and the rider must pedal at all times there still will be those who must get their superiority jabs in at e-bikes. It gets old even out in the general discussion area, I never expected to find it here too.
10-31-20, 05:53 AM
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That's a good question.
The ebike market is exploding in Europe, and growing quickly here. It's very competitive, mine is a Felt, and they gave up, they aren't doing ebikes now.
Since it's a Harley, it will likely be an overpriced mediocrity, so the only obvious market will be old guys that can't ride their Harleys any more.
Not that it matters, the company is headed for bankruptcy.
The ebike market is exploding in Europe, and growing quickly here. It's very competitive, mine is a Felt, and they gave up, they aren't doing ebikes now.
Since it's a Harley, it will likely be an overpriced mediocrity, so the only obvious market will be old guys that can't ride their Harleys any more.
Not that it matters, the company is headed for bankruptcy.
10-31-20, 07:09 AM
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I had to back out and check that I really was in the 'Electric Bike' sub-forum where a bike like that IS a real bike, thank you very much. No matter how many times the article said that there is no throttle and the rider must pedal at all times there still will be those who must get their superiority jabs in at e-bikes. It gets old even out in the general discussion area, I never expected to find it here too.