I thought this was interesting. Personally I am not a fan of these bikes. I like the idea, but the bikes seem like they are built on a budget or something.

 

I'm not a big fan either, but that's a nice one. Way better looking than the original.

 

That looks like one that might appeal to me. I would probably take that one out for a spin.

 

I figure "budget" and "beginner" are the idea behind these.

My guess is that Harley is thinking that people, even the ones who want a Harley, usually start out on a smaller Hondayamazuki and some of those people may like it so much they stick with Hondayamazuki and never buy a Harley. So, if Harley had a bike they could start on that is even cheaper, lighter and lower powered than an 883, that would bring in more beginners to become loyal Harley customers.

 

 

Looks nice. These bikes are fun to ride. Good beginner bike. My brother just bought one and I had to pick it up for since he doesn't have a license yet.

 

Not bad.

 

Is that your's?? I had one. In fact, I had a 175SX, and a 250SS. That looks someone couldn't find an appropriate front fender. The SX was dual purpose (or as we called them back then, "enduros") and the SS was strictly street with low exhaust and fenders.

Unfortunately, the 350 Sprint was the next step up before graduating to a Sportster. And the 350 Sprint left a LOT to be desired. Large gap between the 350 and the 900/1000 Sportsters.

 

It is funny how people still don't understand who and what these bikes are built for. They are not built for the people on this forum, they are built for new riders. Of course they look to be built on a budget because they are.

 

It's funny how people think they know what you are thinking when they really have no clue.

If you put a Street 750 next to an Iron 883 the street looks like it should cost half as much with all the stamped steel and crap parts on it. Yet it really is not that much less expensive.