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07-27-2019, 06:58 AM

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That engine isn't going to meet new emissions regulations. Same reason Harley ditched the Twin-Cam.

It's the EPA again.

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07-27-2019, 07:38 AM

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Yea, it may be a living dinosaur. You got a problem with that??

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07-27-2019, 07:42 AM

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Speculation only here but wouldn't killing off the cheaper bikes force first time buyers into the more expensive range? And could also be a ploy to steer those same first time buyers into the new dual sports and the streets that are not selling.

Or it could steer them to Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Yamaha, and Indian.

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07-27-2019, 12:57 PM

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Prolly getting rid of 'em 'cause millenials are to wimpy & weak to handle 'em. They need Burgmans.

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07-27-2019, 01:05 PM

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While I'm not saying they are not potentially true, rumors of this sort have been circulating for decades. My suggestion is just wait and see what happens.

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07-27-2019, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by TwiZted Biker

Speculation only here but wouldn't killing off the cheaper bikes force first time buyers into the more expensive range?

I think it would force them into the used market.

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07-27-2019, 02:21 PM

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Prolly getting rid of 'em 'cause millenials are to wimpy & weak to handle 'em. They need Burgmans.

Wait, I want a Burgman 200......................just sayin'.

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07-27-2019, 02:25 PM

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If they do, I’m glad my second bike is a Sporty. And it’s not going anywhere

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07-27-2019, 03:16 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark Faulkner

That engine isn't going to meet new emissions regulations. Same reason Harley ditched the Twin-Cam.

You are close, the mother company dropped the twin cam to meet EUROPEAN standards on the M8 so their bikes can be sold overseas. An example, Most sedans being built today now have the small turbo powered 4 cylinders or a normally aspirated 4 cyl. (2.5L) gas with direct injection to meet Euro standards. So you were close with the emissions regs. but Euro is driving the bus on this one.

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