No offense to you older guys here (can I say that since I'm now 40?), but HD is more concerned with building a bike that the NEXT crowd wants to buy, not necessarily the folks like me who will always prefer my '03 FXSTS to anything the Rocker has to offer. But did they build a bike that will bring in new buyers? Personally, I don't think so but I might be wrong.

Will the aftermarket embrace it ... Too early to tell, but no company worth their salt will manufacture parts just hoping the bike will be a hit long-term. Does the gas tank angle look ENTIRELY wrong? Absolutely. I could learn to look past (or change) many of the shortcomings with the Rocker, but that basic line from the seat/tank/bars is just all screwed up with the tank sitting so strangely.

Would I pay $20K for a bike that needs immediate modifications to be something I want? Not a chance. Will new buyers do so? Time will tell. For now, I'll just enjoy seeing this one in my garage. I'm a sucker for the classics!



Mike

 

I miss the Deuce

 

Can't get past that UGLY seat set up and really doubt there is a fix for it considering the fender is attached to the swing arm . Its even UGLIER than when I have to temporarely put the Sundowner seat on my Deuce ( Wifes seat , comes off as soon as she does ! )

 

Massive 240 rear tire!!!
I think the Rocker looks like an everyday Deuce with awide tire kit gone bad...

 

Are you sure it's really a "Harley"? To me it slides toward the rice paddy...... [/align]

 

SOFA KiNG WE TODD DID (no I'm not jealous).

 

I like this bike ... just wish the C-model came with more chrome for the approximate $21K price.

 

dont like it

 

No saddle bags for trips. I guess one could use a standard backpack over the shoulders or whatever you could stuff in your pockets or ship ahead. Looks more like a townie bike to me.

 

It just doesnt look right