sportster police bike
#21
10-04-2020 | 01:10 PM
Cruiser
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From: New England
An 883.
Could not find the differences.
Such as better generator/ alternator, clutch, different gearing or suspension, tire spec or a better OEM horn
HD Website says to e-mail a HD sales rep for specs.
FWIW I like the idea of a sportster for police, mainly because of maneuverability, such as the ease to ride up and down stairs and dirt roads.
Could not find the differences.
Such as better generator/ alternator, clutch, different gearing or suspension, tire spec or a better OEM horn
HD Website says to e-mail a HD sales rep for specs.
FWIW I like the idea of a sportster for police, mainly because of maneuverability, such as the ease to ride up and down stairs and dirt roads.
#22
10-05-2020 | 07:06 PM
Grand HDF Member
Joined: Nov 2018
Posts: 4,529
Likes: 3,213
From: Virginia
HD cites a "Less Than Half" operating cost compared to comparable Honda police motorcycle.
https://www.totalmotorcycle.com/moto...portsterPolice
https://www.totalmotorcycle.com/moto...portsterPolice
No HD doesn't say that.. They Say:
Harley-Davidson® fl Police motorcycles offer the lowest estimated operating cost per mile — less than Honda and nearly half that of BmW.* Plus, our motorcycles have always had exceptionally high resale value,
And my guess is that they include depreciation in their estimated operating costs, so the higher resale value saves them. Honda's are cheaper to run, especially the little Rebel 250's they used to use in DC.
#23
10-05-2020 | 11:24 PM
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Joined: Sep 2018
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From: Kalifornia
The Military police had them in the 1950’s and 60’s.
http://www.ridingvintage.com/2013/10...cycle.html?m=1
http://www.ridingvintage.com/2013/10...cycle.html?m=1
Did ya notice the top speed, listed on the tag, 65mph. Even in '57 that wasn't all that fast.
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