Popularity
#31
RE: Popularity
The technolgy, performance and ability to meet tough emission standards of the Revolution motor will eventually replace the aircooled motors. I love my tc88, but motorcycling will continue to evolve and the Revo is the next logical step. Think of it as an aircooled VW motor, which eventually gave way to the VW waterpumpers of today. It's only a matter of time.
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#34
RE: Popularity
I like the VROD a lot. If I had the bucks, I'd have one sitting next to my Dyna. Of course, if I had the bucks I'd also have one of every bike HD makes. There are a bunch of V-Rods around here. I usually see at least three or four of them every weekend. Personally, I think it's good that HD is reaching into other markets. I really think they made a mistake by using the Buell name on the sportbikes. Brand name identity and loyalty go hand in hand and there should be a HD sportbike.
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#37
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Wow what a great photo!
ORIGINAL: sfarson
In some places it is quite popular. Seems volume differs by region. See many of them here in the Rockies. Saw a report it is the #6 selling H-D model out of 28 or so. This was about a year ago. Could be higher now. Overseas, it is the #1 selling H-D. Many there are not committed to the air cooled legacy and have more interest in performance. Also saw where about 1/2 of new VRSC riders are new to Milwaukee -- probably exactly what H-D was hoping for... new business versus trading business with riders already loyal.
This I know, despite acceleration that will lengthen your arms over time, I enjoy it most on just mellow cruises in the city and on rural roads. Complements the big twin nicely.
In some places it is quite popular. Seems volume differs by region. See many of them here in the Rockies. Saw a report it is the #6 selling H-D model out of 28 or so. This was about a year ago. Could be higher now. Overseas, it is the #1 selling H-D. Many there are not committed to the air cooled legacy and have more interest in performance. Also saw where about 1/2 of new VRSC riders are new to Milwaukee -- probably exactly what H-D was hoping for... new business versus trading business with riders already loyal.
This I know, despite acceleration that will lengthen your arms over time, I enjoy it most on just mellow cruises in the city and on rural roads. Complements the big twin nicely.
#38
RE: Popularity
From my own experiences....
When I graduated from high school (1992), I bought a 80' Sturgis. Nice bike, a bit slow, too black for me after a while....
When it was time to look for a new bike, I saw that the V-rod drivetrain was done right for power and performance and had to get one.. Now that I have had it for a while, it rocks! Fast enough for the street and handles fairly well. I like the rider position too!
When I graduated from high school (1992), I bought a 80' Sturgis. Nice bike, a bit slow, too black for me after a while....
When it was time to look for a new bike, I saw that the V-rod drivetrain was done right for power and performance and had to get one.. Now that I have had it for a while, it rocks! Fast enough for the street and handles fairly well. I like the rider position too!
#39
RE: Popularity
I prefer my WideGlide, but I like ALL Harleys. There has always been one model from each family I wanted. Dyna- Wide Glide Softail - Springer Touring - E glide (later in life though..I am only 35 lol) And any Sportster 1200 that is bobbed, Chopped, stroked, streched, ratted out, or whatever...but not stock! Thats just me. I could afford Sportsters and the Wide Glide is my favorite....and wouldnt you know thats what I own. Now the V rods...never had anything against them they just never really "did it" for me.......until the Night rod. Man, I need to win the damn lottery man. I need at least three more bikes!!! I figure the Springer next before the EPA totally kills them. Then the Night Rod!
V Rods are the future guys....EPA is forcing it.
V Rods are the future guys....EPA is forcing it.
#40
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i had an 02 Vrod and really liked it.It was a real cool one person bike for around town to me.The few times me and my wife rode it anywhere,she hated it.It rode terrible to her.The only thing that i didnt like was the small gas tank.It seemed like i was all the time stopping for gas.But,they do run like heck.Here is a pic of the one i had.....only to sell it for a ElectraGlide standard.Which my wife loves
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