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Offline richtea

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Harley Sans...
« on: July 30, 2018, 03:05:24 pm »
...Chrome.

No, not a new font - I mean chrome-free, chopper-free, tassle-free:
https://www.motorcyclenews.com/news/new-bikes/harley-davidson-new-models-2020/

I like the engine, I don't like the format it comes in. This might be a step forward, and makes up for killing off Buell.
At this rate we'll have us an unchromed Harley sports tourer by 2022.
Probably before the K1400S  :(

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Re: Harley Sans...
« Reply #1 on: July 30, 2018, 03:38:42 pm »
Blimey, that hit every branch of the ugly tree on the way down!

The removal of chrome and tassels would only work for me if the engine was also brought a bit more up to date. I've already discounted a R1200RS as 127bhp form a 1200cc twin is very "20th Century", Ducati and KTM are already getting 170bhp from 1200/1300 twins with good sports touring potential. I'd be surprised if the Harley get's anywhere near the BMW let alone the Ducati/KTM.
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Re: Harley Sans...
« Reply #2 on: August 02, 2018, 08:55:55 pm »
The bastard offspring of an Ariel Bleeder and an early Commer Cob  ;D

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Re: Harley Sans...
« Reply #3 on: August 03, 2018, 02:22:23 pm »
That front end is so square it makes David Coulthard's jaw line almost normal..

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Re: Harley Sans...
« Reply #4 on: August 03, 2018, 04:51:03 pm »
Designer obviously took notes from some of the appalling 60s and 70s car shapes. People get paid to turn this crap out? Cant believe it made through the new model approval process. If he gave it a square steering wheel it would be just perfect

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