Harley $$ loss - Page 2

 

tomorrow@erols.com wrote:


I just love the "I'd buy one" comment.  If everyone who uttered those words
had followed through, Indian, Excelsior-Henderson, Buell, and countless other
failed makes would still be in existence.  And you'd be able to buy a brand
new W650, too.

 

| I just love the "I'd buy one" comment.  If everyone who uttered ....

Bad timing.  When Kawasaki was building them I had no use for one, needing
touring bikes instead.  Now I live in suburbia it is too late - they don't
make them any more.

 


[ It's actually been done, but not by Triumph.  Research the 1999-2000
[ Kawasaki W650.  Great bike, terrible sales (in the U.S.)

Yes.  Nice bike {A good friend had one) but a limited market.  I looked for
one b4 buying my Sportster but found them discontinued.  Looks like I'm a
minority.

 

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| The Scrambler: the different wheels and tyres have screwed up the
| handling, and the engine is horrible. It uses the 270 degree crank from
| the cruisers (God alone knows why) whereas the roadster Bonnies have a
| 360 degree crank.

Some would say it was done to mimic the H-D V-twin's power delivery that has
worked well on our dirt "flat tracks".  Others say it was to mimic the H-D
exhaust note. You be the judge ... :)