You heard it hear first

 

Harley will be introducing a 500cc bike next year, probably in the
Sporster line.  

Although I was not privy to the conversation, a good friend of mine
was. The information came from the owner of one of the major Canadian
HD dealerships, during a conversation about how HD, along with other
manufacturers are trying to get a larger piece of the younger market.

Let the bickering begin.

 

don (Calgary) wrote:

Let me guess, a Sportster engine with only one 500cc cylinder,
in a small frame that's newbie-friendly, belt drive, light
weight, hmmm.

I'll just go out on a limb, I know it sounds dumb, but how about
calling it a "Blast".  Naw, it would never sell.

 

wrote:


How did it do the first time around?

I am not sure recycling the Blast would have much appeal in the
market, but you could be right.

 

don (Calgary) wrote:


Gotta put chrome skull-themed dust caps[1] on the tire valves,
nekkid ladies painted on the tank, you know, that sort of
thing- they'll sell like hotcakes.  None of this imitation
crotch rocket shit, that's where they went wrong the first time.

[1] with red light-up LED eyes!  Hell Yeah!

 



Far be it from HD to trot out the same tired design year after year.

--
Futility Man