| Author | Message | ||
     Sifo |
I saw a post on a V-Rod forum that claims it's a new V-Rod powered bagger; the guy claimed to have seen such a bike in traffic with manufacturer's tags. I saw a V-Rod bagger just last Sunday in Oconomowoc (just west of Milwaukee). I just figured I didn't know what options were available from the chrome specialist. I didn't notice the plates on the bike. I wonder if I got a sneak peak!? | ||
| Jasonk |
People have been making VROD baggers (especially with road glide fairings) since shortly after the VROD came out. There are multiple companies that make kits for mounting the fairing to the VROD frame/headstock. | ||
| Xl1200r |
I don't think it will be the XR1200X... that's not enough of a new model to make any kind of stink, but that's just my opinion. Now, a VRSC bagger could be it, but keep in mind that slapping saddlebags (from the HD accessories catalogue) and a Road Glide front fairing is something that LOTS of guys have done, so the "sneak peaks" you may have gotten may have just been a home brewed concoction. There's one parked at my local dealer almost everytime I stop in. EDIT: Jasnok beat me to it by seconds, lol (Message edited by xl1200r on June 03, 2010) | ||
| Sifo |
Now, a VRSC bagger could be it, but keep in mind that slapping saddlebags (from the HD accessories catalogue) and a Road Glide front fairing is something that LOTS of guys have done, so the "sneak peaks" you may have gotten may have just been a home brewed concoction. There's one parked at my local dealer almost everytime I stop in. Change just a couple of words in that paragraph and you describe the "new" Nightster. | ||
| Patches |
You f###ers was RIGHT! http://www.harley-davidson.com/wcm/Content/Pages/H D_News/Company/newsarticle.jsp?locale=en_US&articl eLink=News/0735_press_release.hdnews&newsYear=2010 &history=news XR1200X™ takes Sportster® performance to a new level Milwaukee (June 3, 2010) - The XR1200X is Harley-Davidson® Sportster performance honed to its finest edge. Introduced in 2010 for export markets only, the XR1200X will be available through Harley-Davidson dealers in the United States as a 2011 model. Equipped with fully-adjustable Showa® front and rear suspension components, the 2011 XR1200X can be dialed in to match rider weight, riding style and road conditions. The XR1200X combines this premium suspension with enhanced front brakes and the responsive punch of a high-compression, 1200cc Evolution® V-Twin engine in a dynamic, street-performance motorcycle. | ||
| Hughlysses |
Well, whatever we think of it, I think it's safe to say that's the coolest bike Harley's come out with since the XLCR. | ||
| Xb9er |
HD = Epic Fail | ||
| Koz5150 |
So I am trying to figure out what more this bike can do then a 1996 S1 Lightning?  Vs.  I think I would take the 15 year old bike, but that's just me. | ||
| Mnrider |
Just got back from my local HD dealer. It's the XR1200X. For sure it's the coolest bike they've ever made. They don't have one but they have a used XR1200 with the HD w/s,tankbag and saddle bags for $9500. I'm going to try to ride it this weekend,not in the market for a new bike but I want to test ride it. | ||
| Jaimec |
I still think the "coolest bike they ever made" was the XLCR. So it's what we expected: Same old ****. | ||
| Buell2001b |
isn't amazing that a 1996 Buell is 100 times better then that 2011 junk Harley Davidson has come out with. what a joke | ||
| Cyclonedon |
I just might buy an XR1200X when Harley closes down and starts selling them for half price like they did with the Buells. I think it would be a decent motorcycle for about $6000.00 | ||
| Mnrider |
I wonder if they'll be pissed if I bring it back all muddy. | ||
| A_s_r |
Ummm...how about nothing. Manufacturer: Buell Motorcycle Company Model: S1 Lightning Price: $9,995 Engine: Air-cooled OHV pushrod V-twin Bore x Stroke: 88.8mm x 96.8 Displacement: 1203cc Torque: 85 ft. lbs. @ 5200 rpm HP: 91 hp @ 5800 rpm Transmission: 5-speed, belt final drive Fuel capacity: 4.0 gallons Claimed dry weight: 425 lbs. Manufacturer: Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Company Model: XR1200X Price: $11,089 Engine: Air-cooled OHV pushrod V-twin Bore x Stroke: 88.8mm x 96.8 Displacement: 1203cc Torque: 74 ft. lbs. @ 3700 rpm HP: 90 hp @ 7000 rpm Transmission: 5-speed, belt final drive Fuel capacity: 3.5 gallons Claimed dry weight: 562 lbs. A joke indeed. | ||
| Nomog |
Take it easy guys, isn't that a new shade of black? | ||
| Tpoppa |
Why would a HD rider care about adjustable suspension? An overweight, underpowered, naked bike, with improved-mediocre handling. yawn These will be a sales flop. | ||
| Joshinga |
Does this look familiar???? Shocker it didn't sell ether. XR1200 not as new an idea as everyone thinks  | ||
| Paint_shaker |
 So where is the "new" bike, not a re-hashed, blacked out version of something else? | ||
| Elvis |
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| Oddball |
The NEW 2011 Over-Nightster.    | ||
| Superdavetfft |
perfect idea oddball! next they'll put leather bags on it and it'll be the over-nightster 'classic' put some taiwan made chrome sh*t on it and it'll be the CVO over-nightster what's really sad is i'd bet money that HD corporate probably considered some of the things we've joked about in this thread! *sigh... | ||
| Rocketsprink |
that's the big news!?  | ||
| Two_buells |
OK, what’s with the 1202cc engine. Is that a stab at Buell with the 1203cc? or a way to distance HD from Buell? Upside down forks are cool. Air box, under gas tank, ram air? Oiling system from Thunderstorm engines…… Rubber mounted engine, from Buell R&D….. Two piece rocker covers, more Buell R&D Rear Brake mounted inboard on swingarm……… Didn’t the 1125CR’s come with a red rim stripe? XR1200X…..no thanks, I’ll keep my XB12X and YES! the 1996 S1 Lightning was and always will be 100 times more bike than any XR..XL.... | ||
| Xl1200r |
>>>OK, what’s with the 1202cc engine. Is that a stab at Buell with the 1203cc? or a way to distance HD from Buell? I've seen 1200-1203cc posted for both Buell and XL from time to time. >>>Oiling system from Thunderstorm engines they're not the same. >>>Rubber mounted engine, from Buell R&D….. XL is not mounted like the Buells. >>>Rear Brake mounted inboard on swingarm……… I don't even know what this means... Not sure why everyone needs to belittle this bike. IMO it's a pretty good bike that's marketed poorly. Oh my friggin god it's short by 10hp on an XB. Not everyone gives a crap. Yeah, it's heavy, but again bit everyone cares. Sure they could knock 100 lbs off it but that means LOTS of expensive, model specific parts that would drive the price even higher, which everyone seems to bitch about as well. The bike isn't for you if you don't like it. I'm not particularly in love with HD lately but are we really shaming them for not calling each of us up to see how we would have done it? And for the record, if I had $10k to throw around I'd buy a Fourty-Eight tomorrow. | ||
| Blasterd |
I would take the 96 S1 anyday over the Hogster...... | ||
| Pellis |
from http://data.bls.gov/cgi-bin/cpicalc.pl $9995 in 1996 has the same buying power as $13,887.83 in 2010 | ||
| Speedfreaks101 |
WHY OH WHY would you put a 18 inch wheel on a bike that would be capable of sport type riding. Its not like you have to "reinvent the wheel"  (pun intended). I know the first thing that comes to my mind is that those ass hats want to rape every buyer that is ignorant enough to return to the dealer for tires but at least give them the choices of how they want it done & a little lube. 17 inch tires offer so many choices that it is nuts. Reminds me of the Ninja 500 & 250 without the weight issue. All in all the bike is the best I have seen from HD but a overweight & underpowered tuber is not exactly setting the world on fire. I would hope that the "mother ship" could at least match its adopted & rejected child in the performance department especially with ten years notice. | ||
| Whatever |
Yawn...  | ||
| Jaimec |
Not me. I'd get a Bandit 1250. More horsepower, more torque, more comfortable riding position, ABS brakes, and change in my pocket. FUHD. | ||
| Bikertrash05 |
Wow, so a bike that has been out for a year is "new"? Not that I am really surprised... We belittle this bike because a tuber could run circles around it, even that pre-rubber mounted 1200S that Joshinga posted is better/faster/lighter. |
