Author Topic: New Harley Bronx (Read 8627 times)

Beowulf · « **on:** January 31, 2020, 06:53:41 AM »

I want to like this.But at the price i feel an aprilia Tuono offers so much more. Or i mean you could buy a nice Ducati monster. Anyone of which would make mince meat of this. I think harley is way overpriced on this one. Specially considering the kz900rs. Thoughts?

https://www.cycleworld.com/harley-davidson-bronx/

blackcat · « **Reply #1 on:** January 31, 2020, 07:10:12 AM »

Nice, but I wish they had named it, da Bronx.

arveno · « **Reply #2 on:** January 31, 2020, 07:28:42 AM »

Going to keep waiting for the Harley Davidson Staten Island model LOL

guzziownr · « **Reply #3 on:** January 31, 2020, 07:34:29 AM »

Harley makes a Griso!

Wildguzzi.com · « **Reply #3 on:** January 31, 2020, 07:34:29 AM »

Beowulf · « **Reply #4 on:** January 31, 2020, 07:53:50 AM »

Quote from: guzziownr on January 31, 2020, 07:34:29 AM

Harley makes a Griso!

The griso is just sexier. Tbh im saving my pennies for one.

fotoguzzi · « **Reply #5 on:** January 31, 2020, 07:56:23 AM »

They can expand the model with colors and have the Queens, Brooklyn, Manhattan and Staten Island. Or how about the "Subway" ?

tazio · « **Reply #6 on:** January 31, 2020, 07:57:48 AM »

I like it. It looks like something Harley needs to pull in fresh meat.
If I was running the show, I'd have upper management types "dropping in" and walking through my Dealerships. I'd shitcan any place where employees weren't
100% behind this bike/motor. My experience at several places was that Buell seldom got a fair shake and V-Rod didn't fair much better. Yep, just cut THAT dealership off at the knees..
I'm "rooting" for a healthier hog farm.

bad Chad · « **Reply #7 on:** January 31, 2020, 08:15:51 AM »

What price?

Zoom Zoom · « **Reply #8 on:** January 31, 2020, 08:38:59 AM »

Nice looking bike!

John Henry

kingoffleece · « **Reply #9 on:** January 31, 2020, 08:51:18 AM »

I'd wager the marketing team doesn't care about the Aprilia or the Monster. It's an American power cruiser made, I think, for that market. Time will tell.
As for the Aprilia, not many anywhere in the US of A are buying that bike. I get your point, though. I'm not sure it matters t the target market.
I know several Buell owners-performance vs other bikes was low on the chart for them. They wanted an AMERICAN power bike, and it offered plenty for those owners, or so they tell me.

This is a detailed discussion for sure. And it sure appears the Mo-Co is placing a lot on it. On another note, I saw both bikes at Cleveland. They look the part, and the Pan-Am (airplane, anyone?) looks miles better in the flesh than the pics, which make the front fairing look hideous.

http://hamlincycles.com/special-deal-on-aprilia-tuono-factory/

Come and get it.

tommy2cyl · « **Reply #10 on:** January 31, 2020, 09:15:47 AM »

Who would've thought even 3 years ago that HD would bring something like the LiveWire, PanAmerican & Bronx to market within a years period of time.
Finally the wheels of change are grinding in another direction at the Motor Company. Good for them. I hope their efforts bring in a much needed younger
generation of riders.

JJ · « **Reply #11 on:** January 31, 2020, 09:17:12 AM »

"MONSTER" Italian beauty!!

BrotherJim · « **Reply #12 on:** January 31, 2020, 03:55:20 PM »

I think it is a nice looking machine. 115hp ought to move it along pretty well, even though I suspect it weighs as much as my CalStone. I hope they sell a bunch of 'em!

Darren Williams · « **Reply #13 on:** January 31, 2020, 04:30:35 PM »

I can't wait to check out the Pan American, AKA "Dirt Glide" in person.

Turin · « **Reply #14 on:** January 31, 2020, 05:43:05 PM »

Good looking bike, don't like the name. Nothing in this segment is as attractive as the original Monster from 1993. I hope they sell a bunch of them.

LowRyter · « **Reply #15 on:** January 31, 2020, 06:21:02 PM »

Quote from: Darren Williams on January 31, 2020, 04:30:35 PM

I can't wait to check out the Pan American, AKA "Dirt Glide" in person.

I went to the Harley store in town and they had no clue what I was talking about when I asked about it.

Motormike · « **Reply #16 on:** January 31, 2020, 06:22:34 PM »

I fear, like Buell, the Harley dealers won't know what to do with them.

Motormike · « **Reply #17 on:** January 31, 2020, 06:24:21 PM »

Quote from: LowRyter on January 31, 2020, 06:21:02 PM

I went to the Harley store in town and they had no clue what I was talking about when I asked about it.

Why am I not surprised. Bet they could have told you all about the latest chrome accessory for your Softale.

LowRyter · « **Reply #18 on:** January 31, 2020, 06:29:27 PM »

Quote from: Motormike on January 31, 2020, 06:24:21 PM

Why am I not surprised. Bet they could have told you all about the latest chrome accessory for your Softale.

They tried.

When I asked about "new bikes", they tried to show me the liquid-cooled Milwaukee line which I said wasn't what I asking about.

Puzzled looks in return.

Chuck in Indiana · « **Reply #19 on:** January 31, 2020, 06:59:04 PM »

Quote from: LowRyter on January 31, 2020, 06:29:27 PM

They tried.

When I asked about "new bikes", they tried to show me the liquid-cooled Milwaukee line which I said wasn't what I asking about.

Puzzled looks in return.

I get it. When I was out in SoCal, I stopped by a Harley dealer because Cycle Gear said they thought they had Nolan helmets. They didn't, but they were putting on a dog and pony show with food and music, etc. There was a Livewire there, and absolutely *nobody* was looking at it.

I looked it over, thought, "uh huh, uh huh," and left. I may have been the only one..

Huzo · « **Reply #20 on:** January 31, 2020, 07:38:40 PM »

Yeah, look.
I probably wouldn’t piss on one if it was on fire, but mercifully they’re moving away from that arse on the ground “cruiser” stereotype that’s just getting painfully old..
You can ride one with an actual “helmet” now, without looking like you’ve borrowed your Mum’s riding gear and personally, I hope they go ok with it.
I don’t know that performance is as big a factor as is generally perceived, have a look at the slugs we ride. Even a Griso is an underpowered relic compared to an RSV 1000 Aprilia or similar. Three quarters of us couldn’t ride our way out of a wet paper bag compared to what the bike “can” do and the honest ones know it..
The REALLY honest ones admit it.
Here in Oz, you WILL lose your licence in a few short weeks if you habitually speed and thus most are steering away from balls out performance.
You rock up to a ride on a Desmosedici now, with matching leathers and knee scrapers that you dusted with an angle grinder an you’ll cop heaps.
If I was a Yank, I’d look closely at the Harley..
Bugger the power claim..

Huzo · « **Reply #21 on:** January 31, 2020, 08:01:00 PM »

Quote from: fotoguzzi on January 31, 2020, 07:56:23 AM

They can expand the model with colors and have the Queens, Brooklyn, Manhattan and Staten Island. Or how about the "Subway" ?

Ooohhh...!
That’s tempting, I’ve always fancied a 9 incher...!

Motormike · « **Reply #22 on:** January 31, 2020, 08:34:42 PM »

Quote from: Huzo on January 31, 2020, 07:38:40 PM

Yeah, look.
Even a Griso is an underpowered relic compared to an RSV 1000 Aprilia or similar. Three quarters of us couldn’t ride our way out of a wet paper bag compared to what the bike “can” do and the honest ones know it..
The REALLY honest ones admit it.

The Japanese supersport bikes sales are in the toilet (at least in the U.S.) Nobody under the age of 45 can afford the insurance. I just sold a 2012 Road Glide for about $1500 less than book value and was glad to get it. I'd love to have another big touring Harley in my garage but just can't justify the cost. To move up to the Milwaukee 8 even used is stlll $18 to 20,000 or more, depending on model. By the time they depreciate enough for me to buy one, I'll be too old to ride it!

I don't know what HD plans to do to get the dealerships on board with their upcoming line of water-cooled twins. They'd better have a plan though, or they will gather dust in a corner of the dealership just like the Buell's did.

canuck750 · « **Reply #23 on:** January 31, 2020, 08:40:40 PM »

I am no fan of Harley Davidson but this bike looks to be a very good effort to branch out into new territory and I applaud them for it. I hope this bike sells for HD and they move away from the wana be bad ass image they have packaged for far too long.

Kev m · « **Reply #24 on:** January 31, 2020, 09:31:51 PM »

Quote from: Motormike on January 31, 2020, 08:34:42 PM

The Japanese supersport bikes sales are in the toilet (at least in the U.S.) Nobody under the age of 45 can afford the insurance. I just sold a 2012 Road Glide for about $1500 less than book value and was glad to get it. I'd love to have another big touring Harley in my garage but just can't justify the cost. To move up to the Milwaukee 8 even used is stlll $18 to 20,000 or more, depending on model. By the time they depreciate enough for me to buy one, I'll be too old to ride it!

Except that the dirty little secret is you could get a new, old stock, police model for about $16-17k.

Hell I'm hearing of Electra Glide Standards going for about that too.

trippah · « **Reply #25 on:** January 31, 2020, 11:09:27 PM »

I think a 750cc and a 975 (or whatever) would be a great move for HD. There are reportedly lower percentages of young people getting driver's lic!!
Cars, with the taxes and insurance are getting just too expensive for all the you people getting out of college with60K student loans and 40K starting jobs, especially competing with finding love a d setting up a home and family. The disposable income that was the hallmark of the middle class is disappearing. I think MG realizes this trend and is focusing on 750-850 range and will this segment, competing with Royal Enfield and Japan Inc.
I wish them all well but am frankly not optimistic.

twowheeladdict · « **Reply #26 on:** February 01, 2020, 07:17:05 AM »

Quote from: bad Chad on January 31, 2020, 08:15:51 AM

What price?

Exactly what I was wondering. How can someone say it is overpriced when the article didn't mention price?

jas67 · « **Reply #27 on:** February 01, 2020, 09:12:44 AM »

I really like the looks of the Bronx, and am looking forward to a test ride.

Moparnut72 · « **Reply #28 on:** February 01, 2020, 09:14:08 AM »

I read an article somewhere and an informed source mentioned the $20k range. I don't know how true it was but knowing Harley sounds very plausible.
kk

Sheepdog · « **Reply #29 on:** February 01, 2020, 09:27:46 AM »

Harley stood pat too long. They are behind the rest of the industry and have alienated the very riders they now seek. I hope they are able to make this work.

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