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Harley owners groups even distribute guides as to which areas are 'unfriendly' towards them (eg, actually care about excessive noise). As a rider, I can't want
by rconti 9y ago
Harley owners groups even distribute guides as to which areas are 'unfriendly' towards them (eg, actually care about excessive noise).
As a rider, I can't want until Harley crashes and burns. Ungodly loud and ungodly TERRIBLE sounding machines. I only wish I could afford a Ducati but at least a Duc with Termis sounds GOOD in addition to pissing everyone off. I don't know why anybody would want to ride what sounds like a flatulent cow.
And their riders' need to go wide open throttle at low revs any time they see someone within earshot they think they might be able to 'impress' just murders any desire I have to ever ride one.
I can't say for sure I won't find myself being drawn to a 'cruiser' style motorcycle at some point in life. But I can say for sure that I will never, ever want to associate myself with that particular brand.
- gkanai 9y agoFrom a non-rider's perspective, the difference between a loud Harley and a loud Ducati is the same- both obnoxious. Only riders would be able to tell the difference. Harley has made racebikes in the past, both flat track as well as track bikes. Although yes, they are known for their cruisers.
- rconti 9y agoOne sounds like a fart. Agreed, though, of course many people find any loud vehicle annoying. I've seen the occasional ricer banging their R6 off the rev limiter at the gas station. The difference is, the loud sportbike is gone in the blink of an eye. The loud Harley rider feels the need to 'show off' in every 30mph pedestrian zone they can find.