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Not necessarily true. 1. As 'more modern' bikes are lighter, have better brakes, suspension/handling and most importantly ABS. 2. Harley can't move on with th

Not necessarily true. 1. As 'more modern' bikes are lighter, have better brakes, suspension/handling and most importantly ABS. 2. Harley can't move on with the times. They did with their 'V-Rod' featuring a 'modern' liquid cooled engine designed by Porsche. They discontinued it this year. Harley riders want the old Harley image. They're trying to pivot into new markets as their customer base is becoming too old to ride or simply dying off. https://www.harley-davidson.com/us/en/motorcycles/future-vehicles/pan-america.html https://www.harley-davidson.com/us/en/motorcycles/future-veh...

VBprogrammer 8y ago
Anyone who says they think they might kill themselves on a certain type of bike shouldn't be allowed near any type of bike. They are incredible fun but unquestionably dangerous.
- heywot 8y ago
  Or they know their limits. I, for one, have refused to purchase a sport bike on numerous occasions - including my "dream bike" - because I know its too much bike and that might get me into trouble. I've never felt that way about any of my cruisers or dirt bikes.
  - noir_lord 8y ago
    That's it exactly, my friends went through a superbike phrase and it was crash after crash at best written off bikes at worst hospital stays (fortunately). If I go modern I'll probably get something like an SV650. It's more the ability to ride long distances comfortably I want not pant wetting speed.
- maxxxxx 8y ago
  " Anyone who says they think they might kill themselves on a certain type of bike shouldn't be allowed near any type of bike." Or maybe they are self aware. Realistically only a very small share of the people who are riding a 100+hp bike can really handle that power.
  - VBprogrammer 8y ago
    My motorcycle has 70hp. I can tell you that on the average ride I rarely use half of that. I don't think that'd be any different if my bike had 170hp. Realistically on the road you can't use that kind of power unless you are just trying to lose your licence on an empty motorway (although it's still fun to have it).

VBprogrammer 8y ago

Anyone who says they think they might kill themselves on a certain type of bike shouldn't be allowed near any type of bike. They are incredible fun but unquestionably dangerous.

heywot 8y ago
Or they know their limits. I, for one, have refused to purchase a sport bike on numerous occasions - including my "dream bike" - because I know its too much bike and that might get me into trouble. I've never felt that way about any of my cruisers or dirt bikes.
- noir_lord 8y ago
  That's it exactly, my friends went through a superbike phrase and it was crash after crash at best written off bikes at worst hospital stays (fortunately). If I go modern I'll probably get something like an SV650. It's more the ability to ride long distances comfortably I want not pant wetting speed.
maxxxxx 8y ago
" Anyone who says they think they might kill themselves on a certain type of bike shouldn't be allowed near any type of bike." Or maybe they are self aware. Realistically only a very small share of the people who are riding a 100+hp bike can really handle that power.
- VBprogrammer 8y ago
  My motorcycle has 70hp. I can tell you that on the average ride I rarely use half of that. I don't think that'd be any different if my bike had 170hp. Realistically on the road you can't use that kind of power unless you are just trying to lose your licence on an empty motorway (although it's still fun to have it).