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Harley - Davidson Can Make The WORLD'S BEST Motorcycles! | Harley Pan America 1250 Impressions
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Y'all know I'm a huge Harley fan, but I'm also a vocal critic. Today, I'm looking at proof that Harley - Davidson can make the world's best motorcycles if they want to. What make's me think that? The 2022 Pan America. In lieu of a first impressions video we're going to talk about what makes the Harley Davidson Pan America 1250 so special.
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00:00 - Intro
01:33 - WIN FREE STUFF!
02:21 - Why This Bike Is AWESOME!
04:01 - Background
08:02 - Is It Competitive?
11:54 - WHY HD IS SO DISSAPOINTING
16:18 - Final Thoughts
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U realize Harley was a military motorcycle manufacturer in the 40s right
Wanna see them make a super bike
I have been eyeballin' the KLR 650 line for a long time now,
Referencing the 2023 models,
Specifically the adventure model,
What input do you have?
If you had a video detailing this machine I'd definitely watch it.
ALTHOUGH I have and will continue to not watch anything slammie-boob,
so the KLR vid starring you on that lost channel,
I can't watch it.
If ya got time,
And a 2023 KLR 650 laying around,
Dude I'll definitely watch that 👍😊
Enjoy the rest of your weekend from hillbillyville Orygun 🤣
I know this bikes gets good press and still passed on, but it really is a step forward for Harley. Let’s just be thankful it looks so good.
I'm just here for the sunglasses
Not a Harley guy, but the Bronx got my attention a few years ago. If it ever comes out, I'd give it a try. I really like it and the FTR1200 from Indian. Performance oriented V-Twins that can actually lean and handle well is the future of the American brands for younger buyers imo.
If the Bronx would have came out,I would've bought that instead of my Z900RS Cafe.
They need to give the XR1200 the Revolution Max treatment they gave to the Sportster series (Nightster, Sportster S) and hype the hell out of it. That is what the Bronx should be. It needs ergos like the FTR1200. When I saw Indian drop the FTR1200 and the Bronx was still vaporware, then I wondered if H-D is just giving up.
@@SoDakTwisties XR1200 with a Rex max engine would be awesome.
I had an FTR1200 and man it's a fun bike. Recently traded it in on a Challenger because I've got lower back problems that were preventing me from really enjoying it any more, but damn it's a hell of a bike.
Ever seen the super buell?
I'm in Britain and there's a town called Littleport about 8 miles away where the father of Mr Harley lived, he's son made the Harleys originally in the US. There's a metal Harley Davidson sculpture in Littleport you can sit on.
I had a photo taken on it beginning of last year when I was getting into the idea of buying a bike after 6 years without one.
I bought a Honda crf300l.
Funny looking Bronx...
I always wanted Harley to make a bike that interests me & I feel like the Pan am and the new Nightster are first bikes to do that. Here’s to hoping for a middle weight Pan Am in the future!
Yeah, they absolutely need to diversify their lineup more with bikes like these. The cruisers are their bread and butter of course, but the need to broaden their customer base. That's why I think it was such a mistake to get rid of the evo sportster, now the Nightster is their cheapest bike coming in at 13,500 msrp. They have nothing that a beginner on a budget would look at
Same.
@@tomoates8568 yep. Looking at royal Enfield super meteor 650 when it drops for 6-7k instead of anything Harley. They're definitely the apple of the motorcycle world. Their products aren't bad, but they also aren't worth the price.
Towards the end of every year when it gets cold I throw my sportster 1200 in the garage and on a trickle charger for about 6 months and don't touch it. When the weather warms up, I take out the bike and it always starts first crank every time. Done this for years and I can't say the same for some of my other bikes. Strange enough, my Harley has been one of the best and most reliable bikes I've ever owned. Not to mention all the customization you can do which is amazing.
Big things are coming from HD. As a Ducati boi in the USA, I am so glad the homegrown brand is making a comeback.
2 bikes 2 little 2 late 2 expensive 2 years left in business 😂
@@localenterprisebroadcastin5971 This is where I'm at.
Even if they get the Bronx out it still won't be a good 'beginner' bike for young people. And the china bike will be a turd IMO.
There once was a time that Ducati was utter garbage (well..in terms of reliability, it still is in many ways). But the boys in Bologna pulled it up together worked it out - and by the mid-90's they established themselves as a premier performance brand. I hope Harley does the same.
Lol
I need to remember to come back to this post and mine all of the salt that is accumulating.
Remember to keep the rubber side down and the shiny side up!!!
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@@LooxJJ "boys in Bologna pulled it together"...
Naaa, them Bologna bois (except for the designers) didn't do crap, the AUDI bois (and 💵) did.
The Pan America is a huge step for Harley. The purists that shun it don't see the writing on the wall. The survival of these new models will keep the brand relevant to a growing generation. Now they just need to make that sweet thing of a sport bike they teased us with. That'll be the icing on the cake. Harley should do a test and put one Bronx at the entrance of each showroom. They'd probably be insanely surprised at how much interest that bike will bring.
The purist have just been holding them back. Harley has taken some strides with some pretty badass bikes.
The Vrod, FXDR 114, Sportster S, Fat Bob and Pan America are all great bikes.
And I agree it’s time for an HD Sport bike.
@@noahknight4039 The FXDR114 is such an underrated bike.
Even the Fat Bob 114, looks modern, almost neo-retro dare I say. A doctor at the hospital I worked at rode one literally all year around if possible (I live in VT, winter/snow literally lasts 5-6 months) but he was out there even with conditions being on the more unpleasant side.
@@spartanx169x Probably the most underrated Harley. I want a second Harley and the FXDR 114 is at the top of the list. Number 2 is the Vrod Muscle.
They need to stop putting all of their eggs in the Boomer basket. The company is going to die along with those people.
Glad you finally hit 100k Love seeing what you are doing now with your solo channel. Keep it plugging!
Congratulations on the play button man, most deserved person on CZcams to get one, can’t wait for the next!
Gotta love how every spring I get back into the fix and just binge all things Spite. Your videos are always and easy and enjoyable watch.
Great channel Spite. Used your older review as a reference before buying my Panny last year
One small step for modern motorcycle technology is one giant leap for Harley Davidson 😂….it’s over looked because (outside of the ride heightening) there’s literally nothing on that bike that hasn’t existed on other bikes for the last 10-15 years…at a fraction of the price too…yes they advertise 20k but go try to buy ANY Harley at MSRP…ITS IMPOSSIBLE…the dealer is going to have their way with you with an extra 5-7 grand in fees
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Yup it's like a 10 year old gs
Great content! Happy to see your channel progress.
The Pan-Am is indeed a grand entrance to the segment. As is the Soprtster S. There is a MASSIVE hole in the beginner market though. If HD really wants new riders they must have an offering or 2 in the sub 650CC segment. They also need to market it in a big way to counter the image of HD only makes cruisers. I've been riding HD's for decades, and yes they have been resting on their laurels for too long. Playing it safe is a risk in itself as a company.
Love the commentary! HD is the textbook example of "audience captured"
Great video and an excellent motorcycle and sweet looking shades! Love the content keep it up.
Great video as usual, Spite! Keep them coming, and we will keep watching.
A friend of mine lent me his 2022 Special for about 6 weeks as he moved to South Carolina. At first I was intimidated by the size of it but the smoothness of the motor, the power and the agility really surprised my. I could lean it in easily and even at slow speeds was easy to control. Loved it
Keep up the great content, I got a Street Bob last year, really have thought that I might have been happier with the Pan America.
They need that 150hp vtwin in a naked bike SOOOO BADLY.
Agreed…which is why they’re not going to do it …someone in their engineering department thought it to be wise to DETUNE the same engine for the street???…imagine if the new sportster was putting out the PAN AM numbers, they’d be selling them left and right
I think your right, they just have such a high opinion of themselves and such a low opinion of their customers the process is: “Wow this is great! We’ll crap it up a bit, cut sone corners and sell it at premium, and it will be easy to “bump it up” in a decade if we ever need to! Oh well time for another executive stress retreat-managing is hard!”
@localenterprisebroadcastin5971 thats where you're wrong. 150hp muscle cruisers take up a tiny fraction of the market share. People weren't buying them before, and they certainly wouldnt do it now. If Harley gave the sportster s 25 more horses, the sales numbers wouldn't change that much
Awesome Infomative Video. Keep up the good work.
It is amazing to me that Harley came out with their first ADV and did so well with it to the point it competes with the legendary GS series. I would love to see a smaller version of this come out with the 975 engine in it so it was a bit more approachable for smaller riders like my wife. Loved the video as usual! Congrats on the 100k!
Been awesome to see the channel grow so much lately. Keep up the awesome work and thanks for the giveaway!
Congratulations on the 100K! I wish you all the luck in the world going forward 🙏!
Gongrats for the 100k subs! Love your videos, greetings from 🇫🇮
I test rode a Pan American. I have ridden my buddy's Sportster S.
I love everything about them with minor caveat.
I am only comfortable in jockey/crouch position so I need something closer a sportbike or super naked.
I was going to get a Pan-Am and convert it but do many projects in the way.
Awesome video!! Even though the other camera did not want to work for you😂😂
I’m a young rider and like many my dad and his dad were/are big Harley fans. I would love to be able to represent the home brand but big vintage style cruisers are just not what I’m into. My dad left me his 2011 Dyna and it’s nice to take out every once in a while but I so prefer a sport naked where I can feel like I’m actually on a bike from this century. It would be so cool to have a modern performance oriented Harley that doesn’t compromise to the beat of the same vintage drum that’s been hammered on for years. Seeing what HD done with the Pan Am is awesome and it gives me hope that there may be more to come. The slightest mention of an official Bronx release will have me thinking about selling my MT-07 no doubt.
Hello from the UK I am a 63 year old Harley fan and have owned various bikes, Fat Bob 103 and Street Glide Special 114ci,I became interested in adventure bikes in 2022 and test rode all the top motors but came to the conclusion that the Pan America was my favourite so I bought one and two thousand miles later I'm still loving it rock on HD the big dog is back on the block
quality vid as usual, spite
could you review the kawa z900rs?
keep it up!
Hey Spite, I don't know if I'll be a Harley Boy, I've got a humble little 2006 Rebel 250, I love the retro look of it, it's definitely done its job of teaching me how to ride and it's still plenty fun to ride for me. I met a dude a few months ago who was doing some serious mile crunching on a BMW adventure style bike, I forget the name of it but the guy told me he started somewhere in Georgia, and was working his way up the coast. When I met him he was in southern VA and said he'd left like 3 days prior. Huge respect to the dude, he showed me pictures of Atlanta, to Mrytle Beach, to Knoxville Tennessee. I definitely want to do a huge road trip like that at some point but it ain't happening on the Ole rebel
I'm glad Harley is changing with the times - The revolution max is amazing!
@Spite's Corner Congratulations on the 100k subscribers. Love the channel and the content! 🍻 Here's too 100k more!
Yes Harley should totally make a ftr competitor and a sport touring out of the pan-am program.
The new Sportster S is a competitor to the FTR. I rode both in Sturgis back to back. Both made me a hooligan with a Willem Defoe grin. FTR wins with looks but the HD is up there with similar performance.
Bro, I remember test riding this thing, I only got to ride it on the street but it was such a great ride. I just bought a brand new Ninja650 today! cant wait I get to pick it up in less than 3 hours!
I am not big into Harley's but I am legitimately intrigued by the Pan am. It really does sound like a cool bike. The looks. I'm not a big fan of but the performance is pretty awesome
I have one and I love it. Awesome motorcycle. When Harley finally built something I wanted, I had to buy it.
As a relatively new HD owner/rider, I genuinely do share a lot of your sentiments. And I am truly hopeful that HD allows itself to keep growing and diversifying its lineup - I LOVE my Road King Special, I like the style, the character and that 114 M8 - but for HD to survive, and thrive, they have to do more. The Pan Am was a hell of a wake-up call to the motorcycling community in my eyes, and I love to see a brand with the history and stubbornness of HD not just do something new, but do it well.
Us bikers can rag on bikes and brands pretty harsh, but I don’t think anyone ever wants to see a brand go to the history books - so Harley, build these bikes, try new things, surprise us, give us things to get excited about!!
I thought that was the 2022 Pan America in your last video, not the 2023 version. I even commented that I have the same model and paint job, and I think it is pretty damn good, after a few mods (like a good seat (I did buy the HD upgrade, if they had a better seat, they should have fitted it), real bark busters, a rear rack that can hold more than 5kg, bigger off road foot pegs, real 50/50 off road tyres). I ride mine practically everyday, since March 2023, and apart from not having the up to date software loaded (which glitched the ommeter), and a battery that doesn't like to sit for more than a couple of days in cold weather, it has been pretty reliable. I have dropped it a few times on dirt and the crash bars are fantastic. My other bike is a hotted up 1988 Lowrider with a sidecar, and I've been riding for 45 years on the road and longer if you count my time as a kid on dirt bikes. I think HD can make fantastic road bike, but I don't think they will.
When I saw guys that had road glides or street glides but also the pan am choose the pan am to do an iron butt and then whit meza do the 48 in 10 on it and cry when she had to give it back - I opened my eyes.
Love my ‘22 Pan Am Special. Got the spokes and the ride height - never thought I’d pay that much for a bike but I feel it was worth every penny.
Love when you pass old heads on their old Harley’s and they turn their nose up and don’t wave - they don’t even know this is a Harley & can do wheelies around theirs.
Living in a city that's not in the USA & is surrounded by mountains with some of the best riding roads in the world, Harley Davidson is literally the last brand that I would consider, despite their massive brand cache seeping into my subconscious since forever ago. If they made a bike that could handle a downhill 180 degree switchback corner at a decent speed, and without scraping the pegs & exhaust, I'd probably reconsider. That's why I'm so excited about the new bikes they have coming out of China, despite many people saying they're not a "real Harley", they'll actually do the things that I want a motorcycle to do. After 20+ years of riding a wide variety of motorcycles I'm close to finally being in real danger of saying "I ride a Harley" when people ask what motorcycle I ride. If the Pan America can get so many new people on a Harley, and a mere press release gets someone like me interested in buying into the brand, imagine what they could accomplish if they diversified further. If they go as far as Ducati has, or Honda if we want to be giddy schoolgirls, "I ride a Harley" would be in danger of being ubiquitous for replacing "I ride a motorcycle" in the vernacular, like Band-Aid did for adhesive bandages.
Awesome video, I nearly bought a pan America when I bought my fat bob.... still may, if I trade another in. I have a fat bob, and a lowrider st, had a sportster s, so the only 2 left that appeal to me are the pan America, and the trike.. if I go that big, it will be a trike, retirement trike, flags and all..... and maybe a little garden at home? Dunno? Mom was a hippie.....
I have never really been an HD fan, other than when they made the Nightrod, but some of their newer bikes and ideas have got my attention :)
Every time I've thought about test riding one, the local dealers never have one on the lot! I'd love to check it out, even if I don't think I'd trade my Super Adventure for one. It's good to see HD being competitive.
Weirdly, my Dad doesn't like "real" Harleys at all, but owns 3(!) VRODs. Maybe liking the "weird" Harleys runs in my blood.
@@thisisatestoftheemer depending on your dealer. you can place a deposit it to HOLD one and you can test ride it etc. and if you dont end up buying it the refund can be deposited
I had a Pan America Special for a little over a year. I am going to be as open-minded as possible. The PA is an outstanding machine, when it works. When I say, when it works, it has to start to begin with. If it got over that hurdle, you were faced with fault codes and fault indicator, mainly in colder temps. I chose the PA over the BMW & KTM due to the HD dealer network in my area and the price. I was able to get mine for almost $2,000 cheaper than the other 2.
The problems stared immediately. My issues were shared with the other machines with RevMax. It’s well documented about the issues. I thought “How bad can it be?” It was bad. Being a first year I knew there would be teething pains. The dealer went above and beyond to correct the issues.
I was content to continue to ride the bike and until it would become unrideable. Again, it’s loaded with features and versatility. It’s just not quite there in refinement. Will it get better? I am sure. Maybe, hopefully it will make it to a 2nd or 3rd generation. Will I have another? Yes! I hope so. Meanwhile, I am happily on my Fat Bob 114.
Just came from a Street Triple R to a Harley FXBB and Im loving the switch so far. Hope to see more great things from Harley 🤙🏽
Its grown on me too, i thought HD was insane when these came out but i love them now, if i can ever afford something like that it would be high on my list for sure.
Congratulations on the 100k 🎉 .. the Pan America is truly an impressive motorcycle!
Agreed!!! I've only ever owned Japanese bike, but I love to see American manufacturing succeed, and harley definitely has the ability. Hoping I can put my money where my mouth is when (if) the Bronx ever hits the streets.
Great stuff. I’m seriously considering setting foot in a Harley dealership for the first time.
Be aware, sharks swim in them there waters!!!!
I saw one in person for the fisrt time yesterday and it is an impressive bike. Fit and finish is great.
The PanAm is probably the only Harley motorcycle where I think there is some value left in the price. This year I am going to change my 2020 Street Glide Special because due to Harley’s crazy pricing policy it’s worth nearly what I paid for it!. I was waiting for the Bronx, but will probably end up buying the PanAm.
I’m definitely a fan of the Pan Am - and love that brutal styling! I’d much rather have one of those than “me too” BMW GS… completely bored of seeing them everywhere… Good Work HD!
Ive never been a fan of HD, but I really do like the Pan. They truly do have the means to come out with some great bikes. Let's hope they dont squander it.
I love mine now, but its been a rough first year in a half with it. To their credit harley did eventually get all the problems fixed and now its great.
Mine has been in the shop for 2 weeks waiting for a new rear tire!!!
@@fivespeed3026 damn whats the excuse for that?
Off topic I guess: have you found a way to secure the camera in that position?! I have the same model and like the placement!
Can’t wait to try it out and maybe convert a buddy of mine! Hopefully it’ll be nice to a shorter rider!
I love your video's brother keep up the good work!
Thanks for your videos about the pan america :)
Took my learners course on a harley. I've fallen in love with the naked sport bikes though!
It is and might always be out of price range. But I would totally ride one if given the opportunity, and I wouldn’t turn one down as a gift, lol.
Even in your first ever reviews of the Pan America, I thought it was an awesome motorcycle. Especially coming from Harley
YES to this.The MoCo essentially knocked it out of the park with the Pan Am, and they can and *should* follow through with the Bronx. This is the kind of Harley attitude I can seriously get behind. Well-done, Spite.
I own the Sportster S and think it is fantastic. I bought it on spec two days after they announced it. I wanted the forward controls, I knew the rear suspension would be harsh (we have good roads in Australia though). I also knew that the things I didn't like about it, I could change, and I did. I got a seat with a back to it, a tail tidy, the smoke windshield and a 40mm up/25mm back riser. Aside from Royal Enfield and Indian, you just can't change a bike like that. I would not look outside of those three brands again.
I thought id never buy a cruiser but Royal Enfields got me thinking, I love the look of the Super Meteor 650, might give it a test ride when it turns up.
Can’t fix or hide how hideous the sportster s is on the left side.
Going to Bike week and looking forward to demoing it. Same with the XSR900. Awesome living 20 mins away from Daytona
I really want Harley to start doing big and different things. I don't exactly hate anything in their lineup but, the Pan Am is the only thing they currently sell that I would actually want.
I was never interested in the adv segment of motorcycles until the pan am. Now I look at the t7, pan am and gs and am dumbfounded by what they can do and how great they look.
traded in my '08 Electraglide Ultra for a 2022 Pan Am. Could not be happier. The only problem is it is winter here in norhtern Wisconsin, and Harley won't do anything abut it lol.
Was kinda bummed a 975 PA wasn't introduced this model year. Also, some ADV versions of the X350 and 500 would be a step in the right direction.
Yes, I'd go for a 350/500 Harley adv. Not the big pig he's riding here.
I came here to make a similar comment. I’d like to see a 800-900cc @ 400-450lb version of the Pan America.
I love Harley Davidson! I ride a new Roadglide and a Roadster. I’ve ridden the Pan a few times for a total of a couple hundred miles. There is a lot they did right. The power plant is incredible. The transmission is slick and Honda like. Adaptive ride height is pure genius! It’s very comfortable. Lastly, the rider aids make you feel like a pro. My main complaint is at its price point it’s up there with all the premiums. There are a few things that make this less than premium. There is a lot of junkie plastic, especially the top of the tank. It’s flimsy plastic and oil cans when you press on it. I was disappointed to see unfinished bundles of wires behind the fairing. The entire back side of the fairing is really crudely finished. I also found the switch gear overly complicated and hard to navigate with gloves on. That said, if they release The Bronx it’s mine!
Just gotta say, I've been loving all of your videos
Love the way a Harley feels when I ride, Pan Am looks like fun but I personally I am concerned about the weight, just haven't checked yet.
I'd love to see HD make a modern light sport touring bike out of the Rev Max platform. The Pan Am is already my favorite touring bike from HD today, but put a larger fixed fairing on it with lowers, an electric full windshield, and HD's standard hard bags & tourpak and I'd likely trade my 2018 Goldwing in for one. A Harley Goldwing of sorts! 😁
I was seriously considering a couple of different Buell models as my first motorcycle back before Harley-Davidson shuttered the company. If HD can come out with a series of reasonably lightweight, reasonably sporty, reasonably powerful naked, sport, and scrambler bikes with a modern 650-800cc V-twin, I think they would sell the heck out of them. There is a huge hole in the middleweight V-twin market right now with so many companies switching to parallel-twin engines (even the SV650 is on its way out), and I think HD has the capability to fill that void if they choose to go after it like they went after BMW with the Pan America.
I am going to cowboy HD on Monday for a test ride, I might replace my v Strom 650 .
I Got one in July 2022 My first Harley I live in England and I think its a GREAT Bike. All the best from The UK.
Awesome content man!
Spite, are you coming to Daytona Bike Week? If so, is there a time and place where we can meet you and get a picture taken?
Even though I don’t own a Harley I do simp a little for the 1200 Evo engine. Something about an old school air cooled v-twin, 07+ has the ease of EFI, there’s just something about them… idk why, haven’t owned one and probably won’t for a while, but still I always just kind of lean towards them. These new liquid cooled Harley’s are the step Harley needs to take though to stay competitive, it’s a step in the right direction!
I appreciate the consistent content!
I could not agree more. HD can do and build whatever they WANT. I just wish they wanted to
Imagine if they made a sport touring lowered version of the Pan Am. I really wanted the ergo's to be better. My 36" inseam doesn't work with a step in the seat. They are more than capable.
I really liked the EVO motor and I also like the twin cam motor after the flaws are fixed.
But if it comes down to owning a Harley with the revmax at Harley-Davidson prices I think I'll switch brands.
Really hoping Harley is able to build more different bikes in the future. I'm very excited to see anything but road kings
Even though I'm not into ADV riding at this point, I'm glad to see HD making new and different things.
My issue aesthetically with the rev max engine based bikes is the messy left side and bulky radiator and front mounted battery box. Indian and triumph (Bonny line) can make their liquid cool engines look decent with their rads and cooling lines. Harley should be able to do the same.
Awesome review!
I went a test road a FTR today I’m done waiting and hoping for a Bronx
This is one of the motorcycles I would consider if I shop for an adv. Looks good and short inseam friendly.
Loving the channel and always enjoy the content. I think the Pan America is a fantastic bike and a platform with a lot of versatility. One thing I have to suggest though is 20 minute videos is very hard to do. I only get a handful of time and a few videos that I really want to watch, one of them being yours but I can never get through a whole video. Most of your videos have a half to 3/4 watch time and then I have to bail out because I have things to do. Would love to see a 10 to 15 minute format and keep everything a little bit tighter. Still love the channel and hoping for big things for you Spite.
Also, I ordered my first pair of flying eyes but won't say no to winning a pair
Fuck that. You can break it into two ten minutes segments and watch the second one when you have time
Hahaha, that is such an Ashley answer.
Might be blasphemy, but I just traded in my Dyna for the Pan America Special. I was hooked as soon as I rode it. Very powerful and just straight up fun to ride! Went with the special but with the cast wheels to save on the unsprung weight!
This is definitely a bike I’d like to try to ride around, most other Harley’s seem to be just way out of my style. Though I do really like the big baggers.
Seeing Harley struggle for years I am so happy they decided to get with the times. I love my bagger but seeing the motor company struggle to the point of closing my local dealership seeing them actually try something new is very promising
Cool plack, we'll be celebrating 250 k subs soon and very few deserve that more than you. hi from Canada
I would love to see that rev max be an option in more frames. I feel that is how they lost out with the vrod.. by only offering it in a few frames.. where the M8s are in just about everything but 1 frame.... and yes push more for that younger crowd. similar to indian. they too can be great and a great competitor just offer more than 2 motors with different displacements. having 3 is expensive but it gives so many more flavor combos.
Good vid Spite,
The reliability issues will be the main thing the PanAm will be judged on in the major ADV category. Outside US the PanAm does not compete with the GS, mostly due to the dealer coverage switches around.
Fair play to HD with the PanAm but they are facing a losing battle against the GS, it’s such a constant moving segment.. being up against a major Auto manufacturer in BMW - HD simply cannot compete with the R&D. Considering KTM, Triumph and Ducati also, the PanAm will struggle to compete.
No doubt HD did well with the auto adjust feature and that will get replicated. The tech race will continue, radar cruise control front-rear etc.
So sad about the Bronx tho 😢
Interesting video thanks
As a licensed Harley hater, I have to say it makes me happy to see HD putting out bikes that I don't have to hate on because honestly, it was getting pretty exhausting. Hopefully they keep it up and the pan am isn't a fluke
As part of the younger generation i can say the interest for Harley and their heritage is quite low we all like a classic cruiser but i also want to see them coming with their design in this century, they have great potential and pan america really shows that