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Old 03-26-2009, 08:13 PM   #1
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Looks ok, but I think the target markets don't intersect very much........you're talking about the 2 brands with the strongest owner loyalty
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Old 03-26-2009, 08:43 PM   #2
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Looks ok, but I think the target markets don't intersect very much........you're talking about the 2 brands with the strongest owner loyalty
That is true. But with HD aquiring MV Agusta which I guess you could consider a Ducati competitor that maybe Ducati is going on the attack now instead of later. Or go on the attack before the HD bankroll puts MV Agusta more mainstream.
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Old 03-26-2009, 10:24 PM   #3
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yup, way more B-king ish...

And i would much rather have a Vrod.
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Old 03-26-2009, 10:35 PM   #4
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I would love to see some #'s on that and why they would go after the HD Vrod. Till now the Vmax was the most powerfull production bike built. If this has more power it shouldnt be compaired to already dethroned Vrod.
It should have went for the Vmax. At 197.5 HP and 120ftlb torque.
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Old 03-26-2009, 11:45 PM   #5
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Will never dent the harley market, its a jap bike
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Exactly on both counts above.

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I would love to see somebody do a nightrod/muscle combo. The muscle rear fender on the nightrod.

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yup, way more B-king ish...

And i would much rather have a Vrod.
Thanks for making your sig quote of me rightgous again!
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Old 03-26-2009, 11:47 PM   #6
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Its easy to see why they call out the Vrod. Both are long, low, fat tired non-turnable bikes that are meant for the drag strip.
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Old 03-27-2009, 09:41 AM   #7
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I would love to see somebody do a nightrod/muscle combo. The muscle rear fender on the nightrod.

Exactly. That would be a tough combo.


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Its easy to see why they call out the Vrod. Both are long, low, fat tired non-turnable bikes that are meant for the drag strip.
Ever rode one? It handles pretty well...especially for a 240 rear.
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