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Harley Davidson wants to thrive then they have to have something for a new rider to learn on. They need a model that some one going to college or trade school can get around on with a budget. Given HD still has their nose stuck up in the air, I don't see that changing right now.

A few years ago Harley introduced a couple of models to try and do that, the 750 Street and 500 Street

Not bad looking little bikes and Harley even offers a riding course to teach first time riders. I can’t remember exactly, but both are available for less than $10,000 I think. I don’t believe they’ve sold that well though.

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Posted by Carson123987

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Posted on 5/20/20 at 1:31 pm to Darth_Vader

If I were getting a Harley, it'd be the Forty Eight

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Posted by LNCHBOX

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Posted on 5/20/20 at 1:36 pm to Darth_Vader

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Not bad looking little bikes and Harley even offers a riding course to teach first time riders. I can’t remember exactly, but both are available for less than $10,000 I think. I don’t believe they’ve sold that well though.

The 750 starts around $7600. Like you said, they're Ok bikes, but the competition at that price point is just much better. For just a little less, you can get a Kawi Vulcan S. For $8k, you can get a Yamaha Bolt. Both of those bikes are just better than what HD provides.

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Posted by MojoGuyPan

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Posted on 5/20/20 at 2:40 pm to Darth_Vader

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A few years ago Harley introduced a couple of models to try and do that, the 750 Street and 500 Street

HD gets an A for effort but the Streets kinda suck.

1. Made in India?!
2. Up close the bike is sloppy.
3. This thing is barely an HD

So with the radiator and without the Made in America vibe the Yamaha and Honda 750 cruisers are better made and a better value.

They should get props for putting out a 500 and 750 and trying. It was the right move but the bikes feel cheap and less put together than the Japanese cruisers. tbh HD should've spent a little more time on the design and should've done a standard.

You see these on the floor and an 883 for not much more, I guarantee you are buying the 883. It's authentic. As a standard, the Street would've been different enough to merit attention.

I love my 1200 but Harley as a company can't seem to bring themselves to compete on price or develop a different class of bike. They don't necessarily need to make sport and dirt bikes but having a standard would've been a good move.