Oh I agree, that pipe is butt ugly. But already there are some pipe manufactures making some flat track looking pipes for it already.. That lil rear fender would be taken off before the bike left the dealership parking lot..Love the hooligan.
Not feeling the pipe though. That'd be the first thing to go. Second would be that rear fender-thing in favor of some kind of tidy tail.
Little bit of suspension work and some stickies and start cuttin heads.
Streetfighters are fun as hell. They'll get you arrested, but even the cop will admit that was a pretty good wheelie.
Im liking the streetfighter also, but with a scheduled release date of 2021 ? That's a big of a long time to wait for me..If I were to get a second bike it would be between this and the HD Streetfighter. Granted I don't have high hopes that the HD is going to come out at a reasonable price...
Oh yeah, I had one of those.. Had the X-1 back a while ago, mine was in Red, all the alum high polish with jet hot coated exhaust. Was the best looking bike I ever had, Loved just looking at it. Had some engine upgrades like heads and cams with the race ECM. Unfortunately, after the shine wore off I realized that I hated riding it.. It didn't last long here in my garage.Looks like Indian is trying to make a Buell.
LOL,, Absolutely NOT !!! Dude,, Im 61 years old, Im going for looks and short rides now days..Last sport bike I had was about 10 years ago, CBR 1000...…….Only had it at full throttle one time, I swear it took 5 years off of my life. Then graduated to the ST-1300 ( best bike for me) then a few others ,finally a Wing that I didn't think I was going to like but did.^^I remember those flat-track pipes from the old days. What were those Harleys..XR750's...they all had it.
Look cool, hideous in real life. The race guys were only on the bike for like 8 minutes so it was tolerable. You could make it out of Carbon and that would help and look uber-cool. But still no matter what you do it's gonna be hot as fak. I grew up on the 2 Stroke enduro's and they all used them big-ass upswept pipes that ran right up against the thighballs. Hot as fak.
I much prefer the low, as pictured here on my SuperDuke. (well not really mine but that's what I say in my safe space)
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@Lager have you thought about a Superduke? I hate to sound like a KTM salesman, but I do because I am. I'd bet you're in the same price range as that Indian..Superdukes run right at 20K. What's msrp on these Indians?
The SD is widely acknowledged as king of the streetfighters though. It kills superbikes for giggles.
The Indian in its top trim level is $15000 , never was a Suzuki fan but rather liked the Busa for its midrange power.I like that Indian. If I had not bought a bike last year I might have to check it out, thank god I did because I am sure it cost more than my Suzuki.
Indian beats HD on price across the board.If Harley doesn't start paying closer attention to what Indian's doing, it's gonna bite 'em in the ass. That new Indian is hawt & bet it's a killer hooligan bike. My personal preference is for the Scout Bobber, but that FTR is bad ass.
Haha I get it. It's the same with me and the dirt bikes. The young guys can have them now.LOL,, Absolutely NOT !!! Dude,, Im 61 years old, Im going for looks and short rides now days..Last sport bike I had was about 10 years ago, CBR 1000...…….Only had it at full throttle one time, I swear it took 5 years off of my life. Then graduated to the ST-1300 ( best bike for me) then a few others ,finally a Wing that I didn't think I was going to like but did.
Too funny, you and I think alike... I quit racing dirt bikes at about the 45 year old age mark.. at about 35 I quit motocross and went with enduros using KTM's. But had to quit when my daughter was killed leaving me with 3 grandkids to raise. I can justify street bikes since they are transportation, but dirt bikes are truly a luxury and I still miss it.. Im still in good enough shape to complete an endure, Im NOT going to win but I will be the guy with the biggest smile on his face at the finish line..Haha I get it. It's the same with me and the dirt bikes. The young guys can have them now.
I like my Goldwing. It handles far better than it's size. I tell the young hotshots to beware of the old man on the Goldwing, that ain't his first bike.
My favorite bike here is the DRZ 400 SM. Just a great bike for mountain twisties and trails and railroad-track jumpin'.
Supermoto bikes are the roller coaster of street bikes. You don't have to have a purpose or a destiny, just go out and play. Streetfighters share the same attitude.
If I remember correctly, I bought my first Harley in 1978, it was a 1950 Panhead. Complete custom, all chrome with a springer front end/z bars and king and queen seat. Hand shift/foot clutch makes a bad combo, but that's the way it was..Then in 1979 a 1973 right side shift Sportster..I was an instructor at American Motorcycle Institute in Daytona Beach Florida at the time. Turned the sports into a fast bike ( at that time) with lots of mods, then a car pulled out in front me and I couldn't stop or swerve out of the way. That's when I switched to metric bikes and ever since then, I learned that riding street is like going to a gun fight. Riding a Harley is like going to that gunfight armed with a knife, you might look good with that knife in your hand, but your going to eventually going to wish you had a gun.. Think your going to be happy with the NC 750 and I commend you on getting back in the saddle... Safe riding friend..Ive always been a harley guy, got 10342 shirts, vests, jackets... you name it. Started out on a 2012 sportster 72, then a semi custom 08 nightster i built., then got my first dyna, then another, then another. I was hooked on them. Wouldnt ride anything but a harley.
Had a car pull out infront of me in 2015, hit the side of it at 45 mph or so, walked away with minor scrapes. Bought another street bob, sold it few months later, was still too nervous after the wreck to enjoy riding. I love HD but hated the expense of EVERYTHING with its name on it. Its not worth it honestly, but its the bike/style i like.
Now, with 2 kids, riding seems a little less desirable after everyday of seeing idiots in cars. I do find myself looking for another bike, something to cruise on for MPG and just to commute. The wife hates it but ill probably get one next year.
Looking at the Honda NC750x. I like the looks, the features it has and 75-80 mpg would be sweet!
They styled the old KZ900 just right, sweet looking bike. Congrats and safe riding to you..
If your thinking about an Indian,please consider the Concord Ride Now store.. If you decide to go there, ask for a guy by the name of JT, hes a very good friend of mine . While he does not work in sales,but in service, just give him my name ,Paul Connor and he will steer you in the right direction..Indian beats HD on price across the board.
HD seems to think the name alone is worth the premium.
I like the looks of the FXDR114 and the Fatbob114. But I'd probably buy a Scout Bobber instead. Maybe if I won the lottery I'd get an HD.
But the Scout Bobber is much easier in the budget and has good performance reviews.
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It will be a while unless we hit the lottery.If your thinking about an Indian,please consider the Concord Ride Now store.. If you decide to go there, ask for a guy by the name of JT, hes a very good friend of mine . While he does not work in sales,but in service, just give him my name ,Paul Connor and he will steer you in the right direction..
I recently gave up the crotch rocket and went retro...
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^^I remember those flat-track pipes from the old days. What were those Harleys..XR750's...they all had it.
Look cool, hideous in real life. The race guys were only on the bike for like 8 minutes so it was tolerable. You could make it out of Carbon and that would help and look uber-cool. But still no matter what you do it's gonna be hot as fak. I grew up on the 2 Stroke enduro's and they all used them big-ass upswept pipes that ran right up against the thighballs. Hot as fak.
I much prefer the low, as pictured here on my SuperDuke. (well not really mine but that's what I say in my safe space)
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@Lager have you thought about a Superduke? I hate to sound like a KTM salesman, but I do because I am. I'd bet you're in the same price range as that Indian..Superdukes run right at 20K. What's msrp on these Indians?
The SD is widely acknowledged as king of the streetfighters though. It kills superbikes for giggles.