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There’s very little info about the new model available but we do know it will be powered by Harley’s new water-cooled 1250cc 60-degree V-twin Revolution engine. Harley have already said the new engine produces ‘at least’ 145bhp and 90lb.ft of torque, although we imagine it will be retuned for less power and more torque in the Custom.

Harley have also said the new engine will be modular as the Bronx was originally slated to be 975cc, which could be perfect for an entry-level A2 compliant cruiser.

So when will we see it in UK dealers? The whispers are that Harley-Davidson are moving to a traditional ‘European style’ unveil cycle; expect the bike to be shown in full in November 2021, in dealers the following Spring
I can get it... it looks decent... Obviously it's not for me, but i do like it.
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Re: Harley-Davidson 1250

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It's very chunky
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Reminds me of the old Bloodrunner bike cartoons with the big balloon tyres. I bet it's a proper lorry.

I'd like it better if those pipes could be...not there.
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I saw this and thought "Weeksy posting about a Harley???"

But damn I could really quite like that!! LOL

Wonder if it will make the potato noise like the others!!
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Noggin wrote: Mon Dec 14, 2020 12:31 pm Wonder if it will make the potato noise like the others!!
It may need to be chipped for that.

ok...coat..
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Skub wrote: Mon Dec 14, 2020 12:34 pm
Noggin wrote: Mon Dec 14, 2020 12:31 pm Wonder if it will make the potato noise like the others!!
It may need to be chipped for that.

ok...coat..

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That is properly feet forward :D
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Mr. Dazzle wrote: Mon Dec 14, 2020 12:37 pm That is properly feet forward :D
The 'fold in half' position?!! Sports bars and cruiser feet :lol:
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Looks like a smaller and more cartoon like fat bob. I do like it except for that riding position.
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Hard to see who it’s going to appeal to. Traditional Harley riders are a conservative bunch who don’t like change (the V rod is a case in point) and I can’t see non Harley riders being tempted away from the European and Japanese alternatives.

I certainly would swap my FXR for one

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Noggin wrote: Mon Dec 14, 2020 12:41 pm
Mr. Dazzle wrote: Mon Dec 14, 2020 12:37 pm That is properly feet forward :D
The 'fold in half' position?!! Sports bars and cruiser feet :lol:
yeah - that's what I was thinking - not good for anyone with a beer gut....
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Rockburner wrote: Mon Dec 14, 2020 1:48 pm
yeah - that's what I was thinking - not good for anyone with a beer gut....
I thought having a beer gut was a prerequisite of Harley ownership :lol:


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G.P wrote: Mon Dec 14, 2020 2:30 pm
Rockburner wrote: Mon Dec 14, 2020 1:48 pm
yeah - that's what I was thinking - not good for anyone with a beer gut....
I thought having a beer gut was a prerequisite of Harley ownership :lol:


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Nidge wrote: Mon Dec 14, 2020 1:22 pm Hard to see who it’s going to appeal to. Traditional Harley riders are a conservative bunch who don’t like change (the V rod is a case in point) and I can’t see non Harley riders being tempted away from the European and Japanese alternatives.

I certainly would swap my FXR for one

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I'm not keen. Its a mess up of xr750sportserness mixed up with some fatbobberry! :wtf:
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Skub wrote: Mon Dec 14, 2020 4:43 pm
Nidge wrote: Mon Dec 14, 2020 1:22 pm Hard to see who it’s going to appeal to. Traditional Harley riders are a conservative bunch who don’t like change (the V rod is a case in point) and I can’t see non Harley riders being tempted away from the European and Japanese alternatives.

I certainly would swap my FXR for one

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Needs moar black, lots of matt black and those pipes need wrapping.
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Nidge wrote: Mon Dec 14, 2020 5:56 pm 🤦‍♂️ Doh... wouldn’t
I figured!

When I see pics like that of yours,I can quite dig the HD vibe....from a safe distance. ;)
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Re: Harley-Davidson 1250

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I actually quite like the OP.

I"d have it as a 4th or 5th bike maybe, but it'd seldom get used.