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[andyvh1959]

I do wonder if Harley or Indian could produce a slightly smaller (1200cc) big cruiser dimension wise, but built more as a basic cruiser, 100hp/90+ ft-lb torque, air-oil cooled, aluminum frame, light weight wheels/radial tires, low seat height, with weight near 700 pounds max. Price point near $18,000. So many of the huge cruisers are simply more than a lot of the baby boomer market want or can live with.

[ponch]

Originally Posted by andyvh1959

I do wonder if Harley or Indian could produce a slightly smaller (1200cc) big cruiser dimension wise, but built more as a basic cruiser, 100hp/90+ ft-lb torque, air-oil cooled, aluminum frame, light weight wheels/radial tires, low seat height, with weight near 700 pounds max. Price point near $18,000. So many of the huge cruisers are simply more than a lot of the baby boomer market want or can live with.

Probably not air-oil cooled with those torque specs and then there's emissions standards. The sportster went away because of the latter. BMW makes a 1200cc boxer with similar HP ratings and a lot lighter than 700lbs, but cruiser folks seem to be hung up on vtwins.

[redjay]

Originally Posted by ponch

Probably not air-oil cooled with those torque specs and then there's emissions standards. The sportster went away because of the latter. BMW makes a 1200cc boxer with similar HP ratings and a lot lighter than 700lbs, but cruiser folks seem to be hung up on vtwins.

For some older riders with leg issues a boxer engine wont work if you have to get your legs stretched out whenever possible. For me a feet forward V twin is all I can ride these days.