Comments on: Harley Davidson XR1200 in Europe for Spring 2008 http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2007/10/13/harley-davidson-xr1200-in-europe-for-spring-2008/ Motorcycle News for Positive People Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:34:05 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: Ricky Bean http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2007/10/13/harley-davidson-xr1200-in-europe-for-spring-2008/comment-page-1/#comment-95008 Ricky Bean Tue, 23 Oct 2007 10:42:22 +0000 http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2007/10/13/harley-davidson-xr1200-in-europe-for-spring-2008/#comment-95008 Hiya All! I’ve been wanting to build a Harley flattracker for years, to me the XR 750 is one of the best looking bikes ever built. But over here in England, XR 750 motors are as rare as hens teeth. So I couldn’t believe it when I saw the posters for the new XR 1200 in our local Harley dealer. A few weeks later, Harleyworld, Chesterfield, had what i’m lead to believe was the only XR 1200 prototype, in the country, in their shop. I went and had a look, and listen, (no test rides allowed unfortunately!), and sat on it in the car park. I was sold! I put my £100 deposit down and wait in anticipation, for next spring when it’s due to arrive. The price has been capped at £7900. Considering the crappy weather we’ve had this year, waiting until next year isn’t such a pain. I’ve already made space in my garage for it, right next to my Heritage. It does sound different to any Harley I’ve heard though, maybe it’s the fuel injection, or the restrictive exhausts ( which will have to go!), but it sounds more like an enduro bike, and riding (well sitting!) position reminded me so much of the old Kawi Z 900’s. I can’t believe I’ve heard it’s not gonna be released in America. The home of Flattrack racing! It sounds stupid to me, and i’m sure they’d sell thousands. I’d be suprised if there wasn’t a national XR1200 race series, similar to the 883 series too. Cheers Ricky~~~~~~> Hiya All!
I’ve been wanting to build a Harley flattracker for years, to me the XR 750 is one of the best looking bikes ever built. But over here in England, XR 750 motors are as rare as hens teeth. So I couldn’t believe it when I saw the posters for the new XR 1200 in our local Harley dealer. A few weeks later, Harleyworld, Chesterfield, had what i’m lead to believe was the only XR 1200 prototype, in the country, in their shop. I went and had a look, and listen, (no test rides allowed unfortunately!), and sat on it in the car park. I was sold! I put my £100 deposit down and wait in anticipation, for next spring when it’s due to arrive. The price has been capped at £7900. Considering the crappy weather we’ve had this year, waiting until next year isn’t such a pain. I’ve already made space in my garage for it, right next to my Heritage. It does sound different to any Harley I’ve heard though, maybe it’s the fuel injection, or the restrictive exhausts ( which will have to go!), but it sounds more like an enduro bike, and riding (well sitting!) position reminded me so much of the old Kawi Z 900’s.
I can’t believe I’ve heard it’s not gonna be released in America. The home of Flattrack racing! It sounds stupid to me, and i’m sure they’d sell thousands. I’d be suprised if there wasn’t a national XR1200 race series, similar to the 883 series too.
Cheers
Ricky~~~~~~>

]]> By: Tim http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2007/10/13/harley-davidson-xr1200-in-europe-for-spring-2008/comment-page-1/#comment-94305 Tim Wed, 17 Oct 2007 03:02:20 +0000 http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2007/10/13/harley-davidson-xr1200-in-europe-for-spring-2008/#comment-94305 I sure hope they get to this part of the world. Ive told our local dealer I really like it, and he told me he wants one also. I just like the idea of an HD that you can get your knee down on, without following it with the rest of your anatomy.... I sure hope they get to this part of the world. Ive told our local dealer I really like it, and he told me he wants one also.

I just like the idea of an HD that you can get your knee down on, without following it with the rest of your anatomy….

]]> By: justpete http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2007/10/13/harley-davidson-xr1200-in-europe-for-spring-2008/comment-page-1/#comment-94174 justpete Tue, 16 Oct 2007 01:53:16 +0000 http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2007/10/13/harley-davidson-xr1200-in-europe-for-spring-2008/#comment-94174 Sorry about all the spelling errors. I wasn't paying attention when I submitted that. Sorry about all the spelling errors. I wasn’t paying attention when I submitted that.

]]> By: justpete http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2007/10/13/harley-davidson-xr1200-in-europe-for-spring-2008/comment-page-1/#comment-94172 justpete Tue, 16 Oct 2007 01:51:40 +0000 http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2007/10/13/harley-davidson-xr1200-in-europe-for-spring-2008/#comment-94172 Tony, I dont thinkthat AAFESS will be able to sell the. I am not 100% sure but because it is a European model we cannot get them. Same with the Pontiac GTO and certain other cars that were developed overseas.I'm sue there might be a way for us GI's to get a od of oneand bringit back anyway. I will be abe to find out more in a few months when I am back overseas. I like it!! Tony, I dont thinkthat AAFESS will be able to sell the. I am not 100% sure but because it is a European model we cannot get them. Same with the Pontiac GTO and certain other cars that were developed overseas.I’m sue there might be a way for us GI’s to get a od of oneand bringit back anyway. I will be abe to find out more in a few months when I am back overseas. I like it!!

]]> By: daddyc479 http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2007/10/13/harley-davidson-xr1200-in-europe-for-spring-2008/comment-page-1/#comment-94169 daddyc479 Tue, 16 Oct 2007 00:59:25 +0000 http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2007/10/13/harley-davidson-xr1200-in-europe-for-spring-2008/#comment-94169 if you build it they will come....buyers that is. i'd really like them to build something like the Roehr bike. if you build it they will come….buyers that is. i’d really like them to build something like the Roehr bike.

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