Harley almost had a great idea!!

[autopilot]

Just kidding! I'm not crackin on Harley. Did any of you catch the program on Speed this past week that showed a Harley concept bike from years past. It was a v4, watercooled and had snorkles that looked alot like what we find now on the Vmax. It was called project Nova. Not bad lookin as a starting point. Per the article, they had plans for a v6 as well. OH well!

 

There's an article on it: http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2007/04/06/harley-davidson-v4-nova/

 

Shame they didn't proceed with it. I had no idea they had even toyed with idea of a watercooled v4, but then I never paid much attention to Harleys. Hmmmmm! Surprise, surprise...learn something new every day. I must admit, I am duly impressed.

[hipshot]

What was really interesting about this bike, is the location of the radiator!

it's under the seat!

A.M.F. decided to pursue the "money maker" V twin, and then proceeded to RAPE the company's bank accounts, for "other projects", if memory serves me correctly!

was a nice looking "NO FRONTAL FRAME", bike , though!

just jt

[nelsonrl]

It was a joint design between HD and Porsche. One of the designs cut when the AMF relationship ended and Harley was trying to stay alive.

[Yammer Dan]

It was a joint design between HD and Porsche. One of the designs cut when the AMF relationship ended and Harley was trying to stay alive.

 

 

AND WHAT IS THE V-ROD???

[nelsonrl]

Its the Liquid cooled engine line of bikes Harley offers. About as close to a sport bike as Harley offers. Its actually a pretty nice looking bike in my opinion. If you want to look at it its in the VRSC line (no idea why Harley uses the model designations they use). Can be seen here.

 

If I were to buy (and as a result end up in the dog house), This one would get strong consideration. I really like the Night Rod version.

[ediddy]

The vrod is the bastard bike of harley. Many harley riders call it a water buffalo.

[Yammer Dan]

The One I would like to try a day on!!!

[Guest tessa c2]

the one i like of the HD line is the cross bones,

[IH Truck Guy]

They have a prototype at the Harley museum in Milwaukee..

It has a fairing and hard bags....It looks pretty sweet...

They could've had the total bike market covered...

[nelsonrl]

They actually had prototypes in 2, 4 and 6 cyl versions.

[waterbug]

I seen that on speed this morning as I walked past the tv and it cought my eye and I sit and watched it. The bike looks alot like my venture its a shame they didnt come out with it, I wonder what the price on that would be from them?? It was very interesting to watch and see the proto types there.