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Old 01-22-2013, 03:55 PM   #19
Russell James


 
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Depends on which Harley, and how you mod it.

Most people think they are slow, until they ride a modded one. Even stock now, they have a lot of power. Big bore kit, stroker crank, cams, some head work, and it's 3rd gear wheelie time. The Fatboy I have now is at 110 hp to the rear tire. Not crotch rocket fast, it's more of a thundering torque thing with modded Harleys. Kind of like a big block muscle car, vs a modded import four banger. Both might have 700 hp, but I'll take the old school muscle any day. I wouldn't ride a sport bike if it was given to me. Way back in the 80s I did have a Yamaha V65 Magna though, that was an incredible bike. Tons of power, and cruiser comfort.
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