They design things nowadays where there is no need to add bracing because the roofs don’t add meaningful ridgity. They just kinda sit there. The weight difference in a power canvas top and a metal/glass hatch is pretty negligible. So the pragmatic concerns are pared down to the tops durability and the luggage…

It’s the difference between being able to do a trackday and needing to weld in a roll cage in many places, which is not inconsiderable. This is one reason I think the Miata furvor needs to be dialed back.

Will the last boxster/Cayman be the next 993. Better grab a pristine Spyder/GT4 and put it away...

You cant simply boost a motor to whatever. I’m not too familiar with these cars, but can the bottom end or headgaskets hold up to 500hp? What about the transmission? Ifnot you have to spend resources figuring that out, they are already setup for the gt3 motor production.

There are two fashion trends now HD needs to capitalize on. They are both right up their alley.

Agree. I’m 28 and the XR is the only Harley I can see myself with.

Ya I’m 28, a year or two ago I went to a hd demo day, rode several, none moved me. Shortly after rode a scout. Liked it much better. Everything a Sportster should be.

I really enjoyed the scout and it’s a great value. It’ll be an excellent second bike for you.

I’m 28. I’ve test ridden both the connie and the scout, thought they were both great.

I’m basically the same age and background as you and had the same basic journey.

That’s crazy. 10k isn’t exactly a high-end new bike these days... $15,000 in gear?!?!

It’s 28

Disagree. The VROD and now the street series are liquid cooled dohc and nontraditionally styled.

Isn’t it cute how people try to pawn off the vrod as a fast bikes alternative?

Check into the KTM390

Someone, Jack Baruth maybe, wrote an article on this.

Vrod is no more

Motus?

Counterpoints: I rode up to a demo event on an SV1000S and was treated great. Staff was very knowledgeable and loved to chat about their bikes and bikes in general, even complimentary of mine. Free beer and pork chops.

There are Hondas which transcend this. The old cl305/350/360/450 scramblers. The cb400f. Cbx, magnas, vfrs, Blackbird, Valkyrie, early fireblade, RC51.