anybody take home a 2016 yet?

[Doug Porcaro]

Yeah I just say 200 because I'm sure it hits that at the crank and that's what manufacturers use. 200 is a nice number that gets people's attention, especially in the context of bike horsepower, and crank horsepower is widely used by respectable people to look that much better.

People need to realize that loud is good. It's good people know you're there and that can save your life. Not obnoxious clacking straight pipe loud, but a nice race muffler to take the edge off the thunder.

The rear mounted can looks good but it's beginning to look dated to me. Why have the extra weight and area? Under the bike is the place to be. It looks so much better. Much more modern and timeless. It cleans up the look tremendously. Nothing but sexy skinny curves, like leopards or fit women. Less is more - that thinking is everywhere on these bikes, inside and out. Why not include the exhaust?

[Doug Porcaro]

When I tell people what power something of mine's making, I usually say both wheel and crank. Just makes it more interesting. Wheel is what counts of course and the one to use in measuring aftermarket performance.

[Jbaker229]

Yes I was. I was going to post more vids, works been pretty busy lately though. I absolutely love it! First VTWIN so it took a lil bit to get used to, amazing motorcycle.

Any chance you could post that YouTube video here?

Jeff

[Ace117]

Heres the link to that video.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=hBvu_hOXL3w

[Jbaker229]

Heres the link to that video.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=hBvu_hOXL3w

Thanks! Great video and great review of the 2k16 (aka the torque monster) - I was surprised when a7ex complained about the old clutch, it is definitely a bit difficult, but on a good day I cannot lift more than 80 pounds and I do just fine on my 2k14. Too bad about Harley. If you ask me they are going to start losing more and more market share to Guzzi and Triumph. Still cannot figure out why they bought MV when the 1190 was just around the corner. Seems like they are slowly moving back into the AMF years of putting profit before riders until there is no profit left.

[buell-fan]

Cool video. Thanks for making it; we needed more reviews like this to help promote the brand.

[Moose]

Good deal, thanks for putting up the vid. Always nice to see someone else's perspective.

[a7ex]

Thanks gents. I'm outta town for a few days, I'll do a follow-up when I get back on anything you have Q's on and my 1k mile impressions. Hopefully soon I have a nice blog rig setup to take her for a spin. Definetly a huge supporter of Erik Buell.. "Jenna" gets lots of exposure at bike nights. Since she's the only one in the city, I do get quite a few of "what in the hell is that?" I have been promoting the brand like nobody's buisness and have several people on deck. Glad to be a part of the movement, it's not if, it's when.

[650ib]

Great! I hope 650ib knows about Dean Adams 200hp kit!

Hey, I'm unaware of Dean's kit! Please advise. The nice folks at EBR fitted my bike with a HMF full exhaust system and ECM tuned for it with the quick shift enabled. I'm waiting on the shift sensor from EBR. This bike has the smoothest throttle response of all my bikes and I LOVE IT!

[650ib]

It's only 179+ at the wheel, he's aware of it, although EBR installed something else. I would assume it's the hmf kit as that's what they have on hand. I doubt they want mine since it's too loud. Pretty sure mine makes more power than the hmf though, based on dyno runs from the same dyno on different bikes, possibly as much as 8-10 hp more depending on which bike and run to use. I know of one that made 168 with the hmf at the wheel, mine made 175 for sure on that same dyno.

I'm interested in your system. I like loud bikes and more power! Please PM me, I sent you a FB message earlier today.