Just saw this announcement and thought you might like to have a peek!
2012 Harley-Davidson Motorcycles | Harley-Davidson USA
2012 Harley-Davidson Motorcycles | Harley-Davidson USA
I am surprised that Harley is going with the 103 as standard equipment on the touring models. Not that I'm against extra power but I think the 96 gets the job done just fine. By making the 103 standard it just increased the base price making the bikes more expensive. I love the option of having the 103 available but would rather be able to make the choice between the 96 and 103. I'm sure before long the 103 will be the standard on all the bikes.
I agree. The 96 does a good job. I disagree that the 103 will be standard. Maybe the 110 or who knows the 118 or the . . . . .
Your probably right, as soon as everybody has a 103 the new standard will be 110. Everybody thinks they need a bigger motor. I am by no means saying the 103 is a bad engine. I think it's fantastic, I just like the option of having a 96 available. Bigger is not always better. If the market is demanding the larger motor then they already have it available as an option. What more do you need? JMO