As a representative of American retro cruising locomotives, every Harley car can be regarded as a classic. From various versions of the 883, to the flagship model of the big gliding. In the eyes of some retro car fans, the Harley brand has long become synonymous with retro cruise. But among the many Harley models, there is one that is not welcomed by Harley fans. That is the Street 750 that I will introduce today, the most entry-level Harley model that can be bought in China.
The Street 750, with a starting price of 86,800 yuan, is not cheap. For many domestic car users, it is still an unattainable existence. But why is it so unwelcome in the eyes of other Harley owners? Today, the editor is going to talk to everyone about the past and present of this Street 750.
Purely from the appearance, Street 750 is fully in line with the aesthetics of retro car fans. The retro round halogen headlights, low and wide seat cushions, plus the iconic drop-shaped fuel tank, fully interpret the essence of retro motorcycles. Compared with most other Harley models, the more compact and short body and the all-inclusive lampshade shape allow the Street 750 to retain the American retro cruise design while adding some European Cafe racer style.
I have to say that this kind of appearance and pricing is more suitable for young consumers who are not rich in wallets. Therefore, at the beginning of the listing, Street 750 did not perform badly. In the domestic market where there were not many motorcycle enthusiasts, Street 750 was also very popular. After all, you can buy a Harley for less than 100,000 yuan, and you can also be a rider with the owner of the big glider.
But when those old car owners gradually learned about Harley, they scoffed at this "entry model". Because they gradually discovered that the Street 750 does not have the rough wind of American cruise, the shiny chrome exterior parts no longer exist in the Street 750, and replaced by a matte black body. This is a bit too low-key for the Harley brand, which is inherently ostentatious.
In addition,The 750cc V-cylinder engine on the Street 750 actually uses a water-cooled cooling system, while other Harleys on sale are basically air-cooled. Although the Street 750's power performance is not bad, and even more powerful at the start, the abandonment of the air-cooled Street 750, with less movement and lower heat, is simply deviant for old car owners.
And throwing away these psychological factors, the actual performance of Street 750 is indeed not satisfactory. The Street 750, produced in Harley’s India plant, is sold at a price similar to that of the Kawasaki Ninja 400, but after being imported into the country, the price is nearly 40,000 yuan more expensive than the Ninja 400, which is really not a cost-effective choice.
Another thing that people often complain about is that the early version of Street 750 is not equipped with ABS. In terms of braking performance, it lags behind other models of the same price. Of course, imported domestic models are fairly honest, with ABS on the front and rear wheels as standard.
Said so much, in fact, it does not mean to belittle Street 750, it just explains why some people look down on Street 750. What I really want to say is that there is no distinction between locomotives. Although the Street 750 has mixed reputations, it does not affect some riders who really love retro locomotives to pay for it.
Finally, what do you think of this Street 750? Welcome to comment and exchange in the comment area below!
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