Harley Davidson (Serial 1) - Switch eMTB

[Zimmerframe]

Harley Davidson's spin off/sub brand "Serial 1" has released an EMTB.

It's a hardtail ..

With a Brose Mag S motor and their own 529wh battery .. it's everything you've ever dreamed of - if you only have nightmares ..

The motor housing area has been designed to make it look like it has twin motors - probably so it makes you think V-Twin ! The downward curving shape in front of the motor is made to enable riders to use fallen trees to stop the bike in case of brake failure.

Weighing 24kg's - it's no lightweight for a hard tail.

On the bright side, it actually comes with decent tyres (not sure why). Has a dropper post ! Has in built lights and erm, a sidestand (which might be indicative of the target audience - though I guess you could take it off)...

I think serial 1 have summed the bike up perfectly, so no need to say more .. : "Extremely off-road capable, SWITCH/MTN has the performance to satisfy an expert rider"

 

[RustyIron]

I was going to write something about that dumb-ass front-facing corner on the motor enclosure, but you saved me the trouble. The only thing that bike is missing is tassels on the bars and a playing card in the spokes.

 

[Hobo Mikey]

I actually like it as a spare bike for going urban on, but that photo seems like it’s not real.

 

[The EMF]

 

[Stihldog]

Do they keep the lead-ingots in the forward engine luggage compartment?

 

[dobbyhasfriends]

s'cuse me, I just sicked in my mouth a little

 

[Tubby G]

I just sicked in my mouth a lot

 

[MrSimmo]

Its the morning after and I still feel sick

 

[Richridesmtb]

I think I just sicked in everyone else's mouth, sorry.

 

[Stihldog]

This feels like I’m in an episode of “Witches of Eastwick” , and I’m getting sympathy sick…

 

[maynard]

Are you Guys talking dirty ?

 

[Swiss Roll]

The Harley Davidson Chunder Thunder
That log splitter thing sure is dumb

 

[spicker]

Serial 1 Is a Callback to Harley Davidson's Origin Story

Harley Davidson was born 121 years ago when four guys stuck a motor in a bicycle frame. Serial 1 is the modern realization of that idea.

www.bicycling.com

 

[2WheelsNot4]

OMG Pass the sick bucket.

 

[MrSimmo]

Good news, theyve announced that each new Serial 1 bike, they’ll include the following upgrade FOR FREE!

 

[urastus]

I'm impressed with the rear triangle. It must be a weak design though because no one else seems to do it. It's a pity about the bb design - they have not consulted mtb riders who would never agree to have a tree stump stopper like that. Why didn't they angle it up?

 

[Kiteboy]

Harley Davidson's spin off/sub brand "Serial 1" has released an EMTB.

It's a hardtail ..

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With a Brose Mag S motor and their own 529wh battery .. it's everything you've ever dreamed of - if you only have nightmares ..

The motor housing area has been designed to make it look like it has twin motors - probably so it makes you think V-Twin ! The downward curving shape in front of the motor is made to enable riders to use fallen trees to stop the bike in case of brake failure.

Weighing 24kg's - it's no lightweight for a hard tail.

On the bright side, it actually comes with decent tyres (not sure why). Has a dropper post ! Has in built lights and erm, a sidestand (which might be indicative of the target audience - though I guess you could take it off)...

I think serial 1 have summed the bike up perfectly, so no need to say more .. : "Extremely off-road capable, SWITCH/MTN has the performance to satisfy an expert rider"

At first I was thinking you were promoting this bike and had a response in mind but I couldn't spell yuck. Then I read your whole post and laughed so loud that my neighbors think I keep a crazy uncle locked in my attic.
You summed it up very nicely my friend!

 

[Timochka69]

I was going to write something about that dumb-ass front-facing corner on the motor enclosure, but you saved me the trouble. The only thing that bike is missing is tassels on the bars and a playing card in the spokes.

I wonder if you are supposed to ride it with assless chaps.

 

[Swiss Roll]

I'm impressed with the rear triangle. It must be a weak design though because no one else seems to do it. It's a pity about the bb design - they have not consulted mtb riders who would never agree to have a tree stump stopper like that. Why didn't they angle it up?

Alpinestars used that design, in the 90s I guess, supposedly eliminates chain slap. Funnily enough, I saw a 90s vintage alpinastars frame like that just laying on the street a couple of weeks ago. It used to look so hi tech to me then, now it looks positively victorian.

 

[Gyre]

 

[Pdoz]

They can't even spell surreal properly

 

[Slowroller]

Alpinestars used that design, in the 90s I guess, supposedly eliminates chain slap. Funnily enough, I saw a 90s vintage alpinastars frame like that just laying on the street a couple of weeks ago. It used to look so hi tech to me then, now it looks positively victorian.

Raised chainstays were all the rage way back when, for chain slap, and making super stiff rear ends for supposed climbing gains. All they did was break, and were really, really uncomfortable. Good for belt drives and SSs though.

 

[Slowroller]

Even Walmart can make an ebike that looks better than that Harley

Say what?! Walmart has full-suspension mid-drive electric bikes now?

Kent's new low-cost full-suspension mid-drive electric bike gives Walmart its first attempt at a higher-end electric bicycle offering.

electrek.co

 

[Ou812]

HD is a dying company, they’re doing anything they can to try to stay relevant. Their electric motorcycles failed miserably so it doesn’t surprise me that this is their E-bike answer.