[Richard230]

H-D has just introduced a new model that is styled (as much as they could) like a 1960 Hydra-Glide. My guess is that this bike will be a good seller for them even at the starting price of $25K. I was surprised to see that the rear tire size is much narrower than is typical for a big twin, at 150mm for the rear. This is the same size rear tire as is used on my 380 pound KTM 390 Duke, which is 400 pounds lighter than the H-D:  https://www.motorcycle.com/bikes/manufacturer/harley-davidson/2024-harley-davidson-hydra-glide-revival-review-44606812

[AzCal Retred]

Should be fine -  77 means 908 pounds. H means a top speed of 130 miles per hour. About 6" wide.

150/80B16, 77H Dunlop Harley-Davidson Series Bias Blackwall

https://shinkotireusa.com/support/load-index-speed-rating

"After picking up the H-D, I had the realization that I couldn’t remember the last time I rode a Heritage Classic. The last Softail I rode in general was probably a half day in the canyons photo modeling for Evans’ review of the Low Rider ST. During my ride home from the press fleet location, I was immediately surprised at how easily the Hydra-Glide handled for a 742-pound motorcycle. I was equally as surprised when I quickly found the limits of its ground clearance as the large floorboards dug into the freeway on-ramp. With its 26.1-inch seat height, the ground is easily accessible and the saddle itself is a comfortable place to spend time – in solitude, thanks to the single seat." 

[tooseevee]

H-D has just introduced a new model that is styled (as much as they could) like a 1960 Hydra-Glide. My guess is that this bike will be a good seller for them even at the starting price of $25K. I was surprised to see that the rear tire size is much narrower than is typical for a big twin, at 150mm for the rear. This is the same size rear tire as is used on my 380 pound KTM 390 Duke, which is 400 pounds lighter than the H-D:  https://www.motorcycle.com/bikes/manufacturer/harley-davidson/2024-harley-davidson-hydra-glide-revival-review-44606812

      I would venture that there have already been more than 1,750 deposits put down on this machine.

[axman88]

Looking at the specs. these "Revivals" look to be $2500 of cosmetics pasted over their $25.5K Heritage Classic.  I read somewhere that the "Revival" restricts the rear shock travel by 1", but the Heritage Classic is actually reporting a lower seat height, and both show the same ground clearance.

Wouldn't it be even better if HD had installed a Panhead engine in it, rather than an M8.   S&S makes them, Panhead looking anyway, and up to 103 cubic inch.
 Not shabby in output either:   https://www.sscycle.com/search/?category=1%7CEngines#category=2%7CEngines%2FP-Series