Not much of a Price Gap

I think that is probably the point. Harley wants to price them so that it is an easy up-sell to the Street 750. Like when they get you to buy the bigger popcorn at the theater because it costs just 50 cents more.

Everything in these two bikes is same except the Bore. So it's really that 50 Cents upgrade offer!

Thanks for the post livin on! So really now whats going to stop you from getting the 750....

Yea ok so Harley can upsell you the 750, they still have to sell 500's. That's my point.

This must be the reason why Harley doesn't sell the 500 here in India.

500 can face tough competition from KTM and upcoming Honda and BMW etc. and the pricing could be a limiting factor. 750 still sells as premium product due to cc alone.

Puneet said:

500 can face tough competition from KTM and upcoming Honda and BMW etc. and the pricing could be a limiting factor. 750 still sells as premium product due to cc alone.

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I think that's a good point on the differences in markets. In NA no one would dream of comparing a Duke to a HD. I believe its more of an image thing, bike x doesn't fit the image im selling, but bike y does. Whereas "on cc alone" is a complete digression from that

It's more because this segment in a year or two would become highly competitive with all major bike makers along with some Indian manufacturers like Hero, Bajaj, TVS, Royal Enfield making their presence felt. India is a price sensitive market and cc rules.

But smoke will settle down in time to come.

Even Harley is playing this cc game in India. Like Dyna having old 96 engine and softail coming with 103 engine.

that makes me wonder if Victory will ever get into this segment, if they don't they will be missing out big time

Victory is good but how about an INDIAN.....!!!

Everybody would be really really polishing their Harleys for SALE...

meph1st0 said:

This must be the reason why Harley doesn't sell the 500 here in India.

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Is there any fact behind this I have always wondered why india doesnt carry the 500 in the dealers.

HarleyVest said:

Is there any fact behind this I have always wondered why india doesnt carry the 500 in the dealers.

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Street 750 retails around 400000. 500 carries the exact same parts. The best Harley can price it maybe 350000. At this price point, it doesn't make much sense to buy 500 when you have a more powerful model for slightly more.
Street 500 can't be termed as learners bike in India. Firstly it generates more power than most of the two wheelers on road (read commuter 100/150cc) and it is expensive by Indian standard.
Also 500 will be compared with Continental GT and KTM Duke 390 both of which are cheaper and better equipped ( brakes, tyres) and much cheaper (even if Harley prices Street 500 at 300000). Other than getting into 'Harley' brotherhood, Street 500 doesn't have a strong case.
Whereas with the Street 750 Harley has created a new segment and there is virtually no competition to Harley. This is the reason why 750 has so many bookings.

Livin On said:

There is really not much of a price gap between the 500 and the 750. I just have to wonder why anyone is going to buy the Street 500 when there is less than a grand between the two?!

Street 750: $7,499
Street 500: $6,799

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That drops to about $500 if you want a red 500.

firehawk said:

That drops to about $500 if you want a red 500.

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Oy! Are both the blacks same cost?

Livin On said:

Oy! Are both the blacks same cost?

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Looks like the matte black and mysterious red sunglo both add $295 to the $6799 base price. Makes the bike $7094. For $300 at least HD could paint the fairing to match... Oh, and don't forget the $330 freight, scheeze.

harleyhoonigan said:

that makes me wonder if Victory will ever get into this segment, if they don't they will be missing out big time

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I would like to see them enter the smaller bike segment. They have some nice looking bikes, and pretty reliable according to the reviews I read. The Vics are up to a 106" engine. They keep getting bigger. Maybe when our illustrious government runs the price of gas up to $5 or $6 a gallon, they will start looking at smaller displacement. So long as the bigger-is-better mentality is selling bikes, I don't see them getting any smaller.

Livin On said:

There is really not much of a price gap between the 500 and the 750. I just have to wonder why anyone is going to buy the Street 500 when there is less than a grand between the two?!

Street 750: $7,499
Street 500: $6,799

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Are 750cc bikes legal for learner riders in USA?

revolution-x said:

Are 750cc bikes legal for learner riders in USA?

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Driver License rules are on a state-by-state basis, but generally there are no cc restrictions for adults 18 and over. Some states may have restrictions for teenagers. Basically, you pass a written test and a motorcycle driving test and you are good to go on any bike you want.

Puneet said:

500 can face tough competition from KTM and upcoming Honda and BMW etc. and the pricing could be a limiting factor. 750 still sells as premium product due to cc alone.

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Is KTM common over there? I really don't know where KTMS are popular. In the past 5 years I have only seen one and im on the road a lot.