Motorcycles , which are perhaps more complex than they need to be for their intended purpose , which appears to be the exploration of the Khumbu Icefall , a quick ride to the summit of Baintha Brakk ( aka The Ogre ), or a fast blat into the deadly but welcoming arms of Yosemite ’ s Tenaya Canyon . But then maybe not – since a large percentage of so-called Adventure bikes rarely see anything more challenging than a well-kept fire-trail . So it follows that bikes competing in this space must do two things very well . They must be capable of summitting K2 , and they must be able to shame sportsbikes on the tar .
It is no small task to build such a bike This explains the screams of disbelief and disdain which followed upon the heels of Harley ’ s declaration that it will build such a bike ... and here ’ s a picture . Two things happened immediately after the images of the Pan America surfaced a year or so ago . The traditional Harley demographic descended into confused denial . What foul act of treachery had caused their favourite motorcycle company to attempt such a thing ? Had the Milwaukee bosses gone insane ? Why was Harley not building another VROD , or something with twinshocks , or resurrecting the Buell ? Or what about a new Panhead ? What was it
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