Interesting, I was speaking to a Suzuki/Harley dealer in December and he stated that this bike will be targeted at the S40 riders in NZ. Price will be a consideration as will reliability. It also depends on whether we are one of the half dozen countries to get one. If they can do it in the  $NZ 7 to 9 thousand range people might be interested, but freight and 15% tax may push it out of that range. I  feel it would qualify for learner licences under our LAMS scheme. I certainly wouldn't buy one for "image" or "cool" factors.

I think they are a good idea. Harley could use some smaller bikes designed as light, maneuverable urban machines.

Growing up in SW Ohio, city streets were cramped. Country roads were narrow and twisty. Anything over 650cc was considered a really big bike. Not until I was living in wide open Kansas with miles of straight roads did I see the need for bigger bikes.

My biggest problem with the Harley Street is that in all the pics I've seen so far, the bikes are completely flat or satin black. I understand that blacked out bikes are popular, but they don't do anything at all for me. To me, nothing screams "I don't have the money or expertise to give my motorcycle a decent paint job" than what looks like a rattle-can flat-black paint job that is designed to hide finish imperfections.

I hope they offer some brighter, more colorful options.

I agree with Bobert. One of the few issues I have with the S40, and I brought mine new, is the poor quality chrome plate in places. Flat black bikes do nothing for your on road visibility. I would need a colur choice

and probably only assembled in the us for the us market.

Americans, I've just spoken to a local Harley dealer. Your bikes will be made in India, then disassembled and reassembled in America as you don't like non US manufactured HOGS. New Zealanders wait until January 2015 before your Indian HOGS arrive. Aussies who knows when. An "Indian"HOG is something of a play on words I think.

Why worry, we've all got Savage/S40's

Looks like a cheap trashy vrod.

Who cares, I wouldn't ride a harley anyway.  Give me a Jap bike any day.