VOL. 52 ISSUE 29 JULY 21, 2015 P125
at only 5'11, the 750's cockpit felt
cramped but was tolerable on
shorter rides.
A combination of the Street's
short wheelbase, low seat height
and small wheels makes it super
easy to maneuver at low speeds
and heavy traffic and a fun little
bike around town. The down-
side to the 750's smaller build is
that you're less visible to cars,
which makes riding on the open
road or splitting lanes on the 91
freeway, well, interesting to say
the least...
Just as advertised the Street
750's all-new 749cc liquid-
cooled Revolution X engine
provides an enjoyable ride in the
urban setting with its spot-on
throttle response and quick low-
to-mid power delivery, making
a claimed 43 lb-ft of torque,
although rpm is not specified.
Unfortunately, the 60° V-twin
isn't as impressive on the open
highway and lacks the punch to
THIS
AIN'T YOUR
GRANDDAD'S
HARLEY!
(Top) The lively 749cc engine
gives the Street a solid base for
customization. (Bottom) Our test
bike came with the upgraded
Screaming Eagle exhaust and
air filter and makes a noticeable
improvement on the stock pipes.
URBAN
ASSAULT
