From where I'm setting it just does not make sense. Harley Davidson has no experience in building an adventure bike or any other niche bike. Just think of it your going against KTM, Triump, BMW, Honda, Yamaha etc that have years of making these bikes. If you ask me HD is just trying to plug a big rip with a small band aid. Harleys biggest problem besides Quality and a aging clientel is they are only manufacture motorcycle. Think about it a minute. Honda makes Auto's, mowers,generators etc. BMW cars, bikes,scooters. Yamaha motor boat engines, electronics. musical instruments etc. What i'm trying to say is these manufacturers are insulated somewhat from the bad times when bikes aren't selling. With Harley there is only one card to play.