Summary: <p>Our annual predictions show scores our thoughts for 2018 (<a href="http://loudpipes.net/111" rel="nofollow">episode 111 for 2017 version</a>) and we release some predictions for the next year. </p> <h3>2018 PREDICTIONS</h3> <p><strong>Scoring:</strong> <br> 2 points, correct prediction, unanimous among the group or evidence to prove it<br> 1 point, yeah you were on the right path, but not 100% or cannot prove or not unanimous<br> 0 points, you were just wrong </p> <p><strong>Rich</strong><br> (0) 1. Pace of new models will slow (20%)<br> (1) 2. Harley revamps the Sportster line and perhaps a new engine<br> (2) 3. Harley announces or releases some sort of ADV<br> (2) 4. Production details for the LiveWire<br> (2) 5. Three or more bikes purchased in ClubHouse</p> <p><strong>Rico</strong> <em>send us feedback as to your thoughts on the points that have ranges and we'll declare a winner on January 3, 2019</em><br> (1-2) 1. more retro cafe racer style and naked motorcycles<br> (2) 2. more scrambler and sport touring motorcycles<br> (0-1) 3. smaller brands getting into the naked, scrambler, cafe game <br> (1) 4. more range and presence for electric motorcycles<br> (1-2) 5. More retro models for Kawasaki<br> (0) 6. electric cruiser comes to market </p> <p><strong>Jon</strong><br> (0) 1. Rich gets R6 on the track and falls in love with doing track days.<br> (0) 2. Another manufacturer will release a turbo/supercharged bike to match what Kawi is doing.<br> (2) 3. Can-AM will announce a spyder under $10k<br> (1) 4. Head-up display helmet and aftermarket units will hit the market and will turn rider into much safer.<br> (2) 5. Harley will intro a new model…<br> (1) 6. Indian Takes Flat Track championship - not due to bike, but riders. </p> <h3>Clubhouse</h3> <p><strong>Chris (Old Man Slacker) **<br> (0) 1. By the end of 2018 Jon will have a motorcycle in his garage (as in 2 wheels)<br> (0) 2. Rico will buy a bunch of Honda Groms and invite the clubhouse down to Costa Rica to film an episode of "Ride with Rico Hogan."<br> **Zyon</strong><br> (1) 1. HD redesigns the sportster platform... mainly meaning a new power plant.<br> (1) 2. One of the big 5( Honda, HD, Indian, Kawai or Yamaha) bring a full electric model to market.<br> (1) 3. Zyon ends the year with a Guzzi in his garage(bonus)??</p> <h3>2019 predictions (3 each)</h3> <p><strong>Jon</strong><br> No dice for Indian AFT 2019 (no championship)<br> Indian announces / releases electric<br> Two bikes in Clubhouse </p> <p><strong>Rich</strong><br> Harley or Indian release a bike under 500cc<br> Another H2 in Kawasaki line <br> we lose another motorcycle manufacturer - signs of overall recession coming and that only spells more bad news for motorcycles </p> <p><strong>Clubhouse **<br> **Tony T</strong>: </p> <ul> <li>I got a prediction for 2019. I don’t know about the Sportster line but I think the 883 is dead. I predict that when the 2020 lineup is announced that there will be no 883 models. I’ll do you one further and say that only 3 Sportsters will remain come October; The Iron 1200, The 48 and the 1200 XLC (Custom). </li> <li>Come October Harley will announce a Scrambler model based on the Street Rod.... and based on some of the dealership customs I’ve seen it’ll probably be really cool!</li> </ul> <h3>EVENTS:</h3> <ul> <li>April 12th - 14th - MotoGP Austin, TX - Still in planning and only Jon confirmed so far</li> <li>June 1st 2019 East Coast Moto Amino Meetup - Salisbury NC</li> <li>Planning for 2019 Loud Pipes meetup - NC Summer. Looking for rough headcount for July 4th weekend. </li> <li>August 9th - 12th 2019 - Upstate NY Trip for Jon</li> <li>May 2020 - Isle of Man TT</li> </ul><p><a href="https://www.loudpipes.net/donate" rel="payment">Support Loud Pipes!</a></p>
