We built ‘em to go for a 100,000 miles easy,

[98valk]

http://www.revzilla.com/common-tread/testing-the-new-harley-davidson-milwaukee-eight?utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=9/10/2016&utm_term=Common%20Tread

Shifting is exactly as you’d expect: big and clunky.
(still 1930s tech all for $30k+  )

I wouldn’t buy one of these for a “keep it forever” bike, but most people don’t want that type of machine, anyhow. If you’re dead-set on doing that, plan on putting some real money into a Milwaukee-Eight the first time it goes down for a rebuild. The aftermarket will have fixes to shore up any issues that crop up, just like they did with the TC. It won't necessarily be cheap, though. That rebuild might be sooner than later, though. Before we headed out to go ride, Bozmoski made sure to grab me to clarify a question I had asked him earlier.

“These engines’ top ends can be torn down completely in situ,” he said. In other words, in the frame.

So if you’re the hot-rod type, slamming a big, nasty jug kit in your dresser should be doable at home, and if you’re paying to have it done at the shop, it won’t cost you an arm and a leg. And if you like ‘em stock? Well, I asked Bozmoski when a Milwaukee-Eight pilot could expect to tear down his top end.

“We built ‘em to go for a 100,000 miles easy,” he claimed.

[John Schmidt]

Still can't figure out why they call it the "eight."

[Valkorado]

Still can't figure out why they call it the "eight."

I agree.  It's six short of eight -- and four short of a Valkyrie!

[F6Dave]

I assumed the reason was that it has 4 valves per cylinder.  Does anyone know for sure?

[RDKLL]

That is correct Dave...8 for the number of valves

[Harryc]

Is a Valk still a Harley killer? Who wins in a 1/4 miler...Valk or Milwauke Eight HD?

[Steel cowboy]

 I and some others did not purchase our Valkyries to be Harley killers. I wanted a reliable engine and the rest that went with it. I got just that since some of my friends have Harley's and I've watched and helped them work on them. But they have helped me work on mine as well, my alternator as an example. We all love our bikes and try to keep them at their best weather they be Harley's, or some other brands. Harley has or I should say HAD to improve on their bikes to keep up in the market, but so has Honda and all other manufacturers too. The bottom line is this I own a 2001 interstate, my bike has 2001 technology and I could only imagine the advances Honda could have made to her if it was still in production. You put a 2001 Valkyrie next to a 2001 Harley or any other make and you can then compair apples to apples. The new Harley's are something to admire but they are 2016 technology and you can not stack up your bike to them. They probably will blow the side covers off our bikes but for me I've never cared about the speed, just the comfort of me, my rider and reliability that "she will get me back home". I'm not slamming anybody so I apologize if it sound's like it.  The new Harley's come with a hefty price too but that's what you have to pay for technological advancement. And let us not forget ALL the people that have purchased their Harley's last year, I doubt they will be selling their bikes for the newer ones. I also own a 2003 1200 sportster and a 2000 Sabre.

[98valk]

Is a Valk still a Harley killer? Who wins in a 1/4 miler...Valk or Milwauke Eight HD?

http://www.mcnews.com/mcn/article_index.asp    all bikes listed '14/'15

all v-rods, engine by porsche, are faster
one sportster about the same.
all others slower
any HD with 10k+ engine work can be just as fast.

New Hd 8s, probably will be just as fast or a little faster, for $35+k

[Valkorado]

There have been faster for quite awhile now.  But as smooth?  As comfortable on the long haul?  Carry and towing capabilities?  As reliable?  As pretty (eye of beholder)?  Valk still holds its own.

[desertrefugee]

The Valkyrie was never "fastest".  Even new.

But '97 F6 = Still top five on brakes.  I'd heard that, but it still seems hard to believe.

[Bagger John - #3785]

I'll buy a V-Rod based dresser if/when Harley gets its stuff together to the point they bring one to market. Otherwise...not interested in anything they're selling.

It isn't hard to go faster than any of them with even a 600cc sportbike, and Lord help those road barge pilots when they have to tuck and turn.