Potato -potato - potato. Yes, the 45 degree off set of the V-Twin does make a unique sound. The 49 degree off set of the 111 Indian does something similar when using stage two cams. The sound on both is only really heard at idle. No worries... Indian and Harley eye each other somewhat suspiciously when it comes to our bikes. I love HDs, but this Indian is a true throwback to the 1950 look. Harley is now making a retro electric glide that does much the same for Harleys. Both are good bikes. And yes, I think the HD sound should have been trademarked. it is unique to HDs.@telescopes Yes I like them both; sorry I mentioned Harley Davidsons but I don't see many Indians here in England even in bikers places like Matlock Bath. We have a Harley Davidson dealer here in Chesterfield; they tried to trademark the sound of their motorbikes:
Not like an advertising jingle such as McDonald's or Mister SofteeThe engine sound that Harley-Davidson tried to trademark
Why Harley-Davidson tried to trademark the “potato-potato-potato” sound of its enginewww.retailbrew.com