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Motorcycle Show

This weekend's show will not be the biggest show in terms of public attendance because of mediocre weather. But perhaps more importantly, it won't be a huge show because the motorcycling industry, like the rest of the economy, isn't exactly on fire. There were plenty of bikes in every segment, even if the rate of new-bike intros was a little thin. Several of the major manufacturers had no new-products at all. Nonetheless, there are still some high signs, including a burgeoning adventure-tourer segment and some stunning new bikes. The line at the door seemed plenty long at the noon opening gun—and the floor filled up with bikers mighty fast. Here's what we saw during the press introductions before the show opened to the public.

 Harely-Davidson Blackline

In a room filled with twenty-something hipsters, the Motor Company introduced a bike calculated to appeal to exactly that crowd. Chromed to a minimum, the Blackline instead relies on black powdercoat and flat black accents for its appeal as it fleshes out H-D Dark Custom lineup. Based on the Softail frame, the Blackline has a dramatically lower seat height, making it more comfortable for riders of, ahem, shorter stature. The saddle is wrapped over a tall-profile, narrow tire, and is only 24 inches above the deck.