I checked the comments just to see if your comment had been made. Lol. You bet me too it. Harleys look great on a flat track. That was really funny.. lol.
I’m a moto guy but if you want this to be something you need a hill. Like a ski slope would be pretty sick with some legit obstacles. This is a drag race on snow.
The reason for this is that they cant tell how the bike is going to take of.. Would not be the man laying in the snow with one of those tiers on me ;P And you need to have this in your mind, it is a new event in X-Games, so they didnt have the time to prepare it well enough :)
Games was never the same after they left staples center and after Travis Pastrana stopped doing best trick. I don’t even watch it anymore which sucks because it was big part of my childhood
well its what they need if they want to have new young buyers. They also need new models. And different marketing strategy. Or they will be gone in the next few years. Their main buyers are all soon at retirement.
I’m a motohead and love everything 2 wheels. But this was stupid. Honestly could have been performed via remote control bikes and would have had the same affect. Disappointed.
I understand that this is event was done because of the Harley deal, and props to the riders for showing their stuff, but this was a pretty bland event. We already have snow bike and snowmobile racing, and now this is taking up space vs something really fun to watch like border cross.
The frame isn’t modified, they just take out the dirt bike motor and cram in a slightly less shitty version of a Harley v-twin. Basically they used dirt bike frames but Harley engines because Harley paid to have the sport put in the x games. Pretty sure if somebody showed up with maico 750 they would have smoked the Harley engine bikes.
Elevated Action Sports, I would've actually had a little bit of respect for Harley if they would've at least let ESPN acknowledge the KTM Duke powered bikes, if only for a split second. Oh the almighty dollar...sucks a giant wang sometimes
Well you're PRETTY WRONG. I was being VERY kind. The famouse CR500 made only 55hp! The KX500 was the highest hp producing dirtbike ever in production and it made 63hp stock, modified it supposedly made 65hp. Furthermore the HD motors on nitro make above 200whp, I was being conservative. So there ya go, facts on the matter. If you'd like a reference, here's one: motocrossactionmag.com/motocross-actions-two-stroke-versus-four-stroke-shootout-2004-crf450-versus-2001-cr500/ "CR500 two-stroke pumps out approximately 55 horsepower" -MXA.
Obviously completely oblivious of the enormous amount or racing bikes that are built around Harley engines that absolutely dominate the drag racing and hill climb world I guess. I remember when I was a teenager and I though that harleys were dumb and slow. Then I visited a drag racing event for about 10 seconds and learned that they’re extremely popular in serious racing.
More then double the hp, you're very wrong. they're 200hp at the rear wheel or more. Thats much more than 4x 53hp CR500 motocross engines at the wheel have.
Hunter J x games are retarded, they need to realise there are some hillclimbs in australia that are extremely difficult and I went up one with a flat front tire
Hill climbing is cool, not really fair to call an entire community or sport lame because of XGames poor implementation. I know they wanted to get that paycheck from Harley Davidson, but a best 2 out of 3 at the very least would have been better.
That's what I meant when I said "XGames poor implementation." This is an incredibly poor and lazy implementation of the premise of hill climbing, and makes hill climbing as a whole look bad.
We have to agree. Covering this sport all the time, this exhibition definitely didn't give the sport much justice.. but it did give the athletes and bikes the best exposure we've gotten in decades!!
Do they really deserve the same medals? It's a respectable sport but they are not nearly risking their lives like most are. Let alone there wasn't even a qualifier, these guys showed up for 30minutes and are walking off with medals. Maybe if there was 20 riders, qualifiers, and it was steeper it would have a better approval in my opinion.
Alex K it is an event so to say they don’t deserve metals is irrational. Of course a medal in snow climb is not as prestigious as a half pipe or whatever
We have to agree! This event was put together in less than a month.. there are many athletes that were capable of racing it, but given the time period and newness of the event, we understand why they just invited 8 for the TV space available.
Andrew Snyder yea a lot of athletes work their asses off. Train, compete, and earn an invitation. Then they have to qualify and then score better than 8+ opponents. This is a respectable event but it doesn't deserve the same metals.
Ever since 4-strokes happened around 2005 when the last two riders "Ricky and Bubba" were still on 2-strokes beating everyone moved on. It got boring from there on.
Making 1/4 the horsepower? Keep dreaming man. You’re obviously not aware that built racing Harley engines make well over 200hp. This event is dumb, boring and requires little skill but thinking that a 500cc 2 stroke engine could compete with a 2000cc + 4 stroke racing engine is just next level......ummm silliness just to be polite.
I feel like I'm far more impressed with the machine and who built/designed it over the rider. Like good job man you drove straight up hill with nothing in your way.
Says a dude who’s never done it before…. Spoiler alert they make it look easy because they are pros. Go look up amateur hill climb moto and see the carnage
I actually quit watching X-Games a decade ago and was one of the originals who watches the start... It's cool to see it actual bring back the people who actually liked it when we were all 16-20 something's! New sponsors never hurt either!
Damn,I've never heard so many whiny little crybabies in my entire life! Alot of people don't like skinny Jean's and craft beer,but you don't hear them annoying everyone with their opinions over and over. Geez,if half of you crybabies knew how to ride a bike,maybe you'd be out riding one and having a life! All the whining is getting really old!
didnt think it would be possible to make motorcycle ice hill climbing boring when i saw the title, but here we are
I checked the comments just to see if your comment had been made. Lol. You bet me too it. Harleys look great on a flat track.
That was really funny.. lol.
I’m a moto guy but if you want this to be something you need a hill. Like a ski slope would be pretty sick with some legit obstacles. This is a drag race on snow.
Man Sh!t yah. Ski slope is cool . Weaving back and forth would be something to see.
Man Sh!t Looks like all luck on your start too
drag races might be the only thing you'll see a harley do, they never were great at turns xD
Noble Puker who? XD
Man Sh!t by the way; I do hope you realize a halfpipe is on a pretty steep slope 😂
X Games 2019 will have the Prius autocross and the moped nationals.
radsdad1 lol
😂
radsdad1 i
That actually sounds awesome lol
Mopads with spiked snow tires yeah lol X games extreme , lol like hey dude where's my car exteme guys !!!
The commentators have no idea what they’re talking about.
adam sanchez cause their snowboard guys
FEEL THE POWER!
Lmao i thought the same thing. Haha
Dumpaload Inyourmom arent these just ktm dirtbike frames with a harley v twin and an extended swing arm?
Agreed
Next up: John Deere curling...
I think you may have something there
This is right up there with watching grass grow.
So we can't have rally racing anymore but we get this? Sad.
Xgames you're killing your own thing. There's a reason why less and less people are caring about you guys anymore
gooz0mbie f**k you
Brooks Duncan good point
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WTF the guy with a flag should stay in the middle and not run towards a rider
I was thinking the same thing like wtf is wrong with dude is he that scares like have someone else do it
I thought you'd normally hold the flag up high and drop it or wave it down to start the race too
The reason for this is that they cant tell how the bike is going to take of.. Would not be the man laying in the snow with one of those tiers on me ;P And you need to have this in your mind, it is a new event in X-Games, so they didnt have the time to prepare it well enough :)
Im assuming it is or will be on a tree next year?
tubiak1 funny, amature ice racing has more sense. The start flag guy just stands off to the side.
Games was never the same after they left staples center and after Travis Pastrana stopped doing best trick. I don’t even watch it anymore which sucks because it was big part of my childhood
now u can pay to get any sport in the X games. they were really reaching on this one
What’s the point of the Harley Davidson engine in the bike besides the sponsorship? Why not have modified banshees, cr500’s, big bore machines etc
SKYBOUND REBOUN UNBOUND UNDERGROUD
I haven’t watched it yet and already love it
i knew that Harley-Davidson was struggling but buying into the X Games is just ridiculous... that's no sport, that's a commercial.
Maybe they will open up to all makes
@@Romer-rh2nv EXACTLY WHAT I THOUGHT!!!!!
give it a shot tell me its not a sport dipshit
You do know when Harley first started they're the ones that invented hill climbs and dirt track racing
well its what they need if they want to have new young buyers.
They also need new models. And different marketing strategy. Or they will be gone in the next few years.
Their main buyers are all soon at retirement.
Pretty sick to see the X Games adopt hill climb.
I’m a motohead and love everything 2 wheels. But this was stupid. Honestly could have been performed via remote control bikes and would have had the same affect. Disappointed.
So happy to see dirt bikes back in the winter xgames
"75 to 80 miles per hour" WTF? No.
Their wheel speed might be lol.
Even kph is pushing it
Congrats to the winner, they all looked so happy for him, nice.
I understand that this is event was done because of the Harley deal, and props to the riders for showing their stuff, but this was a pretty bland event. We already have snow bike and snowmobile racing, and now this is taking up space vs something really fun to watch like border cross.
Joseph Delave "taking up space".. dude they reused the halfpipe after the snowboarders were done.
wow are you kidding me...2 LOOK BACKS!! just when i was about over watching the x games they bring in harley davidson snow hill climb
Would of been cooler if you added some jumps up the hill
Maybe one day..
an a few land mines :)
There to heavy to jump because of a the motors
@@elchingonracinggarage4649 their actually not
Wouldn't have the power to get over them . . . .
The fact that this is part of X-Games but things like Inline Vert are not just absolutely blows my mind.
It’s because it doesn’t pull in views
@mustaphadiallo2134
The frame isn’t modified, they just take out the dirt bike motor and cram in a slightly less shitty version of a Harley v-twin. Basically they used dirt bike frames but Harley engines because Harley paid to have the sport put in the x games. Pretty sure if somebody showed up with maico 750 they would have smoked the Harley engine bikes.
I think your right let them have unlimited class and let some of the guys with 4 cylinders and nitro go up a steeper hill.
The frames are actually modified quite a bit, but they try to make them look as "stock" as possible.
Nitro wouldn't even run unless preheated big time in those temperatures
True
Elevated Action Sports, I would've actually had a little bit of respect for Harley if they would've at least let ESPN acknowledge the KTM Duke powered bikes, if only for a split second. Oh the almighty dollar...sucks a giant wang sometimes
Exactly TWO hill climb races in this 10 minute program? Come on X Games
"Are you kidding me, v12 harley's ripping up the quarter pipe. Can it get any better?"
Yes...yes it can.
Wow wasn't expecting to see someone from my hometown at xgames that's pretty cool. There's only like 10 of us in Montana so I probably know the guy...
You know X games is dead when there struggling to find events smh...
That was so heavy😮😮
where's a CR500 when you need one?
haha
My friend had a CR500. It was insanely fast. Out on the dirt flats by the Great Salt Lake was a great place to open it up!
200hp vs 55hp...... what are you smoking? lol a 500 motor would be a laugh.
@@thereasonableamericans411 im pretty sure 500s make more than that
Well you're PRETTY WRONG. I was being VERY kind. The famouse CR500 made only 55hp! The KX500 was the highest hp producing dirtbike ever in production and it made 63hp stock, modified it supposedly made 65hp. Furthermore the HD motors on nitro make above 200whp, I was being conservative. So there ya go, facts on the matter. If you'd like a reference, here's one: motocrossactionmag.com/motocross-actions-two-stroke-versus-four-stroke-shootout-2004-crf450-versus-2001-cr500/ "CR500 two-stroke pumps out approximately 55 horsepower" -MXA.
God bless her for explaining how it all works.......I didn’t understand it at first......
Cool idea , the snow was to deep, need a solid ice hill, a couple jumps are then possible.
The only race a Harley can win. One that is one of the silliest imaginable, and against itself!
Obviously completely oblivious of the enormous amount or racing bikes that are built around Harley engines that absolutely dominate the drag racing and hill climb world I guess. I remember when I was a teenager and I though that harleys were dumb and slow. Then I visited a drag racing event for about 10 seconds and learned that they’re extremely popular in serious racing.
Really? 4 riders and 3 place? Wtf
They did not televise the other four riders
Nathan Smith This is god awful! No training or anything. Just money to have s big all snow bike... this was soooo cheap and uneventful
My brother was in Austin cardwells highschool class in laurel, montana.
Diana needs to come back to ama supercross
Some serious selling out by xgames. It's normal for sports but not usually at the expense of the competition.
when there isnt enough sports in the world... they come up with this... --.- slaps face
Calling this a competition is an insult to motocross, motorbikes... and even sport.
基本的にはアメリカ嫌いだけど、こういうことを心から楽しめるセンスと土壌があるアメリカは好きなんだよなぁ
What a terrible example of a hill climb. Sponsorship fail of the year here. Could this be any more boring?
@Mike Lyons how do u know
Nothing like the climbs we have here in New England that's for sure
The death of X-games ! You guys are history !
What a joke this “competition “ was! This is nothing like real hill climb and I can see why the X games has gone down hill and gone commercial as F*
It did give our athletes and sport a big exposure boost though! That was a very cool part of it.
John Irvine Even though monster pays for a commercial free experience on half the events......
nice to see grandpa win.
age is just a number !!
"doubled in horsepower now making 60 hp"
I'd rather drive an Indian soup can
Wow!!👍👍nice video sir
Id like to see those two switch sides and re run the race.
I would like to see them doing an ACTUAL uphill event... this has so many unfair advantages. Its cheap and terrible.
GREAT win Travis, OGs Rule!
DOUBLE THE POWER? damnnnnn so theyre probably approaching the power levels of an 85cc 2 stroke at this point
... no... that is a Sportster engine... closer to 880-1200cc...
More then double the hp, you're very wrong. they're 200hp at the rear wheel or more. Thats much more than 4x 53hp CR500 motocross engines at the wheel have.
You don't know much about Harley engines huh.
yaa really
Y’all realize he’s joking lmao
X Games, from the producers of MTv.
Harley Davidson, psh..
You don't have to be old to be a grandpa. One of my longtime friends that I've known since we both were 6 became one when he was 34.
laaaaaaame.... a completely straight hill.... this is the "X" games dudes ride mx tracks is the snow with studs in Canada......
NOToneFUCK that’s what I’m saying, there’s not much of a challenge here. Its basically an uphill drag race
they already have that, they are called snow bikes and its part of the xgames.
Hunter J x games are retarded, they need to realise there are some hillclimbs in australia that are extremely difficult and I went up one with a flat front tire
Hunter J also I have a CRF450R
The x games are awesome
70 to 80 mph those Harley motor must be tapped out going those speeds so extreme...
This footage seems like it was recorded 20 years ago
Hill climb a mogul run
Next video: climbing the ski jump
Hill climbing is cool, not really fair to call an entire community or sport lame because of XGames poor implementation. I know they wanted to get that paycheck from Harley Davidson, but a best 2 out of 3 at the very least would have been better.
BlackSn0wz this isn't hillclimbing
That's what I meant when I said "XGames poor implementation." This is an incredibly poor and lazy implementation of the premise of hill climbing, and makes hill climbing as a whole look bad.
BlackSn0wz very true i was agreeing. Should have worded it better.
We have to agree. Covering this sport all the time, this exhibition definitely didn't give the sport much justice.. but it did give the athletes and bikes the best exposure we've gotten in decades!!
Elevated Action Sports if you want to expose the sport and give it justice. Show team peterson ktm number 530 Austin Fox.
Was the guy trying to bump start on the way down or was he just locking up the brakes?
Do they really deserve the same medals? It's a respectable sport but they are not nearly risking their lives like most are. Let alone there wasn't even a qualifier, these guys showed up for 30minutes and are walking off with medals. Maybe if there was 20 riders, qualifiers, and it was steeper it would have a better approval in my opinion.
Alex K it is an event so to say they don’t deserve metals is irrational. Of course a medal in snow climb is not as prestigious as a half pipe or whatever
We have to agree! This event was put together in less than a month.. there are many athletes that were capable of racing it, but given the time period and newness of the event, we understand why they just invited 8 for the TV space available.
This was disgraceful to the hill climbing community!!!
casey decocker right? Make it steep!
Medals.....not metals.
So I’m just wondering when we are gonna get moto X vert or moto x half pipe?
When did the x games get so lame? Honestly ?
Yaaaboy -34 after the early 2000's
@@mxer4life25 The X-Games never got lame
@@57HarleyDavidson Fanboy triggered
Nice win Travis
Cool idea! Keep up the great work! Don't listen to the haters.
Jeremiah 29 : 11
this looks hella fun to do
You know why there aren't any Kawasaki or Honda's!! BECAUSE THEY'D KILL A HARELY IN ANY COMPETITION!!!
Allen Harper yep and Yamaha’s
gooz0mbie YUP forgot to include YAMAHA! Which is funny because my sleds are phasers!!
The gold medal and bronze were ktm and silver was a buell.
You're so confused.
I didn't know this was a thing
You had a question. Can this event be better? Yes. They could use good motorcycles.
Sure UA-cam, ill watch it
sad they get the same gold medal as someone like E-Dollo
Andrew Snyder yea a lot of athletes work their asses off. Train, compete, and earn an invitation. Then they have to qualify and then score better than 8+ opponents. This is a respectable event but it doesn't deserve the same metals.
Rarely seen such a cramp!
How is this even a part of x games? Anybody who rides could do this lol
I've been to the winter X games twice...This ruined it for me ever wanting to go back
X games messed up by taking this money.
Big horsepower... LOL!!!
feels like my gandma could've compete in that race...
Come on guys it's hard to go straight ok
Winter xgames in the snow.. i wonder if they have any vehicle that will go in the snow... nope cant think of anything, Harley it is..
The xgames “jumped the shark” years ago.
Totally irrelevant.
Very cool event - maybe throw in some additional steepness to add to the challenge next time.
IM SORRY BUT XGAMES IS DYING SLOWLY
dead
Ever since 4-strokes happened around 2005 when the last two riders "Ricky and Bubba" were still on 2-strokes beating everyone moved on. It got boring from there on.
no doubt there's nothing else to be done
+Supreme254 The X-Games aren't dying
Do you even have a better idea!?
Pretty cool for sure
A HONDA CR 500 would Smoke those Harley's...
Making 1/4 the horsepower? Keep dreaming man. You’re obviously not aware that built racing Harley engines make well over 200hp. This event is dumb, boring and requires little skill but thinking that a 500cc 2 stroke engine could compete with a 2000cc + 4 stroke racing engine is just next level......ummm silliness just to be polite.
It won't be long before they start to carve the pipe. Only X Games...
Child's play
Everyone likes Harley’s that have taste.
LOL Hill climbing with a Harley?? Come on
Harleys have been historically used for hill climbs. The museum in Milwaukee Wisconsin has a whole section on it.
I feel like I'm far more impressed with the machine and who built/designed it over the rider. Like good job man you drove straight up hill with nothing in your way.
Says a dude who’s never done it before…. Spoiler alert they make it look easy because they are pros. Go look up amateur hill climb moto and see the carnage
This is painfully boring
That one lane had pretty deep tracks in it which probably caused both riders to lose control at the beginning.
Sweetheart thats an engine, It has no motors.
And yet it's called a motorbike!
I actually quit watching X-Games a decade ago and was one of the originals who watches the start... It's cool to see it actual bring back the people who actually liked it when we were all 16-20 something's! New sponsors never hurt either!
This makes the top 3 of dumbest winter Olympic sports
Being in crowds is so nostalgic...
Seriously!
"Its a Sportster!" Except not.
Still the only race a HD (but not at all a HD) can win.
Keep Ridin not even CLOSE to a sportster! Garbage
Quintin Larson KTM GOT GOLD AND BRONZE? Buell got silver
Aspen California, nice..
Another reason no one watches x games or wants a harley
Damn,I've never heard so many whiny little crybabies in my entire life! Alot of people don't like skinny Jean's and craft beer,but you don't hear them annoying everyone with their opinions over and over. Geez,if half of you crybabies knew how to ride a bike,maybe you'd be out riding one and having a life! All the whining is getting really old!
Why the hell did they do this when snowmobiles exist? Snowmobile hill climbing would have been massively more exciting to watch.
wtf is this?
Ayyyy Wisconsin
They look like all Harley's...s l o w.