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Since 1903, American manufacturer Harley-Davidson has been making motorcycles. Today they are one of the top 10 most recognised brands in the world. Harley makes cruisers and tourers from 500cc up to the big 1800cc juggernauts, and soon an electric bike. But Harley is about more than just motorcycles; it’s a lifestyle and its rider group, the Harley Owners Group or HOG is one of the most established in the world. We not only bring you news, previews and reviews of Harley-Davidson motorbikes, but also look into the lifestyle behind the famous product. MotorbikeWriter attends Harley launches and road tests their bikes in Australia and overseas.
Founded in 1903, Harley-Davidson motorcycles is an iconic brand, one which many thought would dominate the USA and areas of the rest of the world forever. But times are moving forward extremely quickly these days, and the gas-guzzling motorcycles like Harley-Davidson are expected to fall behind. Luckily for fans of the classic brand, Harley-Davidson remains popular …
It’s a question that has been around for a few years now, but 2018 could be the perfect time for Harley-Davidson to introduce either a Street or Sportster scrambler model. The company is struggling with sales to young people and is actively reaching out to new customers. A scrambler could be the ideal model to add …
If you can’t decide between a cruiser or a tourer, the Harley-Davidson Softail Sport Glide may be the answer. It features a small but effective “batwing” fairing and hard panniers for practical, touring comfort. Yet they detach in seconds to reveal a classic hardtail-style cruiser. And at $27,750 ride away, that’s a good deal for …
Harley-Davidson has launched two new Sportster variants – Iron 1200 and Forty-Eight Special – and applied for the trademark name H-D Revelation which could be the name for their electric bike to be released next year. CEO Matt Levatich last month defrayed concern about their fourth consecutive year of sliding sales by announcing they would …
Pan America and 48X could be two of about 10 new models for Harley-Davidson in 2018. Two weeks ago, Harley-Davidson registered the trademarks “Bronx” and “Harley-Davidson Bronx” with the US Patent and Trademark Office. Now they have registered “Pan America” and “48X” with the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) in Spain. These three models …
While Harley-Davidson this year axed the V-Rod range, Porsche still fondly remembers its involvement in the revolutionary development of the bike with a proud display at their museum in Stuttgart. This week I visited Stuttgart where good friend Jeromy Moore works as a race design engineer at the Porsche Engineering Group’s Weissach Development Centre where …
Harley-Davidson could be adding a Bronx model after registering the names “Bronx” and “Harley-Davidson Bronx” with the US Patent and Trademark Office. Earlier this year company boss Matt Levatich said HD would release 100 new models in the next 10 years. They are right on track with 10 new models this year – nine Softails …
As I roll up to the scrutineers at the Champions Ride Day at Lakeside Park, I’m aware of all eyes in the pits on the Harley-Davidson Fat Bob I’m riding. You can almost read it in their eyes: “What’s he doing here with a Harley?” The scrutineer has the same look in his eyes and …
If you like traditional cruiser styles with a tall front wheel, fat rear tyre and a thumping-big V-twin, there is no better example than the Harley-Davidson Softail Breakout. And there must be a lot of fans of that type of bike because the Breakout is Australia’s top-selling bike. It seems unbelievable that a bike costing …
Harley-Davidson is well on target for its 100 new models in the next decade with the launch of an 11th new model this year, the Softail Sport Glide. It was unveiled tonight at ECMA motorcycle show in Milan. The Sport Glide is the ninth new Softail after the company this year married the Dyna and …