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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.
Harley-Davidson is expected to have several variants of its new Bronx range later this year including a naked streetfighter, a street tracker and a cafe racer. So far, the company has only revealed the streetfighter version. More variants However, trademark drawings support a street tracker version and images from an internal presentation to investors also suggest a cafe …
A Swiss rider has just ridden a Harley-Davidson LiveWire 1723km across four nations in one day using Level 3 DC fast chargers. Sounds good, but we did some calculations and reckon he would have spent six hours recharging! Rider Michel von Tell, aged 39, is a journalist and comedian described as the Euro version of …
Harley-Davidson is the first motorcycle company to offer Android Auto which is similar to Apple CarPlay and allows riders to access some phone apps. Honda Goldwing was the first with Apple CarPlay in 2018 and Harley followed a year later with the software update to its Boom! Box GTS Infotainment Systems on their Touring models. …
Harley-Davidson has registered two simple black-and-white lightning logos expected to be used for its upcoming electric motorcycles, scooters and bicycles. The logos feature a lightning bolt. In one it is inside two circles or a washer and in the other it goes through the letters “HD”. They could be just the simple outlines for something more …
Shortly after announcing a special American patriotic eagle paint job on the Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special, the company has now added another Yankee patriotic style. The latest is a special-edition two-tone paint option featuring a patriotic “Number One” in red, white and blue on the fuel tank. Cost of the eagle paint job is an extra $A795 …
As predicted last week, the Harley-Davidson FXST Softail Standard is confirmed to return mid-year after it was recently listed with the California Air Resources Board. One of the most popular Harley models ever sold in Australia will arrive at $A21,495 ($NZ22,750), ride away. This entry-level Softail will come in black only with a solo seat. It will be a long …
This image has been doing the rounds of the internet rumour mill for days suggesting Harley-Davidson is about planning to return to sportsbike manufacture. It’s an artist’s rendering from Japanese magazine Young Machine who frequently speculate and don’t always get it right. In October 2018, their artists suggested this would be the small bike Harley …
Indian Motorcycle has always been diplomatic about their rivalry with Harley-Davidson, but a brazen new video showing their new Challenger and a Road Glide Special towing a taco van has sparked an online bitter feud. The YouTube video shows both frame-mounted-fairing baggers having a go at towing the taco van to prove that the new Challenger …
Harley-Davidson‘s FXST Softail Standard, one of the most popular Harley models ever sold in Australia, now looks like making a comeback. The model name and FXST designation has been listed with the California Air Resources Board (CARB) documents which means it could be unveiled as soon as this August as a 2021 model. 2021 Softail Standard However, …
A special paint job with an eagle on the right side of the tank and fairing is now available for the Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special. The eagle has long been associated in Harley logos and trademarks as it represents a connection between the motorcycle company and American patriotism and liberty. Cost of this special paint job …