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The Harley-Davidson CVO range has always had plenty of chrome, wild paint and techno. The 2019 CBVO range now come in dark versions with red rockers, Apple CarPlay and even a back button! I recently got to ride the three new 2019 Custom Vehicle Operations models — Street Glide, Road Glide and Limited — in …
Harley-Davidson Australia has managed to keep a lid on 2019 prices for its more affordable bikes, but has increased the prices on its top-end bikes. This is despite cost pressures on Harley-Davidson from higher tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump on imported steel and aluminium. Last month the company reported that the raw materials would …
If you’re looking to buy a Harley-Davidson for good resale value, then your opportunity is coming up very soon with the release of 115th anniversary models. Harley was founded in 1903 and since its 90th “birthday”, they have been releasing limited-edition anniversary models which have been very popular, selling out quickly. More importantly, for the …
Harley-Davidson has shoehorned a Screamin’ Eagle 117-cube (1923cc) V-twin — their biggest stock engine yet — into the 2018 four-model CVO range. Harley’s Custom Vehicles Operations change their line-up every year with most models only lasting a couple of years to guarantee exclusivity and resale values, as confirmed by Glass’s Guide. For 2018, they are …
The 2017 Harley-Davidson CVOs with the new 114-cube twin-cooled Milwaukee Eight engines are now even smoother and more sophisticated. In recent years, Harley has finally allowed Aussie journalists to ride and review their expensive Custom Vehicles Operations motorcycles. These have usually been reserved just for customers, but now journos are able to tell customers exactly …
Harley-Davidson is introducing a new 114-cube engine they call the Milwaukee Eight to its 2017 CVO Touring range and we’ll be at the USA launch tomorrow (September 2, 2016) to test it. The 2017 CVO range will consist of the CVO Street Glide and CVO Limited which will both have the bigger-capacity, twin-cooled engines with the small …
The 2016 Harley-Davidson CVO Road Glide Ultra is the HSV Senator of motorcycles. It is the ultra performance tourer for the well-heeled, discerning rider that says “you’ve made it!” At $48,995 ride away it’s not cheap, but it’s a pretty good investment as CVO models have the best retained value in the market, according to …
If you are a shrewd investor, you should “invest” in one of the 300-odd Harley-Davidson Custom Vehicle Operations Pro Street Breakouts allocated to Australia before they’re all gone. Not only are they great to look at, but they will also be extremely popular and will retain much of their value. That’s not a subjective statement, …
What are the five most desirable new motorcycles available in Australia in 2016? While the answer to that question is undoubtedly subjective, let’s take an objective, matter-of-fact look at what are the most desirable bikes. We’re not necessarily talking about popular. The Honda “postie bike” is the biggest-selling bike in Australia, but it’s not exactly …
It’s a big call for the new 110-cube Screamin’ Eagle Slim S model to top Harley-Davidson sales given the success the past couple of years of the Softail Breakout and the more recent success of the LAMS-approved Street 500. SEE ALL THE SLIM S PHOTOS However, I’ve been riding around on one for a couple …