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Harley-Davidson will axe 30% of its existing and future models, while the introduction of the 2021 range and new models will be moved from September to early next year. Shiny new Harley-Davidson models for the year ahead usually start appearing on showroom floors across the world in September and October. However, production has been slowed …
America’s two major motorcycle companies have reported a coronavirus-led flop in motorcycle sales for the second quarter. Harley-Davidson reported a 27% decline in sales to 52,700 and a $0.87 billion flop in revenue. Sales were down 26.6% in the USA, -30.3% in Canada, -29.8% in Europe, -51% and Asia-Pacific -10.2%. The latter includes Australia where …
Speculation is rife that several Harley-Davidson models will be deleted for 2021 in the wake of the delay in launching two new models and plans to reduce output to create more ”exclusivity”. UPDATE (July 30): Harley has announced 30% of planned models will be axed. Click here for more details. American website Total Motorcycle has …
If you’re all fired up to ride the new Harley-Davidson FXDR, now is your chance. Harley-Davidson Australia is running FXDR demo days in all dealership tomorrow (6 October 2018). Get in quick and book your ride with your local dealer. They are now in showrooms across the nation at $35,495 ride away. Ride impression I was …
Harley-Davidson has replaced the spirit of the venerable V-Rod drag-strip king with the new Softail FXDR, the first Harley with clip-on handlebars. It looks and feels similar, right down to the riding stance with hands and feet forward. Instead of the water-cooled 1247cc V-Rod engine (93kW/113.9Nm), it is powered by the much ballsier 114 cubic-inch …
Harley-Davidson has unveiled the new Softail FXDR 114 with a light weight aluminium swingarm, upside-down forks and chamfered exhaust for more corner clearance. To feature its sporty prowess, the launch video shows the bike on the High Plains race circuit in Colorado. The solo-seat FXDR arrives in Australia in the next month at $35,495 ride …