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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 …
The chief designer of Europe’s oldest Harley-Davidson dealership is heading to Australia’s oldest Harley dealership to work on a custom build. Charlie Stockwell of Warr’s Harley-Davidson, in London, will help Nikki Brown-Shepherd, one half of the Brisbane Iron Sisters, to customise her Iron 883 at Morgan & Wacker, the oldest Harley dealership outside the US. Charlie …
It is a surprise that Harley-Davidson took so long to make an Iron 1200 version of its popular Iron 883 Sportster which was for some time its top-selling bike. The Iron 1200 is basically the blacked-out 883-powered Iron, but with the 1202cc Evolution engine. It also features satin-black Mini Ape bars, Café Solo seat, small “speed” …
Keen to attract more millennials to the brand, Harley-Davidson has sponsored a snow hill climb in this year’s X Games in Aspen. Here is the preliminary rounds and qualifying on live streamed on Harley’s Facebook page. It might just cool you down on a hot Aussie summer’s day. They have created a special Sportster bike …
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 …
Harley-Davidson is putting the sport back into Sportster with the new Roadster featuring fat upside-down forks, dual front discs and emulsion rear shock. The Roadster arrives in the next couple of weeks at $19,495 ride away ($20,250 in New Zealand) and we reckon it will become Harley’s top-selling motorcycle. SEE ALL THE PHOTOS ON PINTEREST …
Harley-Davidson has added a 29th model to its range in Australia with the new race-inspired dark custom Roadster XL1200CX Sportster. Even though it is a minimalist design, it’s priced at $19,495 ride away ($20,250 in New Zealand) which is the same price as the top-of-the-line Super Low touring Sportster. It is expected to arrive in mid-June. Features …
The star power of Hollywood legend and motorbike racer Steve McQueen has again been proved with a Triumph Bonneville called the “Desert Sled” selling at auction for $US103,000. In 2009, the Desert Sled sold at Bonhams & Butterfields’ first motorcycle and memorabilia auction for $84,240, yielding a good return for seller Larry Bowman, a prominent California collector. The “Desert …
One of the most iconic motorbikes of modern pop culture would have to be the 1970s Harley-Davidson XL 1000 Evel Knievel used in numerous stunts. Now, the 1976 Harley-Davidson XL 1000 made especially for the Hollywood movie, Viva Knievel, will be auctioned at the Bonhams Las Vegas Motorcycle Auction on January 7 alongside another famous …
I used to joke that the Harley-Davidson Sportster Iron 883 came with iron suspension, but a new rear shock softens the blows from urban obstacles such as manhole covers. Like the rest of the Sportster fleet, the 2016 Iron gets the new cartridge dampening forks and emulsion technology rear shocks with 50mm travel, pre-load adjustability …