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Harley-Davidson Australia has recalled 4798 Street 500 and Street Rod 750 models over problems with rusty brake calipers. The official recall notice, issued through the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, says that brake calipers may become rusty in the bore area. “This corrosion could result in the pistons dragging in the caliper bore,” it says. …
The 2017 Harley-Davidson Street 500 is a little bit more secure with a Smart Security System and safer anti-lock brakes fitted as standard. New price is $11,495 ($11.995 NZ), up $750 on previous prices, but Harley Australia marketing guru Adam Wright says he believes customers will appreciate ABS and the immobiliser system. He says ABS adds a safety …
Harley-Davidson is increasing the size of its engines to 107 cubes (1745cc) and 114 cubes (1870cc) with four valves per cylinder. It’s called the Milwaukee-Eight (referring to where it’s made and the number of valves) and is the ninth in the lineage of the company’s iconic Big Twin engines. The 107 will be introduced in the Touring …
Sales of road bikes rose 4.4% in the first half of the year, one of the biggest increases since the GFC in 2009, while all other segments, except scooters, also rose significantly. It’s the best news for motorcycles and riders for a long time. After last year leap-frogging Honda to the top of road bike …
Maybe your kids will grow up to be riders just like you if you have these Harley-Davidson posters hanging in their bedroom. In its latest innovative online marketing campaign, titled “Road of Imagination”, Harley-Davidson Australia is offering a chance to win these canvases autographed by the Aussie artists. The fantasy land campaign is being run on Instagram …
The first Harley-Davidson hire company in Australia to offer learners and novices rides on their learner-approved Street 500 is WA Motorcycle Hire and Tours in Perth. Owner Paul Morgan says he set up the company from January 1, 2016, to help learners, novices and returned riders get some valuable road experience. “I used to …
It’s been another great year for new motorcycle models and 2016 will be even bigger, pointing to a worldwide resurgence in our favourite pastime. In 2015, we welcomed more hi-tech additions that make riding faster and safer at the same time, plus stayed in touch with our past thanks to retro models. We also went …
The introduction of the popular Street 500 has bumped up the number of accessorises featured in the 104th annual Harley-Davidson Genuine Motor Parts + Accessories catalogue. Harley-Davidson Australia spokesman David Turney says the number of pages in the 920-page “big book” is the same as last year, but the number of accessories has increased. “They …
Harley-Davidson Australia is still considering importing the Street 750 model in the wake of the enormous popularity of the learner-approved Street 500. The 2016 LAMS model is on track to be one of the top three selling bikes in Australia this year. New pricing will be released on September 25 and you’ll see it here first. At …
For the first time, Harley-Davidson has shoehorned the Twin Cam 110B (1800cc) Screamin’ Eagle engine into “standard” bikes for more power, rather than just their CVO models. The Softail Slim S and Fat Boy S will get the powerful engine when they arrive at the end of next month. SEE ALL THE NEW MODELS Other …