Harley-Davidson is proud to announce a new collection of parts and accessories designed by Rizoma to bring a whole new look to H-D’s iconic motorcycles.
This sleek collection of billet aluminum accessories is the first co-branded collection of its kind designed exclusively for Harley riders. These parts and accessories fit a broad range of Harley-Davidson® motorcycles and feature components specially designed to personalise H-D’s first electric motorcycle, the LiveWire®.
Harley-Davidson by Rizoma®
Precision craftsmanship and unmistakable style define this collaborative collection from Harley-Davidson and Rizoma. Lasered H-D and Rizoma logos on a subdued black on black finish display minimal branding that lets the machined texture and performance aesthetic take the lead. This sleek collection of billet aluminum accessories is the first co-branded collection of its kind designed exclusively for H-D motorcycle riders.
Harley-Davidson by Rizoma Hand Grips
Harley-Davidson by Rizoma handgrips are 1.44 inches in diameter and feature a textured rubber grip to inspire confidence in handling while riding.
Harley-Davidson by Rizoma Rider Footpegs
A bright, machined surface on Harley-Davidson by Rizoma footpegs offers the rider a level of confidence in boot grip while adding a striking element of contrast to a dark-finished style.
Harley-Davidson by Rizoma Passenger Footpegs
A bright, machined surface on Harley-Davidson by Rizoma footpegs offers the passenger a level of confidence in boot grip while adding a striking element of contrast to a dark-finished style.
Harley-Davidson by Rizoma Mirrors
These Harley-Davidson by Rizoma mirrors feature an aspherical outer portion which shows more of the rear and peripheral reflection providing a broader view for the rider in motion. They complete any blacked-out or moto-sport inspired look.
Harley-Davidson by Rizoma Charge Door
Add a solo custom element or complete the Harley-Davidson by Rizoma on your LiveWire motorcycle with this sleek, sport-inspired charge door.
Apple TV+ Unveils Official Trailer for “Long Way Up,” Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman’s Epic, Apple Original Adventure Series
New series premieres globally on Apple TV+ with its first three episodes on Friday, September 18 2020.
The trailer for “Long Way Up,” the epic, new Apple Original series from stars Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman is now available. The first three episodes of the 11-part unscripted series will premiere globally on Apple TV+ on Friday, September 18. New episodes will roll out weekly, every Friday.
“Long Way Up” reunites McGregor and Boorman for the ultimate adventure in travel and friendship after more than a decade since their last motorbike adventure around the world. In their most challenging expedition to date, the two cover 13,000 miles over 100 days from Ushuaia at the tip of South America to Los Angeles. In order to contribute to the sustainability of the planet, the duo travels on modified electric Harley-Davidson LiveWire® motorcycles.
Using cutting-edge technology, they travel through 16 border crossings and 13 countries along with their longtime collaborators, directors David Alexanian and Russ Malkin, who follow in the first two electric Rivian trucks ever made.
“Long Way Up” was created and executive produced by Ewan McGregor, Charley Boorman, David Alexanian and Russ Malkin.
Apple TV+ is available on the Apple TV app on iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, iPod touch, Mac, select Samsung and LG smart TVs, Amazon Fire TV and Roku devices, as well as at tv.apple.com, for £4.99 per month with a seven-day free trial. The Apple TV app will be available on Sony and VIZIO smart TVs later this year. For a limited time, customers who purchase a new iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Mac or iPod touch can enjoy one year of Apple TV+ for free. This special offer is good for three months after the first activation of the eligible device.*
The zero CO2 emissions motorcycle is now eligible for EVHS grant.
As commuters continue to seek cost-effective and social distanced alternatives to public transport, the Office for Low Emission Vehicles (OLEV) has reduced some of the cost barriers associated with electric motorcycles. The changes further highlight the benefits of two-wheeled electric vehicles as sustainable options.
OLEV approved low-emissions motorcycles benefit from an additional government incentive “plug-in” grant of 20% of the initial purchase price, up to a maximum of £1,500. In the case of LiveWire® customers, the £1,500 grant is automatically deducted from the list purchase price at time of sale by the supplying Harley-Davidson® dealership.
Customers who are VAT registered and business users can also claim back the 20% VAT associated with business or promotional use purchases.
In addition, the latest OLEV announcements introduced a 12-month continuation of the ‘electric vehicle homecharge scheme’ (EVHS) and the official list of eligible plug-in electric-only cars and vans was also amended to include large electric motorcycles. This means that the electric Harley-Davidson® LiveWire® motorcycle is now eligible for a £350 grant towards the cost of purchasing and installing a dedicated home chargepoint unit.
Plus, the OLEV funded grant is available to places of work under the Workplace Charging Scheme to encourage more employees to go electric in the future.
With dedicated ‘chargepoint’ units, a higher-powered charge is delivered for faster charging and, used in conjunction with a low-economy electricity tariff, enables LiveWire running costs to be reduced.
For further information on the Harley-Davidson LiveWire please visit the dedicated LiveWire pages or contact your local dealer.
To further highlight the benefits of motorcycling in today’s new normal, the biking industry has launched unlockyourfreedom.co.uk to deliver essential information on how to start out on two wheels, from gaining motorcycle licence entitlement to training and much more.
After many epic Battle of the Kings contests across the globe, Harley-Davidson saw 18 winners from previous rounds go head to head with an unlimited budget, Sportster build-off as the climax of this custom competition. This year saw 18 previous winners come together to battle for the crown of King of Kings.
Oscar Peralta and Harley-Davidson Querétaro, Mexico were the eventual victors with their stunning “Apex Predator”, followed by grand final runner-up Harley-Davidson Athens, Greece with their Roadster-based submission Gryps and third-placed Sykes Harley-Davidson from the UK with their Choo Choo entry. Special commendation was given to Harley-Davidson Thunderbike who were awarded the H-D Styling Team Pick by Brad Richards, VP of Styling and Design at Harley-Davidson Motor Company.
The team started the design of the Apex Predator with the mantra, “Born to attack without a challenge. Born to live without rival”, keeping the team focused on creating an aggressive, fresh look for their King of Kings entry. The bike clearly demonstrates the technical abilities within the Querétaro dealership, with a stunning hand crafted 2-1-2 under seat exhaust, combined with a vented hand-built tail unit that accommodates the one-off upswept exhaust. Creating a flowing line from the wave brake disc rotors and upside-down Showa big piston forks at the front.
The clean, uncluttered front end uses the LED Daymaker™ headlamp from a Harley-Davidson® Breakout®. The bikes lines and design are uninterrupted by the TFT flat panel dash, taking nothing away from the design. The bike also boasts a collection of custom hand and foot controls, paired with the hand finished Alcantara seat unit. Additional bespoke bodywork incorporates the twin air intakes complementing the stance of the bike. The exceptional Sterling Green paintwork supported by acres of powder coating, add a luxury feel to the final presentation.
It faced strong competition from Athens as well as one of the two UK entries from Sussex-based Sykes, who used a Sportster 1200 Custom as the donor bike for a vintage performance-inspired build. A Softail Slim front wheel was placed into a Paughco springer front end, with a converted friction damper based on a WLR Flathead design adding to the vintage style.
RSD Tracker handlebars were cut into sections and welded to the top fork clamp, while grips handmade from leather string were wound on and waxed in place with an internal Kustom Tech throttle assembly. The paintwork was courtesy of a Wurth rattle can aerosol paint with logo and pinstripes by builder Tom Winchester’s sister, Miss Peaches Designs, then distressed by pouring brake fluid over it!
And while a carefully styled turbocharger unit added speed; a lot of time and attention went in to ensuring such a modern component was painstakingly designed to fit with the vintage theme.
Speaking of the result, Sykes Harley-Davidson Dealer Principal, Steve Willis, said: “Obviously, our aim was to win, but top three in a global custom competition of this calibre is amazing and I’m really proud of what Tom and the team have achieved. In recent years, our custom design and builds have been bringing regular, new customers to us and this achievement gives them another reason to trust us in creating their dream machine. Congratulations to Querétaro and Athens – both were stunning builds.”
The iconic Sportster platform provided the donor bike for each custom build in the 2020 King of Kings grand final; its core strengths make it one of the easiest vehicles in the Harley-Davidson range to customise. Since 1957, the Harley-Davidson Sportster has been used to create more individual custom bikes than any other – with its classic lines, characterful Evolution™ V-Twin motor and a huge selection of Genuine Harley-Davidson Parts & Accessories, building the perfect bobber, café racer, tracker or chopper is within easy reach.
Jon Bekefy, GM of Global Brand Marketing at Harley-Davidson Motor Company congratulated the winner, saying: “2020’s King of Kings Battle of the Kings competition was a watermark moment for the Anniversary of this legendary platform and a celebration of the talents and culture that Harley-Davidson dealerships bring to customers every day. Querétaro Harley-Davidson’s entry Apex Predator is the ultimate representation of the flexibility and capability of the Sportster. It shows that from choppers, bobbers, café racers, and the race track, the Sportster has an unmatched pedigree of expression and community among motorcycles.”
After many epic Battle of the Kings contests across the globe, the famed Harley-Davidson annual dealer custom build-off competition is set to conclude with one final showdown. This year sees 14 previous winners come together to battle for the ultimate crown and bragging rights.
Representing UK & Ireland for the King of Kings competition are Peterborough-based Sycamore Harley-Davidson® and Sykes Harley-Davidson® from East Sussex.
Sycamore Harley-Davidson® took the 2018 national BotK crown with “Alley Rat”, an urban brawler-styled Sportster® Forty-Eight®. In the previous year, Sykes Harley-Davidson® came through as the overall winner of the UK & Ireland 2017 BotK competition with “Beach Bobber” – a customised Sportster Forty-Eight topped with beach buggy styling cues.
The competition has always showcased the very best in customisation capability and the creativity of the Custom Kings, who can be found at every Harley-Davidson® dealership globally. In 2019 the Custom King crown was taken by Laidlaw’s Harley-Davidson® with their stunning Softail® Sport Glide®-based build “FXGTS Coast Glide”.
The King of Kings grand final will use the iconic Sportster® platform as the donor for customisation. Since 1957, the Harley-Davidson® Sportster® has served as the perfect blank canvas for more custom bikes than any other. With its classic lines, characterful Evolution™ V-Twin motor and a huge selection of Genuine Harley-Davidson Parts & Accessories, building your perfect bobber, café racer, tracker or chopper is within easy reach. To further inspire competition amongst the dealers, previous competition rules surrounding budget and parts have been lifted.
King of Kings will be contested by a single round of global online voting. Votes can be cast from March 4th at www.h-d.com/customkings. The ultimate winner and 2020 King of Kings will be announced at the end of April.
Jon Bekefy, GM of Global Brand Marketing at Harley-Davidson Motor Company is already looking forward to the contest: “The Battle of the Kings has been an incredible showcase for the customisation DNA that is at the core of our brand. It inspires our dealers to show just what is possible but also inspires customers globally that they can have a truly unique motorcycle – whatever the scale of their budget. After years of fantastic competition, we can’t wait to see what the previous winners from all over the globe will build this year!”
Milwaukee-Eight® V-Twin Performance and Lean Bobber style ready for customisation.
The new Harley-Davidson® Softail® Standard motorcycle offers the essential Harley-Davidson cruiser experience: a lean bobber profile steeped in attitude, the dynamic performance of the Harley-Davidson Softail chassis, and the unrelenting power of the Milwaukee-Eight® V-Twin powertrain. Topped with classic Vivid Black paint and highlighted with gleaming chrome and polished finishes, the Softail Standard model is a Harley-Davidson motorcycle presented in distilled form.
The contrast of black and bright components gives the Softail Standard motorcycle a look that’s both classic and minimalist. Offered only with Vivid Black painted sheet metal, the Softail Standard model is equipped with a solo seat that exposes the chopped rear fender, and a smooth, 3.5-gallon fuel tank that reveals the frame and engine. The powertrain is styled to draw attention to the centre of the motorcycle, with an all-black Milwaukee-Eight 107 engine highlighted with polished rocker, primary and timer covers. Cylinder head fins are not highlighted. A centre-bolt, round air cleaner cover further exposes the engine. With chrome shields and mufflers the 2-into-2 offset shotgun exhaust enhances the long, low profile of the Softail Standard model.
The steel rims of the classic laced wheels (19-inch front, 16-inch rear) are finished in brilliant chrome for dazzling style. The front end features clear-coated fork sliders, polished triple-clamps, polished top clamp and riser, and chromed headlamp bezel and turn signals for additional contrast to the Vivid Black paintwork. The mini-ape handlebar puts riders of the Softail Standard model in a fists-in-the-wind posture with instant attitude. A compact electronic instrument with digital display set in the handlebar riser keeps the front end clean and uncluttered.
The Solid Softail Foundation
The Harley-Davidson Softail chassis gives the Softail Standard model a solid foundation. The steel frame is optimised for stiffness and light weight. A rigid-mounted powertrain further enhances chassis stiffness. The Softail swingarm is designed to be stiff for dynamic handling and creates the look of a classic hardtail frame. Monoshock rear suspension places a coil-over shock with emulsion technology out of sight and under the seat. Suspension pre-load adjustment is accomplished by simply removing the seat to gain access to the shock body, making it easy to dial in the ride and handling for rider weight. Dual bending valve front suspension responds quickly to inputs for enhanced braking and handling performance. Front and rear disc brakes include Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS).
Milwaukee-Eight Power
The Milwaukee-Eight 107 V-Twin engine delivers inspiring performance and the look, sound and feel that is classic Harley-Davidson. Dual counter-balancers reduce primary vibration at idle for improved rider comfort. Four-valve cylinder heads provide ample airflow while advanced cylinder head design, dual knock sensors, and precision cooling allow a 10.0:1 compression ratio for strong torque output and acceleration.
A Rider’s Blank Canvas
A mid-year addition to the 2020 Harley-Davidson motorcycle line priced at £11,495/ROI €15,995, the Softail Standard model offers an attainable entry point to Harley-Davidson Big Twin ownership and is an ideal blank canvas for customisation.
Harley-Davidson celebrates an icon with the introduction of the Fat Boy® 30th Anniversary motorcycle. Cloaked in dark finishes with bronze highlights and powered by a blacked-out Milwaukee-Eight® 114 engine, production of the 30th Anniversary Fat Boy will be limited to 2,500 examples, each serialised with a number plate affixed to the fuel tank console.
The Fat Boy was a perfectly outrageous name for a motorcycle that at its 1990 introduction was brilliantly bodacious.
“The Fat Boy took the look, proportions and silhouette of a 1949 Hydra Glide motorcycle and completely modernised it for a new generation of riders,” explains Brad Richards, Harley-Davidson Vice President of Styling and Design. “Those riders appreciated our post-war design DNA but also found themselves drawn to the clean simplicity of contemporary industrial design. Each of these elements was captured in the new 2018 version of the Fat Boy model. For this 30th Anniversary model we wanted to create something very special, so we leaned into the popularity of darker finishes and a limited run/serialised strategy to make the bike truly unique and exclusive.”
Fat Boy 30th Anniversary Model
The Fat Boy 30th Anniversary motorcycle celebrates the three-decade impact of the original model with a bold reinterpretation executed in dark finishes paired with a single colour option, Vivid Black. The cast-aluminium Lakester wheels are finished in Satin Black with machined highlights. The blacked-out Milwaukee-Eight 114 powertrain is finished with engine covers in gloss black and subtle bronze-tone lower rocker covers and timer cover script. The exhaust finished in a Black Onyx, a durable physical vapour deposition paint finish that reveals the underlying chrome in bright light.
A Vivid Black headlamp nacelle, handlebar and controls complete the overall dark look that is distinctive from the regular production model. A new bronze-tone waterslide Fat Boy tank logo complements the black finish and other bronze details that set the Fat Boy 30th Anniversary apart from the regular production model.
Based on the Harley-Davidson® Softail® platform launched in 2018, the Fat Boy motorcycle re-defines an icon with power and presence. The entire Fat Boy front end is massive and topped with a LED headlamp in a newly shaped nacelle. The Lakester disc aluminium wheels update that defining Fat Boy style point. The 160mm front tyre is balanced by a signature 240mm rear tyre that delivers a factory custom look.
The Softail frame and suspension combine to form a chassis that’s stiff and lightweight, for agility and performance that will exceed the expectations of the most-demanding cruiser riders. The mono-shock rear suspension preserves the signature “hard tail” lines of the Softail chassis and places a single coil-over shock absorber below the seat at the optimal angle for a smooth ride and outstanding handling. Remote hydraulic preload adjustment is accomplished by simply turning a knob located below the seat, making it easy to dial in the ride and handling for rider weight.
The Milwaukee-Eight 114 V-Twin engine, the most-powerful Softail powertrain option, delivers inspiring performance and classic Harley-Davidson look-sound-feel. The rigid-mounted powertrain further enhances chassis stiffness. Dual engine counter-balancers are tuned to reduce primary vibration at idle speed.
Dealer-installed Screamin’ Eagle® Performance Parts Stage Upgrades from Harley-Davidson® Genuine Motor Parts & Accessories are available to boost engine performance even further.
Base price for the Fat Boy 114 30th Anniversary model is £20,495 (€28,595).
Birth of an Icon
Introduced in 1989 as a 1990 model, the original Fat Boy was designed by legendary Harley-Davidson stylists Willie G. Davidson and Louie Netz and combined a fresh, contemporary look with classic Harley-Davidson styling cues. To achieve a “milled from billet” look the bike was finished in monochromatic Fine Silver Metallic with a matching powder coated frame, and rolled on aluminium disc wheels – the rear exposed by the Softail chassis – that would become the defining characteristic of the Fat Boy model. The look was beefy for the time, from the fat front tyre covered with a trimmed fender to the wide handlebar and a seven-inch headlamp in a massive chrome housing perched on a polished FL-style nacelle. Davidson designed the winged tank logo, which has been an enduring feature of the Fat Boy model.
In 1991 the Harley-Davidson Fat Boy motorcycle entered popular culture with its featured appearance in the motion picture “Terminator 2: Judgment Day,” in which actor Arnold Schwarzenegger rides a Fat Boy motorcycle through Los Angeles in a dramatic chase scene. The movie was a global sensation, helping cement the Fat Boy model as an iconic representative of the Harley-Davidson brand in many markets, especially Europe.
About That Name
Only Harley-Davidson would have the confidence to name a motorcycle Fat Boy. Here’s how it happened, according to an account by Willie G. Davidson from his book “100 Years of Harley-Davidson”:
You’re probably wondering how we came up with a name like “Fat Boy,” and I’ve heard a lot of tales about this, nearly all of which are untrue. Here’s the real story: it’s tough to come up with names that will be popular on the street. We always have to ask ourselves, “What’s the street going to name this?” and work from there. We were looking for something unusual and maybe even a little irreverent, because there’s something sort of cool about poking fun at your products from time to time. To me, and to a lot of other insiders who’d seen it, the bike had a massive “fat” look. So the folks in marketing came up with the name “Fat Boy” – and the street picked it up.
The Fat Boy model received regular styling updates until 2018, when an all-new Fat Boy model was rolled out on the reinvented Softail chassis, powered by the Milwaukee-Eight engine. The current Fat Boy model turns up the volume on all of the distinctive Fat Boy cues, from the aluminium disc wheels to the massive headlamp and nacelle. The Fat Boy remains one of the most physically imposing motorcycles in the Harley-Davidson portfolio.
The Harley-Davidson CVO™ Road Glide® motorcycle returns as a mid-year addition to the 2020 portfolio of limited-production, super-premium motorcycles from the Harley-Davidson Custom Vehicle Operations™ program. The CVO Road Glide offers an unmatched combination of premier style, thrilling performance, and ride-enhancing technology in a Touring motorcycle for customers who only settle for the best-of-the-best.
The CVO Road Glide motorcycle joins the CVO Tri Glide®, the CVO Limited, and the CVO Street Glide® models in the 2020 collection from Harley-Davidson Custom Vehicle Operations.
Since its inception in 1999, the Harley-Davidson Custom Vehicle Operations programme has created exclusive motorcycle models for the most-discerning customers, often using finishes, materials, technology and accessories that are only available on a CVO model. The Milwaukee-Eight® 117 powertrain – the most displacement and power offered from the H-D factory – is exclusive to CVO models.
CVO Road Glide
The CVO Road Glide model is a high-performance Harley-Davidson Touring motorcycle equipped to offer the rider outstanding long-range comfort, commanding performance, and a suite of new rider-assist technologies. Base price for the 2020 CVO Road Glide model is £33,995 (€45,995).
New features of the 2020 CVO Road Glide
H-D™ Connect (see below)
Reflex™ Defensive Rider Systems (see below)
Heated Kahuna™ Collection hand grips match Kahuna shifter pegs, brake pedal cover, muffler end caps, heated grips and rider and passenger boards. The Kahuna Collection features mirror-like chrome surfaces surrounded by rich black rubber that provides grip and traction where needed. A red Bar & Shield® logo completes the look on many Kahuna Collection components.
Boom!™ Audio 30K Bluetooth® Helmet Headset (see below).
Low-profile two-piece fuel tank console with lighted CVO™ logo.
A single-color choice: Premium Sand Dune monotone finish with pearl topcoat and subtle graphics highlighted by Smoked Satin Chrome, Gloss Black and Black Onyx finishes. Front and rear wheels are finished in Gloss Black/Smoked Satin. Heavy Breather air cleaner is finished in Gloss Black.
Key CVO Road Glide Model features
The exclusive Knockout™ 21-inch front and 18-inch rear wheels feature a split seven-spoke design that provides an open and airy look, with the spokes blending into the rim to add visual diameter. This is the only 21-inch front wheel fitment offered on a Harley-Davidson Touring model. The front suspension is re-tuned for no compromise in handling and braking performance with this larger-diameter front wheel.
The Fang Front Spoiler adds dramatic lower bodywork and a fresh custom styling feature exclusive to the CVO Road Glide. The bodywork has been designed and tested not to disturb Road Glide model aerodynamics.
The Road Glide frame-mounted shark-nose fairing delivers world-class aerodynamics developed through wind tunnel testing to optimise rider comfort. Triple splitstream vents alter the air pressure behind the fairing to virtually eliminate head buffeting. The fairing holds dual Daymaker LED reflector headlamps that light a brilliant path down the darkest roads.
Moulded saddlebags feature One Touch latches and can be opened or closed with a single finger push or pull.
A high-performance Screamin’ Eagle® Heavy Breather intake improves air flow to the engine and adds bold hot-rod style.
The built-in Wireless Headset Interface Module (WHIM) permits wireless Bluetooth headset connectivity to the Boom! ™ Box GTS infotainment system.
New CVO Motorcycle Technology
H-D™ Connect
H-D Connect introduces subscription-based cellular connectivity to select Harley-Davidson motorcycles to keep riders connected to their motorcycle through their smart phone using the latest version of the Harley-Davidson® App.
Reflex™ Defensive Rider Systems (RDRS)
RDRS is a new collection of technology designed to match motorcycle performance to available traction during acceleration, deceleration and braking, utilising the latest chassis control, electronic brake control and powertrain technology.
Wireless Headset
The CVO Road Glide is shipped with a single Boom!™ Audio 30K Bluetooth® helmet headset designed for cordless interface with the Boom! ™ Box GTS infotainment system. This new headset features the latest wireless communication technology – Mesh Intercom™ Network. The protocol automatically connects to a near limitless number of riders while in public mode to eliminate lost group connections when someone goes out of range. The headset can connect with up to 16 riders in private mode up to five miles, and enables the same functions as a wired headset (CB, phone, navigation prompts, radio and audio, with voice commands) and fulfils the Apple Carplay® microphone requirement for the Boom!™ Box GTS. A Quick Charge feature can provide up to five hours of additional talk time with a 20-minute charge.
Boom!™ Box GTS with Premium Boom!™ Audio
The CVO Road Glide model is equipped with a Boom!™ Box GTS infotainment system with four Boom!™ Stage II bi-amped speakers (paired in fairing and saddlebag lids), 150 watts per channel from two separate 300-watt amplifiers for 600 watts total power. The 6.5-inch colour touchscreen is covered with durable Corning® Gorilla® Glass and offers the lowest reflectivity available with minimal sun washout for exceptional visibility in all situations. Additional features include advanced navigation, Apple CarPlay® compatibility, personalisation options, and integration with the Harley-Davidson App. The entire system can be managed through the touch screen, the motorcycle hand controls and by voice commands.
Exclusive Milwaukee-Eight® 117 Power
The Milwaukee-Eight® 117 (117ci / 1923cc) is largest-displacement factory-installed engine available from Harley-Davidson, and is rated at 125ft.lbs of torque.
A 10.2:1 compression ratio (compared to 10.0:1 for Milwaukee-Eight® 114 engine) helps increase torque.
A high-performance camshaft is matched to displacement and air flow.
A high-performance intake flows more air into the engine.
The Milwaukee-Eight 117 retains all Milwaukee-Eight engine features:
Dual counter-balancers cancel primary vibration at idle for improved rider and passenger comfort.
Four-valve cylinder heads (two exhaust and two intake valves per head, eight total) – improved airflow through the engine contributes to power output.
Dual spark plugs for more complete combustion of the air / fuel charge and maximised power and efficiency.
Single camshaft reduces mechanical noise so a richer exhaust tone can predominate.
Advanced cylinder head design, dual knock sensors, and precision cooling allow a higher compression ratio for increased torque output and strong acceleration.
V-Twin design with 45-degree cylinder angle maintains classic Harley-Davidson look-sound-feel.
The first-ever UK appearance of two exciting Harley-Davidson® prototype models await visitors to this year’s Motorcycle Live show at Birmingham’s NEC, 16-24 November. Featuring the all-new Revolution® Max engine, theHarley-Davidson® Pan America™andHarley-Davidson® Bronx™ 975will take centre stage on the Harley-Davidson exhibition stand (2D15, Hall 2).
Both bikes, earmarked for launch in 2020, debuted recently at EICMA International Motorcycle Show to much acclaim. The adventure bike and streetfighter form an integral part of the Harley-Davidson More Roads strategy to extend the iconic brand into key new motorcycling segments and introduce the brand to a new breed of Harley-Davidson riders.
They will share the stage with the all-electric Harley-Davidson® LiveWire™. Show-goers will be able to sample the LiveWire instant acceleration (0-60mph in three seconds) and precise throttle control care of the Revelation® electric motor and its seamless torque delivery on our Jumpstart™ rolling road.
The all-new MY20 Softail® Low Rider® S completes the new model line-up on the Harley® stand. The brand’s latest reinvention of the performance-cruiser with Milwaukee-Eight® 114ci (1868cc) engine promises to turn heads.
The latest technology from Harley-Davidson is also on show in the form of key 2020 Touring modelsequipped with the new H-D™ Connect service, which enables remote connection to the motorcycle through a Harley-Davidson™ App for smartphones. It uses built-in cellular connectivity and GPS to keep you in the know with bike status, notifications and alerts. The Touring machines also showcase the latest rider-safety technology; highlights of which include Reflex™ Defensive Rider Systems (RDRS), a new collection of technology designed to match motorcycle performance to available traction during acceleration, deceleration and braking. The systems are designed to aid the rider in controlling the vehicle while accelerating and braking in a straight line or while in a turn. The systems are a perfect aid when riding in adverse road conditions and in urgent situations.
Custom enthusiasts are also catered for with a range of Sportster® and Dark Custom™ motorcycles to provide the ideal blank canvas inspiration for winter bike build projects.
And non-riders, who can benefit from a free Motorcycle Live ticket this year, will have the chance to talk learning to ride and motorcycle tests with 22-year-old rally driver, TV presenter and Red Bull athlete, Catie Munnings, who passed her test through the Harley-Davidson Passport to Freedom campaign this year. Until 31 December this year, new riders who passed their full motorcycle test in January 2018 or after can still benefit from the Passport to Freedom refund of training and licence costs up to the value of £1000 against the purchase of a new Harley-Davidson. Catie will be on the stand between 11am and 3pm on Tuesday 19 November to talk about her experience of learning to ride and answer questions from people interested in getting on to two wheels.
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