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NEW HARLEY-DAVIDSON® 1200 CUSTOM MOTORCYCLE ROLLS WIDE AND PROUD
H-D1™ Factory Customization Offers Selection of Factory-Installed Options
CONCORD, Ontario (February 2, 2011) – A wide front end and chunky 16-inch tire give the new Harley-Davidson™ 1200 Custom motorcycle a proud stance that is strong and contemporary.
Introduced as a mid-year addition to the 2011 Harley-Davidson® model line-up, the 1200 Custom motorcycle also features new wheels, a pull-back handlebar, and a reshaped LED tail lamp.
These elements combine to give the 1200 Custom motorcycle an exciting new look, which are only a starting point for this Sportster® model.
The 1200 Custom motorcycle will also debut H-D1™ Factory Customization – a new opportunity that allows the Customer to choose from seven option categories to optimize fit, function, and style.
By selecting from available Factory-installed wheels, handlebars, seats, paint, foot control position, security system, and engine finish, the Customer can create a 1200 Custom that is a truly personalized motorcycle. Factory customization is the latest element of Harley-Davidson® customization, which also includes Genuine Motor Parts™ and Genuine Motor Accessories™ catalogues, Fit Shop and Bike Builder on www.harleycanada.com/hd1bikebuilder, Genuine Motor Accessories™ Custom Seat and Custom Paint programs, Chrome Consultant and Fit Shop advisors at Harley-Davidson® Retail locations, and much more.
A Sportster® Model with Phattitude
The 1200 Custom motorcycle offers a new look, but is a Sportster® motorcycle to the core, offering a compelling combination of bold styling, nimble handling and the irresistible beat of American V-Twin performance.
Key features of the 2011 1200 Custom motorcycle include:
” Air-cooled Evolution® 1,200 cc V-Twin engine with Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI), rated at 79 ft. lbs. peak torque at 4,000 rpm.
” Powertrain is finished in black powdercoat with chrome covers.
” NEW chrome, five-Spoke cast aluminium wheels front and rear. Front and rear wheels are 16 x 3.0 inches.
” NEW Michelin® Scorcher® 31 tires; 130/90B 16 front and 150/80B16 M/C 77H rear.
” NEW wider fork spacing and polished triple clamps.
” Pull-back handlebar mounted on a curved riser that incorporates an LED warning light display.
” NEW reshaped classic Sportster® “eyebrow” over the headlamp.
” NEW tail light is smaller and has a new shape with a bright, maintenance free LED module.
” NEW front suspension rates are re-tuned to match the new tire/wheel combination. 39 mm front fork with 30 degrees of rake.
” Polished forward foot controls.
” Coil-over pre-load adjustable rear shocks.
” Two-up seat is standard. Laden seat height is 26.6 inches.
” The 4.5-gallon fuel tank offers long riding range.
MILWAUKEE – Lean as wire, hard as iron and dark as a tar road at midnight, the new Blackline motorcycle is a Harley-Davidson Softail model pared to the bone.
The Blackline throws new fuel on a fire that burns across generations, an unquenchable desire to ride.
A rebellious creation of the Dark Custom movement, the Blackline celebrates three fundamental elements of motorcycling:
mechanical beauty, internal combustion, and the long black line of the road ahead.
The Blackline balances allegiance with rebellion, discarding previous conventions of color and chrome for a Dark Custom look that’s honest, functional and attainable.
Visual elements of the original bobber movement are combined with the raw, hand-hewn style embraced by today’s young builders.
Lean and Tight The rear fender is bobbed high-and-tight over a slim, 144mm tire that emphasizes an authentic hardtail profile. The compact headlight and speedometer are tucked low into the wide, FX front end, and there’s just enough shine to make the black parts look blacker. Black-rimmed laced wheels complete a look that’s tough, tempered and undeniably Harley-Davidson.
The styling spotlight shines on a Big Twin engine dressed in black and silver, and on a fuel tank shaved smooth and low. Aboard the Blackline, the rider hugs the frame on the lowest two-up seat ever offered by Harley-Davidson, and reaches high for new Split Drag™ handlebars that bolt right to the top triple-clamp.
The Softail chassis utilizes rear suspension control provided by coil-over shock absorbers mounted horizontally along the frame rails below the powertrain, where they are out of sight. So while the swingarm section replicates the lines of a vintage hardtail frame, the Blackline delivers suspension performance and handling that are thoroughly modern.
The internally counter-balanced Twin Cam 96B™ engine is rigid-mounted within the frame, creating a solid connection between rider and the power that moves the motorcycle to enhance the emotional experience of riding.
Styled for performance-minded enthusiasts who like a blacked-out, no-hassle ride, the Night Rod Special model takes the VRSC™ family on a sinister trip down a dark alley.
It features black wheels, black frame, black fork lowers, triple clamps, swingarm, racing stripes on the airbox cover and a color-matched speed screen visor.
What makes it a true member of the VRSC family are things like the aggressive, drag-inspired riding position, the amazing power of the Revolution engine and the distinctive sound and feel that only Harley-Davidson can provide.
This power motorcycle cruiser has a drag style low rise handlebar that places you in an aggressive power cruiser riding position. The H-D Night Rod Special exhaust has dual Harley mufflers with black end caps.
Exhaust shields are also found on the VRSCDX Harley exhaust. This motorcycle muffler system proves that a performance exhaust can still be a beautiful set of pipes.
In addition to the beautiful Harley exhaust, the Harley Night Rod Special VRSCDX has an ultra wide rear tire – exactly what you want on the back of your power motorcycle cruisers. Check out this power cruiser and discover why this power motorcycle cruiser stands out from the rest.
Big meaty air scoops, muscle-bound mufflers, 240 mm rear tire, fastback-style tail section and massive airbox compliment the power of the 1250 cc liquid-cooled Revolution engine.
Ride the V-Rod Muscle™ and experience the true definition of “power cruiser.”
This brawny beast is for performance enthusiasts who crave power and control, with a dash of intimidation, in a package that is all Harley-Davidson.
The triple gauge cluster reflects Harley-Davidson’s take on custom sport motorcycle styling-bold and sleek, illuminated in yellow, orange and red for a distinct look.
Including easy to read mph,rpm and fuel gauges, the instrument cluster is built onto an internally wired, meaty 1.5″ angular cast handlebar.
Race-inspired, 43mm inverted front forks help reduce unsprung weight and increase strength and rigidity of the assembly.
They add to the wide look that flows all the way through to the tail of the V-Rod Muscle Motorcycle. Strong and sporty- the front end is a testament to the dominating look of a modern muscle car.
The V-Rod Muscle Motorcycle proves that a performance exhaust can still be a beautiful set of pipes. Satin chrome, dual side exhaust with fat turnout mufflers combines the style of a muscle car with top of the line Harley-Davidson performance at every twist of the throttle. Jetting out past the rear axle, these dominating pipes add to the fierce, beefy look of this Motorcycle.
The Harley-Davidson Road Glide® Ultra combines the light handling and wind-splitting aerodynamics of a frame-mounted fairing with a full complement of touring appointments for the devoted long distance rider and passenger.
Black powder-coated powertrain with chrome covers
Plus New PowerPak Touring Combo and Available ABS for Softail® models
The innovative Harley-Davidson® Touring chassis is based on a single-spar, rigid backbone frame and a stout swingarm developed to withstand the demands of long-haul touring riders and today’s powerful engines
Road Glide Ultra Motorcycle Key Features
The Road Glide® Ultra combines the light handling and wind-splitting aerodynamics of a frame-mounted fairing with a full complement of touring appointments for the devoted long-distance rider and passenger.
The innovative Harley-Davidson® Touring chassis is based on a single-spar, rigid backbone frame and a stout swingarm developed to withstand the demands of long-haul touring riders and today’s powerful engines.
The FLTRU comes with new Vented lower fairings with integral storage compartments and new PowerPak setup with large, 1690 cc, Twin Cam 103™ engine, Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), and Harley-Davidson® Smart Security System with hands-free fob. And thats not all!
NEW Injection Molded King Tour-Pak® with soft luggage liners, storage pockets and wrap-around rear tail/brake lights; 2.26 cu. ft. volume
NEW 80-watt, four-speaker Harmon/Kardon® Advanced Audio with CD/MP3 player, and CB/Intercom
NEW One-piece, two-up Electra Glide® classic comfort stitch seat shaped to improve rider leg reach to the ground, and to provide better lower back support
Ever since the introduction of the 2011 Harley-Davidson XL1200N in 2007, the Nightster model has prowled the streets with a deep, menacing growl.
Low, dark and aggressive, this Motorcycle brought a styling attitude to the Sportster family that had not been seen before – a raw, Dark Custom bike that delivers a 1200cc knockout punch.
With chopped front and rear fenders, side-mounted license plate, combined stop/turn/tail lights, low 25.3-inch seat height, old-school front fork gaiters and raw-boned graphics and a unique finish on its V-Twin Evolution engine for a gritty, no-nonsense look, the Nightster model is the motorcycle for those who want Sportster performance coupled with an attitude.
Pushrod-operated, overhead valves w/hydraulic and more!
Key Harley-Davidson XL 1200N Nightster Key Features
Chopped front and rear fenders. Side-mounted license plate. Combined stop/turn/tail lights. Low 25.3-inch seat height. Old-school front fork gaiters. Raw-boned graphics and a unique finish on its V-Twin Evolution engine. And just for kicks, black throughout. With its gritty, no-nonsense look, the Nightster model is the motorcycle for those who want Sportster performance coupled with an attitude you don’t normally find on such a agile machine.
• Evolution V-Twin powertrain with Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
• Rubber-mounted powertrain to reduce vibration
• 5-speed transmission
• Dual staggered exhaust
• Handlebar-mounted electronic speedometer
• Disc brakes
• Mid-mounted foot controls
• Optional Harley-Davidson Smart Security System with hands-free security fob
• Optional Original Equipment Custom Color paint program
Company to Assemble Select Models at Facility in State of Haryana from U.S.-Supplied Assembly Kits
Milwaukee, Nov. 2, 2010 – Harley-Davidson, Inc. (NYSE:HOG) is moving forward with the launch of operations in India to assemble motorcycles for the Indian market from component kits supplied by its U.S. plants, the Company announced today.
The Company expects the CKD (complete knock-down) assembly facility to be operational in the first half of 2011.
The announcement comes as President Barack Obama prepares to travel to India on a state visit focused on trade and business opportunities between the two countries.
“CKD assembly operations in India are a natural next step for Harley-Davidson as we build our brand presence around the world,” said Harley-Davidson Motor Company President and Chief Operating Officer Matthew S. Levatich. “This investment will allow us to improve our market responsiveness and production flexibility while reducing the tariff burden, which we expect will drive growth over time by making our bikes more accessible to India’s consumers. Given the strong response we have received in the initial months of retail operations, we believe this is the right investment for this important market,” Levatich said.
To date, Harley-Davidson India has been importing completely assembled motorcycles from the Company’s U.S. final assembly plants. Once the Indian CKD assembly facility in the Indian State of Haryana is operational, Harley-Davidson India will import CKD kits for select current models, consisting of components produced by Harley-Davidson’s U.S. plants in Wisconsin, Pennsylvania and Missouri and by the company’s suppliers. Indian employees at the Haryana facility will then assemble the components into finished motorcycles. Other models will continue to be imported as completely built motorcycles for now.
India will be the second country in which Harley-Davidson has CKD assembly operations outside the U.S., after Brazil where the Company began assembly operations in 1999.
The new Harley-Davidson SuperLow model reintroduces the pure pleasure of motorcycling. Balanced and responsive handling help the rider and the machine glide through corners with smooth confidence.
Harley-Davidson's Brand new 2011 SuperLow!
A low seat height, the broad V-Twin powerband and clean styling complete an appealing package. The SuperLow is an open invitation to get out and ride.
Comfort is a key aspect of the SuperLow experience. A new solo seat with a deep, bucket shape and soft filler offers good support.
The shape of the seat and its 25.5-inch height make it possible for many riders to put feet securely on the ground when the bike is at rest.
A new handlebar is shaped to provide a natural arm position. Dual coil-over rear shocks offer 2.5 inches of wheel travel for a smooth ride.
Several interdependent technical elements play a role in the particular vehicle dynamics Harley-Davidson engineers sought to achieve in the SuperLow model.
Changes made to tire size and a new front fork angle give the SuperLow 5.7 inches of trail for outstanding steering feel and feedback to the rider.
“In engineering the tire-and-wheel design and steering geometry for the SuperLow, the team applied lessons learned in the development of the XR1200X, which result in similarly significant gains in maneuverability,” said Jim Hofmann, General Manager, Motorcycle Product Planning.
“The SuperLow is of course a very different motorcycle from the XR1200X, with a different mission, but the theme of achieving a precise balance of steering geometry, tire profile and construction, and suspension tuning is the same and equally successful. It takes just one ride on the SuperLow to believe it.”
The 18-inch-diameter front wheel and 17-inch rear wheel are fitted with Michelin® Scorcher® 11 radial tires. The profile, tread pattern and construction of these tires were developed specifically to enhance the handling of the SuperLow model. The new wheel-and-tire combination significantly reduces mass and inertia front and rear, which when combined with the tire design, improves steering response, and reduces steering effort.
Its low-profile radial tires, solo seat and long fuel tank shape give the SuperLow an appealing new stance that’s wide and low. With an MSRP starting at $7,999 in Vivid Black, the SuperLow is the lowest-priced model in the 2011 Harley-Davidson line. The SuperLow is also available in Cool Blue Pearl, as well as Merlot Sunglo/Vivid Black and Birch White/Sedona Orange two-tone paint.
CONCORD, Ontario (February 2, 2011) – A wide front end and chunky 16-inch tire give the new Harley-Davidson™ 1200 Custom motorcycle a proud stance that is strong and contemporary.
