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2013 Harley-Davidson Breakout Debuts in Daytona Beach

2013 Harley-Davidson Breakout

The new Harley-Davidson  Breakout motorcycle will be revealed to the public today in Daytona Beach, Fla., during the annual Daytona Bike Week motorcycle rally. With authentic swagger that turns heads in traffic and a proud stance certain to draw a curb-side crowd on bike night, the Breakout is presented as a premium model in its […]

 

Harley-Davidson Unleashes Rocker and Dyna Fat Bob

Harley-Davidson Unleashes Rocker and Dyna Fat Bob

Harley-Davidson takes factory-custom motorcycle design to a new extreme with the introduction of three radically styled new models. The Dyna Fat Bob, the Rocker and the Rocker C are additions to a diverse line of 2008 motorcycles that also includes 14 models available in limited-edition 105th Anniversary styling. A host of technical refinements for 2008 […]

 

Harley-Davidson Explores Three-wheelers

Harley-Davidson Explores Three-wheelers

Harley-Davidson has submitted a patent application for a leaning three-wheeled motorcycle, similar in concept to the Piaggio MP3, but involving greater use of hydraulics. The application says, in part, “The present invention relates to a suspension system for a three-wheeled vehicle. The suspension system permits the vehicle to lean while cornering, much like a motorcycle. […]

 

Award Winning Harley-Davidson Under The Hammer $800,000 Raised For Charity

Award Winning Harley-Davidson Under The Hammer $800,000 Raised For Charity

A Harley-Davidson motorcycle was amongst a host of exclusive items auctioned this week at a star-studded gala dinner in Doha, Qatar. The bike, a VRSCDX Night Rod Special, became one of the most expensive of its kind when it fetched a staggering $800,000. Guests at the second ‘Reach out to Asia’ fundraiser shelled out a […]

 

Harley-Davidson Crusier Scoops Special Award

Harley-Davidson Crusier Scoops Special Award

Motor Cycle News (MCN), the UK’s leading motorcycle publication, has awarded Harley-Davidson’s stunning new VRSCDX Night Rod Special ‘Cruiser of the Year 2006’. This places the bike firmly at the top of a fiercely contested category and adds to the unrivalled collection of awards the iconic motorcycle manufacturer has collected over the years. The Night […]

 

Harley-Davidson XR 1200 Prototype

Harley-Davidson XR 1200 Prototype

A new Harley-Davidson prototype is making its UK debut at the NEC Bike Show and, once you’ve seen it, Harley-Davidson wants you to visit its website and tell them exactly what you think. If the reception is good, this new high performance Harley could make it into production and be in dealerships as early as […]

 

World Debut Of Unique Harley-Davidson Prototype At Intermot

World Debut Of Unique Harley-Davidson Prototype At Intermot

(Köln, Germany) In an unprecedented signal of its commitment and possible direction in Europe, Harley-Davidson has chosen the Intermot motorcycle show in Köln, Germany for the world premiere of its new, high performance XR 1200™ Prototype motorcycle. The Harley-Davidson® XR 1200 Prototype has been developed beyond the concept and design stages, and debuts at Europe’s […]

 

Harley-Davidson’s European Sales Surge Into The Fast Lane

Harley-Davidson’s European Sales Surge Into The Fast Lane

Iconic motorcycle manufacturer Harley-Davidson has seen sales of its famous bikes, including the Sportster, V-Rod and Fat Boy, surge by 15.6 per cent in Europe during the second quarter of 2006 compared with the same period last year. Overall European sales of Harley-Davidson motorcycles for the first half of 2006 also remain firmly in the […]

 

Harley-Davidson Riding High In Europe

Harley-Davidson Riding High In Europe

Renowned for its iconic cruising and touring motorcycles like the Fat Boy and Electra Glide, Harley-Davidson is continuing to achieve a strong upsurge in European sales. In the first quarter of 2006 European Harley-Davidson’s motorcycle retail sales grew by a further 7.1 per cent, on the back of a 20.6 per cent year on year […]