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road king® classic once you ve left it all behind you ve got the whole wide world in front of you and the whole wide range of harley-davidson® motorcycles to let you explore that world so if you re crossing continents and not just towns if you re riding for months and not just days there are harley® motorcycles that will help you do that in the most comfortable way possible on the other hand if you want to carve corners there are harley motorcycles waiting to unleash their full force and brute power on you but if you prefer a machine with road-dominating style and street cred there s a wide range of custom harley motorcycles that are pure harley through and through over the next 62 pages you ll find motorcycles that inspire you challenge you push you to the limit liberate you and you ll also find the one that s as individual as you are a harley-davidson that defines you and your journey so start turning the pages now in search of that gem xr1200 and new xr1200xtm ® softail® rockertm c and new fat boy® special[close]
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you harl you harley rley ® therapy for my mind i can t explain it really if i have to explain it to you you wouldn t understand i m the shadow on the road exempt from the everyday turmoil and commotion but visible to everyone nirvana on two wheels accomplishment[close]
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sometimes an understatement is the most powerful statement you can make and sometimes understated style is the most stylish these are bikes risen from the street and inspired by the underground movement bikes that are raw stripped back unpolished and unconventional bikes with minimal shine simple lines and blackedout components bikes you would give your right arm to ride not to polish we re talking bikes that do not reflect any light at all in fact they absorb it all as you absorb a whole new way of riding a harley-davidson® motorcycle we call this new way dark customtm left to right softail® cross bonestm dyna® street bob® sportster® 1200 nightster®[close]
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dark custom you can tell a dark customtm bike just by looking at it the poise the stance the stripped-back attitude that looks like its owner has put a thousand spanner hours into it even though it has only just left the showroom floor style so subtle it s captivating tm dyna ® fat bob ® iron 883 the dyna® fat bob® a serious statement with heavyweight intentions disguising surprising agility thanks to its shortened wheelbase drag bars and dual headlights top off a fat front end with low-profile front fender whilst chrome tommy gun pipes dominate the right side profile forward foot controls and a classic bobtail rear fender complete the muscular minimalism tm dyna ® street bob ® this ain t heavy metal this is a sportster® motorcycle true to its roots our newest dark customtm model the iron 883tm is a lithe machine built to ride nothing more nothing less engine plus wheels plus gas tank equals motorcycling in its rawest purest form what more do you need drag-style handlebars tick chopped down fenders got em led stop/turn tail lights so you can remove the rear light and clean up the back end sorted dual shorty exhausts done all you have to do is grab the keys fill it with fuel and settle into the solo seat to feed your need bobbers have been around since the first time a rider looked at his bike and thought you know what i could strip some of this stuff and make it faster in those days they were working on army surplus machines ripping them back to create clean uncluttered roadsters we ve applied the same theory to the dyna® street bob® cleaning up lines chopping back the fenders internally wiring the handlebars and fitting a solo seat a twin cam 96tm engine hooked up to a six-speed gearbox and shorty pipes brings the noise whilst finishing touches include black rims on chrome-laced wheels softail ® xl1200n nightster cross bones tm ® sometimes simple is the most stylish never has this been truer than when taking in the clean lines of the xl1200n nightster ® a 1200cc v-twin finished in matt black low-rise handlebars old school fork gaiters cone-end pipes and classic paint schemes all combine in a real barhopper for the 21st century this is a bike that has been turning heads and raising smiles from the moment it first hit the road finishing details such as the blacked-out headlamp visor machine-drilled swingarm and chopped fenders will have you grinning from the moment you first clap eyes on it until the second you park up kick down the stand and turn off the ignition just because something is blacked-out doesn t mean it won t stand out the softail® cross bonestm takes a healthy dose of attitude swigs it down with more attitude and orders a side order of extra attitude to go looking like it has just swaggered out of hollister packing authentic springer® forks iconic ape-hangers and old-school sprung saddle the cross bones blends modern technology with timeless looks horseshoe oil tank half-moon footboards and chrome straight-shot exhausts are among the details that complete this rolling retro masterpiece.[close]
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how does how does the world feel when you re on tour with your harley orld eel when ou r r tou with our harl our rley ® i smile from ear to ear like i m a part of the landscape not just riding through it everything i have lived and worked for comes together like i m part of a group of worldwide friends where it doesn t matter where you work what you look like only who you are as an individual[close]
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and the best thing about reaching the end of your journey you have the ride home to look forward to ultra classictm electra glide® the instantly recognisable ultra classictm electra glide® features our trademark batwing fairing fitted with adjustable wind deflectors it works in tandem with removable vented lower fairings to manage airflow and shield the rider from wind and debris the lockable tour-paktm and gtx® luggage carry your belongings safely and securely so sit back turn on the cruise control and let the 4-speaker harmon-kardon® advanced audio system with intercom provide the soundtrack to your scenery as you enjoy the thrill for mile after mile after mile electra glide® ultra limited what can we say about the phenomenal electra glide® ultra limited an electra glide with that little bit extra it s the ultimate expression of motorcycle touring featuring an exclusive 1690cc engine the electra glide ultra limited packs more of a punch for the long haul in addition to our 2009 chassis developments and six-speed cruise drivetm transmission it s been enhanced with heated grips and a 12-volt power supply whilst it retains the harman-kardon® advanced audio system with intercom and abs as standard so hit the starter and take part in one of the most luxurious riding experiences ever to take to the road electra glide® standard the electra glide® standard traces its history back over forty years covering millions of miles with thousands of riders and countless stories to tell first launched in 1965 the latest in this line combines the classic batwing fairing with integrated instruments and fly-by-wire throttle technology easing out the clutch after clicking in to first gear makes you instantly aware of how effortlessly the electra glide standard will carry you to your destination and you ll get there with an equal mix of fun and comfort thanks to the nimble new chassis and superb adjustable ergonomics it s all up to you so pick a point on the map wherever there s tarmac our tourers will take you there and with cavernous luggage to carry all of life s essentials you ll get there with absolutely everything you need plush saddles mean the miles won t take their toll and revolutionary chassis developments in 2009 ensure that whether twisty or straight these machines take the miles in their stride instantly recognisable as harley-davidson® these motorcycles cleverly hide their technology underneath distinctive styling fly-by-wire throttles link up with the new-for-2009 isolated drive system to provide the ultimate in re ned control and instant acceleration with abs throughout the range and advanced thermal management for increased rider and passenger comfort the harley-davidson grand tourer has never been a better travelling companion protected from the elements whilst intimately connected to the feeling of being on the road our tourers inspire you to just load up and head out and forget about wherever you were.[close]
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1 from day one and the rst mile we ve been constantly changing our motorcycles using the feedback from a legion of riders to keep on keepin on covering millions of miles through the diverse geography that america has to offer from desert to snowline from ocean front to mountain pass these miles always carry us back to the drawing board these developments followed the introduction of electronic throttle control complete with cruise control options the previous year during the same period brembo® brakes were tted to uprate the stopping capability and smart security with a proximity sensing feature was launched to protect your ride so as you approach your machine the alarm detects the fob and automatically disarms these additions build on the developments of previous years including the harman-kardon® advanced audio system revised clutches for smoother and lighter action redesigned tour-paktm luggage and increased maintenance intervals the little details have also received the same attention led backlighting means your instrument view is clearer at night and clear lens re ector optics in the headlights improve the beam the list goes on and on to give you a bike that s designed built and tested for the 21st century and throughout all of these developments improvements and re nements we have remained true to the ride and your pride and joy remains instantly recognisable as a harley-davidson® motorcycle enhanced traction performance and styling c the heart of your ride it s because of our desire to keep making your ride better your experience that little bit more exciting and your journey that little bit safer you might not notice these changes but our goal is for every single part of your motorcycle to work in perfect harmony in fact it could be said that if we do our job properly you won t notice them at all because you ll be too busy enjoying the ride for decades our engineers road testers and designers have been pushed to their limit to create the perfect harley-davidson® motorcycle new six-speed cruise drivetm transmission constant engine evolution resulting in the latest twin cam 96tm y-by-wire throttles for re ned control and `invisible abs where the latest braking technology is blended seamlessly with traditional harley-davidson styling we ve redesigned springer® forks to cope with modern tyres and road surfaces on some models and added the latest performance suspension on others and these are just the changes you can see throughout the range there are always improvements adjustments and developments take the touring range for example over the last ve years we ve combined radical redevelopment with constant behind-the-scenes improvement a brand new chassis for 2009 forms the basis for all our touring bikes with a completely redesigned frame it s 67 stiffer than the previous chassis and delivers increased load carrying capacity re ned rider control and increased feedback our engineers further improved the rider experience by coupling the new chassis with a new 4-point rubber-mounted engine isolation system and re-tuned suspension not satis ed with this they tweaked the wheelbase for stability increased the available lean angle and tted a 180-section rear tyre for better road contact this all adds up to a harley-davidson motorcycle that s designed to carry you further in more comfort with more everyday luxuries than ever before the coolest machine on the highway stiffer chassis feel more connected[close]
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life moves pretty fast if you don t stop and look around once in a while you could miss it ferris bueller s day off these machines put a different face on covering distance and experiencing new sights they encourage you to explore the road and fully immerse yourself in the environment sure the screen keeps the rain and the bugs out but it doesn t cut you off from the sounds and sensations that you ve been seeking since you rst turned a wheel and when you get there you can strip off the touring gear and cruise the streets in true eye-catching style the road king® classic is a 1950s boulevard cruiser for today s riding buffalo handlebars sit easily in your grip ready to cruise the city or follow the road as it opens up whitewall tyres large hiawatha headlight and leather-wrapped saddlebags allow you to savour the relaxed retro vibe whilst the technology beneath is anything but vintage the 1584cc twin cam 96tm engine nestles in our new-for-2009 touring chassis giving a 21st century ride whilst abs is tted as standard in conjunction with brembo® brakes above all else it s the feeling of freedom you get from the saddle that explains why the road king classic remains one of our all time favourites we couldn t have put it better ferris life after all is for living for exploring for adventure for camaraderie and what better way to live it than to watch the scenery roll by from the seat of a harley-davidson® motorcycle destination unknown street glide®[close]
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for softail® style look no further than the heritage softail® classic hardtail looks with softail comfort this machine is a masterpiece quick release screen and saddlebags switch the early `dresser styling to `slick cruiser in a matter of minutes authentic touches abound from the cat s eye console to the half-moon footboards wherever you look there ll be another little detail to raise a smile and when you re up the v-twin and roll on out that smile will last as long as the road you re following the bold stance of the street glide® puts an entirely different spin on the custom touring vibe a tourer for the street rider with ground-hugging fenders low-pro le suspension and a cut-down blacked-out wind de ector all contributing to the clean custom look the batwing fairing and gtx® saddlebags mean the city limits are no limits at all and the distinctive low seat positions you perfectly to get maximum enjoyment out of every single mile you travel the rubber-mounted 1584cc twin cam 96tm engine works in conjunction with the re-designed isolated drive system to provide seamless power and a wave of torque heritage softail® classic and road king® classic[close]
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how does our harley-davidson mak you feel how does your harley-davidson make you feel rley-davidso ake el ® a fuel-injected state of infinite bliss intense stimulation a feeling by a 10 second run down only rivalled the drag strip fast as a speeding bullet strong empowered and in control[close]
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s omehaveit others flaunt it inspiredbytheworld s mostsuccessfulracingmachine theiconicxr 75 0tm thexr 1 2 0 0 ® rangewasbornoutofades ir eforastreet smar t harley® motorcycle that is just as dominant through the twisties aperfectbalancebetweenamericanrac in gheritage and european elegance xr1200 motorcycles are built for sheer riding pleasure powered by fuel-injected 120 0 cceng in eswith pr e cision c o ole d c y lin de r heads they deliver wave af ter wave of im pressivetorquethroughafive speed ge ar box dow n into a be spoke s e t of dunlop® qualifier t yres retro starring perfect ion in s p ir edbyale ge nd and f ine -t une d e x hil a r at ion[close]
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at homeoneithertwisting ta rmacorintheurbanpl ay groundofthecity .t h at a l l impor ta ntgrinfactoreverytimeyougrabthehandlebarsandride f ir s t c ame the or iginal x r1200 ® a nd w ith it agilit y and focus not tr aditionally found on a har le y -dav ids on ® motor c y cle t he dis t inc t ive pain t job and r e tr o gr aphic s e cho it s dir t bike her it age w hile the f lat tr ack s t y le spe e do e x haus t t ail sect ion and w he els ar e suit ably r e f ine d for moder n r oads bu t ther e is r e al subs t anc e behind the s t y le pr e cis e show a ® suspension and pow er f ul nis sin ® br ake s add t o a chas sis f ir mly at home on either t w is t ing t ar mac or in the ur ban play gr ound of the cit y a nd then ther e is the late s t inc ar nation 2010 s all-ne w x r1200x tm a s much an upgr ade as it is an e volution of the x r c onc ept the update dsty ling has a pr e dat or y e dge t he blacke dou t engine c asing upside dow n for k s and a mat t black t ail t ank and fender cr e at e a mor e ag gr e s siv e pr e s enc e e ls e w her e spor t-t une d showa ® pig g y back suspension of fer s up enhanc e d per for manc e for f ir mer handling but w hat both machine s have in c ommon is a ver y c apable chas sis w ith super b r ider er gonomic s for that all-impor t ant gr in fac tor e ver y time you gr ab the handlebar s and r ide retro starring perfect ion in s p ir edbyale ge nd and f ine -t une d e x hil a r at ion[close]
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