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Harley Davidson FLHTCU Ultra Classic Electra Glide… never stop riding

Saturday, May 31st, 2008

Harley Davidson FLHTCU UltraClassic Electra Glide is one among the best touring motorcycles – credit goes to the Twin Cam 96 engine and the 6-speed Cruise Drive transmission with their stunning performance. With more engine displacement, lower cruising RPMs and reduced clutch lever effort, the Ultra Classic Electra Glide delivers comfort like never before. To enhance rider and passenger comfort and convenience, the bikes has several standard features like the adjustable Tour-Pak, adjustable wind deflectors, 80-watt Advanced Audio System by Harman/Kardon, cruise control and full instrumentation. Bikers can choose from six solid colors and six two-tone paint combinations, plus three two-tone custom color options.

Specifications:

* New air cooled rubber mounted 1584cc Twin Cam 96 engine
* Black powder-coated engine with chrome treatment
* New 6-speed Cruise Drive transmission
* Standard Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
* New redesigned football shape air cleaner
* Bat-wing, fork-mounted fairing
* 80-watt Advanced Audio System by Harman/Kardon with Cb10 and intercom
* Vented lower fairings with integrated storage compartments
* Lockable GTX nylon hard saddlebags and deluxe King Tour-Pak
* Custom-fit soft luggage liners
* Tour-Pak mounted tail/stop light
* Comfort-stitch touring saddle and passenger backrest
* Full instrumentation
* CB and intercom
* Passenger sound system and CB/intercom controls
* Vented lower fairings with storage compartments
* Electronic cruise control
* Brembo brakes
* Air-adjustable rear suspension

Harley-Davidson XR1200 – made for Europe

Thursday, May 29th, 2008

“The XR 1200™ is at home on the roads anywhere and everywhere. You’ll feel as comfortable and confident on a sweeping country bend as a city street. Whether you’re at full throttle on the open road or attracting attention stopped at the kerb, the XR 1200™ looks dynamic, distinctive, different.” This is how Harley website describes the XR1200.

Harley-Davidson Motor Company held its worldwide press launch of the all new XR1200 in Valencia, Spain- Harley-Davidson Europe at the contemporary and stylish hemispheric building designed by Santiago Calatrava. The launch venue was an appropriate setting for the revolutionary XR1200, which has been specifically designed with European riders in mind. The motorcycle was put to the test by European expert journalists - the reaction was extremely positive, underlining Harley-Davidson’s confidence that XR1200 will be a hit in the European markets.

The Hemispheric building in chic downtown Valencia provided the perfect evening atmosphere for the actual launch. Journalists were able to revel in the bike’s superior handling and performance on the challenging mountainous roads around Valencia where the twisting, sweeping bend corners suited the XR1200’s perfectly.

The XR 1200 emphasis on performance & handling; a powerful air-cooled V-Twin engine, agile handling, and high performance suspension and brakes are noticeable features of this bike.

The Sportster XR 1200 features:

  • XR 750-inspired styling
  • Commanding riding position
  • 90hp, 1200cc air-cooled V-Twin with downdraft fuel injection
  • Twin exhausts with the characteristic soul-stirring Harley-Davidson beat
  • Specially tuned Showa suspension with 43mm inverted front forks
  • High performance four-piston caliper Nissin brakes
  • Unique lightweight cast wheels with dirt track-inspired design
  • Specially developed Dunlop Qualifier tires: Front 120/70ZR18 and Rear 180/55ZR17