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Street™

Street is an entry-point motorcycle to the Harley-Davidson brand. It is nimble and agile, built for the urban environment. With its blacked out styling, it falls into the Dark Custom genre with blacked-out engine and covers, black pullback handlebars, fork gaiters and lowers. It has the first all-black exhaust on a Harley® motorcycle since our original Café Racer motorcycle hit the streets in the 70's. Street 750 is designed for the urban environment and comes with café style speed screen, a 17-inch front wheel and an aggressive slash on the tail section.

Family Features:

  • Liquid cooled all-new Revolution X™ powertrain
  • Narrow and lean chassis built for agility
  • Super low seat height, new suspension and broad handlebar sweep for confidence and manoeuvrability
  • Cafe' style speed screen, black front fork gaiters, all-black exhaust system and aggressive slash on the tail section
  • Premium Harley-Davidson style and iconic Harley-Davidson sound

What defines Street:

  • Narrow and lean chassis
  • Low seat height
  • Café speed screen
  • Water cooled engine

THE V-ROD® FAMILY

The VRSC motorcycle features sleek, radical drag-bike styling powered by a liquid-cooled 1250 cm³ Revolution® engine producing 125 horsepower transmitted through a massive 240 mm rear tyre. The range comes with factory-installed ABS, hydraulic clutch control with a slipper clutch, a race-bred component that significantly reduces clutch lever effort and avoids rear wheel lockup during rapid downshifts.

Family features:

  • Fuel tank under the seat
  • Liquid-cooled, 1250cc, 60 degree V-Twin engine
  • Rubber-mounted engine with single counter-balancer
  • Dual overhead cams, four valves per cylinder
  • ESPFI (Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection)
  • 5-speed transmission

What defines a V-Rod:

  • Hydroformed perimeter frame
  • 19” front wheel / 18” rear wheel
  • 240 mm wide rear tyre
  • Brembo performance brakes
  • Radiator shroud with twin vortex air scoops
  • Exclusive high-performance carbon fibre drive belt
  • Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
  • Hydraulically actuated, slipper clutch
  • Forward mounted control

THE SPORTSTER® FAMILY

By any definition, the Sportster line-up is an absolute classic. Ruling the roads since the 1957 model year, this nimble, fun-to-ride family of motorcycles is an American legend. The Sportster family of motorcycles leads in styling and performance through models like the new Iron 883 and the Forty-Eight models. They retain quick, responsive handling, a flat torque curve while sleek, unmistakable styling makes them a true American icon.

Family Features:

  • ABS as standard across the range and optional on Iron 883™
  • H-D smart security system, allowing for a key less function.
  • All XL Sportster models share the same 45 degree Evolution V-Twin engine design in either 883cc or 1200 cc displacements
  • 5-speed transmission and belt final drive
  • ESPFI (Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection)
  • All Sportster models have two-point rubber mount frame to isolate engine vibration

What defines a Sportster:

  • A Sportster model is defined by its narrow width
  • Peanut or teardrop fuel tank style
  • The oil tank is under the seat
  • Hydraulic forks
  • Handlebar mounted speedometer
  • Seat heights are between 25.5” (648mm) and 26.6” (676mm)
  • All models use the same narrow frame design
  • Exposed rear shocks

THE DYNA® FAMILY

The 1960s in America were turbulent times when everything ‘established’ was being questioned. No one understood this better than the now-legendary motorcycle designer Willie G. Davidson and his FX Super Glide model became the first true factory custom. In 1971, the motorcycle family that would eventually produce the Dyna platform was born. Built with the rawest styling of all of the big-twin motorcycles, Dyna models are a customizer’s dream by offering a surprisingly affordable platform from which to build the ultimate personalised motorcycle.

Family features:

  • Twin Cam engine
  • ABS on all as standard
  • 6-speed Cruise Drive transmission
  • Powertrain mounting system that uses a unique two-point rubber mount
  • 103cc engine as standard (optional on Street Bob)

What defines a Dyna:

  • 49mm front forks
  • All models share the narrow ‘internal’ frame design that hides the frame from view
  • Dual piston rear brake calliper
  • Exposed dual rear shock with adjustable spring preload

THE SOFTAIL® FAMILY

A rigid mounted engine and twin hidden rear shocks give Softail models the clean look of the ‘hard tails’ of old, cutting-edge technology delivers the smooth ride and comfort you expect from a Harley-Davidson motorcycle. The counter-balanced Twin Cam 103B engine delivers pounding torque, and the 6-Speed Cruise Drive® transmission provides smooth delivery of power. A low seat height creates a more intuitive riding experience, connecting the rider to the road like no other motorcycle.

Family features:

  • Twin Cam 103 counter balanced engine
  • 6 speed Cruise Drive transmission
  • Rear shock absorbers mounted under the transmission creating a ‘hard tail’ look
  • ESPFI (Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection)
  • Horseshoe shaped oil tank

What defines a Softail:

  • All models share the same frame design concept and powertrain / transmission construction
  • Dual-piston rear brake calliper
  • Wide 200mm or 240mm rear tyres on most models
  • All models use shock absorber / spring assemblies that mounted under the transmission

THE TOURING FAMILY

Developed from Project RUSHMORE, the Touring platform offers everything a rider needs to make piling on the miles as rewarding and comfortable as possible. Touring amenities include such luxuries as a large windscreen or fairing, seats to maximise rider and passenger comfort, spacious saddlebags, factory-installed ABS, factory installed electronic cruise control (not on all models) and air-adjustable rear shocks. A 22.7-litre fuel tank offers a wide range between fuel stops.

Family features:

  • Two NEW Powertrains, with increased passing power. 1) Rubber-mounted, Air-Cooled 1690cc High Output Twin Cam 103™ 2) Twin-Cooled™ 1690cc High Output Twin Cam 103™, giving a higher compression ratio for more power
  • All new LED Daymaker™ headlights (on select models)
  • New Tour-Pak™ with one hand opening (on select models)
  • 6-Speed Cruise drive transmission
  • Oil tank mounted under the transmission case
  • Electronic throttle control system

What defines a Touring model:

  • Two-part modular frame
  • Dual air adjustable shock absorbers
  • 22.7 litre fuel tank
  • All New Reflex™ Linked Brakes with ABS
  • Wide 180 mm rear tyre n 16” wheel
  • Belt secondary drive uses a dampened rear wheel sprocket to provide a quiet and smooth ride

Trike

The Harley-Davidson® Trike platform brings original-equipment design, quality and service to the three-wheel motorcycle segment. Trike model utilizes a frame and associated chassis structure and geometry engineered specifically to handle the loads generated by the steering forces and weight of a three-wheel vehicle.

CVO™

First introduced in 1999 the Custom Vehicle Operations range represents the pinnacle of Harley-Davidson craftsmanship. Each machine is hand assembled by a single technician, with hours of craft and care invested in producing the ultimate in factory customs. Each CVO motorcycle is part of a strictly limited edition utilising the latest technology and finest components.

Bold paint, potent power and exclusive prestige soar to even higher levels in 2016 as Harley-Davidson® Custom Vehicle Operations (CVO)™ presents its latest collection of three limited-production factory-custom motorcycles, each a hand-crafted masterpiece intended to push the boundaries of motorcycle luxury, performance and technology.

Loaded for the long-haul aficionado, the 2016 CVO™ Limited model features an all-new paint scheme and new tank badges. Offering outstanding aerodynamics for rider and passenger, the 2016 CVO™ Road Glide® Ultra motorcycle is available in three new paint colour combinations with revised comfort and technical features. The audio quality of the 2016 CVO™ Street Glide® model is matched only by its mind-blowing performance on the street, and the ultimate hot-rod bagger is back with four outrageous new colour options.