Oxford, UK (July 25, 2009) - Harley-Davidson roars into 2010 with four new motorcycle models. Across six model platforms, Harley-Davidson achieves a fusion of tradition and technology in a motorcycle product line that offers more power, luxury, style, and value.
"This new-product roll-out is simply an expression of our enthusiasm for motorcycling," said Bill Davidson, Harley-Davidson Vice President of Core Customer Marketing. "Like everyone, we are working and living in a challenging environment these days, but our passion for creating and riding great bikes is still at full throttle."
Highlights of the 2010 Harley-Davidson line include:
-- As the new king of the Harley-Davidson® Touring line, the Electra Glide® Ultra Limited motorcycle delivers the performance upgrade of a Twin Cam 103™ engine, and features standard equipment items previously offered only as accessories on regular-production Harley-Davidson Touring models.
-- The Dyna® Wide Glide® returns as an all-new Dyna® model with old-school chopper style, featuring black laced wheels, a chopped rear fender, black "wire" sissy bar, 2-1-2 Tommy Gun exhaust and a limited flame paint scheme.
-- Dressed in satin chrome and denim black, the new Fat Boy® Special motorcycle presents a darker and lower interpretation of the motorcycle that still defines the fat-custom segment.
-- Inspired by one of the world's most successful racing machines, the iconic XR750™, the XR1200® range was born out of a desire for a street smart Harley- Davidson motorcycle that is just as dominant through the twisties. First came the original XR1200®, and for 2010 there is the latest incarnation: the all-new XR1200X™. As much an upgrade as it is an evolution of the XR concept, the updated styling has a predatory edge. The blacked-out engine casing, upside- down forks, and a matt black tail, tank and fender create a more aggressive presence. Elsewhere, sport-tuned Showa piggyback suspension offers up enhanced performance and firmer handling.
-- Harley-Davidson Custom Vehicle Operations™ (CVO™), masters of shimmering chrome and bold paint, offers four limited-production models for 2010. The CVO™ Softail™ Convertible is a versatile urban touring motorcycle, while the CVO™ Street Glide® is a high-performance bagger. The CVO™ Ultra Classic™ Electra Glide® and CVO™ Fat Bob® models are refreshed for 2010 with new paint schemes and styling details. All CVO models are powered by a Twin Cam 110™ engine, the largest displacement V-Twin powertrain offered by Harley-Davidson.
Harley-Davidson Motor Company, the only major U.S.-based motorcycle manufacturer, produces heavyweight motorcycles and a complete line of motorcycle parts, accessories and general merchandise. For more information, visit Harley-Davidson's website at www.harley-davidson.com.
