MORE HARLEY-DAVIDSON MODELS WITH TWIN CAM 103™ POWER IN 2012

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V-Rod® 10th Anniversary Edition and Dyna® Switchback Bagger Join the Model Line

 

MILWAUKEE (July 20, 2011) – Harley-Davidson offers more Big Twin performance for 2012 as its Twin Cam 103™ powertrain becomes standard equipment on most Softail® and Touring motorcycles. Harley-Davidson will offer two new models for 2012. The V-Rod® 10th Anniversary Edition celebrates a decade of power-cruiser performance, while the new Dyna® Switchback is a convertible custom-touring motorcycle with detachable hard saddlebags and windshield. In addition, the Night Rod Special has significant updates for 2012 with refreshed bodywork and optimized rider ergonomics. Harley-Davidson Custom Vehicle Operations (CVO)TM rolls out the gleaming new CVO Road Glide® Custom, a limited-production, high-performance touring masterpiece.

 

Harley-Davidson believes every motorcycle it sells can be a custom of one. Harley-Davidson
H-D1™ is a comprehensive offering of customization tools for the Harley-Davidson motorcycle owner. H-D1 tools include Harley-Davidson Genuine Motor Accessories listings in print and on-line catalogues, Fit Shop and consultation services at Harley-Davidson dealerships. H-D1 offers almost unlimited opportunities to optimise fit, function, style and performance and turn a Harley into a motorcycle that is truly personalised to its owner.

Harley-Davidson Europe, Middle East and Africa region heads into 2012 with 29 models, each born of experience that covers generations and a passion for riding that will never diminish.

Highlights of the 2012 Harley-Davidson line include:

  • The Twin Cam 103™ engine powers all 2012 Touring and Softail® models with the exception of the Blackline. This engine produces up to 98.8 ft lbs. (134 Nm) peak torque, an increase of approximately 6 percent over the Twin Cam 96 engine it replaces as standard power for many of these models. The Twin Cam 103 is equipped with specific camshafts and automatic decompression release. It features identifying badges on the derby cover, timer cover and air cleaner trim ring.
  • The Night Rod® Special is updated with new tapered tail section, lighter-weight wheels, an inverted front fork and improved ergonomics. Harley-Davidson celebrates a decade of power cruising with the V-Rod® 10th Anniversary Edition motorcycle, finished in Brilliant Silver Pearl bodywork that evokes the anodized aluminum bodywork of the original V-Rod model that introduced the liquid-cooled Revolution V-Twin engine in 2002. All V-Rod models will carry V-Rod 10th Anniversary badges.
  • The new Dyna Switchback combines hard saddlebags and a windshield with the eager handling and Twin Cam 103 performance of the Dyna chassis. It's a custom-touring bike ready for a long weekend trip, until the detachable bags and windshield are removed. Then in minutes the Switchback becomes a custom street cruiser with a gleaming headlamp nacelle, five-spoke cast-aluminum wheels and a mini-ape handlebar. It's Harley's latest take on a convertible concept that makes the versatile Switchback two motorcycles in one.
  • The Twin Cam 103 powertrain gives all Harley-Davidson Touring models assertive power for passing. On Touring models, the Twin Cam 103 is equipped with an oil cooler. The Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) and Smart Security System is offered as standard on all models.
  • The new CVO Road Glide Custom is one of four limited-production 2012 models from Harley-Davidson Custom Vehicle Operations (CVO)TM each turned out with bold paint, gleaming chrome, high-output audio and the most-powerful V-Twin engines offered in production Harley-Davidson motorcycles. CVO Road Glide Custom is a hot-rod bagger with a frame-mounted fairing topped with a smoked Wind Splitter windshield, a high-output, amplified Harman/Kardon Advanced Audio system, and a color-matched, low-profile fuel tank console.
Harley-Davidson Motor Company produces heavyweight custom, cruiser and touring motorcycles and offers a complete line of Harley-Davidson motorcycle parts, accessories, riding gear and apparel, and general merchandise. For more information, visit Harley-Davidson's Web site at www.harley-davidson.com.
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