Harley-Davidson innovations model year 2018

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Harley-Davidson innovations model year 2018

Softail, CVO & Anniversary models

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Harley-Davidson has presented some new models for the coming year. The Softail and CVO series will receive numerous updates for 2018, while Harley will be discontinuing one series completely.

Somewhat surprisingly, Harley-Davidson has discontinued the Dyna series for the coming model year. The former Dyna models Street Bob, Fat Bob and L.ow Rider will be part of the Softail range from 2018. Harley-Davidson justified the decision with the fact that the frame of the Softail series offers more advantages. The previous Softail models also benefit from the newly developed Softail frame, which, according to Harley-Davidson, should enable a weight reduction of up to 17 kilograms. The new frame is offered with two different swing arms, which results in different options for the wheels and suspension elements. The fork was taken over from the Touring series.

Harley has also made some improvements to the engine of the Softail series: The new Milwaukee Eight engine will replace the previously used Harley twin-cam engine from 2018. The new Milwaukee Eight engine will be available in two versions in the Softail series: the 107 version with 1745 cm³ and the 114 version with 1868 cm³.

Harley is also giving all new models of the Softail series an LED daytime running light, improvements in electronics and new instruments. Also new: a keyless ignition system and USB connections on the handlebar. Below is an overview of the new and updated models in the Softail range.

New models in the Softail range

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Harley-Davidson Softail Low Rider for 2018 model year.

Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Boy:

  • New design elements
  • 160mm front brake
  • 16 kilograms lighter than the previous model
  • ABS as standard
  • 240mm rear tire
  • Optional: Milwaukee Eight 114 engine
  • Price: from 21,695 euros (107 engine); from 23,195 euros (114 engine)

Harley-Davidson Softail Heritage Classic:

  • New windshield
  • New side pockets
  • 17 kilograms lighter than the previous model
  • Improved spring elements
  • Cruise control and ABS as standard
  • Optional: Milwaukee Eight 114 engine
  • Price: from 22,595 euros (107 engine); from 23,995 euros (114 engine)

Harley-Davidson Softail Low Rider:

  • New design elements
  • 19 "rear tires and 16" front tires
  • New exhaust
  • Price: from 16,295 euros

Harley-Davidson Softail Slim:

  • Fresh design
  • New bench
  • New exhaust
  • 17 kilograms lighter than the previous model
  • Price: from 19,695 euros

Harley-Davidson Softail Deluxe:

  • Revised headlights
  • New handlebar
  • 17 kilograms lighter than the previous model
  • ABS as standard
  • Price: from 20,995 euros

Harley-Davidson Softail Breakout:

  • New tank (13.2 liters)
  • New 49mm fork
  • 18-inch rear tires (240 mm) and 21-inch front tires (130 mm)
  • New LED headlights
  • Revised instruments
  • 17 kilograms lighter than the previous model
  • ABS as standard
  • Optional: Milwaukee Eight 114 engine
  • Price: from 21,595 euros (107 engine); from 22,995 euros (114 engine)

Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob:

  • New exhaust
  • New spring elements
  • Double disc brake at the front
  • New design elements
  • 15 kilograms lighter than the previous model
  • New fork
  • Keyless ignition system
  • New bench
  • Optional: Milwaukee Eight 114 engine
  • Price: from 17,895 euros (107 engine); from 19,195 euros (114 engine)

Harley-Davidson Softail Street Bob:

  • New Milwaukee Eight engine
  • Revised instruments
  • 13.2 liter tank
  • New spring elements
  • LED headlights
  • New spoke wheels
  • Keyless ignition system
  • Seven kilograms lighter than the previous model
  • Price: from 14,495 euros

New models in the CVO series

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Harley Davidson CVO Limited (2018).

The Softail series receives the biggest updates. But the CVO series from Harley-Davidson is also being revised for the 2018 model year. The Harley-Davidson CVO Street Glide, for example, can look forward to some updates to the audio functions. Harley-Davidson has also made some changes to the design.

Prices for the new CVO models:

  • Harley-Davidson CVO Street Glide: from 39,595 euros
  • Harley-Davidson CVO Limited: from 42,295 euros
  • Harley-Davidson CVO Road Glide: from 40,995 euros

Street Glide Special and Road Glide

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Harley Davidson Street Glide Special (2018).

The two touring models Harley-Davidson Street Glide Special and Harley-Davidson Road Glide are also being revised for the 2018 model year. The US manufacturer is replacing the previously chrome-plated components with new parts with a black coating. Both bikes are powered by the Milwaukee Eight 107 engine with 1745 cc.

Prices:

  • Harley-Davidson Street Glide Special: from 27,395 euros
  • Harley-Davidson Road Glide: from 26,995 euros

115th anniversary models

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Harley Davidson Forty-Eight – 115th Anniversary.

In addition, Harley-Davidson will offer a total of nine special edition models in the coming year. On the occasion of the 115th anniversary of the traditional manufacturer from Milwaukee, the models Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight, Harley-Davidson Softail Breakout, Harley-Davidson Fat Boy (two variants), Harley-Davidson Heritage Softail Classic, Harley-Davidson CVO Street Glide, Harley-Davidson CVO Street Glide Special, Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Ultra Limited, Harley-Davidson Tri Glide Ultra and Harley-Davidson CVO Limited in the 115th Anniversary design. All information about the special editions is available under the following link:

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