Harley Davidson
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Harley-Davidson recalls 27,232 bikes over possible clutch failure
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So here’s another recall that affects many thousands of motorcycles – thankfully from out British perspective it appears that so far no UK motorcycles have been effected, but if we hear different we’ll let you know. The bikes in the recall announced by the National Highway Safety Aministration (NHTSA) are under the spotlight because the…
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SPY SHOTS: New Harley-Davidson engine caught during independent bench tests
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There’s been rumours about new Harley-Davidson engines for a while, and it looks like our friends at Revzilla in the States have got the first look at the new 107 cubic inch motor, dubbed the Milwaukee Eight. According to Revzilla, displacement of 107 cubic inches is confirmed, with a 114-inch and possibly also a 131-inch…
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Video: Harley and the Davidsons trailer – well worth a watch, it’s awesome!
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Check out this brilliant trailer for an upcoming three-part mini-series that will be shown on the Discovery channel: https://youtu.be/7PnNwYkbn2o Being broadcast over three consecutive nights in September, the six-hour-long film tells the story of how Harley-Davidson began with the familiar tale of William Harley and Arthur Davidson getting together to build what were (at…
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430,000 Harleys under investigation for possible brake failure
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The U.S. government is investigating complaints from Harley-Davidson riders who say their motorcycle brakes failed without warning. The investigation covers 430,000 Harley-Davidson motorcycles with model years between 2008 and 2011 and that have an anti-lock braking system, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said last Friday. The NHTSA said it received 43 complaints, three reports…
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Harley-Davidson may face hostile takeover
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Reports from the US suggest that Harley-Davidson may be facing a hostile takeover from KKR & Co, a private equity company. KKR & Co. is a major player in finance and manages roughly $126 billion in assets, including private equity, energy, infrastructure, real estate, credit strategies and hedge funds. Shares of Harley Davidson went up…
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Meet the 150bhp, 150kg Buell race bike made in Spain – Harley, you really SHOULD make this!
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This extremely pretty thing is the BOTT XR1R, a Battle of the Twins bike made by Spanish engineer David Sanchez, the owner of the BottPower company. The Buell Thunderstorm V-twin-powered Pikes Peak racebike is an ‘almost’ finished project that has now been unveiled at its Barcelona base. Sanchez says that the bike is an ongoing…
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You’ll be able to BUY an electric Harley-Davidson within the next FIVE years!
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Yep, it’s true – and that’s the latest news from the American bike builder, direct from the horse’s mouth. H-D’s Senior Vice President of Global Demand, Sean Cummings gave away the electric plan whilst talking to the Milwaukee Business Journal last week. While the news isn’t a complete surprise given that we’ve seen the prototype/concept…
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Video: In-helmet review: Harley-Davidson Roadster
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Our latest in-helmet review takes a look at the Harley-Davidson Roadster. The Roadster is the latest model in Harley’s Sportster range, with a torquey 1,200cc air-cooled twin and a sporty (by Harley’s standards) riding position. It’s no sportsbike in the modern sense of the word, but for a Harley it’s a bit of a rocket. The bike also…
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Video: In-helmet review: Harley-Davidson Low Rider S
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Want to know what the new Harley-Davidson Low Rider S is like to ride? Have a look at our in-helmet review from the world launch in the South of France. With the small frame and the huge 1,800cc Screamin’ Eagle engine, The Low Rider S is a formidable beast. It’s also got the dark and moody…
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Video: First impressions: Harley-Davidson Roadster and Low Rider S
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Here’s a quick video with our first impressions of the Harley-Davidson Roadster and the Low Rider S from the world launch in southern France. The Roadster is the new model in Harley’s Sportster range and the Low Rider S sits in the Dyna camp, with its huge 1,800cc Screamin’ Eagle engine. Here’s the video: Want to see…
