First introduced at EICMA in 2019, Harley Davidson’s® Pan America™ aims to entice and diverse Harley’s® customer market as part of their “More Roads To Harley-Davidson®” initiative. The new model is Harley’s® first attempt at a fully fleshed out adventure bike, and honestly, it’s quite impressive. The Global Reveal for the 2021 Pan America™ was released on the 23rd of February, and encapsulated the history, heritage and direction of the new model. Harley®...
Harley’s® Reflex Defensive Rider System (RDRS) is a collection of highly advanced electrical chassis controls, enhancing riders confidence during unexpected situations or poor road conditions. This will be a brief overview of the key technologies in the advanced system, and how they intend on keeping you safer on the roads. ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) & CORNERING ENHANCED ABS (C-ABS) ABS stands for Antilock Brake System, and helps riders maintain control of their vehicle...
For riders that frequently find themselves in riding conditions that require extensive idling of their motorcycle, selected Harleys® are equipped with an Engine Idle Temperature Management System (EITMS). What models have this feature? 2008 – 2016 Touring models with the Twin Cam Engine 2017-present (All models that have the Milwaukee-Eight engine) For most models equipped with EITMS, it can be enabled or disabled by performing the following procedure. Turn the ignition switch to the...
Harley Davidson’s® model launch saw the unveiling of four premium Custom Vehicle Operations line-up which include: CVO™ Limited, CVO™ Street Glide™, CVO™ Road Glide™ and CVO™ Tri Glide™. All featuring the most powerful V-Twin engine ever offered from the H-D® factory, the Milwaukee-Eight® 117 Engine, it makes 163Nm of torque thanks to its 10.2:1 compression ratio, high-performance camshaft and high-performance intake. CVO™ Harley Davidson® Road Glide™ Highlight Features: NEW Harley-Davidson® Audio powered by Rockford Fosgate® Stage II...
Winding country roads, soaring mountain twisties, never-ending valley views and roaring waterfalls – your ride to Queen Mary Falls will reveal the dramatic delights of the Scenic Rim and more. Ride Overview: Distance: 215 km Riding time: 3:20 hrs Location: South East Queensland, Northern New South Wales Route: Boonah > Queen Mary Falls > Killarney > Woodenbong > Rathdowney > Boonah Difficulty: Medium, sealed road surface Fuel up your machine and stomach in Boonah before cruising...
Two legendary brands, Harley Davidson® and Rockford Fosgate® have teamed up to create the most advanced audio system riders have ever experienced. Announced to debut on the new 2021 CVO™ Street Glide™ and CVO™ Road Glide™ motorcycles, Rockford Fosgate’s® new Stage II audio system aims to impress owners with their innovative audio advances. Rockford Fosgate’s® New Stage II Audio System: Three-way speakers Up to 150 watts of power per speaker Custom grilles with bright aluminium badging Woofer Bridge mounted tweeter Mid-range...
The debut of Harley’s new Street Bob 114™ was a definite highlight in Harley Davidson’s® recent virtual global launch event. A part of the Softail™ range, the 2021 Street Bob™ receives a gruntier, more aggressive Milwaukee-Eight™ 114 engine. So how much of an upgrade is this? Well compared to the previous Milwaukee-Eight™ 107 V-Twin powerplant, the 114 engine puts out 161Nm of torque at 3000rpm. Harley® claims the new model also is 9% quicker from 0-60mph and...
The Heritage Classic makes a return for Harley Davidson® in 2021, sporting the iconic softail frame, with contemporary, reinvigorated features. Blending modern comfort with classic H-D® aesthetics, the Heritage features a detachable windscreen, locking vinyl-covered saddlebags and signature LED forward lighting. Resonating the quintessential look of Harley Davidson®, the chrome finish highlights the steel laced wheels, speedometer, hub covers and engine casing. Elegantly flowing the finish into the chrome exhaust, the Heritage Classic 107 is...
Harley Davidson’s® key fob security system is no new technology, yet many people don’t actually know too much about it. Waterproof, remote controlled and utilising state of the art rolling code technology, the fob acts as a proximity key, allowing riders to simply jump on their Harley’s®, and start the engine without inserting a key in the ignition. Implemented for convenience and as an extra security feature for your pride and joy, the fob uses...
Built for the metropolis playground, Husqvarna’s new café racer-inspired 2021 Vitpilen 401 is guaranteed to turn heads with its futuristic styling and performance capabilities. But what makes this any different from other highly acclaimed entry-level naked bikes in this division? Well actually…a surprising amount. Extracting the compact 373cc single-cylinder engine and frame from their parent company’s KTM 390 Duke, the Vitpilen 401 has been blessed with the foundations of a solid bike. Don’t assume this...
