Building on the Fat Boy legacy, the Fat Boy Lo brought a darker, slammed appearance to the world of boulevard cruisers. From front to back, this custom cruiser shows attitude, with custom, black bullet hole wheels, a denim black frame, blacked-out covers and header shields, and satin chrome in all the places mirror chrome would normally reside. A slammed, narrow-cut seat rides just 24.25-inches off the ground, while the forward foot controls and low, 1.25-inch handlebar create a secure stance that inspires a cruising state of mind. With the new addition ..read more
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The SuperLow is easy to own and fun to ride. Balanced and responsive handling help rider and machine glide through corners with smooth confidence. The combination of wheel size, radial tires and front-end geometry contribute to outstanding maneuverability. The final drive ratio is matched to the rear wheel size to provide smooth acceleration. Generous rear-suspension
travel, a deeply cushioned seat and easy-reach handlebar offer outstanding comfort. A low seat height, the broad V-Twin powerband and clean styling complete a package that will make the SuperLow appealing to many riders.
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It was announced today by MSN that Harley Davidson, arguably one of the most popular motorcycle manufacturers, was named as having one of the most poorly run corporate boards in the US. Frankly, it’s not a huge surprise that H-D landed on the list, just look at the company’s numbers over the past year. They’ve been struggling to reach the younger demographic, losing money hand-over-fist, and no one really knows what to do about it. Well, I do have one piece of advice H-D, sure as hell don’t have a meeting ..read more
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Using a modified Harley-Davidson XR1200, freestyle motorcross rider Seth Enslow will attempt to break the 157-foot long distance jump record currently held by Evel Knievel (1975) and Bubba Blackwell (1999).
The jump, which will occur in Sydney, Australia, will be broadcast live at 4:30 p.m. (CST) Monday at www.harleyworldrecordjump.com, and a post-event video will be broadcast on H-D’s YouTube channel and to Harley’s half-million Facebook fans.
“To many, Evel Knievel was the original extreme athlete – long before there were extreme sports,” said Mark-Hans Richer, Harley-Davidson Senior VP and Chief Marketing Officer. “This latest generation of riders still revere Knievel – even ..read more
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For the Buell and MV loyal, Harley-Davidson’s latest earnings report should provide all the information as to why the Milwaukee manufacturer had to close and sell those brands respectively. Reporting a nearly 90% loss in annual income, Harley-Davidson earned only $70.6 million in 2009, compared to the $684.2 million Harley earned in 2008, which results in a staggering loss of income for the iconic motorcycle company.
For Q4 of 2009, Harley-Davidson actually operated in the red, and lost $218.7 million in net income by staying in business (Asphalt & Rubber actually made ..read more
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