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Heritage Harley arrives | H-D launch 1950s
inspired Hydra-Glide Revival
Harley-Davidson have pulled the covers off a new 3250rpm. Capable of a claimed 51.4mpg, this is
Hydra-Glide Revival model, the firm’s latest edition to stuffed into blacked out chassis derived from Harley’s
their Icons Motorcycle Collection that draws Softail cruiser range, with the bike holding the closest
inspiration from Milwaukee cruisers of the 1950s. resemblance to the £23,445 Heritage Classic.
The £29,495 Revival will be limited to 1750 units This chassis hides the preload adjustable rear shock
worldwide and is the fourth model to be released into out of view, beneath the riders’ seat – giving the
the Icons line-up. impression of a hard tail with none of the spine
snapping discomfort.
It follows the £32,595 2023 Electra Glide Highway
King as this year’s special edition and is said to mark Each 332kg bike features a numbered handlebar for
the 75th anniversary of Harley’s Hydra-Glide authenticity, as well as a deep glossy red paint job with
telescopic front suspension E and F models that first white panels on the fuel tank to match the designs
arrived back in 1949. featured on the original 1956 machine.
Being a special Harley, you also get vast quantities of
polished chrome, plus a large 21in front screen that
goes from clear into a body-matching Redline Red.
Also imitating those fifties twins is the Harley-
Davidson V badging on the 18.9-litre fuel tank, as well
as the centrally mounted instrument cluster also said
to be inspired by the speedometers found back in
1954-55.
Elsewhere, you’ll find a single 685mm riders’ seat,
decorated with a leather valance and white seem
piping, plus a studded black leather strap over the fuel
tank.
It wouldn’t be a classically styled Harley without
This years model was also chosen to mimic the style
of bikes ridden in upcoming blockbuster film The saddlebags either, with the Hydra-Glide wearing a
Bikeriders, starring Tom Hardy and Jodie Comer. pair of locking leather pouches, featuring white seams
and leather tassels that are said to be water resistant
and rigid inside to retain their shape. These are also
The bike itself features a meaty 1868cc Milwaukee
Eight 114 V-twin, producing 115.1lb.ft of torque at just said to provide 43-litres of carrying capacity. LHR
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