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         HARLEY-DAVIDSON IRON 883
                                                     You’re looking at a pioneer of raw, blacked-out, stripped-down custom style. And in the years since
         $15,495                                     its introduction, it has only gotten better. Fine-tuned suspension, tuck-and-roll seat, black cast-
                                                     aluminium wheels with machined highlights. And with blacked-out surfaces from fender to fender,
                                                     you get everything you need. And nothing you don’t.
                                                     SPECIFICATIONS
                                                     Engine: Air-cooled, Evolution  Seat height: 760mm
                                                     Displacement: 883cc           Kerb weight: 256kg (wet)
                                                     Power/Torque: NA/72Nm @ 3500rpm  Fuel capacity: 12.5L
                                                     Transmission: 5-speed, multi-plate wet clutch,   Warranty/Service interval: 2 years, unlimited
                                                     belt fi nal drive              km/8000km
                                                     Tyres: F: 100/90B19 R: 150/80B16

                                                      VERDICT: BACK-ALLEY BRUISER


         The heritage of the Sportster runs strong in the 1200 Custom. The 1200cc Evolution engine pounds   HARLEY-DAVIDSON 1200 CUSTOM
         out the low-end torque that made the Sportster famous. Pull-back buckhorn bars, steel-laced
         wheels and a fat front tyre add to the classic look. Features including an adjustable rear suspension,   $18,750
         powerful brakes and a comfortable seat bring it all into the modern day.

          SPECIFICATIONS
         Engine: Air-cooled, Evolution  Seat height: 725mm
         Displacement: 1202cc           Kerb weight: 268kg (wet)
         Power/Torque: NA/97Nm @ 3500rpm  Fuel capacity: 17L
         Transmission: 5-speed, multi-plate wet clutch,   Warranty/Service interval: 2 years, unlimited
         belt fi nal drive               km/8000km
         Tyres: F: 130/90B16 R: 150/80B16
          VERDICT: WIDE SHOULDERED



         HARLEY-DAVIDSON FORTY-EIGHT                 The fi rst time the world saw this iconic 7.9L fuel tank was in 1948. But the world has never seen it
                                                     sitting atop anything quite like this. The Forty-Eight is designed with its signature bulldog stance and
         $18,995                                     the powerful 1200cc Evolution engine. Large 49mm front forks, an adjustable rear suspension, cast-
                                                     aluminium wheels with fl oating rotors and powerful brakes bring plenty of handling and comfort to
                                                     all this heavy-hitting style.
                                                     SPECIFICATIONS
                                                     Engine: Air-cooled, Evolution  Seat height: 710mm
                                                     Displacement: 1202cc          Kerb weight: 252kg (wet)
                                                     Power/Torque: NA/97Nm @ 3250rpm  Fuel capacity: 7.9L
                                                     Transmission: 5-speed, multi-plate wet clutch,   Warranty/Service interval: 2 years, unlimited
                                                     belt fi nal drive              km/8000km
                                                     Tyres: F: 130/90B16 R: 150/80B16

                                                      VERDICT: URBAN BRAWLER


          The Roadster combines low-end torque, agile handling and garage-built custom style. Its refi ned   HARLEY-DAVIDSON ROADSTER
          performance package includes 43mm inverted front forks, dual disc brakes, adjustable rear suspension
          and new dual gauge instrumentation with speedo and tach. You get a chopped rear fender to   $19,495
          complement its iconic tank. The riding position is aggressive but comfortable, thanks to the new two-
          up seat, mid-mount controls, lowered bars and 19-inch front and 18-inch rear offset-split fi ve-spoke
          cast-aluminium wheels. Turn the 1200cc Evolution engine loose at the nearest green light.
          SPECIFICATIONS
          Engine: Air-cooled, Evolution  Seat height: 785mm
          Displacement: 1202cc          Kerb weight: 259kg (wet)
          Power/Torque: NA/98Nm @ 3750rpm  Fuel capacity: 12.5L
          Transmission: 5-speed, multi-plate wet clutch,   Warranty/Service interval: 2 years, unlimited
          belt fi nal drive              km/8000km
          Tyres: F: 120/70R19 R: 150/70R18
          VERDICT: VINTAGE STYLE

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