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Cruisers

HARLEY-DAVIDSON STREET BOB The original bobber fanatics invented the style and they had one rule: if it’s not essential, get rid of it.
That’s the Street Bob. With 103 cubic inches of Harley-Davidson V-Twin power, a solo seat, chopped
$22,495 rear fender, Mini Apes, blacked-out fork lowers and triple clamps, and a blacked-out engine fi nish
with highlighted fi ns, it’s time to cut and run.

SPECIFICATIONS
Engine: Air-cooled, Twin Cam 103 Seat height: 680mm
Displacement: 1690cc Kerb weight: 304kg
Power/Torque: NA/129Nm @ 3250rpm Fuel capacity: 17.8L
Transmission: 6-speed, multi-plate wet clutch, Warranty/Service interval: 2 years, unlimited
belt fi nal drive km/8000km
Tyres: F: 100/90B19 R: 160/70B17

VERDICT: MINIMALIST BOBBER

The muscular Low Rider is a long-time favourite of those who want to ride hard. It features mid- HARLEY-DAVIDSON LOW RIDER
mount controls, adjustable seat and handlebars, dual disc front brakes, keyless ignition and is
powered by the Twin Cam 103 engine that feeds into a chrome, staggered, shorty exhaust with dual $23,495
tapered muffl ers. It’s an icon built so more riders can put in more miles.
SPECIFICATIONS
Engine: Air-cooled, Twin Cam 103 Seat height: 700mm
Displacement: 1690cc Kerb weight: 311kg
Power/Torque: NA/126Nm @ 3250rpm Fuel capacity: 17.8L
Transmission: 6-speed, multi-plate wet clutch, Warranty/Service interval: 2 years, unlimited
belt fi nal drive km/8000km
Tyres: F: 100/90B19 R: 160/70B17

VERDICT: REDISCOVERED ICON

HARLEY-DAVIDSON FAT BOB Subtle is not the word that comes to mind when describing the Fat Bob. It features a Tommy Gun
exhaust, a unique dual headlight, custom LED tail light, machined disc wheels and performance
$25,495 that lets you get down to business with a Twin Cam 103 engine and dual disc brakes. The look is
powerful and so is the ride.

SPECIFICATIONS
Engine: Air-cooled, Twin Cam 103 Seat height: 705mm
Displacement: 1690cc Kerb weight: 320kg (wet)
Power/Torque: NA/130Nm @ 3250rpm Fuel capacity: 18.9L
Transmission: 6-speed, multi-plate wet clutch, Warranty/Service interval: 2 years, unlimited
belt fi nal drive km/8000km
Tyres: F: 130/90B19 R: 180/70B17

VERDICT: UNMISTAKABLE ATTITUDE

From the raked-out wide fork straddling the 21-inch laced wheel to the Tommy Gun exhaust, the HARLEY-DAVIDSON WIDE GLIDE
Wide Glide brings old-school chopper design to a new generation. The look is carried all the way
through from the fl ames on the tank to the minimalist black wire sissy bar. Twist the wick of the $24,995
powerful 103 engine. The chopper tradition runs strong.
SPECIFICATIONS
Engine: Air-cooled, Twin Cam 103 Seat height: 680mm
Displacement: 1690cc Kerb weight: 307kg (wet)
Power/Torque: NA/130Nm @ 3250rpm Fuel capacity: 17.8L
Transmission: 6-speed, multi-plate wet clutch, Warranty/Service interval: 2 years, unlimited
belt fi nal drive km/8000km
Tyres: F: 80/90-21 R: 180/60B17

VERDICT: AUTHENTIC AND TOUGH

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