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HARLEY-DAVIDSON SOFTAIL SLIM The Softail Slim brings old-school style into a new era. Its Hollywood bars, slim rear wheel, cat-eye
console and foot boards recall the early days of custom motorcycles. Yet, you also get thoroughly
$25,495 modern features such as a High Output Twin Cam 103B engine, hidden suspension and ABS brakes,
which make the Softail Slim motorcycle a modern classic.

SPECIFICATIONS
Engine: Air-cooled, High Output Twin Cam Tyres: F: MT90B16 R: MU85B16
103B Seat height: 650mm
Displacement: 1690cc Kerb weight: 321kg (wet)
Power/Torque: NA/136Nm @ 3000rpm Fuel capacity: 18.9L
Transmission: 6-speed, multi-plate wet clutch, Warranty/Service interval: 2 years, unlimited
belt fi nal drive km/8000km

VERDICT: BOBBER STYLE

When Willie G. Davidson rode the Fat Boy model into Daytona Bike Week the fi rst time, it stopped HARLEY-DAVIDSON FAT BOY
traffi c. In the years since, the Fat Boy hasn’t let up. From the chrome solid disc wheels and the
muscular lines of the High Output Twin Cam 103B engine to the curve of its distinctive rear fender, $29,250
this machine is built to make an impact. Ride one and you’ll understand.

SPECIFICATIONS
Engine: Air-cooled, High Output Twin Cam Tyres: F: 140/75R17 R: 200/55R17
103B Seat height: 670mm
Displacement: 1690cc Kerb weight: 333kg (wet)
Power/Torque: NA/136Nm @ 3000rpm Fuel capacity: 18.9L
Transmission: 6-speed, multi-plate wet clutch, Warranty/Service interval: 2 years, unlimited
belt fi nal drive km/8000km
VERDICT: JUST CALL ME FAT

HARLEY-DAVIDSON HERITAGE The Heritage Softail Classic is rich with the nostalgia of days gone by yet the hidden suspension gives
you the authentic look of a hardtail without the bone-shaking ride. You get the comfort of standard
SOFTAIL CLASSIC $30,250 cruise control and a low centre of gravity, plus standard ABS and a High Output Twin Cam 103B
engine. Harley-Davidson has maintained the classic look and reinvented the ride.
SPECIFICATIONS
Engine: Air-cooled, High Output Twin Cam Tyres: F: MT90B16 R: MU85B16
103B Seat height: 690mm
Displacement: 1690cc Kerb weight: 347kg (wet)
Power/Torque: NA/133Nm @ 2750rpm Fuel capacity: 18.9L
Transmission: 6-speed, multi-plate wet clutch, Warranty/Service interval: 2 years, unlimited
belt fi nal drive km/8000km
VERDICT: ORIGINAL SPIRIT

Feast your eyes on the Breakout. Its profi le is low, stretched out and undeniably aggressive. It’s HARLEY-DAVIDSON BREAKOUT
topped with drag bars and an enhanced custom look with 21-spoke Turbine wheels. The High
Output Twin Cam 103B engine delivers loads of torque to a wide 240mm rear tyre. ABS comes $29,750
standard. Go out and put a hard pounding on the pavement. It doesn’t get any better.

SPECIFICATIONS
Engine: Air-cooled, High Output Twin Cam Tyres: F: 130/60B21 R: 240/40R18
103B Seat height: 650mm
Displacement: 1690cc Kerb weight: 320kg (wet)
Power/Torque: NA/133Nm @ 2750rpm Fuel capacity: 18.9L
Transmission: 6-speed, multi-plate wet clutch, Warranty/Service interval: 2 years, unlimited
belt fi nal drive km/8000km

VERDICT: LONG AND LOW

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