Harley Davidson launches two new Softail motorcycles in India

These new motorcycles feature a stiffer and much lighter frame which has been designed to utilise the high torque output derived from the dual counter balanced Milwaukee-Eight 107 engine. Harley has also bolted on high performance dual bending valve front suspension and an easily adjustable hidden rear monoshock. The company claims the new models launched today are faster, lighter and better handling than any of the other big twin cruiser predecessors that they sold.

Peter Mackenzie, Managing Director, Harley Davidson India and China, said, "The Indian market has  evolved and customers look forward to innovation in technology and comfort. This is evident from the growth in the leisure riding segment for premium motorcycles. We have received and excellent response to the MY18 Softail lineup so far and we are excited to introduce these two new models that demonstrate our focus on reinventing products for motorcycle enthusiasts and aspiring riders in the country."

The company has also announced a price revision for their Touring and CVO models being sold in India. The Road King which was previously priced at Rs. 28.37 lakh is now being sold for Rs. 24.99 lakh, the Street Glide Special which was priced at Rs. 33.50 lakh is now being sold for Rs. 29.99 lakh, the Road Glide Special earlier sold for Rs. 35.61 lakh is now being retailed for Rs. 32.99 and finally the CVO limited that was being retailed at 53.72 lakh is now being sold at Rs. 49.99 lakh (ex-showroom).

The new Softail motorbikes that the company is introducing will come with a new high stiffness carbon steel tubular frame which forms the core of the 2018 Softail chassis. The frame is 65pc stiffer than that of the one on the outgoing model. This increases overall chassis stiffness to 34pc, the design has also aided the reduction in component parts by 50pc and reduced welds by 22pc.

These new Softail models are being offered with the most powerful engines that have ever been offered on any Harley Davidson Big Twin cruisers to date. The engine is 10pc quicker to a 100kmph than what has been previously recorded. The Low Rider feature throwback style dual tank mounted speedo and tacho gauges. 2 into 2 shotgun exhausts and standard ABS, while the Deluxe comes with retro modern styled LED lighting, tombstone tail, blade like turn signals, signature pullback handlebar, 33 pound weight reduction and ABS as standard.