2010 Harley Davidson Forty Eight Specs News and Review

The new Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight motorcycle is a factory custom in the legendary tradition of the hot rod Sportster line with the raw, elemental appeal of the Dark Custom™ bikes.
Riding low with a slammed suspension and featuring the classic 2.1-gallon "peanut" fuel tank, the Forty-Eight backs up its bulldog appearance with the performance of its blacked out and polished rubber-mounted Evolution® 1200 cc V-Twin engine. The low solo seat, under-mounted mirrors, side mount license plate, clean rear fender and tall and fat front tire emphasize the Forty Eight’s focus on chiseled customization.

And while the Forty-Eight model may break bad when it comes to radical attitude and straight-on style, it won’t break the bank starting at just $10,499 MSRP in Vivid Black.
"With its classic bulldog shoulders stance, the Forty-Eight strikes a distinctive look and low profile that could only come from Harley-Davidson," said Ray Drea, Harley-Davidson Senior Director of Styling. "The Forty-Eight model has a collective past life experience and broken-in look that is raw and authentic."

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Harley Davidson Motorcycle History

Harley-Davidson Motorcycle History - Harley Davidson, Inc. is the parent company of Harley Davidson Motor Company,
Buell Motorcycle Company and Harley-Davidson Financial Services. Harley-Davidson Motor Company produces heavyweight motorcycles and offers a complete line of motorcycle parts, accessories, apparel, and general merchandise. Buell Motorcycle Company produces a line of sport motorcycles.

• 1870 : Birth of William A. Davidson, Milwaukee, WI.
• 1876 : Birth of Walter Davidson, Milwaukee, WI.
• 1880 : Birth of William S. Harley, Milwaukee, WI. As he was born just after Christmas, his parents gave him the middle name “Sylvester.”
• 1881 : Birth of Arthur Davidson, Milwaukee, WI.
• 1901 : William S. Harley, aged 21, completes a blueprint for an engine designed to fit into a bicycle.
• 1903 : Harley and Arthur Davidson build the first production Harley-Davidson in 1903. It features a 3-1/8-inch bore and a 3-1/2-inch stroke yielding 7.07 cubic inches (116cc). They make a more powerful motor with the assistance of Ole Evinrude – better known as the inventor of the outboard motor. It is designed for use on the wooden velodromes where popular bicycle races are held. Harley and Davidson work in a 10 x 15-foot shed on Chestnut Street (later renamed Juneau Avenue) which is still the address of Harley-Davidson’s head office.

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2012 Harley Davidson FLHR Road King Review

2012 Harley-Davidson FLHR Road King Review
Timeless boulevard cruiser style fully-equipped for comfortable long-distance touring
When the original Harley-Davidson® Road King® motorcycle was introduced in 1994, it didn’t take long for it to obtain iconic status.
CLASSIC FUEL TANK

Part of the unmistakable style of the Harley-Davidson® Road King® motorcycle is plenty of room for showing off your paint.
CLASSIC HIAWATHA HEADLAMP
Clear-lens reflector optics provide a longer distance high beam and wider low beam.
TANK MOUNTED GAUGES
Youll only find these unique gauges on the Road King® and Road King® Classic models.
LARGE 17-INCH FRONT WHEEL
LOW MOUNTED LICENSE PLATE
This completes the classic, uncluttered look of the Road King® model.
PREMIUM PAINT
Up to two times thicker than the competition, custom quality paint comes standard on all Harley-Davidson® motorcycles. Bigger metal flakes.
HAND FINISHED FUEL TANK

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2012 Harley Davidson FXS Softail Blackline Review

2012 Harley-Davidson FXS Softail Blackline Review
Long. Low. The Blackline is a Harley-Davidson Softail pared to the bone with visual elements of the original bobber movement combined with a raw style embraced by todays young bike builders. The rider hugs the frame on the lowest two-up seat offered by Harley-Davidson, while reaching high for the new Split Drag handlebar. HIDDEN REAR SHOCKS
Its a signature Harley-Davidson rigid look that you wont find with most other bikes.

PREMIUM PAINT
Up to two times thicker than the competition, custom quality paint comes standard on all Harley-Davidson® motorcycles. Unique effects.
HAND FINISHED FUEL TANK
MINIMALIST LONG CUSTOM STYLING
Blacklines clean look, simplified profile, and defiant attitude embrace the pure essence of riding. The minimal tank graphics, split drag bars and narrow backend allow the Twin Cam 103 V-Twin engine and fuel tank to steal the show.
SPLIT DRAG™ HANDLEBAR WITH SLAMMED SPEEDO
Inspired by the way hot rodders and custom pioneers used to slam their rides, the drag style handlebar is an old school garage feature that demands a forward, aggressive riding position.
BLACK SMOOTHIE RIMS
SIX-SPEED CRUISE DRIVE®
The Six-Speed Cruise Drive® transmission provides smooth, quiet shifting and reduces engine speed on the highway, so you get a better match between engine turnover and road speed.
TWIN CAM 103™ ENGINE POWER
The air cooled Twin Cam 103™ Harley Davidson® engine delivers more stump pulling torque, while its Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection jetting gives crisp, lively throttle reaction.
TWIN CAM 103™ ENGINE HERITAGE
TWIN CAM 103™ ENGINE INNOVATION
Fire up the Twin Cam 103™ engine and feel the low-end torque unleashed. Six speeds. Low routine maintenance.
PURE HARLEY-DAVIDSON STYLING
Feast your eyes on the Twin Cam 103™ engine and theres no mistaking its roots.
ARTFULLY HIDDEN TECHNOLOGY
Harley-Davidson leverages the latest in technology without compromising style and function.
INTUITIVE CONTROLS
Hand controls on a Harley-Davidson® motorcycle are incredibly intuitive.
DUNLOP® TIRES
TUNED TO BE RIDDEN
Harley-Davidson® motorcycles are different from any other bike out on the road.
ENGINE IDLE TEMPERATURE MANAGEMENT STRATEGY
Our motorcycles are built to be ridden. With the Engine Idle Temperature Management Strategy (EITMS) feature, the motorcycle automatically cuts fuel and fire from the rear cylinder when idling, which helps reduce engine heat felt by rider and passenger.
SEAT ENGINEERING AND DESIGN
The seat is home for Harley-Davidson® motorcycle riders.
FORWARD-MOUNTED CONTROLS
LOW TWO-UP SEAT
AGGRESSIVE RIDING POSITION

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