The rush of acceleration never gets old. In 2016 Harley-Davidson gives riders more of that feeling with the launch of its most powerful line-up of cruiser and dark custom models, including the new S Series Fat Boy® S and Softail Slim® S models powered by the fierce Screamin' Eagle® Twin Cam 110TMengine, and the new Iron 883TM and Forty-Eight,® with a V-Twin engine.
Softail Slim S
Classic, lean bobber style, from the clipped rear fender to the Hollywood handlebar, is the calling card of the Softail Slim® model. Now the S Series version ups the performance ante with a gloss-black Screamin' Eagle Twin Cam 110 powertrain. Every speck of chrome has been replaced with gloss black paint. The Softail Slim S is offered in Vivid Black bodywork or the new Olive Gold Denim colour with military-inspired tank graphics.
Fat Boy S
Harley-Davidson stylists give the iconic Fat Boy® motorcycle a darker attitude in the S Series, designing a menacing look that matches the muscle of its Screamin' Eagle Twin Cam 110 engine, trimmed out for this application with a Screamin' Eagle® Ventilator intake and optimized jet-black over/under dual shotgun mufflers.
"When we started styling the Fat Boy S we took it completely black, and then we pulled it back a little until our gut told us it was right," said Brad Richards, Harley-Davidson director of Styling. "We kept the highlights on the wheels and the tank badge, but this is still the darkest Fat Boy ever."
Iron 883TM
Drawing inspiration from garage-built bobbers past and present, the new Iron 883 model is chopped and drilled, intentionally a little raw and rough around the edges. Colours and finishes for the Iron 883 were selected to help hide the grit and grime of riding and living in the urban environment, for riders who don't own - or care to own - a garden hose and a driveway. The Iron 883 is powered by an 883cc Evolution® V-Twin engine tuned to power away from stop lights and deliver satisfying performance.
Forty-Eight®
The low handlebar and forward foot controls put the Forty-Eight rider in an aggressive posture. The fuel tank styling features horizontal stripes, a throw-back to 1970s style that's reappearing today on custom bikes. Those lines are repeated throughout the motorcycle, including in the seat stitching, slotted exhaust shields, rear sprocket and belt guard. New lightweight cast-aluminium wheels feature nine split spokes and a solid black finish with machined highlights.
The new 2016 Harley-Davidson® motorcycles and accessories start rolling into the Harley-Davidson® Malta dealership immediately. Visit H-D.com to see all 2016 Harley-Davidson models®; call on 2339 3102 or send an email to [email protected] for local enquiries.