The new Harley Davidson Pan America 1250 is quite a change from the usual fare found in the Motor Company's dealer showrooms and it introduces a new engine as well, the Revolution Max 1250. Some of you are probably wondering what it looks like up close and personal and you might even want to try it out on the road. Well, Harley is thinking the same thing, so they've set up the … [Read more...]
Are the Pan America and Bronx the Rebirth of Harley Davidson’s Project Overlord?
Quite a few years ago, we wrote about Project Overlord, a secret effort by Harley Davidson to develop a whole family of motorcycles designed around a brand new V4 engine. From the look of the 3D model of one of the planned bikes it would have been a radical departure from anything the Motor Company had produced up to that point. The project was killed under Keith Wandell's … [Read more...]
Harley Davidson Returns to Off Road Adventure Riding with the Pan America
Yep, I see your raised eyebrow, what do I mean "return" to off road adventure riding? Well, it's true. The Harley Davidson Pan America 1250 just released might appear to be jumping into an established market as a brand new player, but think about it, when Harley got started, roads everywhere were nothing like the roads of today. There were no interstate highways, no paved … [Read more...]
Buell Motorcycles Are Back in Production – Hand Built in Michigan
This just in: Buell Motorcycles are back in production. I wasn't expecting that, but I'm glad to hear it. The Hammerhead 1190 RX shown above is powered by a 72 degree, 1190cc V-Twin with 185 horsepower and 101 pound feet of torque. 355 pounds wet. The 1190SX shown below has identical specs, but with more relaxed ergonomics including higher bars, lower pegs and a handmade … [Read more...]
For Motorcycles, Parts and Accessories, Whatever Happened to American Made?
Go ahead, look at your helmet, or your riding jacket, or that latest electronic addition to your bike and check for an indication of where it was made. It's getting a lot harder to find anything with a tag that says Made in the USA. It's been that way for some time as everyone is well aware, but the scale of the transition has gotten out of hand and recent events point to our … [Read more...]
Harley Davidson Finally Breaks the Cruiser Mold With the Pan America and Bronx
It's seems a few designers and engineers at the Motor Company are getting the green light to look beyond cruisers, and it's about time. Yes, there are electrics in the pipeline, but look at what they're doing with V-twins. Coming in 2020 are two models that just might get the attention of a whole lot of new customers, the Pan America and the Bronx. I like them both, a … [Read more...]
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