Legendary bike manufacturer Harley-Davidson has taken the wraps off their new Roadster, the latest model to join their Sportster range of motorcycles. Commenting on the Roadster, Harley-Davidson Director of Styling Brad Richards said, “Since its introduction in 1957, the Harley-Davidson Sportster has proved capable of constant reinvention, and the Roadster writes a new chapter in that story. “We’ve watched our customers take the Sportster in so many different directions. The Roadster is a mash-up of styling genres, but the intent was to build a rider’s motorcycle, a Sportster that’s lean and powerful and connects the rider to the road.” You can find more details on the New Harley Davidson Roadster 2016 price, specifications, images and more in this post.
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Harley Davidson Roadster 2016 Price
The cheapest model of the New Harley Davidson Roadster costs £9695. Here’s the full price list –
Vivid Black with Charcoal Denim Pinstripe | £9,695 |
Black Denim with Red Pinstripe | £9,895 |
Velocity Red Sunglo with Red Pinstripe | £9,895 |
Two-tone Billet Silver/Vivid Black with Burgundy Pinstripe | £10,145 |
Harley Davidson Roadster 2016 Specifications
Powering the Roadster is the familiar 1200 cc that churns out 98 Nm of peak torque at 3750 RPM. The engine is mated to 5-speed transmission. Here are the detailed New Harley Davidson Roadster Specifications –
Length | 2,185 mm |
Seat Height | 785 mm |
Dry weight | 250 kg |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 12.5 litres |
Engine Displacement | 1202 cc Air Cooled, Evolution V-Twin |
Power | -NA- |
Torque | 98 Nm (72.3 ft-lb) @ 3750 rpm |
Transmission | 5-speed |
Suspension | Front – 43 mm inverted forks |
Brakes | Dual Disc Front Brakes with ABS |
Mileage | -NA- |
Top Speed | -NA- |
Price | £9,695 – £10,145 |
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The front gets new 43mm inverted forks which boast of suspension travel of 4.5 inches and 3.2 inches of travel for the rear suspension. Braking duties are handled by twin disc up front and a single disc at the rear and ABS is standard on the New Harley Davidson Roadster. The bike rides on 19-inch front and 18 inch rear alloys.
‘We wanted to give the Roadster some DNA from the high-performance KHR models of the mid-’50s, and later Sportsters tuned for the drag strip. Those bikes had fenders cut to the struts, the small fuel tank, and were stripped to their bare essentials to achieve a singular performance purpose.’ says Harley.
New Harley-Davidson Roadster 2016 Official Images
New Harley-Davidson Roadster 2016 highlights
- 1200cc Evolution engine
- Premium emulsion technology rear suspension with screw-style pre-load adjustment
- 43mm inverted front forks with premium cartridge dampening technology and triple clamp design
- Dual disc front brakes with ABS
- Optimised steering geometry for a responsive, confidence-inspiring ride
- Two-up seat with ribbed detail and minimalist styling
- Lightweight offset-split 5-spoke Cast Aluminium wheels – 19in front, 18in rear
- Mid-mount footpeg controls
- Chopped front and rear fenders
- Low rise handlebar
- Dual-function clock
- Finned cast timer cover
- Custom tank graphics
Paint Options
- Vivid Black with Charcoal Denim Pinstripe
- Black Denim with Red Pinstripe
- Velocity Red Sunglo with Red Pinstripe
- Two-tone Billet Silver/Vivid Black with Burgundy Pinstripe
The new Harley Davidson Roadster 2016 will be available at your local Harley dealer June onwards. Stay tuned to Ride Talks for more updates on the new Harley Davidson Roadster 2016 and other updates from the world of two-wheelers.