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MILWAUKEE – The return of the Road Glide Ultra model (pictured above) after a two-year absence, limited-edition Fat Boy S and Softail Slim S models, and new Iron 883 and Forty-Eight models as part of the Sportster lineup provide the highlights of Harley-Davidson’s 2016 lineup released Sunday night.
“This is another historic year for Harley-Davidson,” said Mark-Hans Richer, Harley-Davidson senior vice president and chief marketing officer.
“We’re introducing the most powerful collection of cruisers in our history, including the brand-new S series. We’re raising the bar on Dark Custom motorcycles with the new Iron 883 and Forty-Eight models, the purest expression of the design movement we started in 2008. And we’re extending our lead in touring with the return of the Road Glide Ultra and redesign of the popular Heritage Softail Classic.”
2016 Harley-Davidson Iron 883
Harley-Davidson said, “The new Iron 883 is intentionally raw and rough around the edges, with a modern design inspired by garage-built bobbers past and present. All-new front and adjustable rear suspension, lighter-weight mag wheels and improved seating increase comfort and control to smooth the road ahead.”
2016 Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight
The company continued, “The new Forty-Eight achieves its menacing stance with a burly front tire, new mag wheels and a massive front end with new 49mm forks, and also benefits from improved adjustable rear suspension and seating. Retro styling cues and a perfect ratio of black, color and chrome give this bike a bold visual presence.”
Harley-Davidson reports all Sportster models get new front and rear suspension and improved seats for 2016.
“The new seats incorporate premium materials and revised shapes to provide more supportive comfort. The re-engineered Sportster suspension pairs emulsion coil-over shocks with new front cartridge forks. Nitrogen gas-charged shocks resist oil aeration and feature an internal valve stack with 36mm pistons and high-performance oil to provide superior compression and rebound damping control that reacts quickly to small bumps and keeps the tires in contact on uneven road surfaces,” the company said.
2016 Harley-Davidson Softail Slim S
With the addition of the S models, Harley-Davidson is touting the its most powerful cruiser lineup ever. “Powered by the Screamin’ Eagle Twin Cam 110 engine, the new Fat Boy S and Softail Slim S cruisers deliver power and performance once reserved for Custom Vehicle Operations (CVO) models. Both limited-edition models feature dark styling for menacing looks that match their muscle. The Softail Slim S is available in a new Olive Gold Denim color with military-inspired styling, paying homage to the post-war customs that launched the bobber movement,” the company said.
2016 Harley-Davidson Fat Boy S
Getting refreshed styling for 2016 is the Heritage Softail Classic, “plus the High Output Twin Cam 103 powertrain, standard electronic cruise control, and a new and improved saddlebag support structure,” Harley-Davidson said.
2016 Harley-Davidson Heritage Softail Classic
More info on the 2016 lineup from Harley-Davidson may be found at the company’s website.
– Bud Wilkinson
