Harley-Davidson Roadster unveiled; priced at Rs 7.37 lakh
Like the Dark Custom range, the 2016 Harley-Davidson Roadster is focused on a more younger audience.
Harley-Davidson unveiled the Dark Custom models last year and were also showcased at the Auto Expo 2016 in February. Now, the American motorcycle company has added yet another model to the Sportster range with the unveiling of the 2016 Roadster for a price of $11,119 (Rs 7.37 lakh).
Harley-Davidson already has the Iron 883, 1200 Custom and Forty-Eight in the Sportster line-up and have now brought one more to the family of motorcycles specifically designed for the younger audience.
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The Harley-Davidson Roadster comes with a 1200cc, air-cooled evolution, V-Twin power engine has peak torque of 103Nm @3,750rpm.
The Roadster has a wheelbase of 1506mm with a length of 2184mm and a ground clearance of 152mm.
The new Roadster puts a powerful new level of sport into the Sportster line-up. Its refined performance package includes 43mm inverted front forks with massive triple clamps, powerful dual-disc front brakes, premium rear suspension and new dual gauge instrumentation to complement the iconic fuel tank and chopped rear fender.
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The riding position is aggressive, but comfortable for long rides thanks to the 19" front and 18" rear offset-split 5-spoke cast aluminum wheels, lowered bars, mid-mount controls and a new two-up seat.
You get blacked-out styling details, slammed bars, chopped rear fender, race-inspired graphics, a finned timer cover and slotted black exhaust shields among others.
Moreover, the Harley-Davidson Roadster also gets modern features like a hands-free, factory installed H-D Smart Security System, dual disc front brakes with floating rotors and an optional anti-lock brakes front and rear.
The Roadster will come in four color options- Velocity Red Sunglo, Billet Silver/Vivid Black, Black Denim and Vivid Black.
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The 2016 Harley-Davidson Roadster is expected to arrive in the US by June this year. There is no confirmation if the motorcycle will be coming to India.