Harley-Davidson Fat Boy 30th Anniversary Unveiled

The Harley-Davidson Fat Boy has turned 30, and to celebrate the occasion, the American motorcycle manufacturer has rolled out a blacked-out edition of the iconic Fat Boy. The H-D Fat Boy 30th Anniversary model is a limited edition motorcycle, with only 2,500 motorcycles slated to be produced. Each bike will be serialised with a number plate on the fuel tank console. The special edition model wears a blacked out look, with a blacked out engine as well, which features bronze highlights. It's unlikely that the 30th anniversary model will be offered on sale in India.

tbu2hrkc

The 30th anniversary edition of the H-D Fat Boy wears a blacked out look

First launched in 1990, and a model which was quite popular and also made famous by its starring in the 1991 Hollywood blockbuster 'Terminator 2: Judgement Day' which had Arnold Schwarzenneger riding the motorcycle, the Fat Boy has now received subtle anniversary special treatment in this edition. The special edition 30th anniversary model will be available only in a single colour option - Vivid Black, with dark finishes on the wheels, bodywork and engine. The blacked-out Milwaukee-Eight 114 powertrain is finished with engine covers in gloss black and subtle bronze-tone lower rocker covers and timer cover script. The exhaust is finished in Black Onyx, a durable physical vapour deposition paint finish.

asnki9jg

Each of the 2,500 special edition bikes will feature a number serialised for the particular bike

Mechanically, there are no changes to the 30th anniversary Harley-Davidson Fat Boy, and it continues with the same updated Harley-Davidson Softail platform launched in 2018. The front end gets a massive LED headlamp in a newly shaped blacked out headlight nacelle. The Lakester disc aluminium wheels are also blacked out, and feature the 160 mm front tyre, complemented by the 240 mm rear tyre, which deliver a signature factory custom look.

76egsj9

The 30th anniversary edition of the H-D Fat Boy wears a blacked out look, including a blacked out Milwaukee-Eight 114 engine

The mono-shock rear suspension, a single coil-over shock absorber below the seat, maintains the signature hard-tail lines of the Softail chassis, and features remote hydraulic pre-load adjustment accomplished by simply turning a knob below the seat. The Milwaukee-Eight 114 v-twin engine, the most powerful Softail powertrain option, delivers inspiring performance, and features dual engine counter-balancers to reduce primary vibration at idle speed.



from CarandBike - Latest News

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Harley-Davidson Streetfighter Spotted In Flesh For The First Time

Image
Harley-Davidson unveiled a range of new motorcycles last year that included an adventure tourer, streetfighter and Custom range. This, along with the LiveWire electric motorcycle defines the new-age 21st century offerings from the manufacturer as it taps into newer markets and caters to an evolving customer base. Now, giving a glimpse of the new models out in the open, the new Harley-Davidson Streetfighter was spotted in the prototype version at what seems to be a trade show in the US, giving a good glimpse at motorcycle looks like in flesh. While board says 'Styling Prototype', the production-spec version of the Streetfighter is likely to stay identical to the model showcased here. In addition to the Streetfighter, the Pan America was also showcased at the same event. The production spec versions of both bikes could be unveiled at EICMA this year. Also Read: Harley-Davidson Livewire To Be Unveiled In India In August The Harley-Davidson Streetfighter is a completely new mot
Read more

Brixton 1200 To Rival Triumph Bonneville T120

Image
A 1200 cc modern classic with similar design lines as Triumph's iconic Bonneville series, has reportedly been cleared for production. The bike was showcased as a concept at last year's EICMA motorcycle show, and from the looks of it, this is a model developed in China with the Triumph Bonneville T120 in its sights. The Brixton brand though is part of Austria's KSR Group, which imports bikes from several Chinese manufacturers, including CF Moto. And while the new Bonneville rival will be manufactured in China, the design and engineering has been created at KSR's design centre in Krups, Austria. Also Read: Triumph Bonnville T120 First Ride Review The Brixton 1200 cc motorcycle has not been named yet, or a launch timeline announced So far, the company has not committed to a launch date yet, but says that it will eventually make it to production. And from the looks of it, that may well be sometime later this year, maybe even at the EICMA 2020 show in Milan, Italy, in
Read more

Zongshen Cyclone RX6 Based On Norton 650 Nearing Completion

Image
While there still doesn't seem to be a buyer for iconic British brand Norton Motorcycles which went into administration in January this year, the firm's 650 cc parallel-twin seems to be finding life in China. While Norton apparently sold off the engine rights of its 961 engine to China's Jinglang just before the brand went into administration, the deal for the 650 cc engine was finalized way back in 2017 with Chinese giant Zongshen. The 650 cc parallel-twin engine was due to be used in Norton's Atlas and Superlight models, but now it looks like that engine platform will make its debut in a Zongshen motorcycle, called the Cyclone R6. Also Read: How Much Is Norton Motorcycles Worth Now? One of the patent designs shows the Cyclone RX6 with full touring accessories and luggage Two prototypes fitted with the 650 cc parallel-twin engine were shown in China late last year, on the Zongshen Cyclone RX6 adventure bike and the RX6 sport tourer. Both bikes used Zongshen-made
Read more