Harley-Davidson Switchback new for 2012
By Trevor Franklin -
New bikes
Hey thank you Trevor Franklin for keeping us update on Harley Davidson switchack 2012, this bike starts at 16,000.00 now you have to buy her one because she wants to ride and cruise too.
Harley-Davidson has just released details of its 2012 model range, which includes the new £13,499 Dyna Switchback – a custom convertible with removable hard panniers and screen.
The idea is to provide two bike from one chassis – a tasteful cruiser when naked and a competent ‘bagger’ with the two colour-matched panniers and screen in place. Harley claims both touring components can be removed in seconds and without the need for tools.
The Switchback is powered by the Twin Cam 103(1690cc) engine, previously used in the touring range and now replacing the Twin cam 96 (1584cc) lump of the Softail range, the exception being the Blackline model. The beauty of the bigger capacity 103 engine is it develops approximately 6% more torque for effortless (read smooth) drive and cruising.
The Dyna Switchback is due in UK dealers mid-September, 2011.
Other details for the new Switchback are:
- ABS as standard
- Revisions to the Dyna chassis of new 20mm front fork cartridges and tweaked steering geometry
- Low-profile 130/70 x 18 front tyre for enhanced steering response
- Tasteful 5-spoke wheels (18in front, 17in rear)
- Full length footboards
- Total pannier carrying weight of 13.62kg
- 17.8 litre tank
The 2011 Rocker C, Cross Bone, Sprtster 1200 low, and Streer Glide Trike appear to have been discontinued.
For 2012, all Touring models are equipped with a Twin Cam 103 engine with Automatic Compression Release and an integrated oil cooler. All Touring models except the Ultra Limited have a new “tubeless” Chrome Lace Aluminum Wheel option for ease of tire replacement and repair, and the 103 engine is also standard equipment on Softailss and most Dyna models.
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